More anti-corruption efforts needed
2013-01-08 08:06:15
Anti-corruption has been an important task for the Chinese government and the way the government fights corruption needs improvement, experts said.
Hagel looks ready to work with China
2013-01-08 07:57:54
While Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary may start a confirmation fight in Congress, the former senator appears willing to work with China.
New US defense chief, CIA head named
Obama names new defense chief, CIA head
2013-01-08 03:22:25
US President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary and John Brennan to head the CIA.
Xinhuanet applies for IPO
2013-01-08 02:36:45
Xinhuanet, the online portal of China's State media Xinhua News Agency, has applied for an initial public offering in Shanghai, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or the CSRC.
Abe's visit to US delayed
2013-01-08 02:35:29
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's trip to the US, his first overseas visit since taking office, has been postponed until at least February.
Japan's defense budget raises concern
2013-01-08 02:35:29
Tokyo's plan to increase its defense budget for the first time in a decade has concerned its Asian neighbors.
Fewer satisfied with their lives in 2012
2013-01-08 00:18:19
Fewer people were satisfied with their quality of life in 2012 amid rising living costs and changing social values, according to a report compiled by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Govt vows reform of laojiao system
2013-01-08 00:17:48
China pledged on Monday to reform its controversial re-education-through-labor, or laojiao, system, a sign of long-awaited progress.
Crackdown urged on illegal black cabs in Beijing
2013-01-07 23:14:05
Legal experts have urged Beijing police to crack down on the illegal trade in secondhand cars and rogue repair shops, to cut the number of illegal black taxis, operating in the capital.
Fog strands over 10,000 passengers at airport
2013-01-07 21:28:10
Dense fog grounded 151 flights and stranded nearly 10,000 passengers at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Sichuan province on Monday.
More IPOs predicted in 2013
2013-01-07 20:25:41
China's A-share markets are expected to see 200 listings this year, which could raise 130 billion yuan ($20.9 billion) to 150 billion yuan.
Xi stresses fight against injustice, corruption
2013-01-07 19:27:07
Xi Jinping, the leader of China's ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), has called on procuratorial, judicial and public security organs to fight against injustice and corruption.