H7N9 flu transmission studied
2013-04-20 01:54:25
The WHO's China representative said there are "quite a few" cases in which the many hundreds of people in close contact with H7N9 flu patients fell ill.
Xi urges efforts to contain H7N9
China confirms 96 H7N9 cases, 18 deaths
Trading channels 'need to broaden'
2013-04-20 02:21:40
While the precipitous fall in global prices has touched off a gold rush among consumers, gold producers and traders are keen to offload huge stockpiles to minimize real and potential losses.
8% growth predicted for Q2
2013-04-20 02:14:18
The recovery in economic growth is likely to continue in the second quarter at a modest pace, Chinese economists said on Friday.
Nuke reactor gets foreign contract
2013-04-20 01:01:17
China has acquired the first export contract for a self-developed advanced nuclear reactor, and more global cooperation is under way.
Boston bombing suspect detained
2013-04-20 17:34:19
A suspect of the deadly Boston Marathon bombings has been nabbed, authorities announced Friday night, wrapping up a day-long manhunt.
Boston suspect cornered on boat
2013-04-20 08:58:57
Multiple gunshots were reported Friday night in Boston suburb of Watertown minutes after authorities lifted the stay-indoors warning for people in the Boston area.
China alert to debt risk fears
2013-04-19 23:29:03
Three years after a massive stimulus package kept China's economy moving during the global recession, policymakers and the market are now awakening to risks facing the world's second-largest economy.
Xi urges efforts to contain H7N9
2013-04-19 19:25:24
President Xi Jinping urged government authorities to take effective measures to contain the spread of the H7N9 avian flu. WHO experts start probe New case reported, Beijing poultry farmers to receive subsidies International cooperation
Mass animal death caused by toxic gas
2013-04-19 19:31:06
Local authorities said Friday that pigs and dogs that were found dead in a village in central China's Henan Province on Monday died from respiratory failure due to inhaling toxic gas.
CBRC to keep close eye on bad loans
2013-04-19 19:58:38
The China Banking Regulatory Commission said on Friday it will keep a close eye on bad loans against the backdrop of the complicated economic situation.
China to send DPRK envoy to Washington
2013-04-19 19:39:39
China will send its special representative on Korean Peninsula affairs to the United States next week for talks on maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
Price freefall prompts gold rush
2013-04-19 19:21:29
Gold purchases are picking up speed following a recent abrupt price drop for the precious metal. Speculative trading to blame for fall