Prosecutors hit by bans in duty-related crime probes

2015-08-07 07:27:01

The Supreme People's Procuratorate has banned eight practices in the investigation of duty-related crimes, authorities said on Thursday.

Property tax legislation moving forward, though slowly

2015-08-06 18:36:21

China's long discussed and often stagnated property tax plan has once again come under the public spotlight following its inclusion in the national legislation plan this week.

Late Chinese leader Zhang Jinfu cremated

2015-08-06 17:35:34

The body of Zhang Jinfu, former State Councilor of China, was cremated on Thursday morning in Beijing.

China asks further probe into MH370

2015-08-06 14:05:38

The Chinese government expresses grief and sorrow for those on board, and extends profound sympathy and condolences to their families.

Groups help point the way to change

2015-08-06 07:49:34

The Communist Party of China Central Committee decided to set up leading group on "united front work", whose purpose is to garner support from across society.

Corrupt officials become regulators' target in bid to make food safer

2015-08-06 07:29:20

National prosecutors are to step up their efforts to investigate misconduct among officials in food safety-related crimes.

Tough penalties urged under new food safety law

2015-08-05 20:40:15

China's top court has demanded heavy penalties for people breaking food safety laws that enter effect on Oct 1.

China a forgotten WWII ally: historian

2015-08-05 20:07:42

China deserves more respect abroad for its role resisting fascism during World War II, a Chinese historian has said, as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the war.

China, Russia pledge to boost bilateral ties

2015-08-05 18:16:59

China and Russia pledged to boost bilateral cooperation as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ongoing 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Police to increase security ahead of Beijing military parade

2015-08-05 17:29:09

A vice public security minister has called for police forces in and around the capital city to enhance security during the military parade in September and the Athletics World Championships in late August.

China to harness prolonged detention of suspects

2015-08-05 15:30:26

The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) will limit the prolonged detention of suspects to protect the lawful rights of detainees, the SPP said on Wednesday.

Beijing counts down for war anniversary celebration

2015-08-04 19:45:22

Beijing will limit cars on streets and industrial production to ensure blue skies as the city counts down for the Sept 3 military parade commemorating World War II victory.