More high-speed train services available in west China

2014-11-24 20:16:33

High-speed train services will expand to China's western regions including Gansu, Guizhou and Qinghai provinces as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Dec 10, the China Railway Corporation said on Monday.

Smog to make a comeback this week

2014-11-24 19:33:22

Beijing will witness another two days of heavy air pollution this week, the municipal environmental watchdog said on Monday.

China's interest-rate cut shows willingness to stimulate growth

2014-11-24 11:52:03

China's cutting interest rates to 5.6 percent shows that the government wants to put stimulus into place as the country's economy continues to slow, financial experts said.

Trending: Hangzhou man licks out painting

2014-11-24 11:25:12

An artist named Han Xiaoming in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province has the unique skill of drawing ink and wash paintings with his tongue.

China's rich want to send children abroad for education

2014-11-24 09:52:29

A majority of China's rich are likely to send their children abroad for education, the US and the UK being their first choices, according to a Hurun report.

Tents in urgent need in quake zone in SW China

2014-11-24 09:28:20

Five people were killed and 54 others injured after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit a heavily Tibetan region of Sichuan province.

Peking University sacks professor over improper relationship

2014-11-24 07:46:13

Peking University has fired an associate professor accused of having sex with a student, saying his behavior triggers a "severe social effect".

China reaffirms friendship with Pacific island countries

2014-11-23 08:46:07

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's traditional friendship with Pacific island countries Saturday, pledging continued support and assistance to those countries in developing economy, building infrastructural facilities and tackling climate change.

Chocolate warriors with Christmassy characteristics

2014-11-22 22:17:00

About 300 miniature Terracotta Warriors, made from Belgian chocolate and wearing Santa hats are displayed at a hotel in Xi'an. Bakers came up with the idea of combining Chinese history with Christmas decoration.

Heavy casualties of Sichuan quake 'not likely': ministry

2014-11-22 21:31:59

China's Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) on Saturday said the quake in southwestern province of Sichuan are not likely to cause heavy casualties.

Chinese newspaper, magazines punished

2014-11-22 21:08:36

China's press watchdog has revoked the license of a newspaper and suspended operations of three magazines for illegally transferring of their publication rights.

Chinese newspaper, magazines punished

2014-11-22 20:30:05

China's press watchdog has revoked the license of a newspaper and suspended operations of three magazines for illegally transferring of their publication rights.