China needs own metrics for corruption fight

2014-12-24 08:19:41

China, India and others perhaps should develop their own anti-graft indexes, exposing the analytical shortcomings of Western analysis.

Rail design code puts safety first

2014-12-24 07:51:10

China has released its first design specification standards for high-speed railways, which experts say will help improve safety and boost exports.

Commerce decision said to hurt US solar makers

2014-12-24 07:40:00

US solar manufacturers are already feeling the impact of the latest US Commerce Department decision to levy tariffs on Chinese solar exports, according to the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy.

Aid to slain NYC officers' families unites city

2014-12-24 07:07:57

As New York City mourned the two policemen slain execution style in their patrol car, the sometimes fractious city coalesced around providing aid to the officers' families.

Tollways report loss of 66 bln yuan

2014-12-23 18:19:46

China's toll highway system reported an annual loss of 66 billion yuan ($11 billion) in 2013 due to rising construction costs and high expenses.

Shanghai index slides 3%

2014-12-23 15:52:22

Chinese stocks edged down on Tuesday, led by coal and shipping companies, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index losing 3 percent amid a surge in trading and volatility.

Learning about 'Americanness' from Chinese-American vets

2014-12-23 10:01:50

For an immigration project she had to do in the third grade, Victoria Moy decided to interview her grandfather, who had served in the 407th Air Service Squadron of the Flying Tigers during World War II.

Awaiting word from China on hack

2014-12-23 04:41:45

Beijing clearly stated its opposition to any form of cyber attack but has yet to make a final judgment regarding the hacking of US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Alibaba IPO fuels startup boom to rival Silicon Valley

2014-12-23 03:33:41

Alibaba's $25 billion initial public offering had made many of its employees wealthy and Jack Ma urged them to start businesses that would be meaningful in the long term.

No judgment yet on Sony

2014-12-23 03:17:05

As Washington continues to lobby China to put more pressure on Pyongyang, Beijing clearly stated its opposition to any form of cyberattack but has yet to make a final judgment regarding the hacking of US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment.

China's top Party offcial probed for disciplinary violations

2014-12-23 03:16:56

Ling Jihua, 58, a senior Party official and national political adviser, is under investigation for "suspected serious disciplinary violations".

Top Party official investigated for disciplinary violation

2014-12-22 20:40:34

Ling Jihua, a senior Party official and national political advisor, is now under investigation for "suspected serious disciplinary violation" in China.