Finance official warns of fiscal pressure
2012-12-27 14:32:10
A finance ministry official has warned that the Chinese government will face growing fiscal pressure.
Ex-railway official on trial for corruption
2012-12-27 13:10:15
A former high-level railway official went on trial in Harbin on Monday, after being accused of bribery and illegal possession of a gun and ammunition.
Outbound M&As on the rise
2012-12-27 09:56:07
Outbound merger and acquisition deals by Chinese companies are expected to increase next year.
Chinese bankers upbeat about asset quality
China revises Q3 capital account deficit data
2012-12-27 09:47:10
China's foreign exchange regulator has revised capital and financial account deficit data for the third quarter to $51.7 billion from the previous $71 billion.
White paper on medical and health services
2012-12-27 09:26:19
The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday published a white paper on the medical and health services in China.
Foreign interest should help boost flagging bourses
2012-12-27 09:20:45
Global institutional investors are waiting for the perfect time to pitch themselves into the Chinese mainland stock market next year.
Egyptian president signs new constitution
2012-12-27 08:53:19
Mohammed Morsi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution he says will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the fragile economy.
Obama cuts short holiday to tackle fiscal challenges
2012-12-27 05:16:56
US President Barack Obama will cut short his family Christmas holiday in Hawaii to tackle the looming "fiscal cliff" back in Washington.
Red Cross acts on organ donation
2012-12-27 03:32:42
The Red Cross Society of China said it will reveal further details in March of a foundation to assist needy families of organ donors.
Foundations less than charitable with disclosure
City urges professional aid for petitioners
2012-12-27 03:32:22
Shanghai's legislature passed an amendment to the city's petition regulation on Wednesday afternoon, encouraging social groups and professionals to offer petitioners consultation or even to represent them.
Shanghai gets new mayor
2012-12-27 03:32:22
Yang Xiong, deputy mayor of Shanghai since 2003, was promoted to acting mayor of the eastern metropolis on Wednesday.
Judge issues reform plea to courts
2012-12-27 03:32:22
The top Chinese judge on Wednesday urged courts to have greater "political courage and wisdom" in promoting a new round of judicial reform.