China is gearing up to introduce legislation aimed at bolstering security surveillance around kindergartens.

Three new national safety standards for electric bicycles have come into effect Nov. 1, with a focus on enhancing the safety aspects of lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles.

Permanent residents of Shenzhen are entitled to access basic public health services free of charge provided that they have registered a real-name health record with the relevant authorities.

Shenzhen has reduced commercial mortgage rate for first homes to 3.15%, one day after the central bank lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points Oct. 21.