Testing times for student admissions

2013-01-22 08:43:07

Beijing's "transitional" policy as to how nonresident children sit college entrance exams creates heated debate.

An ancient land
in change

2013-01-21 08:51:49

More lucrative pastures lure herdsmen from the traditional Gobi lifestyle.

Total recall comes into force

2013-01-18 07:35:11

Car firms in china have been getting off lightly if their vehicles were faulty - until now.

Not so fast

2013-01-18 08:40:22

Companies must think twice before planning IPOs / floats in overseas bourses, experts warn.

Winter blast hits the south

2013-01-18 07:59:08

Cold snaps in southern China have triggered rising vegetable prices, disrupted transport and reignited debate over central heating.

Taxi shortage a big headache

2013-01-17 08:10:59

It is becoming harder to hail a cab during rush hours in Beijing.

Li pledges measures in fight for clean air

2013-01-16 02:00:29

China will strengthen enforcement of environmental laws, and take other measures to tackle air pollution, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Tuesday.

Is wind power running out of puff?

2013-01-15 07:49:47

China's new-energy sector is facing an uncertain future after the US imposed swingeing import tariffs and demand for equipment dwindles.

Healthy debate over air

2013-01-14 00:57:27

Heavy smog and haze that enveloped Beijing on the weekend has seen "Beijing Cough" becoming increasingly popular with local media and Chinese citizens.

Tasty meals
on wheels

2013-01-11 07:20:31

Foreign car makers in china no longer enjoy a feast of sales, but market still offers good fare compared with Europe.

US elections 2012

2012-11-06 18:01:16

A newly re-elected President Barack Obama will need to spend some of his political capital on stabilizing the US' relationship with China.

Chemical leak into river puts focus on plant

2013-01-11 07:25:08

Delay in reporting a river contamination by a chemical leak raises concern.