Couples allowed to have 2 children
2015-10-30
China announced an end to the "one-child policy" on Thursday as it also unveiled a series of policies aimed at improving livelihoods by 2020.
Family planning policy sees big overhaul
2015-10-30
Government will allow all couples to have two children, which is the latest measure by the authorities to fine-tune the family planning policy.
Tsinghua University, medical journal in major report launch
2015-10-29
China's Tsinghua University and medical journal The Lancet have jointly launched reports on climate change and the broader concept of planetary health in China.
China's global humanitarian role in Red Cross is growing
2015-10-28
The Red Cross Society of China and its parent international federation are discussing how China can increase its contribution on the world stage.
Consumption of red or processed meat causes cancer
2015-10-27
Each 50 gram portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18 percent, claims World Health Organization.
Captured mice 'free from diseases'
2015-10-22
Public health departments in Beijing dismissed public fears of mouse-borne infections after at least 80 white mice were captured near Beijing Olympic Park on Tuesday.
Network to aid asthma sufferers launched
2015-10-20
The China Asthma Research Network has been established to standardize and improve asthma prevention and treatment in the nation.
Wide support seen for nationwide smoking ban
2015-10-20
Even some smokers in China support a nationwide smoke-free law, particularly in workplaces, according to a report released on Monday by the World Health Organization and other health agencies.
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