China bids for rights to search seabed

2012-09-06 07:53:24

China may gain the exploration rights to search for metallic mineral resources in certain West Pacific Ocean seabeds in 2013 if the International Seabed Authority approves its application.

Nation to upgrade maritime satellite network by 2020

2012-09-06 02:27:10

China plans to launch eight satellites providing ocean and land data before 2020, a senior official said on Wednesday.

China to see 600m mobile map users by 2015

2012-09-05 21:56:09

China is boasting a promising mobile map market, with the number of users estimated to reach 600 million by the end of 2015, said a report released by market researcher Analysys International on Wednesday.

Dishwashers to usher in renovation of kitchens

2012-09-05 21:10:22

Dishwashing machines stand out among kitchen appliances for their huge market potential and high energy efficiency as the government promotes energy-saving household electrical appliances in Chinese kitchens.

Lab set up for digital studies of the ocean

2012-09-05 15:29:51

The National Key Laboratory of the Digital Ocean, under the State Oceanic Administration, was established on Wednesday in Tianjin to build a national digital platform for marine studies and policy making.

Lab set up for digital studies of the ocean

2012-09-05 14:49:13

The National Key Laboratory of the Digital Ocean was established on Wednesday in Tianjin to build a national digital platform for marine studies and policy making.

Apple announces special event on Sept 12

2012-09-05 07:10:20

Apple announced on Tuesday that it will hold a special media event on September 12, which is expected to see the launch of the company's new iPhone.

Space-age food served up with seeds of success

2012-09-03 01:30:20

Chinese scientists have created more than 120 varieties of plants by sending seeds into space over the past 25 years. 

ZTE to participate in US hearing

2012-08-31 20:13:51

ZTE Corp said it would participate in a planned US congressional hearing next month to testify that it doesn’t pose a security threat to the country.

Timeline for China's space research revealed

2012-08-31 17:10:31

A senior Chinese astronomer on Friday revealed a timeline for China's planned program of space research.

Qihoo 360 challenges Baidu's hold on search engines

2012-08-31 07:44:00

The war between Baidu Inc, owner of China's most popular Internet search engine, and Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd, a newcomer in the field, is heating up.

China to artificially breed rare golden monkeys

2012-08-31 06:45:05

China is expected to set up the country's first artificial breeding base for the endangered golden monkeys within the year.