Heritage status brings many benefits
2017-07-21
Editor's note: Hoh Xil in Northwest China's Qinghai province and Gulangyu Island in East China's Fujian province were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 8, which means China now has 52 world heritage sites, second only to Italy's 53. Two experts share their views with China Daily's Zhang Zhouxiang on the protection of such sites:
Volunteers, social workers care for the needy
2017-07-21
With the demographic changes brought about by urbanization, the number of old people, those who have lost their only child or live alone is growing. Home-based care for the aged has become the primary choice for older citizens.
Xiamen launches plan for 'public civilization'
2017-07-21
The Nanputuo Temple of Xiamen, in East China's Fujian province, has spread its focus on caring for the environment and people among local communities, leading by example.
China's 'Island of Music' holds special event to celebrate UNESCO listing
2017-07-20
At the 41st session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Poland on July 8 this year, Kulangsu was officially listed as a World Heritage Site, casting a global spotlight on this tiny island in Southeast China.
CAS academicians give thumbs up to Pingtan's environment
2017-07-19
A group of seven academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) toured Pingtan, Fujian province from July 11 to 16.
