Fleet patrols Diaoyu Islands

2013-04-17 20:51:49

A Chinese naval fleet patrolled the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday, the anniversary of the signing of an unequal treaty between China and Japan in 1895.

Quake kills 40, wounds over 300 in Pakistan

2013-04-17 15:26:55

At least 40 people were killed and over 300 others injured in a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Pakistan on Tuesday afternoon.

H7N9 not linked to animal deaths

2013-04-17 16:33:34

Pigs and dogs that were found dead in a village in Central China's Henan province on Monday did not die due to any animal epidemic or the H7N9 infection.

Peace mission to win trust at UN

2013-04-17 11:07:29

Patrick Ho says Americans' distrust of China can be melted by reassuring skeptics that China is a nation of "peace-loving people".

China's holdings of US Treasuries surge

2013-04-17 09:44:13

China's holdings of US Treasury securities surged to their highest level in over a year, allowing the country to remain the largest holder of US debt.

Coca-Cola promises 'greener' drinks bottles

2013-04-17 10:52:31

Coca-Cola has revealed plans to sell its fizzy drinks, including Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta, in "greener" plastic bottles in China.

Survey reveals rise in overseas M&A plans

2013-04-17 00:31:21

Overseas merger and acquisition plans by Chinese businesses have reached a record high, fueled by potential opportunities brought about by the gloomy global economy.

California offers help to fight climate change

2013-04-17 11:07:29

Climate policy and energy investment were two major topics of discussion during Californian Governor Brown's trip to China, where environmental concerns are at the forefront.

China urges US to reduce investment barriers

2013-04-17 10:14:35

Chinese officials have called on the United States to reduce barriers to Chinese investment and turn to talks and negotiations to tackle trade disputes between the two sides.

China-US economic cooperation goes local

2013-04-17 01:19:13

China's economic growth and its commitment to urbanization and globalization are stimulating Chinese investment in the United States, said officials from both countries on Tuesday.

Energy may transform US-China ties

2013-04-17 11:07:29

The world's top two energy users, China and the United States, face an array of challenges in securing future supplies of what fuels their economies.

Reform set to broaden yuan range

2013-04-17 09:19:33

China will continue to broaden the permitted fluctuation range of yuan trading as the next step in deepening currency reform.