Chinese imports support gold price
2013-01-14 10:13:38
Gold prices gained $6.70 or 0.4 percent during the last week as the yellow metal's value was supported by Chinese gold imports.
Solar industry face export challenges
2013-01-14 08:15:27
The solar trade disputes between China and Europe triggered increasing attention globally in 2012 and will continue to bring deep changes to the industry.
Solar energy faces obstacles abroad and at home
Trade barriers for China's solar industry
DPRK reported to be planning nuclear test
2013-01-14 08:05:00
An official from Pyongyang has reportedly said his country is planning to conduct a third nuclear test in the coming week, a news report said.
Bush may leave hospital soon
2013-01-14 02:32:28
Former US President George HW Bush, who has been hospitalized in Houston since Nov, may be released from the facility in days, a family spokesman said.
France bombs Islamist stronghold in Mali
2013-01-14 02:32:00
French fighter jets pounded an Islamist rebel stronghold in northern Mali on Sunday as Paris poured more troops into the capital Bamako, awaiting a West African force to dislodge al Qaeda-linked insurgents from the country's north.
China aims at becoming full IRENA member
2013-01-14 02:19:25
China announced Sunday that it aims at becoming a full member of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in 2013, a move which was widely welcomed.
Beijing moves to curb haze pollution
2013-01-14 02:19:00
Choked in dense smog for three consecutive days, Beijing started emergency response measures on Sunday to curb the air pollution at hazardous levels.
Healthy debate over air
Pollution masks given to outdoor workers
Police official abused power: Probe
2013-01-14 01:44:27
A deputy provincial police chief in North China who tried to cover up an assault his son is alleged to have committed should be fired, an investigation by discipline authorities has concluded.
Key suspect dead in NE China bus explosion
2013-01-13 21:45:57
The key suspect in a bus explosion that killed 11 people in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province has been found dead in the blast.
Labor unions to give more to needy workers
2013-01-13 16:42:29
Chinese labor unions will likely give more than 4 billion yuan ($637.84 million) in aid during New Year visits paid to needy workers.
Beijing air pollution reaches dangerous levels
2013-01-13 16:17:26
Beijing's air pollution reached dangerous levels yet again on Sunday, marking the third consecutive day of severe smog, municipal environmental authorities said.
Japan troops conduct new year military drill
2013-01-13 15:51:12
Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade take part in an annual new year military exercise in Funabashi, east of Tokyo January 13, 2013.