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Li: World must listen to voices of Asia, Africa

[2015-04-14 08:02]

As China seeks more say for developing countries in the setting and shaping of international game rules, it will establish an exchange and research program with the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization.

Skating star offers helping hand

[2015-04-14 08:02]

Retired short-track speed skater Yang Yang, China's most decorated athlete, found time to give skating tips to another Olympic legend on Monday morning in Shanghai as they joined hands to promote a program supporting China's Special Olympics athletes.

Former energy chief guilty of bribery

[2015-04-14 08:02]

Jiang Jiemin, former head of China National Petroleum Corp, the nation's top energy group, went on trial on Monday at the Hubei Provincial Hanjiang Intermediate People's Court.

Change to HK permits 'will affect business and family'

[2015-04-14 08:02]

A decision to restrict visits by residents of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, to Hong Kong will affect regular business and family trips, some Shenzhen residents have said.

Worldwide tips aid in graft fight

[2015-04-13 07:32]

China's anti-corruption system is receiving "high-quality" tips from around the world and is ready to take further action to catch more former public officials who have escaped abroad with ill-gotten gains.

Officials suspended after company polluted desert

[2015-04-13 07:32]

Some of the top leaders of the environmental protection bureau in Wuwei, Gansu province, have been suspended for dereliction of duty after it was discovered that a company had been discharging sewage into the desert.

Plus size models strut past ultrathin ideal

[2015-04-13 07:32]

France's obsession with waifs means its fashion industry snubs many women with bigger body types, but there is no need for a ban on ultrathin models, said the patron of a plus size Paris catwalk show underway this weekend.

Severe flood warning for Yangtze River

[2015-04-13 07:32]

China's flood control authority is warning of possible heavy flooding in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River this year as the basin areas are set to receive more precipitation for the upcoming rainy season.

Treated to celebrated Chinese characteristic

[2015-04-13 07:32]

One of the best things since our move to China three years ago has been the helpful people. When we first arrived in Shanghai, we could barely string together two words of Mandarin. But people often went out of their way to give us directions or help us find things in the market.

This Day, That Year

[2015-04-13 07:32]

Item from April 13, 1985, in China Daily: The People's Liberation Army air force is teaching its flying officers to read, write and speak English in a bid to speed up its modernization drive...as English is the language used internationally by air traffic controllers.

Hot topic

[2015-04-13 07:32]

About half of those polled in a recent online survey by major information portal Sina said they intend to buy the new Apple Watch smartwatch.

Looking ahead

[2015-04-13 07:32]

What our reporters and editors will be following today. See breaking news on chinadaily.com.cn

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