Hainan Island at the country's southern tip is likely to be linked to the mainland's high-speed rail network via a cross-sea connection that may be started by 2015.
The remarks of a member of the top political advisory body at a group discussion about raising income tax rates for the rich, including himself, has become a widely popular soundbite and has created a strong following among thousands of micro-bloggers.
Almost one year into its trial run, China's first voluntary organ donation system has facilitated only 40-odd organ transplant surgeries in 11 pilot regions on the mainland.
China's newly-appointed railway minister, Sheng Guangzu has said the country will continue to develop its high-speed rail network as planned even after its former minister was ousted.
Will China's severe drought in its major wheat belt and the soaring agricultural commodity prices on the global market lead to a food crisis in China? Chinese officials and experts put the answer as a "No".
The five-year plan unveiled in Premier Wen Jiabao's government work report not only provides a guide for China's economic transformation, but is also significant for the healthy development of the world economy.
