Premier eyes growth points on Brazil trip

China and Brazil are expected to form closer and stronger economic ties during the upcoming visit by Premier Li Keqiang, according to China's top diplomat in the South American country.

Schedule of Li's Latin America tour

1 May 18-21

Aviation industry seeks to standardize jet hardware

The Chinese aviation industry has begun to improve its standards for fasteners used on civil aircraft, a move essential to the country's ambitious efforts to export jetliners, industry insiders said.

Prosecutors target money laundering

The Supreme People's Procuratorate urged prosecutors across China to join the effort to fight money laundering that relies on offshore companies and underground banks, two important channels through which corrupt officials transfer large amounts of illegally obtained assets overseas.

Those with disabilities gain help for taking college entrance exam

China is increasing its assistance for people with disabilities taking the national college entrance examination, or gaokao.

Pilot court projects test new proposals for reform

China continues to push forward with judicial reforms aimed at standardizing systems, regulations and court procedures across the country.

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Nation vows improved efforts to fight terror

China has vowed to improve cooperation on counterterrorism and transnational crimes with countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a senior security official said on Thursday.

Officer cleared in fatal shooting

A police officer has been cleared of wrongdoing after shooting and killing a passenger at a railway station in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the local police department said on Thursday.

Green provinces' efforts to be promoted elsewhere

Successful practices introduced in environmentally friendly provinces in the past decade are to be promoted by the central government in an attempt to create a better environment by 2020 - a major goal for the national eco-civilization road map.

Operation Fox Hunt secures return of 150 economic fugitives from 32 countries

Chinese police departments have brought back 150 economic fugitives from 32 countries since the beginning of the year and intensified their efforts to curb economic crimes.

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Premier Li Keqiang telephoned British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday to congratulate him on his election victory and to invite him to visit China this year.