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In just over a month, five men have attacked schoolchildren in five different provinces, killing eight and injuring at least 55 of them.
Such smooth cooperation augurs well for the more difficult task of rebuilding. Local Tibetans need help to rebuild but its extent should be measured and considered in the light of community relations and ethnic cultural sensibilities.
A series of tragedies involving suspects who allegedly suffer from mental disorders took place over the past few weeks. How should China define "mentally ill patients" and protect the patients' rights and safety of others? Three experts give their suggestions.
Nation must shed traditional thinking that affordable housing can't be rented and establish a commercialized leasing system
China's rapid economic growth, coupled with Deng Xiaoping's declaration, "To get rich is glorious", has spawned many millionaires and even billionaires. These people have now gained wide acceptance and are not afraid to flaunt their wealth.
Since the development of China's rural areas is unique, there is no system elsewhere to look to.
The once unknown township has hogged the media limelight ever since it posted its budget online, prompting us to pay more attention to budget transparency, a goal advocated by the central government and academics.
The overuse of capital punishment to satisfy the public hides the measure's failure to deter nonviolent crimes
NGOs that put in strong efforts should not be seen as competitors to governments. Rather, they should be considered strong allies. And if governments do so, they and the public could benefit hugely from NGOs' work.
A market has two sides. On the one hand, it promotes innovation, hardwork and the desire to fulfill the needs of the public on a profit basis.
Yet, as difficult as it is, planners in China are having to do just that as they seek to answer the question: "What must be done to get the earthquake zone back to normal?"
Xu is one of the only 33 psychological trauma therapist in China and he is concerned about the psychological crisis that is besetting many of China's universities.
Watching from afar, I am struck by the high level of the rescue work at Yushu, the Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province, western China, which was devastated by a 7.1 magnitude quake on April 14.
Viewed in this context, China's Medium and Long-Term Education Reform and Development Plan Outline is a timely response to the challenges of creating a knowledge-based society. The outline was released to the public in February after intensive consultations.
If many other countries can use these useful acronyms in their own language broadcasts, why can't China?
Promoting self-innovation is key for sustainable development.
Last week, courts in Beijing and Chongqing municipality convicted two Chinese officials.
With its extensive size and large population, the country is set to expand its railway network. Two experts give their views on the future of its high-speed rail.
In the last three decades China has undergone a remarkable transformation. The highly planned and centralized country of the 1970s has given way to a dynamic market economy that has caught the attention of the world.
Coal mine accidents are far too common in China, according to Da Sulin, a professor of management and politics at Nanjing University, who thinks poor management is partially to blame.
Since iPad2 went on sale in China on May 6, hundreds of iPad fans and scalpers queued up overnight at almost every Apple store. The craze even led to a violent incident in Sanlitun, Beijing. Do you think iPad2 is worth the hassle?
Beijing - Dressed in a crisp suit, Li Zhirui, sitting on the window seat of a Beijing bus, silently gazes at the European-style villas, luxury cars and illuminated shopping malls as they pass him by.