Islands are root of tension
2013-03-22 03:59:11
The Diaoyu Islands are the root of tension in Sino-Japanese ties, former State councilor Tang Jiaxuan told visiting business leaders from Japan.
China-Russian ties get 'even better'
2013-03-22 03:21:51
The "very good" relations between China and Russia need to be taken to a higher level.
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Friendship comes gift-wrapped
Minister focuses on foreign trade
2013-03-22 03:14:25
China's new commerce minister expressed confidence on Thursday that China will boost foreign trade in 2013 despite pressure on exports.
Chinese auto brands get greater chance
2013-03-22 03:14:25
With government support, home-grown auto brands will have a good chance to enter an official vehicle market currently dominated by foreign brands.
China to stabilize overseas market
2013-03-22 02:42:45
Despite mounting challenges, China will work hard to stabilize its overseas markets, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said Thursday.
Premier maps out tasks for cabinet
2013-03-22 02:38:42
Premier Li announced the transformation of govt functions is the first task for the newly elected State Council, but warned that this will be "arduous".
Communities help drug addicts from relapsing
2013-03-22 02:10:43
Sunflower Community project aims to reduce relapses among reformed addicts through community supervision, as required in a 2008 revision of the Drug Control Law.
Overseas boom for builders
2013-03-22 01:49:12
Overseas business by Chinese contractors registered double-digit growth in 2012, with the total value of their new contracts reaching $156.5 billion.
Door to TPP is open for China, says US
2013-03-22 01:25:55
The US remains open to including China in a Pacific free-trade zone, Washington's top trade official said, less than a week after Japan asked to join the negotiations.
World Bank loans $620 million to China
2013-03-21 19:09:30
The World Bank announced on Thursday that its board of directors has approved five loans totalling $620 million to China.
Britain's oldest wine merchant to sell Chinese wine
2013-03-21 10:38:41
Britain's oldest wine merchant is giving its official stamp of approval to Chinese wine by stocking four wines produced in China from European grapes.
Tangsteel acquires 10% Swiss stake
2013-03-21 07:33:59
Tangshan Iron and Steel Group Co, or Tangsteel, has acquired a 10 percent stake in Switzerland's Duferco International Trade Holding, the world's biggest steel trader, in a move to further expand its overseas market.