China's 2011 GDP revised up

2013-01-07 17:36:48

China's statistics authority on Monday revised its gross domestic product for 2011 slightly up based on its final verification.

Gen2 family firms look to world future

2013-01-07 10:10:51

China's young entrepreneurs are facing a huge challenge in taking over family brands and presenting them to the world.

White House considers broader US gun control

2013-01-07 09:12:10

The White House is weighing a far broader approach to curbing US gun violence than just reinstating a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Myanmar jets haven't entered China's territory

2013-01-07 02:27:41

China's air force issued a statement on Saturday denying Myanmar jets have crossed the border into Chinese territory.

Chavez cancer ordeal brings uncertainty

2013-01-07 00:59:17

Uncertainty is hanging over Venezuela three days ahead of the scheduled swearing-in of President Hugo Chavez, who is struggling to recover from his fourth cancer surgery in 18 months in Cuba.

Abe's plan 'sensitive'

2013-01-07 00:57:23

Regional players in the Asia-Pacific have shown sound judgment in keeping a close eye on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's latest plan.

US urged to relax satellite export restrictions

2013-01-07 00:56:56

The Ministry of Commerce expressed concern after the United States kept a tight rein on the export of satellites and related items to China.
Chavez cancer ordeal brings uncertainty

New law presents case for defense

2013-01-07 00:56:36

A new law to further safeguard the rights of suspects in criminal cases will see an enhanced role for defense lawyers, a senior official said.
Defense lawyers face uphill battle

Wuhan bans eating, drinking on subway

2013-01-07 00:55:59

Taking a bite of food or a sip of water on a Wuhan subway train could cost you 200 yuan ($32).

Deaths 'not sign' flu virus is out of control

2013-01-07 00:55:59

The flu virus that has killed two people in Beijing since late December is not as threatening as it was originally and can be contained, according to experts.

Desk purchase request leads to school firings

2013-01-07 00:55:59

The chiefs of three public schools in Guangdong province lost their jobs after it was revealed they had asked students to buy their own school chairs and desks.

Orphanage owner hospitalized

2013-01-07 00:55:59

The owner of an illegal orphanage in Central China was sent to hospital over the weekend suffering a heart attack after she was questioned by police.