“Loopholes may lead to China’s 2nd wave of v...”[2020-04-27]

" Loopholes in screening processes at customs and inadequate quarantine measures upon entry into Chinese cities as well as a high proportion of asymptomatic cases are making a second wave of novel coronavirus outbreak highly likely, even inevitable, as the global pandemic continues to worsen. After a ...more>>

“NCoV battle 'a major test' for Chine...”[2020-04-27]

" Fighting the deadly coronavirus has become a major test not only for frontline doctors and nurses in China but also for local Chinese officials as it has been a crucial moment to reevaluate the effectiveness of urban governance, and major gaps among provinces and municipalities still remain due to t...more>>

“Longer holidays will boost economy”[2019-04-08]

" During the two sessions held last month, top lawmakers and advisers proposed longer national public holidays.They said the public holidays that China currently has are not long enough to enjoy some leisure activities, such as traveling and going home to visit family. Hence, they proposed to extend t...more>>

“No dogs community, is it workable?”[2019-03-01]

" A developer in Yuncheng city, North China's Shanxi province, reportedly requires all buyers to sign a contract promising not to raise dogs when they buy a property in one of its residential developments. Liu Yuanju, a researcher at Shanghai Institute of Finance and Law, comments:Despite the wide con...more>>

“Renting cars for holiday travel becomes a tr...”[2019-01-31]

" It's estimated that the demand for carrentals will increase by 40 percent this year, according to China Auto Rental,one of the biggest car renting companies in China. This is despite what couldbe a fourfold price rise during this hectic period. Last year, nearly 70 percent of all thosewho rented ca...more>>

“China's "single economy" provide...”[2019-01-31]

" While a rising number of single peopleworry their Chinese parents, the demographic shift has become a businessopportunity for retailers and service providers. Cui Sha, 33, works in a training agency inBeijing. Like many singles who live alone and have a large disposable incomeand willingness to spen...more>>

“Shanghai seeks digital upgrade”[2018-08-23]

" Shanghai has demonstrated its determinationto accelerate its digital push and outrank peer cities in the digital economythrough two major agreements with Chinese internet giants. By teaming up with Alibaba Group HoldingLtd and Tencent Holdings Ltd on a number of new tech applications, themunicipal g...more>>

“Bike-sharing schemes: Flourishing or ru...”[2017-06-13]

" Almost one hundred Chinese cities, fromBeijing to Lhasa, now have bike-sharing schemes. The bikes, clad in variouscolours, have GPS trackers and can be unlocked simply by scanning a barcode onthe frame with your phone. Some can even be reserved via a phone app.Zhu Dajian, director of the Sustainable...more>>

“Capital's Plan for Hukou Revamp 'Wil...”[2015-12-19]

" A proposed points system that the capital's government is considering using when giving permanent resident status to migrants will push up living costs by attracting high earners while driving away less-skilled workers, an expert has said.Beijing's government released a draft plan on December 10 tha...more>>

“The government still need more measures to c...”[2015-12-09]

" The passing of the Amendment for the Population and Family Planning of the Peoples’ Republic of China in the executive meeting by the State Council recently means the much concerned second-child policy is about to be implemented. It has become the focus of both the society and the academic circle a...more>>