Defenses depend on threat, naval chief says
2016-01-22 08:11:58
The number of the military facilities China builds on its South China Sea islands will depend on the level of threat it faces, the nation's Navy chief told his US counterpart.
Top court upholds record penalty of $26m for water pollution
2016-01-22 08:24:51
A company in Jiangsu province was ordered to pay 160 million yuan ($26 million) in compensation for discharging waste acids into two rivers.
Pakistan university massacre condemned by China
2016-01-21 20:02:58
China "strongly condemns" the terror attack on a university that killed more than 20 people in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Thursday.
China's policy towards foreign investment unchanged
2016-01-21 20:02:58
China won't change its policy of creating a good environment for foreign companies investing in the country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Thursday.
CPC congratulates opening of CPV's 12th National Congress
2016-01-21 18:03:24
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday congratulated the opening of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
State Councilor to attend Indonesian rail project ceremony
2016-01-20 19:47:26
State Councilor Wang Yong will attend the commencement ceremony for Indonesia's first high-speed railway project during his visit to the country from Wednesday to Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Wednesday.
Former official sentenced to 12 years for graft
2016-01-20 11:25:10
Former political advisor Yang Gang was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday for accepting bribes by the Third Intermediate People's Court of Beijing.
Demand grows for supply-side focus
2016-01-20 08:15:06
"Supply-side reform" has been a buzz-phrase since early November, when President Xi Jinping mentioned it at a top economic meeting.
China looks to move career barriers for top foreign talents
2016-01-20 07:47:00
The move is expected to make more opportunities accessible to foreigners eligible to work at research institutions, colleges and universities.
Record number of Shanghai officials investigated for embezzlement, bribery
2016-01-19 19:25:11
Seven bureau-level officials in Shanghai were investigated for embezzlement and bribery in 2015, a record for the city, an anti-graft watchdog announced on Tuesday.
Deputy head of mainland's Taiwan affairs authority under probe: CCDI
2016-01-19 19:21:13
The top anti-graft body announced on Tuesday that the deputy head of the Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs authority has been placed under investigation.