Jiangsu ex-official sentenced for bribery

Wang Hao, a former senior political adviser in Jiangsu province, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for accepting bribes of over 46.31 million yuan ($6.62 million), a court in Hubei province announced on Wednesday. The Huangshi Intermediate People's Court also fined Wang 4 million yuan, ordering all illicit gains and related interests to be turned over to the State treasury. According to the court, from 2008 to 2024, Wang used his positions in Jiangsu, including deputy mayor of Xuzhou, mayor of Suqian and vice-chairman of the provincial committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, to seek benefits for departments and individuals in matters such as project contracting and qualification application. In return, he accepted bribes worth more than 46.31 million yuan.

Early pregnancy care clinics in 10k hospitals

China plans to establish early pregnancy care clinics in 10,000 medical institutions nationwide as part of efforts to promote fertility health and build a child-friendly society in 2026, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday. The commission also aims to add 150,000 affordable nursery care slots to alleviate the childcare burden on families and increase childcare enrollment rates based on local conditions. These initiatives are among a series of key tasks the commission has set for 2026 to address the most urgent and common concerns in the healthcare sector. In addition, the commission will train 3,200 healthcare professionals in the integration of Western and traditional Chinese medicine, enabling more access to high-quality and convenient integrated medical services. The commission also plans to further expand pediatric, mental health and hemodialysis services, and ensure that all major public hospitals are equipped to provide weight management services.

China Daily