China has chosen 16 cities to pilot reform of government-run hospitals in an effort to ease public complaint of rising medical bills, according to an official circular released on Tuesday.

Anti-smoking advocates including 17 senior legislators and political consultants are urging that laws be passed to ban donations or sponsorships from tobacco companies for Chinese events, such as expos, festivals and athletic events.

Chinese citizens are flooding Premier Wen Jiabao with suggestions and questions as the nation's top legislative and advisory sessions approach.

"Livelihood issues" are Chinese people's top concerns as shown in on-line polls ahead of the annual parliamentary and political advisory sessions.

Following several reports of melamine-tainted milk products resurfacing, Chinese vice premier Li Keqiang on vowed a new nationwide campaign to ensure food safety. Tainted milk passed safety test

China is to launch a fresh crackdown on online pornography during the upcoming Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year, holidays.

The border region between China and Vietnam is bustling with trade and people come from across the region to make a living.

A total of 348 people have been convicted for their involvement in mafia-style gangs since police started cracking down on organized crime last June.

Padma Choling, a native Tibetan and former armyman, was elected governor of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region Friday at the regional parliamentary session.

Luo Huining was appointed as acting governor of northwest China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday at the 13th session of the Standing Committee of the 11th Qinghai Provincial People's Congress