Foreigners see prospects in solar energy market
2013-05-15 05:30:36
The Chinese government's determination to fight air pollution and the nation's developing solar energy market have attracted more international players to compete for a slice of the cake.
Rival trade pacts could converge
2013-05-15 11:07:20
Separate multiparty free-trade talks in Asia backed by China and the US are generally seen as a rivalry between the world's two biggest economies, but some experts say the agreements could ultimately converge.
Environment vital, says white paper
2013-05-15 03:48:21
Environmental protection was an entire chapter for the first time in the central government's white paper on human rights progress. 
Full text of white paper
Progress made in protecting workers' rights
China ensures citizens' right to know
China protects cultural rights of ethnic groups
Mayors talk challenges, opportunities
2013-05-15 11:07:20
Dozens of mayors from China and the United States gathered in Los Angeles to discuss trade between their countries as well as sustainability and other common challenges facing the cities they lead.
Sex-slave comments anger China
2013-05-15 02:13:19
China expressed shock and indignation at a Japanese politician's statement that the Japanese military's WWII-era sex slaves served a "necessary" role by keeping troops in check.
Demand grows for USD bond launch
2013-05-15 01:34:45
Low interest rates, and ample money supply overseas, are luring more Chinese companies to issue dollar-denominated bonds to refinance debt.
Mystery package prompts consulate closure
2013-05-15 03:49:08
Visa services have been suspended at the US consulate in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, after it received a bag of unidentified white powder on Monday.
President makes surprise visit to job fair
2013-05-15 03:47:43
President Xi Jinping paid an unexpected visit to a job fair in Tianjin on Tuesday, in a move that experts said reflects top leaders' concerns over the job market.
Measures promised to tackle refinery waste
2013-05-15 01:59:37
Yunnan provincial officials said on Tuesday that new facilities will be installed to tackle wastewater and exhaust gas at a controversial oil refinery in Kunming.
China expected to become top importer of rice
2013-05-15 01:15:15
Despite its efforts to boost grain yields for the 10th consecutive year, China is expected to become also the largest rice importer this year.
Shanghai plans free trade zone
2013-05-15 01:00:47
Despite rapid development in the past few years, many die-hard traditionalists in Shanghai still believe in the old adage that a bed in Puxi is preferred to a house in Pudong.
BMW recalls cars over airbag defects in China
2013-05-14 21:46:28
German automaker BMW will recall 389 cars in the Chinese mainland as part of a worldwide recall due to a defect in the front passenger seat airbags, China's consumer quality watchdog said Tuesday.