162,629 'phantom' staffers taken off govt payrolls
2014-10-07 03:56:43
A total of 162,629 "phantom" staff members on government payrolls have been removed since a national campaign targeting corruption and bureaucracy was launched last year.
World Bank weighs protest's economic impact
2014-10-07 03:32:58
Protests in Hong Kong could hurt the city's economy - as well as the Chinese mainland's - but the impact will depend on how long the "uncertainty" lasts, the World Bank's chief economist for Asia said on Monday.
WB cuts China growth forecast
2014-10-07 03:27:56
The World Bank said it has cut its growth target forecast for China to 7.4% in 2014 and 7.2% in 2015, as the country pushes forward reforms to address financial vulnerabilities and structural constraints.
Holiday tourism fever continues
2014-10-07 02:53:54
Tourism remained exuberant on the sixth day of the week-long National Day holiday with more visitors and ticket revenues, official data showed Monday.
Smog, fog to shroud China
2014-10-07 00:19:06
Heavy smog and fog will blanket a large part of China from Monday night to Saturday, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) forecasted on Monday.
Canada's Chinese groups see distortions by 'Occupy Central'
2014-10-06 14:10:16
A Canadian supporter of China's reunification has four sticking points with the antigovernment protesters in Hong Kong.
Services growth hits 8-month low
2014-10-06 14:10:16
The services sector in China grew at its slowest pace over the last eight months in September, according to data published Oct 3, exposing more moderation in the growth of non-manufacturing sectors in the world's second-largest economy.
Voices call for end to HK protest
2014-10-06 14:10:16
As cracks widened among protesters in Hong Kong, government and community leaders called on the crowds to abandon their blockades of major roads and government buildings for the sake of personal safety and the greater good of the public.
HK officials resume work as protests thin
2014-10-06 10:27:04
Hong Kong's civil servants returned to work and schools were reopening Monday as a protest that has occupied much of the city center dwindled.
Brazil's Rousseff to face Neves in rival in runoff
2014-10-06 10:04:33
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff will face Aecio Neves in the Oct 26 runoff vote, required as no single candidate won an outright majority.
China startups 'get smart' about healthcare devices
2014-10-06 06:17:48
Instead of going to hospitals, expectant parents now can track their unborn baby's heartbeat with the handheld ultrasound devices pioneered by iCareNewLife.
US, India stir S. China Sea debate
2014-10-06 06:15:45
Observers said Washington is hyping regional tensions to draw support from India and other countries to disrupt Beijing’s efforts at safeguarding its own interests.