Visits to Japanese shrines 'to continue'
2013-05-13 07:38:18
The policy chief of Japan's ruling party vowed on Sunday to keep paying homage at a controversial war shrine despite anger and diplomatic protests by China and South Korea.
Oversight of foreign experts to improve
2013-05-13 07:11:23
A set of measures will be further strengthened to better manage foreign experts in China, according to the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.
Disclosure delays help fuel online rumors
2013-05-13 01:29:04
Official delays in releasing information on issues people find important is one of the main reasons rumors spread on the Internet, an expert said.
Taiwan dispatches fleet to protect fishing boats
2013-05-13 01:40:00
Taiwan authorities decided on Sunday to dispatch a fleet to conduct regular patrol in waters following the shooting-death of a fisherman by the Philippine side.
Deputy head of top economic planner probed
2013-05-13 01:28:28
Liu Tienan, an official at China's top economic planner, is under investigation for suspected "grave discipline violations", as new leaders vow to tackle corruption.
China, ASEAN to strengthen mining cooperation
2013-05-13 01:28:28
China and ASEAN countries signed seven mining cooperation agreements valued at about 16.3 billion yuan during the China-ASEAN Mining Cooperation Forum and Exhibition.
Taiwan demands Filipino response
2013-05-13 00:35:37
Taipei said on Sunday it is beefing up patrols in waters near the Philippines amid widespread public outrage over the fatal shooting of a fisherman.
Moving overseas a remedy for nurses
2013-05-13 01:29:04
In some big departments with about 100 nurses, about 10 quit each year because the job is so physically and mentally demanding.
Death toll rises in Sichuan coal mine explosion
2013-05-13 01:29:04
The number of people killed in a coal mine accident in China's Sichuan province on Saturday has climbed to 28 after a severely injured miner died.
Warming to Arctic exploration idea
2013-05-13 00:26:49
A warmer Arctic, where melting sea ice clears sea routes, allowing more traffic and construction for better infrastructure, is certainly more inviting.
Top grossing Chinese film sets a record
2013-05-13 00:26:49
While the low-budget comedy Lost in Thailand has created a record in ticket sales among China's home-made film productions, it might produce another record, but in a negative way, especially for its producer - Beijing Enlight Media Co.
Compensation for worker who 'jumped to death'
2013-05-12 23:57:41
Beijing police disclosed more details about the controversial death of a female migrant worker that triggered a protest and online controversy last week.