China's first solid-fuel rocket to debut before 2016
2013-03-02 12:59:05
China's first solid-fuel rocket Long March-11 is expected to make its first launch before 2016, a senior official of the rocket's designing institute said on Saturday.
Obama signs order for spending cuts
2013-03-02 11:20:50
US President Barack Obama signed an order to start the $85 billion across-the-board government spending cuts.
China leads in biotech crops
2013-03-02 10:31:30
China, the world's largest food consumer, led developing countries in growing biotech crops last year, according to a report by an industry organization.
EU launches probe into Chinese solar glass
2013-03-02 10:24:43
The EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass from China amid long-running dispute over solar panel technology.
Obama outlines trade policy agenda for 2013
2013-03-02 05:43:25
US President Barack Obama's administration outlined the trade policy agenda for 2013 to advance trade negotiations with Asian countries and European Union.
Heavy tax to dampen speculation
2013-03-02 02:45:43
The State Council, or China's cabinet, on Friday ordered that a 20 percent individual income tax be levied on capital gains by home sellers.
1,087 judges relocated to avoid conflicts of interest
2013-03-02 02:44:59
A total of 1,087 court officials and judges who were working in the same jurisdiction as with their lawyer family members have been relocated.
$92b spent on social security
2013-03-02 02:44:59
The expenditure in China's central budget on social insurance and job security totaled $91.62 billion in 2012, the Ministry of Finance announced Friday.
New leaders to face foreign-policy issues
2013-03-02 02:44:59
Improving ties with neighboring states is among the many emerging challenges in Chinese foreign policy in the next five years.
Trade fair exhibitors adapt to change
2013-03-02 02:42:33
Exhibitors at one of China's flagship foreign trade fairs say they are lowering their prices, investing in innovations and targeting customers in emerging markets and at home, as demand continues to dip in developed economies.
Chinese firms still short of 'global admiration': Poll
2013-03-02 02:42:33
Chinese companies are struggling to translate their economic might into a worldwide reputation, according to a study released by Fortune magazine.
Japan 'to make F-35 fighter parts'
2013-03-02 00:47:36
Tokyo on Friday confirmed that it will allow domestic companies to manufacture and export parts for F-35 stealth fighter jets, a controversial move viewed by Asian neighbors as part of its military expansion.