Government and Policy

China earmarks $629M to fund rural school upkeep

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-03-29 22:37

BEIJING - China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) Monday announced the allocation of 4.29 billion yuan ($629.4 million) to finance primary and high school building maintenance in central and western rural regions.

Related readings:  Migrant kids still barred from school  5?children dead after school wall collapses  Migrant school leaders detained

Local authorities should enhance their awareness of school building safety and take effective maintenance measures to ensure school structures were in good condition, the MOF said in a statement on its website.

China's less prosperous central and western regions cover 18 provincial areas, including Sichuan and Hunan provinces and Tibet Autonomous Region.

Specials

Severe drought hits SW China

more

• 

  Forgotten Faces

  Luan Shengjie, a 23-year-old photographer, penetrated deep into Yunnan province and recorded not only the faces but also the wishes of the old soldiers.

• 

  Biz People of the Week

  It's been a busy week, with several newsmakers emerging to catch people's attention.

• 

  Weekly Photos

  "The Bounty Hunter" premiere, "Clash of the Titans" premiere, Cinematheque Award, Kids' Choice Awards, "Wetten Dass"...

• 

  The Bounty Hunter

  Actor Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston promote the movie The Bounty Hunter in Madrid March 30, 2010.

• 

  Ghost Town

  A Time magazine article describes Ordos, the booming China property market in stark contrast with the actual empty city.

Columnists

Li Xing

Choosing roots in earth, water or fire

Chen Weihua

In quitting, Google misses its chance

more

China Daily E-paper

China Daily

US Edition

21st Century

HK Edition

China Daily PDF

Subscribe

Advertise

Jobs

About Us