Chinese farmers' income to double

The nation has set a goal of doubling per capita disposable income of rural residents by 2020 from the 2008 level. The target was set at the end of the 3rd Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, which focused on rural reform and development. A communique issued at the plenum's conclusion yesterday (October 12) said that the government will substantially boost rural residents' consumption and eliminate absolute poverty in rural areas by 2020.

( The 3rd Plenary Session of the 17th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee ends, photo from xinhuanet.com) 

Enthusiasts Running for Asian Games Volunteers

As the Asian Games approach, an English competition was kicked off yesterday (October 12) to select skilled volunteers for the Games. More from our journalist Yu Sulin:

Hundreds of contestants were running for 16 opportunities to enter the semi-finals. Tong Jingying, a Guangzhou student now studying in a Beijing university, was proud to have been a Beijing Olympic Games Volunteer and is now contesting for the Asian Games:

"The best outcome would be to be selected as a Volunteer for the Asian Games. But even if I fail, I have made new friends thanks to this contest, and that's what I'll remember most. "

The competition has also attracted expats living in the city.  Alberto, an American who has been working in Guangzhou for 3 years shared his ambitions,

"Hopefully I can help other Chinese volunteers, perhaps, to practice their oral English to prepare them better, because we are going to have a lot of international spectators, 14,000 athletes, coaches and journalists. People from all over Asia are coming. "

High-tech Talents Hunted

The China International High-tech Intelligence Conference, an important event on the agenda of the China Hi-tech Fair, started in Shenzhen Yesterday (October 12). Over 200 companies offering more than 3,800 jobs are hunting for talents at the fair.