Nation imports reach highest mark
2013-04-11 11:21:54
China's imports registered an unexpected increase in March, which trade officials attributed to stronger domestic demand.
Economy slips 7 spots in global technology report
2013-04-11 11:01:58
China slipped seven slots from last year to rank 58th out of 144 economies in an index that measures the capacity of an economy to use information and communications technologies for growth and the well-being of its citizens, according to a World Economic Forum report.
State ups ante in trade with China
2013-04-11 11:01:58
The state of California and six of China's largest and fastest-growing regional economies will establish a trade partnership.
California reopens trade office in China
Developing Hainan as int'l resort island: Xi
2013-04-11 09:53:35
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for faster development of Hainan province as an international resort island.
IMF warns over three-speed economic recovery
2013-04-11 06:47:28
The world economy looks better than it did half a year ago, but uneven pace of growth among regions have brought about a "three-speed" global economy, said the head of the International Monetary Fund.
DPRK urged to refrain from provocations
2013-04-11 05:33:24
The United States on Wednesday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to refrain from further provocations.
DPRK highly likely to launch missile: ROK
Curious tourists head to border despite threats
Co-op crucial in fighting outbreak
2013-04-11 01:33:42
A one-month gap between first H7N9 bird flu human death and the detection of virus in pigeons has brought into question whether the collaboration between health and agriculture authorities is efficient enough.Vaccine expected ready in 7 months Delay in H7N9 reports denied Pigs to be tested for virus
Pentagon seeks $526.6b in 2014
2013-04-11 01:11:30
Barack Obama proposed a $526.6-billion base budget for the Defense Department in 2014, as the Pentagon struggles to provide funds for its strategic rebalance to the Asia Pacific.Obama unveils budget plan for 2014
Former railways minister charged with bribery
2013-04-11 01:06:11
Former railways minister Liu Zhijun was charged with bribery and abuse of power on Wednesday, two years after stepping down from post.
Surprise jump in China's imports
2013-04-11 01:03:51
China's imports registered an unexpected increase in March, which officials attributed to domestic demand.
VAT reform set to go nationwide in August
2013-04-11 00:59:31
The reform program to replace the business tax with a value-added tax will be expanded nationwide on Aug 1 in pilot sectors, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday.
Agreements to boost bilateral relations
2013-04-11 00:56:16
China and New Zealand will drive the growth of their business ties through new energy, agriculture, finance and high technology.