Experts calls on plan to boost consumption
2009-11-21 11:38:42
High savings and weak consumption was still the main structural problem for China's economy, and the country needed to craft a national plan to boost consumption and adjust the economic structure, an expert had said.
Central banker seems to rule out rate cut
2009-11-21 09:37:48
China's central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, has cautioned that low interest rates, especially deposit rates, would remove pressures that force financial institutions to finance the real economy.
China urged to increase UN role
2009-11-21 09:25:35
China pledged on Friday to continue its support of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations, but a high-ranking army official said the missions will also need major reforms to meet new challenges.
Envoy criticizes US media over Obama visit
2009-11-21 09:18:26
The US ambassador to China hit out at the American media for their negative coverage of US President Barack Obama's visit to China.Many good tidings from Obama visit
New EU chief good for ties with Beijing
2009-11-21 09:06:15
The appointment of Herman Van Rompuy as EU president will help its members agree on a unified China policy and reduce the risk of estrangement.
Google pledges only booklist in copyright row
2009-11-21 08:59:08
Google on Friday agreed to provide a list of Chinese books it had scanned to put up in its digital library, but it still refused to admit having "infringed" upon copyright laws.
Film growth inflated to attract viewers
2009-11-21 08:52:11
The country's film market is booming, if some producers are to be believed. But the State Film Bureau (SFB) has a different story to tell.
China to float 15 billion yuan T-bonds next week
2009-11-21 08:38:46
China will issue 15 billion yuan (about 2.2 billion U.S. dollars) of short-term treasury bonds next week, the Ministry of Finance said here Friday.
Diary reveals grudge between two writers 80 years ago
2009-11-21 03:45:07
A diary manuscript from 80 years ago provides new-found evidence to the grudge between two Chinese iconic writers.
16 Chinese scientists to explore Mekong River
2009-11-21 03:43:43
Sixteen Chinese scientists will start an exploration mission of the Mekong River on November 26, exploration team head Tao Baoxiang said here Friday.
6.3m college graduates to challenge job market: Education Minister
2009-11-21 03:41:59
China's Education Minister Yuan Guiren warned Friday that the country's record number of 6.3 million college graduates next year would pose "severe challenges" to the job market.
Japan ruling on forced laborers opposed
2009-11-21 02:53:35
China on Friday urged Japan to be responsible for history in handling issues concerning former Chinese nationals who were forced to work as laborers in Japan during World War II.