Oceans becoming warmer in China and worldwide
The average sea surface temperature in China's coastal waters reached 21.5 C in 2024, an increase for the second consecutive year. It is 0.15 C higher than that in 2023 and 1.16 C…
China tackles ageist hiring policies by raising recruitment age limit for civil servants
Employers’ preference for younger and cheaper workers can be seen in job listings in both the public and private sectors, which have tended to restrict applicants to those aged…
Chinese President Xi chairs meeting on quake relief
The disaster has left 126 people dead and 337 injured. It also toppled more than 3,600 houses.
China seeks overseas graduates
The move is an effort to fill critical roles, particularly in high-tech, biopharmaceuticals and other innovation-driven industries, as more Chinese overseas graduates return to…
Centralised purchase of medicines reducing burden on patients in China
So far, these programs have involved 374 types of drugs that have seen an average price cut of over 50 percent, as well as several kinds of medical equipment including heart…
Chinese President Xi urges all-out rescue efforts in quake relief
The earthquake occurred at 9:05 am on Tuesday at a depth of 10 kilometers. It was reported as of press time to have claimed 95 lives and injured 130 people.
From crested ibises to pandas, China lights conservation path
Diversity of species and international collaboration help ensure survival of vulnerable, endangered animals.
Global warming led to above-average temperatures in China, say experts
The nation's average temperature reached 10.92 C last year, 1.03 C higher than the historical average, making it the warmest year on record, according to the China Meteorological…
China’s “moderately loose” monetary policy expected to deliver policy shift
Beyond conventional approaches, new tools are being introduced to improve policy efficiency and expand room for maneuvers. These include expanding central bank purchases of…
China’s older workers may keep jobs a little longer
Once the age increase is fully implemented, workers will be able to voluntarily retire up to three years earlier than the new statutory age, provided they have met the minimum…