Policies to develop logistics industry
2012-05-31 14:21:25
The NDRC is working on, and will soon issue, guidance to encourage flows of private investment into the logistics industry, it said on Wednesday.
Beijing to set up duty-free shop in CBD
2012-05-31 14:17:31
The first downtown Beijing duty-free shop will be located in the central business district, according to People's Daily website.
Quake evacuation video gets praise online
2012-05-31 13:41:55
A video footage of students' evacuation in the recent magnitude-4.8 earthquake in Tangshan is a hit online and their calm cooperation is highly praised.
Financial industry boasts highest salaries
2012-05-30 20:07:40
China's financial industry has beaten rivals again as it reported the highest annual salary of 91,364 yuan ($14,400) in the non-private sector last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China's online video users reach 325m
2012-05-30 17:36:17
China's online video users reached 325 million by the end of 2011, accounting for 63.35 percent of the nation's total number of Internet users, reported Xinhuanet.com on Wednesday.
Cities fine tunes property market policy
2012-05-30 16:07:42
Around 40 cities have fine tuned policies to meet the rigid demand of home buyers, although restricted property-purchasing and a credit squeeze policy have been strictly enforced.
Euro falls against yuan to 10 year low
2012-05-30 15:45:23
The exchange rate of the euro against the yuan tumbled to its lowest point in a decade at 7.8922 on Wednesday amid the ongoing crisis in Europe.
China raises compensation for freedom infringement
2012-05-30 11:18:33
China's top court has increased the compensation standard for infringement of citizens' personal freedom, Xinhua reported Wednesday.
Pirating fine doubles in copyright law draft
2012-05-29 20:13:23
China will increase the fine for piracy to 1 million yuan ($158,000), Yan Xiaohong, deputy director of General Administration of Press and Publication, said on a seminar on intellectual property law and adjudication between the US and China on Tuesday, Beijing News reported.
Substandard food stopped at border
2012-05-29 20:05:18
About 202 batches of food and seven batches of cosmetic products imported in April were substandard and re-fused entry into the domestic market, China's top quality watchdog said on May 29.
Hubei to build $52m Li Na stadium
2012-05-29 15:27:58
Tennis star Li Na is reported to be honored by her home province with the building of a new stadium named after the sports icon.
Beijing set for tax reform test
2012-05-29 14:39:44
Beijing will soon start a pilot program to replace turnover tax with value-added tax to accelerate structural adjustments in the economy, a statement from the local tax office said.