Smog lingers despite rain in Beijing
2013-01-31 23:35:04
Heavy smog that has choked Beijing for the last five days weakened slightly on Thursday due to a light rainfall, although the capital's air remains heavily polluted.
China opposes taking sea disputes to UN
2013-01-31 20:12:15
China has reiterated its opposition to the Philippines' request of taking South China Sea disputes to a UN tribunal, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Thursday.
New deals 'to rise in China'
2013-01-31 11:39:36
Mergers and acquisitions in China by domestic and foreign investors fell to a five-year low in 2012, but the number of deals this year will rebound this year.
China nods energy consumption control target
2013-01-31 09:20:23
China's State Council Wednesday approved an energy consumption control target, part of the country's efforts to correct overuse and foster greener growth.
Projects to promote Chinese writers
2013-01-31 09:00:29
Launched in 2009, the project features translations of contemporary literature and academic books. With special funds of 60 million yuan ($9.6 million), it aims at selling copyright overseas.
Cabinet approves energy control target
2013-01-31 07:23:00
The State Council, China's cabinet, approved an energy consumption control target on Wednesday as part of the country's efforts to correct overuse and foster greener growth.
Xi's remarks reflect China's aspiration for peace
2013-01-31 07:20:23
The international community examined a recent speech by Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a study session and says the address reflects China's aspirations for peace and development.
Beijing hopes to meet Tokyo 'halfway' in spat
2013-01-31 03:04:41
Beijing called on Tokyo on Wednesday to "create conditions" for improving strained relations, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's proposal for a bilateral summit.
Cliches on way out in speeches by government
2013-01-31 03:04:23
After officials were urged to speak less and say more, experts involved in provincial legislative sessions say they have noticed an obvious decrease in the usual cliches.
Demand for oil to rise 4.8%
2013-01-31 03:02:51
As China's economy gradually rebounds, its demand for oil will rise at a modest rate of 4.8% to 514m metric tons this year, and imports will continue to grow.
System needed to help patients
2013-01-31 03:02:21
A recent road accident that left a Beijing couple seriously injured has renewed calls to establish a system that can provide financial and other help to couples who have lost their only child.
Nursing homes reject childless couple
2013-01-31 03:02:21
It has been a nationwide practice of nursing homes to insist residents have guardians to provide warranty, so that in incidences such as surgery or death the nursing homes can get guardians' permission and financial support.