Policy Updates & Analysis
Govt to boost medical services
The government is rolling out a pilot program to boost spending on public hospital, as well as cut pharmaceutical and treatment costs, Health Minister Chen Zhu said yesterday.
The move includes government subsidies to build public hospital infrastructure, buy medical equipment, train healthcare professionals and cover medical costs for retirees.
SFDA reminds - to be vigilant to the adverse reactions of Aciclovir and Cefradine
State Food and Drug Administration reminds - to be vigilant to the adverse reactions of Aciclovir and Cefradine
Read moreChina busts 40 illegal banks in 5 months
Chinese authorities busted more than 40 major illegal private banks from July to November this year, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said. The illegal banks were uncovered in a five-month joint operation between the MPS, the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, in eastern Fujian and Jiangxi provinces and southern Guangdong Province.
Read moreGreen light given to 153 new projects
The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) said on Friday it has granted approval to 153 projects around the country involving investments of around 470 billion yuan.
Among the projects cleared, 31 are involved in infrastructure development, such as transportation and water conservation, totaling 139.3 billion yuan, MEP said.
China sets up nationwide testing for bird flu virus
An official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that a nationwide network for the testing of bird flu virus has been established.
Read moreSuspected bird flu patient in Beijing dies
A suspected bird flu patient in Beijing has died, local health bureau said Tuesday.
Read moreThe Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020)
On Jan 8th 2009, State Council approved the "The Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020)" and held a press conference to officially announce the Outline.
Meeting with Shenzhen High-tech Industrial Park
Electronics Forum Meeting with Shenzhen High-tech Industrial Park
Read moreMinistry of Commerce Release New Lists of Commodities Restricted/Prohibited from Processing Trade
Ministry of Commerce and the General Customs jointly announced the updated lists of commodities restricted/ prohibited from processing trade.
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