Chinese rush overseas for Spring Festival
2011-12-21 15:43:35
Yang Jing and her husband are just one month away from their dream of a romantic honeymoon in the tropical island of Bali during the upcoming Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year.
More green terraces in Beijing soon
2011-12-21 09:00:39
The Beijing government is encouraging greening of the city's rooftops. The idea is to reduce air pollution and improve urban ecology.
Real-name system adopted for train tickets
2011-12-21 07:02:49
China's railway system will carry out a real-name ticket purchasing system, which requires passengers to provide their ID numbers when buying tickets.
Foreigners flock to China for job
2011-12-21 08:02:32
Trend of foreingers flocking to China for job expected to continue as economy grows in coming years.
Wen calls for confidence in economy
2011-12-21 08:02:32
Premier Wen Jiabao has appealed for confidence in the country's economic development.
Hu stresses DPRK friendship
2011-12-21 07:28:14
President Hu visits embassy to offer condolences over the death of DPRK leader Kim Jong-il.
Green drive urged for economy
2011-12-21 07:14:24
A balance between development and the environment is essential, Vice-Premier said on Tuesday.
Urban population to exceed rural population
2011-12-20 06:41:49
China's urban population will outnumber the rural population by the end of 2011.
Economic growth seen slowing down
2011-12-20 08:03:25
Investment banks, economists and analysts have pessimistic forecasts for the Chinese economy.
Malnutrition endangers children
2011-12-20 08:48:41
Chinese children younger than 5 face nutrition problems that could have lifelong health consequences.
Xi leaves for visits to Vietnam, Thailand
2011-12-20 14:31:34
Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Tuesday for official visits to Vietnam and Thailand.
Conoco: Oil leak impact limited
2011-12-20 09:36:18
ConocoPhillips China said the oil spills in Bohai Bay have caused "minimal lasting impact to the environment".