Society
Beijing Shrouded in Smog: Health Warnings Issued as Visibility Plummets
Dense Smog Engulfs Beijing, Schools Curtail Outdoor Activities Amidst Flight CancellationsIn an unforeseen environmental crisis, Beijing, the bustling capital of China, was shrouded in an oppressive blanket of heavy...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
China’s “Shared Grandma” Program: Elderly Volunteers Aid Working Parents
In the Huijing Jiayuan community of Wenzhou, located in China's eastern Zhejiang province, a unique and heartwarming initiative is winning the hearts of its...
Neo Transformation Coaching: A Tailored Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community
Betty Grisoni from France and Abby Lee Hui-yeng from Singapore, both significant figures in Hong Kong's LGBTQ+ community, have established a fresh and unique...
China and Vietnam Forge Stronger Military Ties for Regional Stability
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's announcement regarding China's willingness to collaborate with Vietnam in reinforcing high-level communication and deepening military cooperation has significant implications...
International Efforts Intensify in Search for Capsized Chinese Fishing Vessel as More Vessels Join Rescue Operation
As the search for the capsized Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel Lupeng Yuanyu 028 continues in the Indian Ocean, more Chinese and foreign vessels have...
Rising Water Levels Bring Hope to China’s Largest Freshwater Lake
China is home to many freshwater lakes, each of which plays a crucial role in the country's ecosystem. One of the most significant is...
Sweet Business of Apiculture: Beekeeping in Gangbei Village, China
Liu Huangping, a 50-year-old resident of Gangbei Village in Jing'an County, China, begins his day by placing beehives around his home, eagerly awaiting the...
Title: Ageless Craft: 70-Year-Old HK Printing Shop Leaves Lasting Impressions with Traditional Techniques
Kwong Wah Printing, a family-owned letterpress printing shop, is nestled on the slope of Sai Street in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. For almost seven...
Dongyu Island’s Zero-Carbon Demonstration Zone: A Model for Sustainable Urban Development
Dongyu Island, located in Bo'ao, south China's Hainan province, has completed the first phase of its zero-carbon demonstration zone. This permanent site of the...
China Strengthens Protection of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s Snow-Capped Mountains and Glaciers
China is considering strengthening the protection of snow-capped mountains, glaciers and frozen soil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Zang Tiewei, a spokesperson for the Legislative...
China Considers Draft Law on Building Barrier-Free Environment
China's top legislative body, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), is scheduled to meet from April 24 to 26 to discuss...
The inspiring journey of a one-legged cyclist in China
Sun Youzhi, a 34-year-old cyclist from Henan Province in central China, has cycled more than 100,000 km using only one leg. Despite the difficulties...
Mandatory Background Checks in China’s Education System: New Guidelines Aim to Ensure the Safety of Students and Staff
The Ministry of Education has requested that schools and universities conduct mandatory background checks on all candidates before hiring them to work on campuses....
Chinese Couple Offers Free Bathing Services to Disabled Elderly
Fan Zhi and Chen Zeying, a couple from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China, have decided to provide a new service to the...
Strengthening Cultural Ties: Ethnic Minority Delegation from Taiwan Visits China
A delegation of 21 members comprising of ethnic minorities from Taiwan visited Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday. The main objective of their visit was...
