China's meteorological authority said that most parts of China will continue to be in the grip of cold with temperatures remaining low over the next few days.
Authorities in Hechi city have verified the cadmium pollutants in Longjiang River were discharged by the Guangxi Jinhe Mining Co Ltd.
Hu Jintao visited grassroots cadres and people in Beijing on the eve of the Spring Festival.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has delivered a message wishing Chinese Happy New Year.
Chinese leaders offered festive greetings to people across the nation as well as overseas Chinese around the world.
Authorities in eight provincial regions in China have decided to open up their tolled expressways for free to speed up traffic.
289 more trains were added to take passengers on Sunday to meet the needs of those returning home for the Spring Festival.
The growing popularity of the coupon relieves the rushed life and poor traffic young urbanites have to endure, especially in big Chinese cities.
China is luring more foreign job seekers as its economy shines amid the global slowdown.
Temperatures in North, Central and East China during the Spring Festival holiday will fall to the lowest point seen this winter - as much as 3 C lower than in 2011.
Many NGOs are asking the public to refrain from shooting off fireworks during the coming festival.
US is expected to simplify and quicken the process of visa applications for Chinese travelers.