Life Upclose

We pay a visit to a private nursing home in Wuhan, and learn about a young man's efforts to improve quality of life for the elderly.

The rapid growth of e-commerce in China has given rise to a new industry: the courier service.

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Is the time ripe for China to further  relax its family planning policy so that the country won't fall into the so-called "low fertility trap"?

"Frailty, your name is Woman", so says Hamlet. But in reality, there are many women who are continually demonstrating their strength and power in dealing with challenges.

Fighting Ebola requires coordinated medical services. It cannot be treated as a regional battle, and must be supported globally.

We explore marathon fever here in China.

Greek tragic-comedy, Indian Sanskrit Drama and Chinese opera are considered to be the three oldest dramatic art forms in the world.

We find out how centuries-old Chinese operatic traditions continue to grace today's stage with adaptation and innovation.

We discuss China's economic "new normal"; and hear the stories of some of the movers and shakers of China's economy.