China respects religious freedom, but fights extremism: white paper

2015-09-24 11:47:11

China respects and protects the religious belief freedom of people in Xinjiang, but will firmly curb religious extremism in line with the law.

China issues white paper on Xinjiang ethnic equality, unity

2015-09-24 11:32:40

The white paper states the development in Xinjiang marks the successful implementation of China's system of ethnic regional autonomy in the region.

Another corruption suspect repatriated from US to China

2015-09-24 11:01:26

Kuang Wanfang, an economic crime suspect, was repatriated to China on Thursday thanks to close cooperation between Chinese authorities and their US counterparts.

877 investigated for corruption in financial sector

2015-09-24 09:21:22

Chinese prosecutors investigated 877 people in the financial sector for bribery or abuse of power between January 2014 and June 2015, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) revealed on Wednesday.

Governor touts Silk Road growth

2015-09-24 08:00:16

Editor's note: Xi'an, where the ancient Silk Road originated, is shifting from a capital known for its history and culture to a multifaceted city seeking opportunities provided by China's Belt and Road Initiative. Shaanxi province, where Xi'an is located, is building more economic ties to the world, especially to central Asian countries. It will host the Euro-Asia Economic Forum from Thursday to Saturday. China Daily talked recently with Lou Qinjian, the governor of Shaanxi, to learn more about the province's strategy and goals.

Leaders target ongoing bureaucratic inaction

2015-09-24 07:59:52

The central government vowed to make stronger efforts to counter local bureaucratic inaction and resistance in helping the economy meet this year's growth targets and transition to a consumer-driven growth model.

Premier encourages innovation

2015-09-24 07:59:52

Nation's manufacturing sector continues to be hampered by rising labor costs and overcapacity

China publishes regulation on CPC's united front work

2015-09-23 07:34:53

China on Tuesday published the full text of a regulation on the united front work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) which took effect on May 18.

Li: Blasts must bring harsh penalty

2015-09-23 07:14:30

Premier Li Keqiang urged harsh punishment on Tuesday for those responsible for the deadly blast that left 165 people dead and eight others missing last month in Tianjin port.

Premier orders thorough investigation of Tianjin blasts

2015-09-22 23:38:04

Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday told officials to accelerate the investigation of the blasts that occurred in north China's Tianjin last month.

China urges Australia to work for peace in South China Sea

2015-09-22 22:38:08

China on Tuesday asked Australia to honor its promise of not taking sides on the South China Sea disputes.

China's religious affairs official investigated

2015-09-22 21:29:39

Chinese disciplinary authorities are investigating Zhang Lebin, deputy director-general of the State Administration for Religious Affairs, for suspected "serious violation of discipline."