Shenzhen wins green city award
2014-09-23 12:09:10
Shenzhen, a major city in China's southern Guangdong province, was honored with an international environmental leadership award in New York City Monday evening.
Xi reassures HK on stability issue
2014-09-23 12:09:10
President Xi Jinping voiced confidence in Hong Kong's future on Monday, saying Beijing will firmly support the city to promote democracy in line with the law and uphold its prosperity and stability.
UN chief calls for intensified efforts on sustainable growth
2014-09-23 03:20:02
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on international community to step up its efforts to address global development challenges.
Xi stresses military headquarters' loyalty
2014-09-22 18:25:42
Headquarters of PLA forces must have absolute loyalty and firm faith in the Communist Party of China, said Xi at a meeting with PLA chiefs of staff.
Alibaba's IPO is only just the beginning: Ma
2014-09-22 12:43:19
The Chinese giant with the Arabic name may have made history last week, but its founder said now the pressure is really on.
Guideline helps battle against terrorism
2014-09-22 08:22:11
A new guideline clearly defines terrorist activities in China and could help authorities combat terrorism, legal experts said on Sunday.
US group seeks 'no vacancy' for China's hotels
2014-09-22 04:28:10
Independent hotels in China are trying to capture part of the international tourist market by promoting their first-class services and facilities.
Rio expo gives China a showcase for its oil industry
2014-09-22 03:59:06
For China, the biennial Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference held in Rio de Janeiro provided a window to demonstrate its companies' products and served as a platform to increase cooperation in the energy industry.
Alibaba makes IPO history
2014-09-22 01:00:22
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd made history on Friday with its record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange, opening at $92.70, nearly 40 percent higher than its intial price of $68.
Security breach prompts more White House security
2014-09-21 23:45:22
The US Secret Service tightened security outside the White House following an embarrassing security breach in which an intruder with a knife scaled the White House fence.
Man arrested for charging White House had knife
2014-09-21 10:18:18
Omar Gonzalez, the man arrested on Friday after climbing the fence at the White House and making his way into the executive mansion while President Barack Obama was away, was armed with a knife, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Saturday.
US, Canadian jets intercept 8 Russian aircraft
2014-09-21 08:05:15
Two F-22 fighter jets intercepted six Russian military airplanes that neared the western coast of Alaska.