Full probe of Zhou Yongkang case needs time: official

2014-11-05 18:01:55

The investigation in Zhou Yongkang's case is under way and needs time to finish the in-depth process, China's vice minister of justice Zhang Sujun said Wednesday.

Free trade deal beneficial to APEC

2014-11-05 15:26:25

The proposed Free Trade Area for the Asia-Pacific will be good for the region's development and each member economy, an official said on Wednesday.

Republicans capture control of Senate

2014-11-05 12:51:15

Republicans rolled up big victories on Tuesday and seized control of the Senate in midterms elections that will complicate President Barack Obama's remaining two years in office.

Republicans gain seats in US Senate

2014-11-05 12:01:47

Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured seats in Arkansas, West Virginia, South Dakota and Montana on Tuesday as they reached for control of the Senate.

Chinese Americans run in elections across US

2014-11-05 12:01:47

Election Day in the United States saw Asian Americans run in federal, state and local races, from Congress to city council seats.

Kerry, Cui reaffirm bilateral ties

2014-11-05 12:01:47

Senior Chinese and US diplomats stressed the importance of a constructive and productive bilateral relationship ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to China next week for the APEC leaders summit and a one-day state visit there.

Mobile gains buoy Alibaba earnings

2014-11-05 11:41:34

Mobile is the key word for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, which saw its stock close at an all-time high Tuesday after the Chinese e-commerce giant issued its first earnings report as a public company.

China develops laser system against drones

2014-11-05 09:16:10

The New York Times reported on Tuesday that over the past month, a mysterious flock of small, private drones has been spotted sporadically flying over 13 nuclear power plants throughout France.

Students compete in real estate challenge

2014-11-05 09:14:01

Students from 17 universities across the world were given five days to solve a real estate problem based on an actual transaction that had been disguised.

FDA beefs up China office

2014-11-05 09:12:05

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is boosting the size of its office in China, including more inspectors to check food exports to the US, under an agreement reached last year between the agency and China.

Alibaba Q2 revenue surges

2014-11-04 22:09:21

Alibaba's overall revenue surges 54 percent to $2.74 billion in the second quarter, says the Internet behemoth in its first quarterly report as a publicly listed company.

Healing through art at UN

2014-11-04 12:21:55

It has been more than six years since the 2008 Sichuan earthquake killed almost 70,000 people and left nearly 20,000 more missing.