Topic: China

China court hears first HIV discrimination suit

A Chinese court on Wednesday heard the case of a man who alleges he was denied a job because he is HIV-positive, in the nation's first such discrimination case, his lawyer said.The plaintiff, who has only been identified by his alias Xiao ...
A Chinese court was Wednesday to begin hearing the case of a man who alleges he was denied a job because he is HIV-positive, in what state media has said is the nation's first such discrimination case.The plaintiff, who has only been ...

A fight to the death---Part 1

Dr Gui Xi'en, 72, sits on the cramped back seat with a satchel on his shoulder and suitcase on his lap.He is on his way to Shangcai, an AIDS-ravaged county in central China's Henan province.As the cab approaches the county seat, Gui ...

Oct 6, 2010

Daily briefs of the top news stories impacting Christians around the world. Stephen Mosher was in China in 1980 when the government handed down the original one-child policy. ASSIST News Service reports that more than 1 million people in India living with ...

China experts design gel to protect women from HIV

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists in China and Hong Kong are designing a gel containing an experimental drug which they hope can reduce HIV infections in women.The search for such a prophylaxis is gaining urgency in China with sex becoming the number ...

China says HIV among migrant workers a concern

China's health minister said Tuesday he was concerned about the HIV/AIDS situation among migrant workers, but added the Asian nation had managed to contain the "fast spread" of the disease."My major concern about our situation is the migrant population because the health ...

What Is White Ginseng?

White ginseng is the root of the Panax plant that has been processed for therapeutic purposes. Ginseng has been used for thousands of years in China to promote good health. This gives white ginseng its name. It differs from steam-processed ginseng, which ...

What Is Ampalaya?

Commonly known as bitter melon , ampalaya is a plant that grows in tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world. At times, the flesh and pith are used as ingredients in dishes. The flesh and pith may be consumed raw, or cooked ...

China court accepts first HIV discrimination suit

A Chinese man has filed a lawsuit alleging he was denied a job because he is HIV-positive, in what state media on Tuesday called the nation's first such discrimination case.The plaintiff, whose identity was not revealed, filed the suit against the education ...
Chinese AIDS activist who caught the virus as a boy is detained by police, colleagues sayPolice in central China have detained an AIDS activist who contracted the virus as a boy and whose tireless campaigning for the rights of those with the ...