Xi promises foreign NGOs an improved working environment

2016-07-07 07:51:48

China welcomes foreign NGOs to China and will offer them a better working environment, senior officials said.

Naval drill is fully within country's 'sovereign rights'

2016-07-07 07:51:10

China said its naval drill in the South China Sea is within its sovereign rights, and it urged the Philippines to come back to the negotiating table to solve its maritime disputes with China regardless of an arbitrary tribunal's ruling.

Premier Li stresses protecting lives in flood zone

2016-07-07 08:27:38

Premier Li made a non-stop visit to Fuyang in Anhui province, Yueyang in Hunan province and Wuhan in Hubei province on July 5 -6 ,to inspect flood control and rescue and relief work in areas along the Yangtze River and Huaihe River.

Xi orders more troops to join flood control

2016-07-07 06:27:49

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) and armed police will send more troops to support flood control and disaster relief on the direct orders of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Li calls for better planning to prevent floods

2016-07-06 14:31:44

Premier Li Keqiang called for better scientific planning and a greater sense of responsibility in flood prevention and control during a meeting with provincial leaders of flooded areas.

China urges objectivity on maritime drills

2016-07-06 18:53:20

A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry has called for objectivity on Chinese military drills in the South China Sea after official Vietnamese protests on the matter.

Officials trade places to advance integration plan

2016-07-06 14:52:13

He was among 200 officials from Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province asked to swap jobs for a year, often leaving their families behind, as part of the efforts to advance regional integration.

Premier Li visits flood-hit Wuhan

2016-07-06 14:33:04

Premier Li Keqiang visited Wuhan's Yangtze River embankment on Wednesday after the city was devastated by recent deluges, leaving traffic suspended in many places.

Xi orders more troops to join flood control

2016-07-06 13:49:00

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the armed police force to send more troops to support flood control and disaster relief in areas battered by rainstorms.

State Council appoints officials

2016-07-06 13:40:23

The State Council, China's cabinet, has appointed several senior officials, according to a circular issued on Wednesday.

2017 pollution targets 'in reach'

2016-07-06 07:40:02

A majority of Chinese provinces have performed well in reducing airborne pollutants and have a good chance of reaching the targets set in the national action plan by 2017, according to an assessment by the Chinese Academy of Engineering that was released on Tuesday.

Ex-diplomat: Philippines must forgo provocations

2016-07-06 07:29:29

The Philippines "must be dissuaded from making any further provocation in the South China Sea, or otherwise China will not sit by idly", says former State councilor.