Japan seeks to 'block' application for Nanjing

The Japanese government has reportedly tried to block China's effort to apply to UNESCO to list documents relating to the 1937 Nanjing Massacre on the Memory of the World Register.

Excavation of famed Zhiyuan begins

Archaeologists began the first round of excavation on Sunday of a much-sought sunken warship that was confirmed late last month to be the Zhiyuan, a famous vessel of the Beiyang Fleet that sank on Sept 17, 1894 during the Sino-Japanese War.

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UnionPay forex controls tightened

China will tighten management of cross-border cash withdrawals by UnionPay bank card holders to prevent money laundering. Cardholders are advised not to withdraw large amounts of cash overseas, said the country's foreign exchange regulator, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, at a news briefing.

Chinese artists draw on 40 years of ties

Thailand through the Dragon's Brushes, an exhibition of the works of 11 leading Chinese artists, opened in Bangkok on Friday as part of celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

UK lawmakers applaud Xi's UN announcements

British lawmakers have lauded the initiatives Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the UN, saying they show China's determination to contribute to global causes.

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Vendors hired to deliver Liuzhou parcel bombs

The man suspected of causing multiple explosions in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region hired people to help deliver parcel bombs, the police said Thursday.

Austrian official urges more Xi-Obama talks

The leaders of China and the United States must hold intensive talks to improve mutual understanding, solve differences and initiate more peace initiatives across the world, a senior Austrian official has said.

Hot spots impose caps on visitor numbers during holiday period

The iconic Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing is usually filled with flowers, pot plants and topiary, but on Thursday there were some new installations: hundreds of toilets. There are now 445 portable toilets in eight locations in the square, and 132 assistants are on hand to point visitors in the right direction.

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Chinese technology company Unisplendour Corp invested $3.8 billion in the US data-storage company Western Digital Corp to buy a 15-percent stake and become the company's biggest shareholder.

Mainlanders bypass HK for Golden Week

Hong Kong is losing its luster for the increasingly affluent, sophisticated mainland tourists during the National Day holiday.