Yellow River water helps fight drought
2009-02-11 07:42:24
Drought-stricken areas along the 5,464-km-long Yellow River - China's second-largest watercourse - have brought water to parched croplands by increasing the flow from dams and water-diversion channels in the lower reaches.
Official: CCTV itself responsible for Monday's massive fire
2009-02-10 16:21:21
China Central Television (CCTV) itself was responsible for Monday night's massive fire that caused one death and seven injuries in its new headquarters complex in eastern Beijing, the city's fire control authorities said Tuesday.
China Focus: Firecrackers blamed for hotel fire near Beijing's new CCTV headquarters, seven injured
2009-02-10 09:56:33
A hotel adjacent to the new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing caught fire Monday night.Initial investigation showed that the fire had been caused by illegal launches of firecrackers.
Fire fighter confirmed dead in CCTV hotel fire
2009-02-10 09:45:30
A fireman was confirmed dead in a blaze that engulfed a hotel near the new China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing Monday night.
Jiangsu govt pledges brighter future for farmers
2009-02-10 07:48:20
Authorities in Jiangsu province have vowed to raise subsidies for farmers and increase their incomes.
More help needed as people live longer
2009-02-10 07:48:20
With more than 16 percent of its population aged over 60, Jiangsu province is stepping up efforts to support the elderly and ensure a happy old age for them.
Yunnan aims high in crisis
2009-02-10 07:48:20
The southwestern province of Yunnan is aiming to reap economic growth of 9 percent this year by improving the quality of life of its locals, strengthening environmental protection and promoting investment in the region, Governor Qin Guangrong said on the weekend.
Rain maker good but no savior
2009-02-10 07:46:42
Light rain and government efforts have helped relieve China's worst drought in half a century, but the battle is still far from over, authorities say.
Drought-resistant seeds to help growers
2009-02-10 07:46:42
The Ministry of Science and Technology has listed 20 types of drought-resistant wheat seeds to help farmers combat the worst dry spell in large parts of the country since 1951.
Man sentenced to death for killing eight people
2009-02-09 16:58:05
A man who was convicted of killing eight people including a two-year-old boy was sentenced to death Monday in central China's Hubei Province.