Part two of our special report on the "five haves" examines the preparedness of the China's social security system in facing a massive and rapidly aging population.
The Chinese Communist Party has enshrined five key challenges to achieving a "harmonious society". As the two legislative sessions continue, the EO has prepared a special report on each of these "five haves". In part one, we explore China's education syst
Though well versed in disaster preparedness and relief, Chenzhou was blindsided by snowstorms that left it without power, water, and transportation. Only recently has it begun to pick up the pieces.
The EO interviews Cai Jiming, Tsinghua professor and reform advocate who is hard at work preparing land rights proposals for the two congresses later this year.
Villagers in Baitangkou have been "planting" factories on their farmland. Though clearly against the law, some argue that moving away from agriculture has enriched the community.
Crowds wait anxiously every day in front of the Beijing Film Studio for their chance to become famous. The EO's Hu Rongping reports on a few steadfast dreamers in our human interest column.
Beijing residents who are struggling to make ends meet are finding that housing options are not what they used to be, despite recent attempts by the government to give them a boost.