Annual budgets of Chinese government bodies science and education. Chinese scientists reported the first experimental observation of the quantum anomalous hall effect. Chinese Academy of Sciences ranked top on AsiaPacific Nature Ranking. Chinese scientists have come up with a new method of weighing microscopic particles such as single atoms or protons, as well as cancer DNA, which could lead to early diagnoses of the disease education, a student at Fudan University was murdered by his fellow flat-mate with poison, triggering discussion on education system. Bizzar questions in independent tests ahead of college entrance examination raised questions on evaluation system. In health, Chinese government’s reaction on H7N9 won positive feedback.

This month's newsletter starts with a review of the recent government power handover in China and its implications on science, education and innovation policy. In science and technology, the world's biggest player Suntech went bankrupt; China plans to put into use its fourth space launch center in two years. In education, the prestigious Peking University welcomes a new President. Top Chinese university might eliminate English as part of the entrance examination. MOOC in China is on the rise. In health, the newly created National Commission of Health and Family Planning is headed by Mrs. LI Bin. Massive amount of dead pigs were found in the river of Shanghai.

This month's newsletter starts with a background update on the new President of the Natural Science Foundation of China. In science and technology, China's own dark-matter exploration project Panda X is under the spotlight, China and Chile launched a joint astronomy research center, electric cars booming in China despite global doubt. In education, China decided to end postgraduate education In health, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the detection of a toxic compound in Beijing's smog; North Korea's nuclear test spurred widespread concern on radiation in China.

This month's newsletter features Chinese Academy of Sciences' decision to open research centers abroad. In science, Chinese top officials presented awards to top scientists and research teams; members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences voted for top 10 scientific breakthroughs in 2012; Chinese government issued guidelines to promote biotech industry; nuclear projects in China have been picked up 1 year after the Fukushima disaster. In education, the Ministry of Education issued guideline to guarantee equality in education; graduation season sees increasing reluctance of Chinese university graduates f factory jobs even if the white collar job market is dim. In health, the world looks at China as it is covered in severe smog.