China’s youth prioritise job security over higher studies
This year's postgraduate studies entrance exam saw the number of applicants fall by 7.6 per cent year-on-year to 4.38 million, the first drop in nine years, according to figures…
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‘Silver-haired’ teachers return to classrooms in China’s western areas
The initiative, known as the National Silver-Age Teacher Action Plan, aims to make up for a shortage of teachers, especially at newly established universities in western areas,…
China announces benefits to support people facing economic hardship
It is expected that from September to March, people in hardship nationwide will be provided with about 20 billion yuan ($2.9 billion) of temporary subsidies.
Agricultural sector: the key to China’s carbon goals
Emissions in the sector reached 830 million metric tons in 2014, accounting for 6.7 percent of the nation's total.
Food security, protecting farmland focus of government: Report
China will also consolidate its achievements in poverty alleviation and implement better systems.
Chinese researchers develop boneless carp variety
Crucian carp is a popular fish with tender meat and a fresh flavor, but its many tiny bones make it difficult to eat or process industrially.
China’s GM corn, soybean earn safety approval after pilot program
The project found that GM soybean can increase yields by 12 percent, while GM corn can see yield increases of 6.7 to 10.7 percent.
China’s experience can help developing countries reduce food loss: Experts
About 14 percent of the world's food is lost during the processes from production to retail.