US president impresses young Chinese
2009-11-14 10:10:00
Amid piles of paperwork in his simple office on the outskirts of Beijing, a 28-year-old public welfare lawyer pauses to say his job is special because he feels a kinship with the most powerful man in the United States.
Pianist out to carry music to kids' ears
2009-11-14 09:38:45
Lang Lang no longer likes to be called a "prodigy". After all, he is all of 27 years old, and one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Severe storms claim more lives
2009-11-14 09:23:50
The death toll rose to 21 in North China on Friday as storms continued to ravage the region.
Few people buying into luxury home expo
2009-11-14 09:16:02
A showcase of luxury Beijing properties aimed at the country's most wealthy inhabitants has so far failed to draw the crowds organizers hoped for.
Presidents’ talks focus on deepening trust and cooperation
2009-11-14 00:38:20
Chinese President Hu Jintao met with his Indonesian, Peruvian and Chilean counterparts in a flurry of diplomatic activities Friday afternoon, seeking to increase mutual trust in the political area, and expand collaboration in trade.
Chinese netizens welcome Obama's visit with thousands of questions
2009-11-13 23:33:09
Chinese netizens have prepared thousands of questions for US President Barack Obama during his November 15-18 visit to China, covering a wide range of topics from Sino-US relations to US first lady Michelle Obama.
Navy convoy fleets have escorted 1,110 ships in Somali waters
2009-11-13 23:30:17
The four Chinese Navy convoy fleets on anti-piracy patrol in Somali waters since last December have escorted 1,110 merchant ships through the troubled waters, a senior officer of the People's Liberation Army said Friday.
EU urged to do more beneficial deeds for healthy ties
2009-11-13 22:45:08
China urged the European Union (EU) to do more beneficial deeds for the healthy development of bilateral relations.
Chinese, Indonesian presidents meet in Singapore
2009-11-13 22:42:32
Chinese President Hu Jintao met here with his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting.
Wen: China committed to fully tackling climate change
2009-11-13 22:40:24
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here Friday that China is committed to fully tackling climate change and pledged contribution to the international cooperation in this regard.
Two died after inoculation of A(H1N1) flu vaccine
2009-11-13 22:37:35
Two Chinese people have been reported dead after they received vaccination against the A(H1N1) influenza, Deng Haihua, spokesman of the Ministry of Health said Friday.
Wen: 2010 World Expo chance for China, world
2009-11-13 22:35:41
The 2010 World Expo to be held in China is a chance both for the country and the world, said Premier Wen Jiabao at an international forum of the Shanghai Expo held here Thursday.