Heavy pollution continues to shroud Beijing

2013-05-06 20:19:08

After the heavy air pollution this winter, the summer in Beijing doesn't look like as if it will get any better, remaining at severely unhealthy levels on May 6.

Renewed interest in mission to Mars

2013-05-06 07:39:07

NASA and private sector experts now agree that a man or woman could be sent on a mission to Mars in the next 20 years, despite huge challenges.

Suspects accused of selling tainted pork

2013-05-06 07:12:57

Three suspects in a high-profile food safety case have been arrested in Fujian province, and police are still looking for nearly 40 metric tons of inedible pork, Chinese media reported on Sunday.

Xi pins hope on youth for innovation, advancement

2013-05-06 03:33:44

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he pins his hope on the Chinese youth for innovation and national advancement on May 4.

China playing bigger role in Middle East

2013-05-06 01:37:22

China is expected to play a bigger role in promoting peace in the Middle East, hosting visits by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week.

FM wraps up tour on
note of stability

2013-05-06 01:25:51

China attaches great importance to its ties with neighboring countries and places ASEAN at a prioritized position in its relations with surrounding neighbors, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday

Museum window vandalized

2013-05-06 01:08:40

The breaking of a window and damage to an antique clock at the Palace Museum has prompted authorities to speed up the upgrading of security measures.

Seawater can save thirsty country

2013-05-06 00:53:18

More government support, including subsidies and a favorable pricing mechanism, is needed for the country to use desalinated seawater to quench its thirst.

New markets buy big at trade fair

2013-05-06 00:44:50

Buyers from emerging markets are stepping forward to pick up the slack as orders from developed nations slow at the just-ended Canton Fair

Taking Midi to the max

2013-05-06 00:31:25

This year Beijing Midi School celebrates its 20th anniversary. With more than 4,000 graduates, the school is considered to be the cradle of China's rock bands and rock musicians.

Buyers lured by local goods

2013-05-06 02:02:42

Chinese customers are no longer swayed by the lure of foreign brands and would instead prefer to buy more brands that are made in China, a survey said.

A golden age for gaming on the go

2013-05-06 01:55:06

Mobile gaming is one of the fastest growing sectors in China, with estimates indicating that the sector could clock up turnover in excess of 20 billion yuan ($3.2 billion) by 2015.