Fighting drought: Farmers in Shangdundu Town in the city of Fuzhou, East China's Jiangxi Province, pump water from a newly-dug well yesterday to irrigate farmland because of severe drought conditions in the province.

Cloud seeding works in drought-hit regions
Cloud seeding, an artificial rain-making technique, has helped relieve severe drought in parts of China.

Nation promotes affordable housing
The State Council announced on Wednesday that China's limited development strategy for real estate encourages the supply of economical apartments but curbs the construction of luxury houses and villas.

Six die in flooding, landslides


Vagrants get aid as new system begins


Cross-sea bridge plan set for fast track


Union leaders highlight safety


Fireworks explosion hits Fujian


Actor Zhang Tielin sues singer over sex 'libel'


Sea rights listing fails to attract bidders


IN BRIEF (Page: 2, Date: 08/01/2003)