China's GDP growth edged up in the second quarter, but officials and analysts foresee persistent downward pressure in the second half of this year.
The central government has set a timetable for the reform of government spending on vehicles, aiming to scrap the supply of vehicles for regular government affairs.
Beijing has announced the successful conclusion of an oil rig's exploratory drilling at a site in the South China Sea that has witnessed more than 1,500 incidents of Vietnam sending ships to harass operations.
Institution would help developing countries finance infrastructure
Hong Kong chief Leung Chun-ying has initiated the process of delivering on a pledge to have universal suffrage for the 2017 election of the chief executive.
Couple first foreigners to be charged under new personal information law
Premier Li says govt will cut more red tape
After a record dive to 7,062 meters below sea level by China's manned submersible Jiaolong in 2012, Chinese scientists are developing another submersible designed to reach 11,000 m.
An increasing number of Chinese tourists heading home with purchases will soon find it easier to receive their tax refunds on overseas shopping.
Economic future 'still promising' despite slowdown
The image of Marilyn Monroe holding down her dress as it is being lifted by a draft from a subway grate epitomizes the mixture of sexiness and innocence of the American movie star.
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