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Chongqing cracks down on local mafia, 46 arrested 2010-07-23 23:46:58

Police in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality arrested 46 people involved in a mafia-style gang, including a major shareholder of the local Hilton Hotel that was recently targeted by police because of its involvement in prostitution. Two government officials were also arrested.

Senior official stresses to clear Internet of porn 2010-07-23 23:45:29

A senior official with the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Friday reaffirmed the Party's and government's unalterable will to clear pornography from the Internet.

First prize launched for milu protection across China 2010-07-23 22:32:54

China has launched its first-ever Milu or Pere David's deer conservation award to reward those making outstanding contributions toward protection, scientific research or restoration of the rare species.

Health ministry strives to increase vaccination rates 2010-07-23 22:13:55

China will launch a national project to increase vaccinations against infectious diseases, the Ministry of Health said Friday.

Hu urges deepening reform of cultural system 2010-07-23 20:17:06

Chinese President Hu Jintao Friday urged greater efforts to reform the nation's cultural system to boost China's "soft power."

China tweaks rural health insurance system 2010-07-23 20:04:47

China will encourage villagers to seek timely outpatient healthcare through an adjustment to the New Rural Cooperative Medical Care System (NCMS), a medical insurance scheme for villagers.

China: Kosovo issue should be resolved through dialogue 2010-07-23 16:42:40

China said Friday all involved parties should find a solution to Kosovo issue through dialogue.

China to enhance port safety after pipeline accident 2010-07-23 16:21:15

Chinese ports must strengthen safety measures, the Ministry of Transport said Friday, one week after two oil pipelines in northeast China's Dalian Xingang Port exploded and spewed oil into the Yellow Sea.

Morality rules spark debate on official conduct 2010-07-23 14:51:13

Local officials in an east China county are finding their love lives are a matter of public concern in a new requirement for them to meet "morality" standards.

China plans to roll out property tax in 3 years 2010-07-23 08:04:47

China plans to start implementing a property tax in two or three years on a trial basis, a source from the Ministry of Finance told China Daily on Thursday