China and ASEAN to strengthen mining cooperation

2013-05-13 01:28:28

China and ASEAN countries signed seven mining cooperation agreements valued at about 16.3 billion yuan during the China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum and Exhibition.

Taiwan demands Filipino response

2013-05-13 00:35:37

Taipei said on Sunday it is beefing up patrols in waters near the Philippines amid widespread public outrage over the fatal shooting of a fisherman.

Athletes reunited after '73 trip

2013-05-13 11:44:32

In June 1973, a group of 10 American swimmers and divers embarked on what was then described as a "rare and unique" trip to China.
China's swimming legacy makes splash

Moving overseas a remedy for nurses

2013-05-13 01:29:04

In some big departments with about 100 nurses, about 10 quit each year because the job is so physically and mentally demanding.

Death toll rises in Sichuan coal mine explosion

2013-05-13 01:29:04

The number of people killed in a coal mine accident in China's Sichuan province on Saturday has climbed to 28 after a severely injured miner died.

Disclosure delays help fuel online rumors

2013-05-13 01:29:04

Official delays in releasing information on issues people find important is one of the main reasons rumors spread on the Internet, an expert said.

Warming to Arctic exploration idea

2013-05-13 00:26:49

A warmer Arctic, where melting sea ice clears sea routes, allowing more traffic and construction for better infrastructure, is certainly more inviting.

Top grossing Chinese film sets a record

2013-05-13 00:26:49

While the low-budget comedy Lost in Thailand has created a record in ticket sales among China's home-made film productions, it might produce another record, but in a negative way, especially for its producer - Beijing Enlight Media Co.

Compensation for worker who 'jumped to death'

2013-05-12 23:57:41

Beijing police disclosed more details about the controversial death of a female migrant worker that triggered a protest and online controversy last week.

Taiwan asks Philippine response in 72 hours

2013-05-12 04:11:32

Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou vowed to give the Philippines 72 hours to respond to demands regarding the shooting death of a Taiwan fisherman at sea, or Taiwan will take actions to retaliate.
Taipei suspends city exchanges with Philippines
China condemns fisherman's death 
Body of fisherman back to Taiwan

Maritime dispute to be addressed

2013-05-12 07:46:29

China and Vietnam on Saturday pledged to boost comprehensive cooperation, including in the maritime field, with an agreement to address the South China Sea issue.

Taipei suspends exchanges with Philippines

2013-05-11 23:58:12

Taipei mayor Hau Lung-bin announced on Saturday the suspension of inter-city exchanges with the Philippines after a Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead by Philippine coast guards at sea.
China condemns fisherman's death 
Body of fisherman back to Taiwan
Philippines' explanation utterly untenable