Chinese solar panel giant declares bankruptcy

2013-03-20 22:05:34

Leading solar panel maker Wuxi Suntech, a major subsidiary of the New York-listed Suntech Power based in east China's city of Wuxi, declared bankruptcy on Wednesday.

Free online music deadline revealed

2013-03-20 21:04:19

Music producer Gao Xiaosong announced Tuesday that the music industry faces 'earth-shaking' changes as free online downloading will end after July 1.

Anti-corruption efforts must target bigger fish

2013-03-20 20:47:17

China's disciplinary authorities should work to flush out government officials who have engaged in serious corruption, as they have already punished officials for relatively minor abuses of power.

China remains top for foreign investments: report

2013-03-20 19:51:00

China remains the world's top destination for foreign investments as the country still holds many competitive edges, a latest research report revealed.

Xi's Russia visit to prompt oil, gas deals

2013-03-20 19:50:35

China and Russia are expected to strike deals on boosting oil trade and building a natural gas pipeline during President Xi Jinping's forthcoming state visit to Russia, Vice-Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping said.

China to further develop ties with Africa

2013-03-20 19:50:04

China hopes to consolidate and develop its relations with African countries, Vice Foreign Minister Zhai Jun said on Wednesday.

Local railway gets private-capital investment

2013-03-20 17:29:49

A Xinjiang local railway corporation has received an investment of private capital for the first time after China's Ministry of Railways was dismantled.

China to have greater say in global glass industry

2013-03-20 13:51:24

China is currently the world leader in float glass technology and output, and its 1,200-ton float glass production line is also the world's largest.

UN begins 10-day talks on conventional-arms treaty

2013-03-20 02:54:04

Representatives from almost 200 UN member states have gathered in New York City to hammer out a binding international treaty that will end unregulated sales of conventional arms.

'Co-op needed' to fight cyberthreats

2013-03-20 02:46:19

Greater international cooperation to thwart cyberattacks, boost online security and end groundless accusations were some of the recommendations of a key report on Internet security.

FDI increase ends 8-month declines

2013-03-20 02:11:05

FDI rebounded in February after dropping for eight consecutive months, signaling improving investor sentiment and confidence in the new leadership.

China-Russian relations to be boosted

2013-03-20 01:45:28

China and Russia are expected to sign a series of agreements during President Xi's visit to Russia.
Xi's Russia visit to prompt oil, gas deals