Political reform 'will be pursued' The nation will continue to push for the reform of its political system but will not copy Western models, a Party spokesman said yesterday.
Neutrino probe goes under the ground SHENZHEN: A China-US collaborated neutrino experiment expected to hopefully unravel one of the mysteries of the universe was launched at the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Shenzhen, in South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday.
Secrets of hybrid crops in focus Agricultural researchers have launched a research and development project for hybrid plants they hope will yield more crops in a shorter period of time.
Party diplomacy helps build global harmony Foreign liaison of the Communist Party of China (CPC) constitutes an important component of the country's diplomacy. In the last three decades it has opened new vistas, accumulated rich experiences and has had wide influence.
China, Kazakhstan build on a solid foundation For Ikram Adyrbekov, Kazakhstan's ambassador to China, the cultural events that make up the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in China are symbolic of the strong cultural ties between the two countries.
Centuries-old riches lovingly nurtured In his State of the Union Address on February 28, 2007, on the theme of New Kazakhstan in the New World, President Nursultan Nazarbayev announced that development of culture would receive priority in the national policy.
Courage under fire The most impressive part of My Left Hand (Wode Zuoshou) is a seriously injured soldier lying in bed, groping for his right arm inch by inch, only to find an amputated limb.
Top general warns US against resolution Turkey's powerful military chief said yesterday if the US Congress approved a resolution branding the 1915 killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks genocide, ties between the NATO allies would never be the same again.
Coach praises Wilkinson's eagle-eye PARIS: Jonny Wilkinson rejected a ball before kicking a vital penalty for England in its 14-9 World Cup semifinal win over France because it wasn't one designated for match use, his mentor Rob Andrew revealed here Sunday.
Super 11th sparks the Indians BOSTON: The Cleveland Indians scored seven runs in the top of the 11th inning to register a 13-6 Game 2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Li Dongsheng (center), spokesman for the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, thanks the media after the first press conference of the congress yesterday in Beijing. Xu Jingxing
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17th Party Congress
Meeting to chart new roadmap With 2,213 delegates assembling for the all-important 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing today, the spotlight is fixed firmly on the Party's priorities for the next five years.
Bigger presence for foreign exporters Exporters from other countries will have an even bigger presence at the autumn session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, which begins today.
