With all the unfortunate child-related news this year - specifically, those stabbings in Fujian - this Children's Day was the opportunity for CCP cadres to show that they care. Hu Jintao's two pronged approach to good PR was a speech about safeguarding kids and this really fun visit to a technology museum with the Chinese Young Pioneers, the country's largest youth organization. more ›

When the People's Republic of China was first established in 1949, the State Council (Cabinet) designated a half-day holiday for all primary schools on June 1. This was later made into a full day's break in 1956 with The Announcement by the State Council to make June 1 Children's Day a One-Day Holiday. more ›