China denies Japan radar-lock claim

2013-03-19 02:16:32

The Ministry of National Defense has rejected the Japanese media's latest "hype" over the alleged naval "radar lock-on" incident and warned of a hidden agenda behind Tokyo's recent reports.

China joins top 5 global arms exporters

2013-03-19 01:58:59

China has replaced Britain as the world's fifth-largest arms exporter, while the US and Russia still dominate global arms sales, a Swedish think tank said Monday.

Xi, Putin to set future direction

2013-03-19 01:48:17

President Xi Jinping will establish the direction of China-Russia ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first foreign visit to the country.
Xi heads to Moscow in first overseas state visit
Xi's visit fresh impetus for China-Russia ties

Consequences of long drought devastating

2013-03-19 01:41:15

The drought that has crippled southwestern regions since last year has shown little sign of abating, affecting the water supplies of millions of people.

Yun-20 on course for service

2013-03-19 01:37:37

The country's first jumbo airfreighter is set for take-off into official service, its chief designer said weeks after its successful maiden test flight.

Property prices in monthly surge

2013-03-19 01:35:17

Most major cities reported a sharp monthly rise in property prices in February, fueled by demand outstripping supply, analysts said.

13 missing after ship sinks in E China

2013-03-19 00:37:50

One person has been rescued and 13 others remain missing after a container ship sank in east China's Bohai Bay on Monday afternoon.

13 killed in Yunnan road accident

2013-03-18 23:31:44

Thirteen people died and 15 others were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine beside an expressway in southwest China's Yunnan province Monday afternoon.

Former vice-mayor of Shenzhen expelled from Party

2013-03-18 16:53:53

Liang Daoxing, former vice-mayor of Shenzhen in Guangdong province, has been expelled from the Party for serious disciplinary violation and suspected crime, the Guangdong Provincial Party Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on its website on Monday.

Chinese president to embark on 4-nation tour

2013-03-18 16:46:39

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Russia, Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo on March 22-30.

Sansha to have satellite TV, daily newspaper

2013-03-18 16:43:44

The Hainan government said it will establish the South China Sea Satellite TV and Sansha Daily newspaper this year.

Xi Jinping endorses work of HK, Macao govts

2013-03-18 15:06:13

Chinese president Xi Jinping on Monday met CY Leung and Chui Sai On, chief executives of Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, fully endorsing their work and that of their respective governments.