In 2010, Shanghai plans to set an example for the rest of the country by offering free compulsory education to children of migrant workers.

The Beijing Branch of the Red Cross Society of China is promoting an environmentally-friendly, healthy and practical lifestyle among citizens by encouraging them to use handkerchiefs in place of disposable tissues.

Foreign media cite a report from the United Nations Environment Programme saying that by 2020, the volume of IT related electronic waste products will be four times of that of 2007 and China and India will be the main source of toxic e-waste.

Beijing Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce has published a notice disclosing that the Chinese dairy product manufacturer Beingmate has violated sales rules when selling its dairy products.

Hainan's Department of Marine and Fishery has revoked the right of Palm Beach Resort Sanya to use the seashore due to the resort failing to manage the beach properly.

China's Ministry of Education has issued another warning to students planning to study overseas as a result of the closing of some schools in Australia.

Wintek Suzhou, an affiliate of Wintek Corporation and a major supplier of components for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, has been exposed by China Central Television for hazardous work conditions and disputes about employee welfare.