Briefs

POLITICS

What is China's People's Congress Up To?

152 of the 175 delegates that make up the Standing Committee of China's top legislature attended a six day meeting of the body in Beijing late last month.

Paul Pennay | 2010-09-10

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Private Lives of Local Officials to Play a Role in Promotions

Many local governments are issuing new standards to evaluate potential employees that focus on “personal ethics.”

Tang Xiangyang | 2010-09-10

HEALTH

Ticks Spread Fear and Death in Henan Province

Many people in Henan province’s Shangcheng County have died due to tick bites; locals were kept uninformed about the epidemic

Rose Scobie | 2010-09-08

VACANT HOUSING

Housing Vacancies: An Unsolved Riddle?

It is almost impossible to determine what kind of situation qualifies as vacant housing. For example, is a vacant home one that nobody lives in, or one that has been empty for over half a year?

Tang Xiangyang | 2010-09-03

CORRUPTION

Township Officials Accused of Pocketing Sichuan Earthquake Donations

Four town-level officials have been accused of embezzling 620,000 yuan worth of Sichuan earthquake relief donations.

Tang Xiangyang | 2010-08-27

ENVIRONMENT

China Releases Ten-Year Forest Protection Plan

China's State Council has passed a recently published "National Plan for the Use and Protection of Forest Land (2010-2020)," put out by the State Forestry Administration

Ruoji Tang | 2010-08-25

CROSS-STRAIT RELATIONS

Mainland Students Allowed to Study in Taiwan

The Taiwanese legislature has passed the amendments of three laws, providing access for mainland students to enter Taiwan's colleges.

Tang Xiangyang | 2010-08-20