Workplace death toll 'too high'

2015-03-11 08:11:50

More than 66,000 Chinese died in workplace accidents last year, a death toll that's "too high", a senior official in charge of the country's work safety issues said.

IS recruits Xinjiang residents

2015-03-11 08:09:57

A top official from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region confirmed that Xinjiang residents have joined the radical group Islamic State.

Minister warns of increased jobs pressure

2015-03-11 04:14:55

China's employment market could come under greater pressure this year as the country faces a record number of college graduates and is expecting economic growth to hit a 25-year low, a government minister said on Tuesday.

China now No. 3 defense importer

2015-03-10 11:22:53

The Chinese mainland was the world's third-largest defense importer in 2014, according to a report by global consultancy IHS.

Xinjiang remains stable despite terror attacks: official

2015-03-10 11:19:33

The overall situation in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region remains stable and controllable despite terror attacks, a senior official said Tuesday.

Optimism seen for organ donations

2015-03-10 07:55:18

Former vice-minister of health Huang Jiefu, a CPPCC member, said China's organ donations won't fall further short of demand.

Working holiday craze grows bigger

2015-03-10 07:55:43

New Zealand is expecting strong demand for its 2015-16 Working Holiday Scheme for Chinese citizens, which opens for application on May 19, according to the country's immigration office.

Xi and Li point way for Northeast

2015-03-10 07:16:29

As a gesture symbolizing the central government's commitment to rebuilding the northeast, President Xi and Premier Li attended panel discussions of deputies from the region on Monday.

China in TPP 'a good thing': ex-Rep

2015-03-09 11:02:56

It would be a positive development if China joined in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, said a former US Congresswoman in Washington.

For expats, Shanghai tops list for desirability

2015-03-09 07:37:32

Shanghai has for the third time topped the list of the 10 most attractive Chinese cities for expats, on a survey being released on Monday.

Deputies: Foreign extremists seek inroads in northwest

2015-03-09 07:37:32

Local officials are concerned about increasing attempts by extremist forces with global ambitions to penetrate China's northwestern frontier region, but they say they are equipped to deal with them.

China, US should look forward with sincerity

2015-03-09 06:11:44

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday China and United States should look to the future rather than focusing on their problems.