In China, children’s smartwatches raise concerns about peer pressure, exclusion
Teachers and experts call for greater supervision as youngsters are exposed to digital addiction.
China releases new insurance-covered medicine list
The update addresses major gaps in basic insurance, sharply reducing costs for drugs used to treat triple-negative breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and other serious…
AI rapidly seeping into all areas of China’s e-commerce
Currently, AI is penetrating quickly into all areas of e-commerce, including research and development, supply chain optimization, marketing, and operations.
China’s commercial ‘air commute’ by flying cars closer to takeoff
Nation's low-altitude economy gets lift overseas from Dubai contract.
China’s appetite for imported goods boosts consumption
Experts noted that those living in first-tier cities remain the primary purchasers of imported goods, while shoppers in lower-tier cities and townships are also showing keen…
Vaccination encouraged amid rising flu cases in China
The country reported 1,541 outbreaks of flu-like illnesses for the week starting on Nov 24, up from 1,234 the previous week.
Life pressures put Chinese youth at risk of mental illness
The overall prevalence of mental disorders among Chinese children and adolescents exceeds 10 percent, according to recent research, depression and impulse-control disorders posing…
Concern in China over fire hazards in tall buildings following deadly Hong Kong blaze
High-rise fires are increasing in China, with 23,000 reported in 2023. Issues include flammable insulation and poor maintenance of fire safety systems.
Competition heats up for China’s new civil jobs
Reforms to age limit spark renewed interest in public sector employment.
China plans to implement key education reforms
The proposed changes aim to reduce family education costs while building a more skilled workforce for the future.