Vice-premier visits Pittsburgh

Visiting Vice-Premier Liu Yandong told Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto on Friday that maintaining healthy and stable development in China-US relations serves the common interests of both countries, the world's largest developing and developed nations.

European bank seeks to combine strength with AIIB

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is keenly eyeing opportunities to work closely with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, both in offering advice to the AIIB as it grows and in jointly funding infrastructure projects.

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China, US aim to tackle thorny issues

As two sets of intensive annual China-US dialogues approach next week in Washington, senior Chinese officials and observers have noted a strong readiness from both sides to "effectively communicate" on the major issues.

Stocks take 'savage fall' in worst week since 2008

China's major stock indexes finished the week on a grim note on Friday, with the Shanghai Composite Index ending down 13.3 percent, its worst showing since the global financial crisis.

State adds $1.6b to low-cost home rebuilding

China has allocated new investment to support shantytown infrastructure construction, a senior Housing and Urban-Rural Development Ministry official said on Friday, in a move expected to inject new vitality into the slumping property and construction industries.

Silk Road country ministers team up in tourism push

Tourism ministers from Silk Road Economic Belt and Maritime Silk Road countries have vowed to build an integrated tourism market that would include linking sites in separate countries in tours and pushing for more convenient visa policies.

Guiyang will host 'a call to action' to fight climate change

The upcoming Eco-Forum Global Annual Conference to be held in Guiyang is expected to promote China's role in international cooperation in tackling climate change, a top official of Guizhou province said.

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Vietnam delivers cooperation vow

Vietnam vowed on Thursday to carry out maritime, infrastructure and financial cooperation with China and to "properly handle disagreements".

Lighthouses and radio stations listed in Nansha Islands building projects

A plan is being drawn up to construct facilities for civilian use on the Nansha Islands, China's top economic planner said on Wednesday.

Decision on reform 'stays despite veto'

China's top legislature said on Thursday its decision on Hong Kong's electoral reforms, announced in August, would remain in force despite being vetoed by city lawmakers.