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Chinese hybrid rice yield hits record

[2013-09-30 09:23]

A team led by Yuan Longping, known in China as "the father of hybrid rice" has made a record for hybrid rice production with an average yield of 988.1 kilograms per mu (0.0667 hectares).

Largest takeover brings home the bacon

[2013-09-29 11:16]

The biggest Chinese acquisition of a U.S. company was finalized on Thursday, setting the stage for increased pork imports.

GM foods make its way to China market

[2013-09-29 10:49]

Every year, Wang Xiuqiong defies a particular norm in the name of tradition: She makes her own moon cakes.

Suspected food poisoning sickens 96 Chinese students

[2013-09-29 10:34]

A case of suspected food poisoning in north China's Hebei Province has led to 96 middle school students being hospitalized.

Shark fin off menus at Hong Kong official functions

[2013-09-29 10:18]

Shark fin is no longer to be found on the menu at government banquets in Hong Kong.

Health problems of elderly linked to lifestyle

[2013-09-29 10:04]

More than half of China's elderly have health problems and their lifestyles are believed to be a leading contributor.

Winemaker says pinot grigio tops 'ordinary' whites

[2013-09-29 09:43]

We are driving past lush green fields and on toward the Italian commune of Dolegna del Collio when Giampaolo Venica points to the hillside off to the right of the road.

Small bites

[2013-09-28 09:29]

Parkin has launched a new a la carte menu that follows the restaurant's founding philosophy of "simple things, done well" by creating an authentic yet eclectic international mix of dishes.

Hong Kong looks to lift restrictions on milk powder

[2013-09-27 10:48]

The Hong Kong government is ready to begin pressure tests on the city's supplies of baby formula.

Tibetan herbs enrich local people

[2013-09-26 11:22]

With a history of over 2,000 years and having cured many people, Tibetan medicine now undertake a new mission: enriching local people.

New Zealand formula companies seek to restore reputations in China

[2013-09-26 10:31]

The New Zealand Infant Formula Exporters Association (NZIFEA) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Certification and Inspection Group.

China's farm produce prices continue to rise

[2013-09-26 10:01]

The prices of farm produce in 36 major Chinese cities continued to climb last week.

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