China pledges resolute measures to root out poverty by 2020
2015-11-29 13:15:12
China's top leadership on Saturday pledged resolute measures to help the remaining 70 million poor people shake off poverty and enjoy essential social services by 2020.
China meets pollution reduction targets ahead of schedule: Minister
2015-11-29 12:43:26
China has achieved the pollution reduction targets for major pollutants outlined in its 12th Five-Year Plan, six months ahead of schedule, said Chen Jining, minister of environmental protection.
Approval to be required to scale high mountains
2015-11-28 08:15:20
Climbers will have to seek approval for scaling mountains more than 3,500 meters above sea level in Sichuan province, according to a new regulation on mountaineering that will take effect on Jan 1.
Ex-environment official charged with corruption
2015-11-28 08:14:53
The former deputy head of the provincial environmental watchdog in Hebei has been charged with taking bribes along with another 10 officials, amid a tide of senior officials in environment authorities being accused of corruption since 2014.
Three regions to coordinate checks
2015-11-28 08:14:53
The heavily polluted cluster of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei kicked off its joint supervision on Friday with regular meetings and frequent inspections, a mechanism expected to reduce the region's smog, especially from vehicle exhaust.
Eliminating poverty a tough challenge for govt
2015-11-28 08:51:34
The central government opened a meeting on Friday morning to discuss how it can lift 70 million people out of poverty by the end of 2020.
More power will go to lower levels under reform
2015-11-28 07:35:19
China's top military authority, the Central Military Commission, will greatly reduce its departments and personnel and give more power to lower-level authorities.
China, Czech pledge closer nuclear power, finance cooperation
2015-11-28 00:20:54
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his Czech counterpart Bohuslav Sobotka pledged to boost cooperation in nuclear power, finance and other sectors during talk on Friday.
China's peace commitment unchanged after military overhaul
2015-11-27 14:40:21
China's plan to reorganize the current military administration structure and command system, will not affect the country's defense policy, which is "defensive in nature," a spokesman for the National Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Beijing confirms military support facilities in Djibouti
2015-11-27 07:52:54
Beijing confirmed on Thursday its construction of "military supporting facilities" in Djibouti, the first of its kind for China in Africa.
China, five CEE countries signed memo to promote Belt and Road Initiative
2015-11-26 21:44:12
China signed a memorandum to promote the Belt and Road Initiative with five central and eastern European (CEE) countries on Thursday.
Chinese, Czech leaders see more chances in Belt and Road Initiative
2015-11-26 21:17:07
Belt and Road Initiative provides more opportunities for China and the Czech Republic to deepen cooperation, Chinese and Czech leaders said in their meeting on Thursday.