Experts call for reforms as ministry looks to restore confidence in rail network.
Micro blogs have brought new challenges for government as it responds to emergencies and fights to gain the upper hand in solving social problems.
The Chinese navy is now considering taking on supplies in the Seychelles
High-ranking Chinese officials gathered on Monday for the annual Central Economic Work Conference, which will map out plans for economic development in 2012.
President Hu Jintao said China will follow a more active opening-up strategy.
Reflecting on a decade of success
Firms gain growth from entry
Global business shares fruits
Fundamental reforms of China's personal income tax system are expected to be put into place in three years.
After more than two months of idleness, Mekong River in northern Thailand became alive again with the arrival of ten Chinese cargo ships.
China will strengthen the regulation of TCM to assist the country's plans to provide universal healthcare.
The State Council's Legislative Affairs Office opened a public comment period on Sunday on draft safety regulations for school buses.
Nearly 80 percent of Chinese school students do not get enough sleep.
China will implement a more proactive opening up strategy and open more areas to the world, said President Hu.
The joint patrols on the Mekong involve four countries - China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.