China imposes anti-dumping duty on US chemicals
2013-01-25 21:14:23
China's Ministry of Commerce imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 9.3 percent to 18.8 percent on Friday on chemicals imported from the US and the EU.
China urges resumption of Iran nuclear talks
2013-01-25 19:31:28
China on Friday called for a resumption of the six-nation nuclear talks with Iran, noting China has been holding a flexible and open attitude toward the venue of the talks.
Xi calls for proper resolution with Japan
2013-01-25 16:17:03
Xi Jinping called on a properly resolution to sensitive issues while meeting with visiting party leader of Japan's pacifist New Komeito.
New faces in Beijing, Tokyo may help mend ties Senior officials urge calm over islands dispute
UK may force workers to start retirement saving
2013-01-25 15:30:18
Britain may soon have to force workers to start saving for retirement to cut a soaring pensions bill set to reach 120 billion pounds in 20 years.
China creates 12.66m new jobs in 2012
2013-01-25 11:19:46
Some 12.66 million new jobs were created in China last year. The urban registered unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent at the year-end.
Apple's sales in China jump 67% last quarter
2013-01-25 10:05:46
Apple Inc's sales in China surged 67 percent year-on-year during the quarter ending Dec 29, but analysts warned more intensified competition in the smartphone market.
Tourists to hit record high during Spring Festival
2013-01-25 09:57:52
The number of tourists traveling during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday is expected to hit a record high of 211 million.
Call for restraint on DPRK nuke issue
2013-01-25 07:33:24
Beijing urged restraint on Thursday after Pyongyang said it is planning a third "higher level" nuclear test and more rocket launches aimed at the US.
FTA deals with Switzerland, Iceland on horizon
2013-01-25 07:30:26
Iceland and Switzerland are racing to become the first European countries to ink free trade agreements with China, to boost trade with the world's second-largest economy.
FTA deals with Switzerland, Iceland on horizon
2013-01-25 07:30:26
Iceland and Switzerland are racing to become the first European countries to ink free trade agreements with China to boost trade ties.
Support services suggested for new visa-free policy
2013-01-25 07:22:51
The capital should study passenger flow and draw up supporting services to complement Beijing's 72-hour visa-waiver offer, a political adviser has said.
Greek govt forcing end to Athens metro strike
2013-01-25 04:17:38
Greece's government announced emergency powers Thursday to force striking subway workers back to work, with those defying it risking dismissal, arrest and jail in an escalating standoff over austerity measures.