To avoid a birth on an "inauspicious" day, a woman's C-section was postponed too long and an infant died as a result. This really needs to stop.

Criminal prosecutions and appeals conducted in court increased from 5,455 in 2009 to 5,827 in 2010, up 6.8%, according to Department of Justice's annual review.

The Fire Services Department has formally opened its new training ground for its Urban Search & Rescue Team. The $5 million facility in Sheung Shui provides a realistic training environment for the team.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has introduced two sets of best-practice checklists for government bodies and grantee organisations to enhance integrity and accountability in the administration of government funding schemes.

RT @shanghaiist: Gold vending machines making their debut in Beijing on Sept. 23 http://shst.me/1oe Holy Mammon, Batman! -> Financial Times: Wen sets preconditions to help Europe http://ht.ly/6uHDg -> China Daily: Drunk driving drops in China after law amended http://ht.ly/6uIM5 -> Marbridge: Huayi Brothers to Build Backlot Studio, Theme Park http://ht.ly/6uIPe Scary how fast Huayi has […]

Here's the announcement. The deadline for applications is January 30, 2012.

Uncomfortable questions are being raised about China's latest food quality initiative.