Chinese oil refiners grow steadily
2013-02-14 15:38:38
China's oil refining industry grew steadily in 2012 as a result of rising domestic consumption, according to a report from NDRC.
China stays No 2 in trade
2013-02-14 13:31:41
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday quashed recent media reports speculating that China had surpassed the United States to become the world's biggest trading nation by volume.
Obama urges Congress to act on agenda
2013-02-14 11:21:29
Obama called for support from a divided Congress on Tuesday for his ambitious plan to revive the economy, and for a long list of other priorities such as education, gun control, immigration reform, climate change and the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
IOC plays down wrestling's exit after uproar
2013-02-14 09:41:12
The surprise recommendation to drop wrestling from the Olympics has angered athletes, officials and fans around the world and the IOC played down the finality of its decision on Wednesday.
Business loves Valentine's Day
2013-02-14 09:22:34
Concerns that Valentine's Day clashing with the Spring Festival holiday might hurt business have been allayed as retailers and restaurateurs report good turnover.
Nuke test gives US 'excuse to boost its military'
2013-02-14 09:21:09
The United States and its allies may boost their military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, citing Pyongyang's nuclear test, analysts said.
Two shot outside US county courthouse
2013-02-14 06:01:27
Two people were shot outside of a county courthouse in the US state of South Carolina, local media reported on Wednesday.
US sanctions disrupt trade order
2013-02-14 02:53:17
The United States' sanctions on Chinese enterprises have harmed international trade order, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Wednesday.
EU, US decide to prepare for launch of FTA talks
2013-02-14 02:52:45
The European Union (EU) and the United States (US) had decided to initiate internal procedures to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), chief of the European Commission said on Wednesday.
Obama urges Congress to move on gun control
2013-02-13 17:24:32
US President Barack Obama urged the Congress to move on the long-time divisive issue of gun control in the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
Beijing air pollution high despite fewer fireworks
2013-02-13 14:18:48
Four days after the massive fireworks displays that marked Lunar New Year's Eve, Beijing's municipal weather bureau has maintained a warning against exercising outdoors due to the city's air pollution.
China to promote green buildings
2013-02-13 13:28:19
China will demand new buildings in cities achieve mandatory energy-saving standards and renovate existing buildings.