Govt vows to help more AIDS kids

2011-06-01 07:06:22

China has announced plans to increase its support of children affected by HIV/AIDS as studies suggest the disease had orphaned between 20,000 and 27,000 children by the end of 2010.

Birthday 'starting point' for a new journey

2011-06-01 07:06:05

More than 800 people gathered at the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday to celebrate China Daily's 30-year journey from an eight-page black/white newspaper to a global media group. China Daily marks 30th birthday

Children's Day gift: Wen's letter to 48 pupils

2011-05-31 22:15:42

Forty-eight students in north China's Hebei Province have received a special gift in advance of the upcoming International Children's Day: a letter from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

Drought threatens drinking water supplies

2011-05-31 21:59:15

As central China continues to suffer through a prolonged drought, the environmental protection department of Hubei has been asked to monitor the area to ensure the safety of drinking water supply.

China Pavilion attracts 6m visitors after Expo

2011-05-31 21:30:52

A total of 6 million people visited the China Pavilion during its 6-month-long reopening period, according to municipal authorities in Shanghai.

Private education a relief for students

2011-05-31 21:28:15

Chinese parents are increasingly sending their children to private schools as they seek a more relaxed education for them.

China launches campaign against official car abuse

2011-05-31 20:27:24

The Chinese government is carrying out a nationwide investigation into the status of official motor vehicles in a bid to reform the way in which they are purchased and used.

China advised to 'put a brake' on tobacco industry

2011-05-31 19:52:05

Chinese policymakers should consider putting a brake on the growth of the country's tobacco industry, which produces one third of the world's cigarettes, a prominent economist and policy advisor has said.

Imported iron ore stocks fall on weak demand

2011-05-31 19:28:27

Inventories of iron ore at 25 of China's major sea ports rose by 610,000 metric tons to hit a total of 93.07 million metric tons on May 30, according to the Xinhua-China Iron Ore Price Index released on Tuesday.

China to build nationwide digital library network

2011-05-31 19:14:31

China will launch a national project to promote the building of a digital library network in the next five years.

Light rain relief for C China drought

2011-05-31 19:12:50

China's meteorological authority said Tuesday that drought-stricken regions along the lower and middle reaches of the Yangtze River will get some relief with the arrival of light rainfalls in the coming three days.

Gold producer improves drainage systems after big leak

2011-05-31 17:27:34

Zijin Mining Group has improved its drainage and flood control systems in preparation for the upcoming rainy season, said Vice Manager Zou Baochun of Zijinshan Gold & Copper Mine on Tuesday.