Anti-graft campaign results in progress

2013-01-10 03:06:48

The Party's disciplinary authorities punished more than 160,000 people last year, a 12.5 percent rise from 2011.

Legal action launched over polluted water

2013-01-10 03:06:07

The Handan Winter Swimming Association took legal action on Wednesday against the company responsible for a toxic chemical spill that threatens drinking water supplies to thousands of homes in North China.

Retirees' pensions get a hike

2013-01-10 03:06:07

The State Council announced it will raise the pensions of retired enterprise employees this year.
Report spells out China's cancer risk

Metros a danger to finances

2013-01-10 03:06:07

Construction of urban rail systems in China will continue to grow rapidly this year, which has caused some experts to worry about the financial risks it can pose to local governments.

Tokyo's defense hike boosts tensions

2013-01-10 01:12:15

Japan's new hawkish cabinet is toughening its military posture to confront China regarding the row over the Diaoyu Islands.
Japanese foreign minister to visit Singapore

Nipping monopoly in the bud

2013-01-10 01:11:17

The penal action against Samsung and LG, and four Taiwan companies sent another signal to the companies to abide by China's Anti-Monopoly Law.
Apple CEO underlines importance of China

Regulator vows to take hard look at IPO applicants

2013-01-10 01:11:17

China's top securities regulator will step up its review of the 2012 annual financial reports of companies seeking an initial public offering.

Trade disputes mean tough winter for exporters

2013-01-10 01:11:17

Chinese companies have been suffering from a growing number of anti-dumping investigations.

Apple CEO stresses importance of China amid visit

2013-01-10 01:11:17

Tim Cook visited China for the second time in less than 10 months, attaching great importance to the world's biggest mobile phone market.

China to deepen ties with Russia

2013-01-10 01:11:56

China and Russia pledged to deepen coordination on major international and regional issues during their eighth strategic security consultation in Beijing on Wednesday.

Security challenge in 2013

2013-01-10 01:11:56

The United States' move to bolster its strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific region to contain China's rise and Beijing's response to it will define the security environment in the region in 2013.

Beijing to require ID for cellphone numbers

2013-01-10 01:10:36

Beijing residents will need to provide identification when they register a new cellphone number or transfer an old one, authorities said on Wednesday.