Capital aims to woo more top-level foreign workers
2016-01-13 07:59:27
Beijing has become the second city to ease procedures for bringing highly qualified foreign talent, and experts say other cities nationwide will follow.
Graft fight will reach to grass roots in 2016 - President
2016-01-13 07:32:50
China will not relax its anti-graft effort, says President Xi Jinping, and the campaign will target grassroots level after rooting out senior figures.
Xi urges confidence in overcoming corruption
2016-01-13 00:59:45
China is gaining ground to overcome corruption, President Xi Jinping said at an anti-graft meeting on Tuesday, urging confidence in the campaign.
China overcoming corruption, confidence urged: Xi
2016-01-12 22:01:03
President Xi Jinping has stressed that the country is gaining ground to overcome corruption, assuring the entire Communist Party of China (CPC) of the impact and future of the campaign.
New UN framework will help China tackle poverty
2016-01-12 20:57:42
A new UN development assistance framework will help China tackle three national development priorities including reducing poverty in the population of 70 million people over the next five years.
Beijing to play role in Afghan settlement
2016-01-12 19:58:15
China is willing to play a constructive role in the reconciliation process of Afghanistan, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei on Tuesday.
China firm on protecting territory as Japan ramps up tension
2016-01-12 19:22:33
China says it will protect its territory as Japan warns it will send patrols demanding Chinese vessels leave waters near the Diaoyu Islands.
Health insurance policies for rural, urban residents merged
2016-01-12 14:39:22
The insurance programs for China's rural residents and urban unemployed have been merged into a rural/urban residents' basic health insurance policy to improve equity and the efficiency of the system, said a notice issued by China's cabinet, or State Council, on Tuesday.
China's military newspaper highlights Party rule
2016-01-12 14:17:03
The military must follow the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and be "politically minded," a PLA Daily commentary said on Tuesday.
New surveillance vessel poised for Coast Guard duties
2016-01-12 08:11:39
China has built a second large maritime surveillance ship, which has featured in photographs published by Chinese military enthusiasts.
Former deputy security minister gets 15 years in jail
2016-01-12 10:47:44
Li Dongsheng was charged with illegally accepting almost $3.5 million worth of assets and abusing power in positions he held between 1996 and 2013.
China reorganizes its military headquarters into 15 new agencies
2016-01-12 08:11:39
There are now six new departments: joint staff, political work, logistical support, equipment development, training and defense mobilization.