Civil service exam hit amid corruption crackdown

2014-10-25 04:39:03

Experts have attributed a drop in the number of eligible applicants for the national civil service examination to China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

'Miracle' premature baby ready to go home

2014-10-25 04:07:19

When Peng Ankang was born prematurely in Hunan province in June, weighing just 800 grams, doctors didn't know if they could save him. He was born after his mother experienced massive internal bleeding in the 25th week of pregnancy.

Accord reached on Asia infrastructure bank

2014-10-25 03:49:01

Absence of some major economies in setting up the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank underscores the difficulty China faces as an emerging power in making global governance initiatives.

Minister praises China's vision over AIIB

2014-10-25 00:26:43

Pakistani Minister of Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar lauded a China-led funding initiative as "historic", as Beijing gathered together 20 regional members to build a bank to fund infrastructure projects in Asia.

China pledges $81.7m Ebola aid to Africa

2014-10-24 20:45:01

President Xi Jinping announced a 500 million yuan ($81.7m) assistance package to fight Ebola as China continues its commitment to preventing the spread of the deadly virus in West Africa.

Occupy Central not democracy: former Malaysian PM

2014-10-24 18:34:09

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad said here Friday that Occupy Central Movement is not democracy.

iPhone loses subsidies in China

2014-10-24 16:44:48

Chinese telecom operators are reportedly cutting subsidies to Apple's iPhone smartphones, reducing the US company's dependence on the carriers.

China's economy showing expansion

2014-10-24 15:39:49

A preliminary reading of China's manufacturing sector showed increased activity in October, which analysts said can temporarily quell fears about China's slowing economy.

Shanghai travels to Texas

2014-10-24 15:38:49

For Houstonians who have never been to Shanghai, Shanghai has come to them.

In California: Cash, Cash, Cash

2014-10-24 12:00:04

Communities in California have become the nation's hot spots for Chinese seeking houses. Many pay all-cash and above the asking price, causing prices to soar and closing the door for other buyers, Amy He reports from New York.

Home prices continue to moderate in more Chinese cities

2014-10-24 10:38:26

Home prices continued to ease in most Chinese cities in September, with new home prices in 69 of 70 major cities reporting month-on-month drops.

China pushes its business in LatAm

2014-10-24 10:06:30

China has challenges doing business in Latin America but will carry on, said the author of a new book on the subject.