HIV/AIDS hits 740,000 nationwide

The number of HIV positive people in China probably stands at around 740,000, up from the estimated 700,000 who had the virus in 2007, the country's health minister said yesterday.

Detected A/H1N1 mutations 'not dangerous'

Chinese health authorities detected mutations of the A/H1N1 virus on the Chinese mainland in June and July, but so far, the mutations are not creating any danger in terms of the number and severity of cases, health experts said.

• Police detain at least 4 in match-fixing crackdown
• Genetic mutation of A/H1N1 flu found on Chinese mainland
• China reaffirms opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan
• Taxis in Beijing begin to charge fuel surcharge
• Death toll from colliery explosion rises to 107
• Beijing subway line shutdown at rush hour
• Porn crackdown extends to mobile WAP sites
• Questions raised over quake funds
• More than 1,000 die of winter fires annually: ministry
• 2 executed over tainted milk scandal

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