NDRC eyes services boom
2012-12-29 01:34:05
China's top economic planning body said on Friday the service sector will become more appealing to foreign investors, driven by an expected surge.
Vice-FM says US must be 'objective'
2012-12-29 01:33:37
A senior diplomat on Friday urged the United States to take "an objective and impartial position" in Asia-Pacific affairs amid the increased engagement.
Vice FM issues proposal to promote Sino-US ties
Navy protects ships from pirates
2012-12-29 01:33:37
On March 25, one month after leaving Qingdao, Shandong province, Captain Wang Haijiang felt a bit more excited than usual.
Dad leaves out scary parts from stories
First subway to cross Yangtze opens
2012-12-29 01:21:24
The nation's first subway to cross the Yangtze River started running in Wuhan, the capital of Central China's Hubei province, at 10 am on Friday.
Ministry targets 8-percent growth in foreign trade
2012-12-29 00:59:13
The growth of China's foreign trade in 2012 will come in at about 6%, while the Ministry of Commerce set a growth target of 8% for 2013, Commerce Minister Chen Deming said on Friday.
Real Web names required
2012-12-29 00:59:36
China's top legislature on Friday approved rules to enhance the protection of personal information online and safeguard public interests.
Students embark on data-privacy project
China to give Armenia 70 million yuan in aid
2012-12-29 00:47:49
China agreed Friday to give Armenia a grant of 70 million yuan ($11.2 million) as part of an economic and technical partnership agreement.
'Plant clinics' aid farmers without chemicals
2012-12-29 00:11:00
China has recently introduced "plant clinics", a new way to prevent and control plant diseases and insect pests on farmland.
Antibiotic use in hospitals tumbles
2012-12-29 00:11:00
A drop of 6 percentage points is reported in the use of antibiotics in hospitals from 2008 to 2011, a positive sign of China's crackdown on prescription drug abuse.
Students embark on data-privacy project
2012-12-29 00:11:00
As the country fights against personal information leaks, a small group of university students in Beijing decided to take the matter into their own hands, in a bid to safeguard the public interest.
Birth policy to be strictly enforced in Hong Kong
2012-12-28 23:39:44
The Food and Health Bureau in Hong Kong reiterated Friday that all public hospitals will not accept any bookings by pregnant non-local women for delivery in Hong Kong starting January 1.
Court rejects village official's labor camp appeal
2012-12-28 23:31:11
A court in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Friday rejected a village official's appeal against his two-year sentence to a re-education through labor camp.