China: Fears of ‘duck meat scam’ trouble industry
The meat scandal in one of China's major pastoral areas has drawn widespread public anger.
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Singer-songwriter CoCo Lee’s death puts depression in spotlight
The 48-year-old had attempted suicide at home in Hong Kong on July 2 and had been in a coma, before dying on July 5.
Gene testing kits to help bring tastier pork on table
The technology can help fast-track the otherwise lengthy process of selecting piglets with certain genetic makeup.
Futuristic village heralds new life for rural residents
The once hollowed-out village, following an exodus of farmers, has slowly morphed into a poster child for the rural vitalisation campaign and stepped-up efforts to curb…
Ma Ying-jeou mourns victims of Nanjing Massacre
The former leader also said that Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits should be self-reliant and should fight back with courage when being bullied and humiliated by…
Urbanisation to be major growth driver for China
An increased focus on generating more domestic consumption comes as Chinese pockets have grown deeper over the past few decades.
Herd immunity protecting most people from Covid-19
The former chief epidemiologist said 80 to 90 per cent of people in China have acquired herd immunity for Covid-19, in the wake of the spread of Omicron-fuelled outbreaks since…
Monitoring system in China can track virus in real time
Authorities can establish a risk assessment mechanism based on the monitoring system and offer suggestions for epidemic control.
Covid-19 has peaked among Chinese populace, figures show
While the number of Covid-19 patients needing intensive care has "reached a plateau", the number seeking treatment at fever clinics is dropping nationally.
Authorities mull measures to address ageing population
Older people, especially richer urban retirees, are increasingly seen by policymakers as potential consumers to drive economic growth.