County official under investigation for nepotism

2013-05-30 10:33:01

A county government official in Henan province is under investigation due to claims that he gave his teenage son a job at the same institution he once directed.

Film rating system urged in China

2013-05-30 13:19:17

The China Consumers Association (CCA) called for a film rating system to protect minors from inappropriate scenes.

Court to hear dog upkeep case

2013-05-28 14:58:05

A Beijing court will hear evidence regarding the cost of looking after dogs that were rescued from a truck on the Beijing-Harbin highway in 2011.

Toy giant adds to China presence

2013-05-27 16:23:52

Toys "R" Us, the world's leading toy retailer, opened five stores in Beijing and three other cities, on Saturday.

Companies withdraw IPO applications

2013-05-27 16:07:06

A total of 21 companies withdrew their IPO applications last week, China Securities Regulatory Commission reported on May 24.

FESCO to conduct labor law program

2013-05-27 16:07:41

Beijing Foreign Enterprise Human Resources Service Co Ltd has joined hands with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security to launch a nationwide labor law training program.

Tong Ren Tang’s mercury storm continues

2013-05-23 15:25:40

More products by Tong Ren Tang, a time-honored traditional Chinese medicine company, were found to contain excessive mercury.

Marine-based economy on wave of growth

2013-05-21 15:24:42

China's marine-based economy exceeded 5 trillion yuan ($820 billion) last year, accounting for 9.6 percent of the national economy.

UBS downgrades GDP growth

2013-05-21 14:47:45

UBS downgraded China's GDP growth forecast from 8 percent to 7.7 percent in 2013 and 7.8 percent in 2014, the investment bank said.

A glance at the Central China Expo 2013

2013-05-21 11:09:21

Here are some photo shots at the Central China Expo 2013, a three-day event that ended Monday in Zhengzhou, Henan province, May 18, 2013.

Developers rush to senior housing projects

2013-05-21 14:38:36

Sinohydro Real Estate announced last Thursday an investment of 8 billion yuan ($970 million) in a housing project for seniors in Chongqing.