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Beijing to ban coal use to cut air pollution

Authorities in Beijing plan to set up a “forbidden zone” for the use of high-pollution fuels, a first-of-its-kind effort to improve air quality in the capital. The city will ban the use of coal and related products, closing coal-fired power … Continue reading

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New grads expect higher salaries

A record high of 7.27 million new graduates will rush into China’s job market this year. 77 percent of them expected a monthly salary ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 yuan, 2,000 yuan higher than last year, the Beijing Youth Daily … Continue reading

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Photographs show China in 1945

Dozens of black and white aerial photographs of Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Qingdao taken by American military pilots in 1945 are open to public viewing for the first time at the World Art Museum. The images that form a rich … Continue reading

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New kids section at Beijing Book Building

The Beijing Book Building recently opened a special section just for children. Named the Kids Fun Space, it features a massive collection of books, toys and interactive activities. From picture books to story books, the Kids Fun Space has books … Continue reading

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Vocational education as a bigger chance for employment

China plans to promote vocational education and provide more skill-training programs for migrant workers as a way to boost employment, a senior human resources official said Friday. With China’s working age population numbering 800 million, employment has become a hot-button … Continue reading

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China to set up teacher swap system

China will set up a system to swap principals and teachers among schools to ensure even distribution of educational resources, according to the Ministry of Education. In a Monday statement, the ministry said the move aims to arrange competent educational … Continue reading

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