Jan. 5, 2006 — Parents of small children may not feel like they have it easy, but compared to chimpanzee parents, they do.Research has shown that humans have evolved so that their rate of growth makes it easier on the parents, particularly the mother. …
In 2003, the educational sector made new progress in reforms and development in line with the objective of building a well-off society and improving educational services to satisfy peoples demands and in implementation of the guideline of national rural…
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) -- Twenty-four young faces in the kindergarten class at Woodstock Elementary School watch intently as their teacher holds up a construction paper cut-out of a large red circle, and waits for them to identify the shape.Piece of cake…
"I definitely believe, still believe, that prayer and intention matters a lot," she said.Kraft is one of 120 breast cancer survivors being studied. All are healing from reconstructive surgery.For eight days, strangers around the world pray, or…
Chinese mainland spokesman on Chen Shui-bians New Year talkLi Weiyi, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made a comment about Chen Shui-bians New Year talk at a regular press conference in Beijing Friday."Weve not only not…
Cao Qingyao, spokesman of the State Forestry Administration, points to the photo of the two giant pandas for Taiwan compatriots at a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 6, 2006. [Xinhua Photo]A handout photo during a press conference in …
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The largest U.S. business association said Wednesday it would start ranking school systems performance as part of efforts to raise a work force that could better compete in the global economy.U.S. Chamber of Commerce President To…
The Peoples Bank of China (PBC), Chinas central bank, disclosed Thursday the macro-control goals for its monetary policy in 2006.The year-on-year growth of Broad Money M2 in 2006 will be 16 percent, the growth for Narrow Money M1 will be 14 percent and …
NANJING: As a city closely connected to Japanese war veteran Shiro Azuma who is often referred to as the Conscience of Japan, Nanjing will send a delegation to his funeral today."The three will on behalf of both our government and citizens pay homa…
In an example of new technology blending with old traditions, sending seasonal text message greetings has become essential for many Chinese people.Xie Yi, 25, sent more than 50 Happy New Year messages to his relatives and friends on the evening of Decem…
China has set research and development targets for its defense industry to meet the countrys national defense needs and the development of the national economy for the five years through 2010, officials said Thursday.The sector will meet the basic needs…
A national campaign has been launched to help migrant workers win back their overdue wages so they can head home happy for Spring Festival.The drive was launched by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU), the Ministry of Labour and Social Secu…
China will continue to improve the managed, floating exchange rate regime in 2006, the central bank said Thursday.The reform is needed for the economic and financial development, and stability of the country, according to a working conference of Peoples…
Starting from this year, China is to take the fatality rate per 100 million yuan (US$12.3 million) of GDP and per 100,000 industrial workers as its standard for assessing social and economic development.Work safety will become an important factor in ass…
