China leads fight against AIDS

Country has the potential to eradicate the dreaded epidemic and the lessons learned can re-engineer HIV efforts across the world

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Silk Road initiatives fit into EU recovery goals

In recent years, the West has urged Beijing to shoulder more global responsibility, and since the 2008-09 financial crisis, these demands have become ever more insistent. But when Beijing offers its solutions to the world, other powers are inclined to simply turn the other way.

Mayor sets example by heeding public voice

The mayor of Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province, Central China, has been praised by the public for replying to a recent open letter by a city resident criticizing his government's failure to reduce air pollution. That such a normal act has become news itself testifies the lack of a regular interaction mechanism between government officials and grassroots people.

Civilian aircraft union on the way

Chinese aircraft parts manufacturers will set up a union soon to improve development of the civilian airliner industry, according to Zhang Hui, executive vice-president of AVIC International Holding Corp.

Fares in Beijing to increase on Dec 28

Beijing residents will soon bid farewell to ultra-low subway and bus fares.

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Metro: Passengers will pay 3 yuan (49 cents) for a metro trip if it is within 6 km, 4 yuan for 6 to 12 km, 5 yuan for 12 to 22 km, 6 yuan for 22 to 32 km, and an additional 1 yuan when the trip increases by 20 km after exceeding 32 km.

Yearlong inspection aims to halt environmental violations

China is to launch a yearlong comprehensive inspection aimed at checking for environmental protection violations, according to a circular released by the State Council.

Mining tragedies point to persistent problems in safety

At least 11 people were killed on Thursday in China's second deadly coal mine accident in two days.

Another of Putin's 3 tigers blamed for kills in NE China

A rare Siberian tiger released into the wild by Russian President Vladimir Putin is keeping farmers in northeastern China on edge.

Ski resort boss buys 35 aircraft

For Chinese celebrities and billionaires, buying one private jet would serve as a symbol of success, but for Sun Yingui, the decision to purchase 35 aircraft is purely a matter of business.

Gates has cameo in anti-smoking video

Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has a cameo role in a Chinese anti-smoking music video, which is part of a social media campaign launched by the foundation against passive smoking.