Carrier bets on data services

2013-03-15 07:47:09

China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest telecom carrier by subscribers, plans to boost its data services to make up for a drop in revenue from short message services caused by the rise of chat applications.

China exports more mechanical, electronical products in 2012

2013-03-15 11:00:44

China increased the value of its exports of mechanical and electronic products to $1.18 trillion in 2012, taking up a greater share of the global market.

Spacecraft tests to pave way for lunar mission

2013-03-14 02:59:26

An experimental spacecraft will be launched before 2015 to conduct crucial re-entry tests on the capsule to be used in the Chang'e-5 lunar-sample mission, a leading space program official said.

China to extend subsidies for new energy cars

2013-03-13 09:39:00

Officials from China's auto industry are seeking to expand a subsidy program for electric cars, across 25 Chinese cities.

China Mobile: 4G licensing expected by year-end

2013-03-13 11:03:21

The chairman of China Mobile, the world's largest carrier by subscriber base, says the rollout of 4G technology in the country is just around corner.

Samsung's annual sales volume in China jumps

2013-03-13 09:17:22

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's largest mobile phone and television maker, said on Tuesday its sales volume in China hit $14.3 billion in 2012, a jump of more than 50 percent year-on-year.

China supports space junk reduction

2013-03-13 09:09:01

The Chinese government has always supported international action to reduce space junk, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday.

China's new stealth frigate commissioned

2013-03-12 21:04:34

A Chinese-developed next-generation stealth frigate was commissioned to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) on Tuesday.

China plans 20% growth in nuclear power output

2013-03-12 11:28:09

China's plan to raise installed nuclear power capacity by 20 percent this year indicated the country is developing nuclear power in a safe and efficient way.

New tech on display at agriculture show

2013-03-12 11:01:39

Beijing will hold its first Agricultural Carnival in Changping district on March 23, and more than 10 new agricultural techniques will be on display.

China to finish integrated mapping system by 2020

2013-03-12 10:31:47

China will build up an integrated mapping system to cover the ground, underground, sea, air and outer space by 2020, said a senior official of the national surveying and mapping authority.

International garden expo ready to bloom

2013-03-12 07:18:31

Workers are putting the finishing touches on preparations for Beijing's international garden expo, organizers said.