East regions trying out new 'wedding' ceremonies
2011-04-18 08:25:28
East China's coastal regions are or soon will be trying out an innovative way of registering couples for marriage in ceremonies.
Farmers told 'plant drought-proof crops'
2011-04-18 08:22:16
Guangzhou, which is the capital of Guangdong province, has seen precious little rain this winter, according to the local meteorological department.
Alleged killer of 10 blames wife's father
2011-04-18 08:10:27
Suspect Zhou Yuxin said his father-in-law had refused to lend him money and that, coupled with suspicions about his wife's fidelity, triggered his killing spree that claimed ten lives.
Flights to remain airborne
2011-04-18 07:51:48
Flights between Beijing and Shanghai will not be canceled, though fast trains have driven a few other flights out of the market.
Shanghai building fire put out; no casualties
2011-04-17 15:45:10
A business building under partial renovation at the heart of Shanghai's commercial area briefly caught fire on Sunday. No casualties were reported.
Canton Fair opens amid inflation concerns
2011-04-15 16:38:52
The Canton Fair, China's largest trade fair and a key indicator of the country's trade and economic development, opened Friday amid growing inflation concerns weighing on the nation's exporters.
Macao's forex reserves reach $25b
2011-04-15 16:26:11
The preliminary estimate of the Macao SAR's foreign exchange reserves amounted to 204.1 billion patacas ($25.45 billion) at the end of March 2011, according to the figures released on Friday by the Monetary Authority of Macao.
Fired-up foes battle garbage burner plan
2011-04-15 07:06:50
Residents of the Panyu district of Guangdong province's capital city are taking their fight against a proposed garbage incinerator onto the Internet.
Air Force plane makes emergency landing
2011-04-15 10:29:23
A plane made a safe forced landing on a farmland in East China's Anhui province after some glitches, on the morning of March 27, 2011, PLA Daily reported Friday.
'Tiger Moms' popular in China
2011-04-15 07:33:24
The strict parenting style advocated by Amy Chua, the Yale law professor, in her latest book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, is still popular in the country today, according to a recent survey.
Wheels turning to create New Silk Road
2011-04-15 07:59:13
China is planning a "New Silk Road" that will run through Central Asia and continue into Europe facilitating improved transport and trade.
Netizens slam Sinopec's drinks bill
2011-04-15 07:58:10
The Guangdong branch of the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), China's biggest supplier of petrol, is being attacked for reportedly spending more than 1 million yuan ($153,000) on high-end liquor.