Netizens support extending holiday 2011-03-09 07:46:38
The public has responded with vigorous support for an NPC deputy's proposal to extend the Spring Festival holiday from three days to 10.
Govt to put brakes on official car use 2011-03-09 07:35:21
The central government will require an additional three years of use for official vehicles for ministers and governors to reduce the costs of purchasing new cars.
Public supervision a cure for corruption
High-speed link will rev up Hainan tourism 2011-03-08 08:17:39
Hainan Island at the country's southern tip is likely to be linked to the mainland's high-speed rail network via a cross-sea connection that may be started by 2015.
More value-added Chinese exports expected 2011-03-08 08:14:46
China's exports will shift from a goods-driven to a value-added model in the coming years, European analysts have said.
Rare earths to be more tightly controlled 2011-03-08 07:58:34
China will more tightly control the exploration for rare-earth minerals and unify the distribution of precious metals in North China to regulate the sector.
FM: 'Good atmosphere' in Sino-US ties 2011-03-08 07:53:59
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi gave a positive assessment of Sino-US relations on Monday, saying that the "atmosphere at the moment is good".
Demand for uranium set to outstrip US in 2020s 2011-03-08 07:37:14
China will surpass the US as the world's largest consumer of uranium during the 2020s as the nation's imports rise sharply to feed a growing nuclear industry.
Rare earths to be more tightly controlled
Imports to get boost from cuts 2011-03-08 07:32:04
Import tariffs levied against resources and high-tech products will probably soon be lowered and favorable rules could also be on the way to ensure people buy luxury goods in China instead of heading overseas, according to economic advisers close to the nation's decision-makers.
Trade surplus 'to decrease more' in 2011 2011-03-08 07:27:29
The trade surplus will decrease further this year and may even go into deficit for a few months, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming said on Monday.
Imports to get boost from tariff cuts
Delegations to US, EU will correct trade imbalance 2011-03-07 08:37:35
China will send two large trade delegations to the United States and two to European Union nations this year to help stimulate its imports, said the head of China's trade promotion organization.