News Updates

Beijing’s Auto Emissions Threaten Children’s Health

by Ling Li on May 22, 2007
A new survey of childhood lead poisoning in 15 Chinese cities reveals that in Beijing, 7 percent of children under the age of six have lead levels in their blood that exceed the national standard.

Acid Rain Affects One-Third of China; Main Pollutants Are Sulfur Dioxide and Particulate Matter

by Zijun Li on August 31, 2006
Acid rain caused by worsening air pollution now affects one-third of China’s landmass, threatening soil quality and food safety, according to Sheng Huaren, vice chairman of the standing committee of China’s National People’s Congress.

China to Charge for Urban Sewage Treatment Later This Year

by Zijun Li on August 24, 2006
China's urban citizens will soon be facing higher water bills as the country imposes a new charge for city sewage treatment later this year.

Study Highlights Four Key Health Challenges in Developing Countries; China Struggling With All

by Zijun Li on April 11, 2006
A new publication, Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, identifies four key challenges faced by the public health sector in the developing world: the transformation of epidemiology, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the emergence of new diseases, and high sanitation imbalances among countries.

China Tackles Disasters with New Emergency Response System

by Zijun Li on January 6, 2006
In 2005, China was plagued by all manner of natural disasters, from floods, typhoons, and earthquakes to droughts, blizzards, and landslides.

PVC Food Wrap Has Caught Chinese Government's Attention

by Zijun Li on October 26, 2005
Concern about the widespread use of carcinogenic polyvinylchloride (PVC) food wrap in Chinese supermarkets has caught the attention of both the media and the Chinese government in recent weeks. While most food wraps sold for home use in China are made of safer alternatives, PVC plastic is still used to seal vegetables, fruits, meat, and other cooked food in supermarkets nationwide.

China Faces Grim AIDS Threat

by Yingling Liu on October 26, 2005
A public health official warned on Saturday that China will likely see a widespread AIDS pandemic if timely counter measures are not adopted, according to Xinhua News Agency.

New Outbreak of Avian Flu Reported in Inner Mongolia

by Yingling Liu on October 20, 2005
A fresh outbreak of avian flu is reported to have taken place at a poultry farm in Tengjiaying Village, Inner Mongolia, killing 2,600 birds, Xinhua News Agency reported on October 19. China’s national bird flu laboratory confirmed it was the H5N1 strain, which is potentially lethal to humans.