Premier Wen warns of uncertainties despite recovery
2009-08-24 20:58:56
Premier Wen Jiabao warned uncertainties ahead despite recovery signs home and abroad, reiterating China's commitment to its current economic policies.
Twenty young Chinese volunteers arrive in Togo
2009-08-24 20:32:36
A group of 20 young Chinese volunteers arrived on Sunday afternoon at the Togolese capital, Lome, where they will work for one year in the domains of teaching, health, telecommunication and sports.
China to do its best to push climate conference success
2009-08-24 17:36:56
China's top official for world climate change negotiation said Monday that China would "do its best with utmost sincerity" to push for the success of an international mechanism that is expected to urgently address global warming.
China reaffirms policy, says economy still shaky
2009-08-24 16:47:29
China will stick to its current macroeconomic policies because the economy, while doing better, is still not yet on a solid footing, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday.
Massive show scheduled for National Day
2009-08-24 16:43:21
A massive celebration in Tian'anmen Square on Oct 1, at which President Hu Jintao will give a keynote speech, will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the new China.
More listed firms profitable in Q2
2009-08-24 16:31:17
1,057 companies listed on Chinese stock markets have released interim reports as of August 22, the Shanghai Securities News reported today.
Survey: S Korean firms eye expansion in China
2009-08-24 16:29:29
Almost half of the South Korean companies operating in China plan to expand their businesses here, according to a survey by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), Xinhua net reported today.
China to hold military parade, mass pageantry for National Day
2009-08-24 14:05:01
China will hold a grand gathering at the Tian'anmen Square on October 1 to mark the 60th National Day, on which day Chinese President Hu Jintao will give a keynote speech, said a government spokesman Monday.
Toyota recalls 688,314 cars
2009-08-24 13:45:13
Toyota will recall 688,314 sedans made by its two Chinese joint ventures because of a flaw in their electric window controllers. This is the largest auto recall in China since 2004, the Beijing Times reported today.
China's beer production to hit the top for eighth year
2009-08-24 13:42:20
China's beer output grew six percent year-on-year to 20.51 million liters (about 20.51 million tons) in the first half of 2009, paving the way for the country to be the world's largest beer producer and consumer for the eighth consecutive year.
Top legislature mulls amendment to renewable energy law
2009-08-24 11:46:44
China's top legislature started its bimonthly session Monday morning, with the focus on a draft amendment to the renewable energy law and the country's efforts in tackling climate change.
Urban population over 600m; urbanization rate 45.68%
2009-08-24 11:44:07
China's urban population reached 607 million people at the end of 2008, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development announced Sunday, according to Xinhua.