More property curbs expected

2012-08-24 17:33:58

The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is studying more policy measures with other authorities to expand the curbs on property market.

Liu breaks down epic fall

2012-08-24 16:48:17

Sixteen days after falling down at the London Olympics, which broke his right Achilles tendon as well as the hearts of millions of his Chinese fans, Liu Xiang talked about it for the first time in public on Thursday.

Navistar, JAC's JV aims heavy-duty engine market

2012-08-24 16:23:18

The joint venture between Navistar International Corp and China-based truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co Ltd was launched Thursday in Beijing.

Youku, Tudou merger completed

2012-08-24 16:15:39

China's top two online video companies Youku Inc and Tudou Holdings Ltd on Friday announced the completion of their merger.

China Mobile buys stake in Anhui USTC for $214m

2012-08-24 16:15:34

China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator by number of subscribers, agreed to buy a 15 percent stake in Anhui USTC iFlytek Co Ltd for 1.36 billion yuan.

Maanshan Iron & Steel loses 1.89b yuan in H1

2012-08-24 16:12:17

Maanshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd said on Aug 23 that it had a net loss of 1.89 billion yuan ($300 million) in the first half of the year.

China Telecom to boost overseas business

2012-08-24 16:02:55

China Telecom Corp Ltd said that it set up a wholly owned subsidiary - China Telecom Global Ltd - in Hong Kong to boost its overseas businesses.

Policemen sentenced for forced confession

2012-08-24 14:59:57

Five policemen were sentenced to prison for torturing an innocent man to confess to murder more than 10 years ago, in Central China's Henan province, Dahe Daily reported Friday.

Resettlement plan for 74,000 Beijing residents

2012-08-23 21:34:13

More than 74,000 rural residents living in mountainous areas around Beijing will be moved within five years and relocated to safe sites where there is no risk of flooding or landslides following rain, according to the municipal government.

Financing for culture, media industry declines

2012-08-23 17:37:43

The culture and media industry saw its financing decline in the first half of the year, according to a report released on Aug 23 by ChinaVenture.

Guangzhou's salary ranks first in 26 cities

2012-08-23 15:48:32

Non-private sector workers in Guangzhou enjoy the highest salaries among 26 provincial capitals and municipalities across China.

Beijing to dredge rivers after fatal storm

2012-08-23 15:16:11

The capital plans to improve its flood prevention and drainage system by dredging river channels and reinforcing dikes and reservoirs.