Central bank hints at resumption of yuan appreciation
2009-11-12 11:05:10
China sent its clearest signal yet that it was ready to allow yuan appreciation after an 18-month hiatus, saying on Wednesday it would consider major currencies, not just the dollar, in guiding the exchange rate.
China pins high hope on APEC summit
2009-11-12 13:34:00
China expects the APEC summit will help the world better cope with the financial crisis, combat protectionism, and promote regional integration. China's APEC Role Grows
President Hu meets Singaporean prime minister
2009-11-12 10:24:30
President Hu Jintao will hold talks with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Shien Loong at 10:30 Thursday morning. The two leaders will then attend an agreement signing ceremony.
President Hu on Singapore visit
2009-11-12 10:19:42
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Singapore to discuss further developing bilateral ties with Singaporean President S. R. Nathan, Nov. 11, 2009
Experts fight to plug up dam project
2009-11-12 08:32:02
Alternatives should be considered before a hydropower project in the Yangtze River's conservation area moves ahead and endangers rare fish, scientists said.
More snow leads to closures
2009-11-12 08:25:13
Heavy snow continued to batter a vast swathe of the country yesterday, stopping traffic, grounding planes and cutting off power supplies in some areas.
Student exchanges between China, US set to rise
2009-11-12 08:22:57
The United States will push for more student exchanges with China over the next several years, the US ambassador said yesterday.
Advocates urge child-abuse laws
2009-11-12 08:05:19
Legal practitioners and child rights advocates are calling on authorities to improve the country's laws on child abuse, saying that the current law requires that a child sue his or her parents in order to make the charges stick.
Top leaders face-to-face with future
2009-11-12 08:04:12
Third-year Chinese undergraduate Zhu Fengshi beat nearly 30,000 youths nationwide for a coveted trip to Singapore...
Fake A/H1N1 mask maker uncovered
2009-11-12 07:57:06
A facemask marketed as a highly preventative measure against contracting H1N1 is a dud, the top drug authority announced on November 11.
Introspection a way to seek peace of mind
2009-11-12 07:50:26
Do you often talk to yourself? If you do, it would be easier for you to have a peaceful mind even while facing a problem. If you don't, there is a book that can teach you how to converse with yourself: Conversations with God...
Binding ties beyond business as usual for bright minds
2009-11-12 07:47:57
As a record number of participants converge in Singapore this week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, a "mini APEC" of sorts is brewing on the sidelines of the top-level meetings.