US Air Force launches secretive space plane
2012-12-12 04:11:52
The US Air Force on Tuesday launched a space plane at Cape Canaveral in Florida, which carries a mystery payload for an undisclosed mission.
Foreigners to get key rights
2012-12-12 02:57:33
Foreigners who obtain permanent residency will have the same pension, employment and property rights as Chinese citizens, under new regulations.
New rules give foreign experts five-year visas
Patrol ship starts maiden voyage to Diaoyus
2012-12-12 02:57:00
China's largest fishery patrol ship, the Yuzheng 206, started its maiden voyage from Shanghai to patrol waters near the Diaoyu Islands on Tuesday, according to the Regional Bureau of East China Sea Fishery Management of the Ministry of Agriculture.
US trade deficit up to $42.2b in October
2012-12-12 02:30:48
The US trade deficit grew 4.9 percent in October, as the decline of exports outpaced the drop of imports, US Commerce Department reported on Tuesday.
Co-op best way to resolve trade friction
2012-12-12 00:44:39
With the US wanting to put pressure on China at the upcoming annual trade meeting, Chinese experts said dialogue rather than complaints will help solve the ongoing problems. Xi lauds nation's US ties
China may be No1 economy by 2030
2012-12-12 00:44:56
China is likely to have the world's largest economy by 2030 - surpassing the United States, the US National Intelligence Council said in a report.
'No room for over-optimism' for economy
Online retailers ready for latest sales extravaganza
2012-12-12 00:44:24
After enjoying what may prove to be the world's biggest ever, one-day, online shopping bonanza last month, Chinese e-commerce players are gearing up for another sales promotion on Wednesday, this time luring customers with what's being dubbed the "double 12" shopping spree.
Consulates' charity events backed
2012-12-12 00:42:58
Despite a retired Chinese official's criticism of foreign consulates' charity sales, a large number of netizens have vowed to support more such activities to boost China's charity development.
US Navy conducts X-47B taxi trials on carrier
2012-12-11 14:14:58
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator taxies on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Atlantic Ocean in this Dec 9, 2012 handout photo obtained by Reuters Dec 10, 2012.
Nexen: CNOOC deal not yet done
2012-12-11 13:56:57
The $15.1b takeover of Canadian oil and gas producer Nexen Inc by China's State-owned CNOOC Ltd is not yet wrapped up, Nexen's chief executive said.
Chinese investors buying bulk of AIG unit
2012-12-11 11:19:05
The largest Chinese acquisition ever in the US - a stake of up to 90 percent in the aircraft-leasing arm of AIG - is likely to be approved.
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Foreign life insurers expect premium income to soar
2012-12-11 11:08:30
Foreign life insurance companies in China expect to grow their premium income by up to 30 percent over the next three years.