UN begins 10-day talks on conventional-arms treaty

2013-03-20 02:54:04

Representatives from almost 200 UN member states have gathered in New York City to hammer out a binding international treaty that will end unregulated sales of conventional arms.

'Co-op needed' to fight cyberthreats

2013-03-20 02:46:19

Greater international cooperation to thwart cyberattacks, boost online security and end groundless accusations were some of the recommendations of a key report on Internet security.

FDI increase ends 8-month declines

2013-03-20 02:11:05

FDI rebounded in February after dropping for eight consecutive months, signaling improving investor sentiment and confidence in the new leadership.
Confidence boost for first-quarter growth

China-Russian ties to be boosted

2013-03-20 01:45:28

China and Russia are expected to sign a series of agreements during President Xi's visit to Russia, which will turn the solid China-Russia political ties into practical cooperation projects.
BRICS work together for a balanced world

BRICS work together for a balanced world

2013-03-20 01:44:31

Cooperation among BRICS countries is conducive to a more balanced world economy and the improvement of global economic governance, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

Core interests of new Sino-US ties

2013-03-20 01:43:46

President Xi told US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew that he wants to build a new type of relationship with Washington centered on core interests.

Blast during training kills 7 US Marines

2013-03-20 00:16:31

Seven US Marines died from an explosion during a drill at a Nevada base, broadcasters said Tuesday.

New finance chief 'to speed up fiscal reform'

2013-03-20 00:09:01

Lou Jiwei's appointment as China's new finance minister was viewed by many as a sign that more rapid reform is on the way for fiscal system.

Shale gas to spark equipment boom

2013-03-20 00:09:01

China's shale gas development will bring business opportunities to the related equipment manufacturing industry with a market value of about 3 billion yuan ($477 million) this year.

Recycled water flows to south Beijing

2013-03-19 23:30:01

The quality of water supply in southern Beijing has been improving in recent years, an official said.

Cheap chopsticks may be toxic, expert says

2013-03-19 23:27:24

Chopsticks may now represent something far more sinister for Chinese Internet users: terrible toxins.

Confidence boost for first-quarter growth

2013-03-19 23:11:40

China's entrepreneurs and bankers are showing strong confidence on economic growth in the first quarter, based on rebounding market demand and a stronger need for credit.