Anti-gun violence march in Washington
2013-01-27 05:49:19
Thousands of marchers rallied in Washington in favor of gun control on Saturday, including residents of Newtown, Connecticut, where a mass elementary school shooting reignited the US gun violence debate.
Better China-US ties urged
2013-01-27 02:05:11
Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo said on Saturday that China and the US should continue to advance their bilateral ties further in the new era.
8.4% economic growth predicted
2013-01-27 00:09:05
China's economy will expand at 8.4% this year, up from the 7.8% growth rate of 2012, a research institute under the country's top science academy has predicted.
Progressing Xinjiang vows counter-terrorism strike
2013-01-27 00:08:42
Northwest China's Xinjiang on Saturday showcased its double-digit economic growth but also vowed to take preemptive action against separatists to maintain social stability.
Food struggle may threatens urbanization: official
2013-01-26 23:53:17
When crowds of Chinese farmers leave their land and settled down in cities, the crop-growing master-hands may not have enough food to eat, an agricultural official warned Saturday.
Chongqing sets new roadmap in post-Bo era
2013-01-26 22:08:47
Chongqing's municipal government vowed Saturday it would shake off the impacts of the Bo Xilai scandal and make law-abiding governance the priority alongside further reform.
Transport beefed up for travel peak
2013-01-26 19:36:38
Chinese authorities have added extra travel contingencies to ensure the smooth kick-off on Saturday of the world's largest annual migration.
70,000 railway police deployed for travel rush
2013-01-26 17:10:50
More than 70,000 police were deployed to train stations across China to manage orders and ensure travelers' safety on Saturday, when the nation begins the biggest annual migration on earth.
Xinjiang vows counter-terrorism strike
2013-01-26 16:08:43
Northwest China's Xinjiang on Saturday showcased its double-digit economic growth but also vowed to take preemptive action against separatists to maintain social stability.
Smog crisis boosts mask sales
2013-01-26 15:05:47
Smart Chinese businessmen make fortune by selling facemasks and air purifiers as large swathes of the country have been shrouded in hazardous smog.
QFIIs OK'd to open accounts in index futures market
2013-01-26 08:20:25
Several foreign institutional investors have received approval to be the first to open accounts in China's share price index futures market, the China Financial Futures Exchange confirmed on Friday.
US congressmen hit fast track for China experience
2013-01-26 07:37:56
A delegation of US congressmen will take a high-speed train journey from Shanghai to Beijing on Monday to gain first-hand experience and a better understanding of China.