China to complete reinforcement of small reservoirs by 2015
2012-02-13 14:37:37
China aims to complete the reinforcement of all its small-sized reservoirs by the end of 2015, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Blind youngsters venture into online business
2012-02-13 13:31:58
Shen Chenxian's online store on business-to-customer website Taobao.com seems no different from others gaining popularity among millions of Internet-savvy shoppers in China.
Give workers their due
2012-02-13 13:23:37
The minimum wage in the country will be raised by at least 13 percent a year during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-15), according to a State Council special employment promotion plan.
China to deepen agricultural coop with US
2012-02-13 13:19:56
The agricultural ministries of China and the United States will further enhance agricultural exchanges and cooperation, deepening mutual understanding and trust, so as to achieve mutually beneficial development in the future.
Wuhu halts property easing plan
2012-02-13 09:55:34
China's eastern city of Wuhu suspended a decision to ease property curbs three days after its announcement, in a move that underscores the nation's determination to cool prices.
Wen: Giant State firms need private investment
2012-02-13 09:31:36
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to adopt further measures to encourage private investment in monopoly industries to address problems with China's economic structure.
Valentine's Day 'will boost business'
2012-02-13 09:30:36
Businesses in China are expecting a new boost after the New Year and Chinese Spring Festival spending frenzies thanks to the forthcoming Valentine's Day.
Wuhu douses housing bailout speculation
2012-02-11 17:09:33
An east China city that has sparked attention with its housing subsidies has said the policies are aimed at dousing speculation of a potential loosening of property market controls.
Three Gorges Dam to work at full capacity in May
2012-02-11 16:32:32
The Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project, will work at full capacity by the end of May, when the last two power units will become operational, Chen Fei, general manager of the China Three Gorges Corporation, said Saturday.
US to continue probes into wind tower imports
2012-02-11 12:59:05
A US federal trade panel determined Friday the US wind tower industry was "materially injured" by imports from China and Vietnam, amid concerns that such action would further fuel the country's protectionist sentiments.
USCBC urges closer US-China economic ties
2012-02-11 10:05:54
The US-China Business Council (USCBC) that groups major US firms doing business in China, said Friday that the two countries need to beef up efforts to advance economic ties.
Gansu to raise minimum wage in April
2012-02-11 09:23:24
West China's Gansu province will raise its minimum monthly wage by about 13.5 percent in April in a bid to attract more workers and buffer their rising living costs, local authorities said Friday.