No. 334, Sept 24(2)

Lessons Learned from Zhejiang's Rural Basic Protection Scheme
Nation, page 10
As a pioneer for the national-level rural protection scheme that will come into effect later this year, Zhejiang's system has left many with lessons learned. As early as 1998 Zhejiang was offering full coverage to low-income rural workers, and since 2004 it had started a goods price subsidy system. But it has faced challenges in vetting applicants for financial support and in weening them off of it.
http://www.eeo.com.cn/eobserve/eeo/jjgcb/2007/09/24/83858.html

Mysterious Avian Flu Outbreak in Sixian Village
Nation, page 10
Since September 5, Sixian town in Guangzhou has seen the death of nearly ten thousand ducks due to avian flu. Farmers are stunned that so many have died despite being inoculated with vaccines. Guangdong's animal disease prevention bureau Yu Yedong insists that the vaccine is fine. But symptoms have yet to emerge in other duck farms, so the source of the outbreak is still a mystery.
http://www.eeo.com.cn/eobserve/eeo/jjgcb/2007/09/24/83859.html

New Rules on Beijing Low-Income Housing, Second Hand Market Still Controlled
Nation, page 11
On August 13, the State Council promulgated new rules saying that housing that has already been set aside for low-income tenants for five years can now be rented in the open market. But the new rules state that the houses can only be rented for living, not for being re-rented. Owners can only sell the units back to the government after an application process.
http://www.eeo.com.cn/eobserve/eeo/jjgcb/2007/09/24/83860.html