HK, Macao play key roles, Li says

2015-12-24 07:53:10

Hong Kong's role and needs will continue to be "fully considered" when the central government fashions strategies and makes plans, Premier Li Keqiang told Leung Chun-ying, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on Wednesday in Beijing.

Firms' direct financing channels to expand

2015-12-24 07:53:10

The State Council, China's Cabinet, vowed on Wednesday to facilitate greater direct financing for companies from the capital markets and to further improve the efficiency of the financial industry to support the economy.

Legislators stress charity transparency in draft law

2015-12-24 08:13:38

Lawmakers of China's top legislature have stressed transparency as the underlying factor for the vitality and credibility of charities, urging better legislation.

China vows more support for rural industry

2015-12-24 08:13:38

China will deepen structural reform of rural industries and upgrade the integrative development of agricultural, industrial and service sectors in rural regions.

China warns officials against extravagance ahead of major festivals

2015-12-24 08:13:38

China's Communist Party and government officials have been warned against using public funds on parties, banquets, travels and gifts during the upcoming New Year and Spring Festival celebrations.

Chinese defends ship patrol near Diaoyu Islands

2015-12-23 21:20:19

China on Wednesday rejected comments made by Japan about its ship patrol near the Diaoyu Islands, saying the action was "irreproachable."

Lawmakers call for greater supervision, penalty after IPO reform

2015-12-23 20:33:00

Chinese lawmakers on Wednesday called on market regulators to step up supervision and stipulate heavier penalties for violators once a stock listing reform takes effect.

China, US target 5 most-wanted fugitives

2015-12-23 07:56:44

Chinese law enforcement authorities are working with the United States on the cases of the five most-wanted corrupt Chinese officials living in the US, a senior anti-corruption official said.

Nation donates 5,800 tents to Somali refugees in Kenya

2015-12-23 07:56:12

The Kenyan government received a donation on Tuesday of 5,800 tents from China in a bid to improve the living conditions of Somali refugees in the country.

Urban push to propel next reforms

2015-12-23 07:14:07

Urban development will be at the center of reform and China will build more city clusters and grant equal rights to migrant workers.

Deputy procurator of SW China city under probe

2015-12-22 22:24:36

A deputy procurator in Chengdu, southwest China, was put under investigation for "serious violations of discipline," according to the local discipline watchdog on Tuesday.

China seeks to make cities better places to live in

2015-12-22 22:18:57

China has detailed its urban planning vision, which has been designed to make its sprawling cities more inclusive, safer and better places to live.