China, US move beyond distractions to new ties
2012-12-16 18:46:54
While enduring frictions in 2012, the two countries, with their economies increasingly intertwined, now realize they have too much to lose in a zero-sum game.
Hu sends condolences over school shooting
2012-12-16 11:10:59
President Hu Jintao on Saturday sent a message of condolences to US President Barak Obama following the shooting incident at an elementary school in Newtown in the US state of Connecticut on Friday.
Identities of victims revealed Police find 'good evidence' on motive Major school shootings in US
Yachting industry attracts top clubs
2012-12-16 10:17:27
The booming yachting industry in China is attracting attention of major European industry players who are seeking to tap the growing interest of China's wealthy for the luxury lifestyle.
Cold front to chill Central China
2012-12-16 14:05:21
A cold front will sweep China's central and eastern regions over the next three days, bringing lower temperatures and strong winds.
Leaders' practices inspire reform
2012-12-14 20:08:38
Government officials are now being pressured to follow in the footsteps of Communist Party of China (CPC) leaders who have adopted simple working methods in an attempt to shore up public trust.
China defends sovereignty of airspace over Diaoyu
2012-12-14 18:49:48
China on Friday said it is necessary to send marine surveillance planes in airspace over the Diaoyu Islands in order to safeguard its sovereignty.
Plan to take vehicles off roads to cut emissions
2012-12-15 07:36:44
Beijing will take a certain percentage of official vehicles off the road during times of extreme pollution to lower exhaust emissions and reduce air contamination.
China's space probe flies by asteroid Toutatis
2012-12-15 10:41:30
China's space probe Chang'e-2 has successfully conducted a maneuver in which it flew by the asteroid Toutatis, about seven million km away from the Earth.
City to test out transplant project
2012-12-15 08:23:26
Shanghai will try using an information-sharing system to better match organs with patients.
Suspect arrested over slashings on Beijing subway
2012-12-15 02:40:19
The Beijing Public Security Bureau said that it had arrested a man who police believe attacked women with a blade in the subway.
Donation of organs for the needy
2012-12-15 02:40:19
China is set to expand a computerized system to ensure transparent and fair allocation of donor organs, said Vice-Minister of Health Huang Jiefu.
City to test out transplant project
Beijing-Guangzhou railway to open
2012-12-15 02:40:19
The high-speed rail route from Beijing to South China's Guangzhou opening on Dec 26 will cut the journey from 22 hours to around eight.