Overseas journalists invited to cover China's V-Day celebrations

2015-08-03 20:24:38

Domestic and overseas journalists are welcome to cover events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing next month.

Volleyball official under graft investigation

2015-08-04 13:26:50

A senior volleyball official with China's General Administration of Sport (GAS) is under investigation for graft, said China's top discipline inspection agency Tuesday.

Li signals stronger economic reform

2015-08-04 07:41:02

Li is almost halfway through his first five-year term and the reforms are continuing. So far, the signs have been encouraging.

Reshuffle brings in younger officers

2015-08-04 06:58:19

The reshuffle involved at least 16 officers who were almost all born between 1955 and 1959, with at least three born after 1960.

Overseas journalists invited to cover China's V-Day celebrations

2015-08-03 20:24:38

Domestic and overseas journalists are welcome to cover events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing next month.

Military leader calls for remembrance, stronger army

2015-08-03 18:31:00

Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice-Chairman Fan Changlong called for remembering wartime history and maintaining a stronger army to safeguard state sovereignty, security and development interests in Monday's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily.

Officers chart new course in civilian waters

2015-08-03 07:36:27

Forget naval tactics and combat maneuvers and embrace Internet and marketing savvy, the People's Liberation Army navy has told officers who are about to retire from service.

Navy stages live-ammo drill in S. China Sea

2015-08-03 07:36:27

The People's Liberation Army navy conducted its largest ever live-ammunition drill in the South China Sea last week, Chinese media reported.

Think tank's membership rules amended

2015-08-03 07:35:57

New rules to prevent corruption at China's top think tank mean higher government officials no longer will be nominated as candidates for the Chinese Academy of Sciences, an academic society known for its cutting-edge research projects.

Capital cuts residency permit wait

2015-08-03 06:57:47

Previously, it took at least 15 working days to secure a residence permit, but under the new policy this has been reduced to 10.

China promotes commercial insurance for servicepeople

2015-08-02 20:38:41

China's State Council and Central Military Commission on Sunday adopted a document encouraging commercial insurance providers to come up with products tailored for servicepeople.

China plans expanded serious illness insurance

2015-08-02 17:50:30

The Chinese government has proposed extending serious illness insurance to cover more of the population.