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.