Watchdog pledges to intensify scrutiny

2016-02-24 07:56:22

China's top anti-graft watchdog has pledged to strengthen disciplinary inspections of Party and government departments in this year's fight against corruption.

China cuts more red-tape

2016-02-24 00:04:10

The State Council, China's cabinet, has decided to abolish another 13 items of administrative approval to reduce intervention in the economy.

President Xi urges implementation of reforms

2016-02-23 22:07:57

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday ordered officials at all levels to implement reform measures and address lingering problems to ensure the reform drive is successful.

Defense ministry slams 'ulterior motives' of US-based think tank

2016-02-23 21:46:36

The Ministry of National Defense said "the relevant party is deliberately making topics, flaring the tension and hyping with ulterior motives".

Improved child care leave for both parents introduced in Shanghai

2016-02-23 20:31:47

New fathers in Shanghai are entitled to 10 days' child care leave, an increase on the previous three days, according to an amendment regarding population and family planning policy passed by the local legislative body on Tuesday.

Care for underprivileged to be reinforced

2016-02-23 20:27:36

China is to reinforce the provision of caring services to the country's most vulnerable groups.

Xi urges improved policies for China's aging population

2016-02-23 19:29:51

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for improved policies for birth, employment and elderly care to cope with the country's aging population in a "timely, scientific and comprehensive" manner.

Beijing set to double air monitoring stations

2016-02-23 08:08:30

China's capital will almost double the number of air monitoring stations to give a better idea about the true state of the city's air quality.

China sets timetable for rural power grid upgrades

2016-02-23 00:34:01

China will start a new round of electricity power grid upgrades in rural areas to ensure nationwide coverage of stable supplies by 2020, according to a State Council notice released Monday.

Xi's speech on news reporting resonates with domestic outlets

2016-02-23 00:15:46

President Xi Jinping's speech at a symposium on news reporting and public opinion on Friday has generated discussions across domestic media outlets.

China rejects US charge of raising South China Sea tensions

2016-02-22 21:09:35

China's military deployments in the South China Sea are no different from US deployments on Hawaii, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday, rejecting a US accusation of raising tensions in the area ahead of a visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington this week.

Korean nuclear issue on agenda for foreign minister's visit to US

2016-02-22 21:07:31

Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to the United States from Tuesday to Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday.