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25 May ' 19:26
School demolition prompts return of HK donation funds
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Li presents award for architecture
Three months after Wang Shu was named the country's first Pritzker Architecture Prize laureate, he formally received the award from Vice-Premier Li Keqiang
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Sanya's cultural heritage set to attract visitors
China's southernmost city of Sanya, Hainan province, will seek to exploit its unique cultural heritage, rather than simply build luxury hotels.
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You are what you wear, survey suggests
Women in different Chinese cities have different ways of dressing, and their fashion choices reflect regional characteristics.
US applies 'double standard' on human rights
Beijing swiftly hit back at Washington's annual report on China's human rights.
China challenges trade protectionism
China began its challenge by requesting consultations with the US through the WTO to resolve the dispute.
Japan 'eager' to join trilateral FTA
Japan is becoming increasingly "eager" to join a free trade agreement with China and South Korea.
Rules target officials' flight
Sending family members abroad is a usual move for under-suspicion officials before their own runaway.
Expert: China less likely to make hard landing
US Treasury: China not currency manipulator
US tries to clear up confusion over institutes
Li presents award for architecture
'Little Sa' winds her way up to Lhasa
Sanya's cultural heritage set to attract visitors
China sees huge gap in future pension payments
Chinese parents fly to US for graduation galas
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China not currency manipulator: US
The US Treasury Department said on Friday China has not met standards of a currency manipulator.
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'Double standard' applied by the US
Beijing swiftly hit back at Washington's annual report on China's human rights.
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US to clear up confusion over institutes
The US Department of State will sort out a visa issue that affects Confucius Institute teachers and will "do its best to fix it without having anybody have to leave".
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25 May ' 13:00
Teachers in Confucius Institutes in visa mess
No Chinese teachers at Confucius Institutes in US will have to leave the country by the end of June.
China hits back on US rights report
China releases its own report on human rights issues in the US to respond to a US report on China.
Disputes to be handled over talks
China has long been committed to safeguarding peace and stability by consulting with ASEAN nations.
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25 May ' 05:38
Beijing to test hospital reform
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Beijing strengthens alert off island
Manila's provocations have forced Beijing to strengthen the alert level in the waters off Huangyan.
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Software piracy declined in 2011
Less than 40 percent of software installed on computers in China was pirated in 2011, a decline of 3 percentage points from the previous year.
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Fund set up to fight child abduction
A fund dedicated to fighting child abduction via online microblogging services was established Thursday by the China Social Assistance Foundation.
US tariff signal PV industry protectionism
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Iron ore trade slow on online platform
Activity on online spot-trading platform for iron ore slowed in the past two weeks, a result of weaker economic growth and feeble markets.
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Growth slowdown may continue: HSBC
China's economy may continue to slow in May as its manufacturing sector is expected to deteriorate at a faster rate.
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China 'should prepare' on euro
Although there is only "a slight" chance that Greece will leave the eurozone, China should take steps to guard against the possible effects.
Dream team
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The mind's eye
Jiao Xiaojian's works focus on the relationship between sight and perception in his portrayals of ordinary scenes of southern China.
Celebrities attend Cinema Against AIDS event
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Cecilia Cheung at Cannes
Cecilia Cheung promotes 'Dangerous Liaison' in Cannes during 65 Cannes Film Festival.
US targets Confucius Institutes over visas
Chinese teachers at Confucius Institutes could be forced to leave due to a State Department directive.
US-China trade issue 'politicized'
The trade issue should be resolved through negotiations within international bodies.
'Humanize' US-China relations
Jon Huntsman believes the best way to advance US-China ties is to humanize the relationship.
Duties signal 'solar storm'
Chinese solar panel manufacturers strongly opposed to the anti-dumping tariff imposed by the US.
Claim of qigong sparks skepticism
N China anti-desertification efforts successful
Mountaineer rescued from Qomolangma
Net bar collapses, casualties unknown
Software piracy declined in 2011
Beijing strengthens alert off island
Home prices to dip, but tumble unlikely
Solar firms form alliance for US investigation
China Telecom busy exploring Americas market
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US policies counter WTO rules
China said it had found six US policies that support or subsidize the US renewable energy industry that run counter to WTO rules.
Aerial firefighting in Wellington
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US releases annual human rights report
US released its controversial annual human rights report, again pointing its finger at the human rights situation in other countries and regions.
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US pushes to adopt UN sea agreement
In a move designed to give it more say in disputes over the South China Sea, the US began a new push to join the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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US nuclear submarine catches fire
A fire that broke out overnight on a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine docked at a shipyard in Maine, northeast of the US, injured at least 7 people.
French president visits Afghanistan
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Time running out for missile defense talks
Time is running out for finding a common language between Russia and the US over defense disputes.
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Egypt wraps up presidential election
Egypt wrapped up the first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak was ousted last year.
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Nigeria releases around 70 Chinese
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei confirmed that around 70 Chinese citizens who were arrested by Nigeria's immigration authority have been released.
Confucius in the US
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Ways to stabilize growth
Focus should be on release of demand for lower-priced housing.
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Foreigners are still welcome
It is natural to criticize anyone who ignores basic social decencies.
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US action self-defeating
Ten times more Chinese students come to the US to study than US students come to study in China.
Gen Next
New generation of migrant workers are more demanding - which could impact competitiveness of China.
Sleepless in Shanghai
Where are all the young people?
Making the right moves
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24 May ' 10:17
New iron ore platform faces tough times
Food company's oil products recalled
Salary expectations cause tension
Govt denies publishing high school rankings list
High turnover hints property rebound
Fujian to boost information industry
Kidnapper shot by police after 9 hours
Two fly rule for Beijing restrooms
Death fish pond
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Official targets gender imbalance
A government official in charge of family planning has pledged to make further efforts to improve the country's gender imbalance.
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Suspect oil found in Yunnan
Another 10 tons of suspect oil needs to be recalled in Yunnan as the manufacturer believed to be adding industrial animal fat to edible oil products.
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Couple detained after woman hit, buried
A young couple believed to have buried an woman alive after knocking her down while drunken driving have been placed in criminal detention.
Lenovo rising in ranks of tablet PC makers
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China urges stable economic growth
China's Cabinet sought to shore up economic weakness in the country, pledging more attention to "stabilizing economic growth".
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World Bank highlights challenges
A cooling economy may cause both a regional slowdown and plunging commodity prices, as the State Council vowed to ensure steady growth.
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PetroChina eyes oil assets in Americas
PetroChina Co Ltd will focus on storage and refining assets in the Americas this year.
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Light at the end of the tunnel
Dongguan's first visually disabled social worker has set up a job-training and matchmaking service at his Home for the Blind.
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Sojourn touches the heart of a blind man
Cao Shengkang is perhaps China's first blind backpacker to have traveled abroad alone.
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A traveler's treasure trove
While poor in material wealth, Guizhou province is rich in culture, scenery and much else a visitor would desire. Craig McIntosh reports in Guizhou.
'On the Road' screens in Cannes
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Usher accused of cheating on wife
'Without You' singer Usher's ex-wife claims their nanny was caught in bed with her husband.
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Morrison wants to see Adele in Glee
Matthew Morrison thinks Adele would be a great addition to the 'Glee' cast and is hoping she gets a cameo role.
Lapping up success
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Tall in the saddle
A lot of weight rests on the shoulders of 20-year-old Zhu Meimei - not for this year's Olympics in London, but the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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James, Wade scorch the Pacers
Miami Heat just a victory away from advancing to the East finals.
Safer and better water access
New standards for drinking water will come into force in China on July 1, but concerns remain.
Visualizing the future
China's special effects industry is catching up to the global box office.
Step up China-US ties: Jon Huntsman
The US-China relationship has evolved from being strictly bilateral to one that now affects the world.
PetroChina sets sights in Americas
PetroChina Co Ltd will focus on storage and refining assets in the Americas this year.
Weak PMI sparks worries
China's manufacturing sector was predicted to deteriorate at a faster rate in May.
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Forum encourages bilateral investment
The United States and China should work together more on bilateral investments to help strengthen the world economy.
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Proud parents fly to US for graduation galas
Zhang Jianlin displayed pride in two things on his first trip to the United States.
HP announces massive layoff plan
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Yahoo introduces Axis search browser
Yahoo launched a search browser service Wednesday night that enables users to bypass the standard list of links and go directly from query to page.
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US hacked Yemen al-Qaida sites
The State Department has launched a different sort of raid against al-Qaida - hacking into al-Qaida websites in Yemen.
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Facebook told analysts to cut forecasts
Facebook Inc advised analysts for underwriters to reduce revenue and earnings forecasts before the company's IPO.
Egyptians cast votes to pick president
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2 civilians gunned down in Syrian capital
Two civilians were killed Wednesday by the gunfire of armed groups in central al-Midan neighborhood of the Syrian capital Damascus.
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Iran-P5+1 nuclear talks to continue
Negotiations between Iran and six world powers over Iran's disputed nuclear program will enter a second day on Thursday in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
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'Deal' may signal Iran nuclear progress
World powers are seeking more consensus with Iran after Teheran agreed "in principle" to permit nuclear watchdog inspectors.
Europe shifts from austerity to growth
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A tasty bit of TV heaven
A documentary series on Chinese culinary culture, A Bite of China, is making a stir.
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Fight is also against poverty
Monday's suicide bombing in Yemen should be a timely reminder that there is still a long way to go before the world rids itself of the scourge of terrorism.
A traveler's treasure trove
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Henan promotes tourism in Osaka
A special presentation event titled "Henan Province Tourism and Aviation Information Session" to promote tourism in China's central province of Henan was held in Osaka.
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Sojourn touches the heart of a blind man
Cao Shengkang is perhaps China's first blind backpacker to have traveled abroad alone.
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23 May ' 13:11
Alibaba to repurchase 20% holding from Yahoo for $7.1b
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Olympics 'to boost online video'
China's online video market is expected to double its revenues this year, boosted by the coming Olympic Games, figures from research companies showed.
US, China have good talks about DPRK
Glyn Davies told reporters at the airport that he held good talks with key Chinese officials.
China warns third parties to stay out
Philippine decision will further escalate the situation and even change the nature of the issue.
US seeks China's nod for sanctions against DPRK
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Two charged over killing Chinese students
Two men suspected in the killings of two Chinese students were charged Tuesday with capital murder.
Using theater for cross-cultural dialogue
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US falls behind in global race for talent
Because its immigration system turns away both high and low-skilled workers needed for economic growth, said a report.
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Obama, Romney locked in dead heat
Voters were evenly divided between Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney on handling the economy, the top concern of voters.
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23 May ' 01:35
Star cities in race for foreign capital
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New plan to reduce income inequality
A new income-distribution framework is set for approval to redress the growing income gap.
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Foreign firms finding new fields
More foreign companies are looking to invest in Western China for new opportunities.
Star cities in race for foreign capital
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Securities rules issued by top court
China's top court released new guidelines for judges trying criminal cases that involve insider trading and leaks of secret economic data.
'What to expect' premieres in London
Thunder thump lakers
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One step at a time
After narrowly missing out on medals at their home Olympics, Chinese walkers have set their sights on winning the gold in London.
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Clay king reigns in Rome
Nadal claims sixth Italian Open title with emphatic win over world No 1 Djokovic, AFP reports
Foreign firms finding new fields
More foreign companies are looking to invest in Western China for new opportunities.
Star cities in race for foreign capital
Nine months abroad in China
Molly Bodurtha tried hard to persuade her parents and her home school to allow her to stay longer in China.
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Memories of nine months abroad in China
Molly Bodurtha tried hard to persuade her parents and her home school to allow her to stay longer in China.
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Across America: Using theater for cross-cultural dialogue
Asian-American playwright David Henry Hwang talks to reporters at the Foreign Press Center in New York on May 17.
Dispute worries Filipinos living in China
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China, Vietnam hold talks on Beibu Gulf
China, Vietnam held talks on the demarcation and joint exploitation of the maritime space.
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US says to judge Iran's deal by action
The US said that the potential deal between Iran and the UN is a step forward.
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Egyptians to pick president for first time
Egyptians vote on Wednesday for the first time to pick their president in a wide open election.
Problems and challenges ahead
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Growth pact can aid Europe's recovery
Overcoming the debt crisis haunting Europe is not a matter of months, but of years - and there are no shortcuts.
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Common sense required
Facts speak louder than words, and lies collapse by themselves.
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Chance to step back from the brink
The most recent talks in Istanbul seem to have defused the tensions to some extent.
Top 10 attractions in China's Sichuan
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22 May ' 14:40
Plan to reduce income inequality
A new income-distribution framework is set for approval to redress the growing income gap.
Scholarships boost students abroad
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22 May ' 03:07
Alibaba to repurchase 20% holding from Yahoo for $7.1b
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Olympics 'to boost online video'
China's online video market is expected to double its revenues this year, boosted by the coming Olympic Games, figures from research companies showed.
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Advertising spending sees sluggish growth
China's advertising expenditure in traditional media increased just 1.4 percent in the first quarter, the lowest in nearly five years.
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Automaker to promote its own brands
China Changan Automobile, China's largest national auto brand, is trying to introduce its independently made products and brands to other countries.
David Beckham receives award in Los Angeles
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'Hunger Games' village up for auction
Want to live like you were in "The Hunger Games?" Now may be your chance. The North Carolina town that became District 12 in the blockbuster film is up for auction in July for $1.2 million.
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Whitney Houston's last record released
Whitney Houston's last recording - a new duet with "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks - was released on Monday ahead of the singer's upcoming film, "Sparkle".
Buoyed by success
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Star born at Payton's place
Don't be surprised if Jeremy Lin pays tribute to Gary Payton if the Harvard graduate wins some major NBA awards in the future.
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Fencers get aggressive
Without the burden of set goals, China's fencers will aim to show off their new, aggressive style at the London Olympics.
Wanda's AMC deal a ticket to global role
Dalian Wanda acquired the world's second-largest theater chain - AMC Entertainment - for $2.6 billion.
China should 'focus more on Asian and emerging markets' for greater export success.
Alibaba to buy shares from Yahoo
Alibaba announced it would buy back some 20 percent of its equity from Yahoo Inc for about $7.1 billion.
Ex-tycoon spared capital punishment
An ex-tycoon, convicted of illegal fundraising, had her death sentence commuted.
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US 'trying to damage' cross-Straits ties
The US has been playing up the imbalance in military power between the mainland and Taiwan.
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US Senate approves tougher Iran sanctions
The US approved a new sanction bill against Iran's energy sector, in an effort to pressure Tehran on its disputed nuclear program.
Freed fishermen arrive back in China
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Al-Qaida suicide bomber kills 90 in Yemen
90 soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing during a military rehearsal parade in Yemen.
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5.8-magnitude quake jolts Bulgarian capital
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake occurred near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia Tuesday.
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NATO to lead training in Afghanistan
NATO said the security bloc has reached an agreement on the road forward in Afghanistan.
Cartoon
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Elite colleges must embrace rural students
Education has been a ladder of social ascendancy in China since ancient times and that is still the case today.
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Pre-emptive fine-tuning
Premier Wen Jiabao's call to maintain economic growth highlighted concerns among Chinese policymakers about recent weakness in China.
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Feed the children
Next time you leave some food on your plate spare a thought for the millions of rural children who don't get enough to eat.
Scent of success
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Retreat to Yanqing calms body and soul
With the temperature heating up, it is time to look for a cooler hideout. Those living in Beijing do not have to travel too far out to cool down.
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City guide-Shanghai
Through his virtuosity, strength and intelligence, Yuri Bashmet has given the viola a new prominence.
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21 May ' 16:20
China opposes US sales of F-16 jets to Taiwan
China voiced its opposition to a US defense spending bill that pushed for sales of F-16 jets to Taiwan.
China's growth needs new horizons
China should boost domestic consumption and focus more on emerging markets for greater export.
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20 May ' 23:09
Testing CNOOC's deepwater credentials
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IBM builds smart tech center in S China
IBM Corporation has set up a center in Hainan province to focus on the development of smart information technology.
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Google wins approval for Motorola deal
Google Inc won approval from Chinese regulators for its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
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Alibaba 'close to buying stake'
Alibaba is near an agreement to buy back a 20 percent stake in itself from Yahoo! Inc for about $7 billion, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg gets married
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Microfilms to come to a screen near you
Emerging genre is the new darling of advertisers, but that may change the plot.
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Mila Kunis stalker pleads not guilty
A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
Drogba's heroics steer Chelsea to glory
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Liu looming large
China's star hurdler, Liu Xiang, appears to have taken a giant stride towards his Olympic dream.
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Final dream turns to nightmare for Bayern
Bayern Munich's Champions League dream final turned into a nightmare on Saturday as Chelsea ruined its homecoming party.
Pentagon's tone softens on Chinese military growth
Although US has toned down accusations about China's military expansion.
Wen urges more support for growth
Premier Wen called for greater efforts to support growth amid signs of the economy further cooling.
Host may sue over xenophobia claim
A CCTV broadcaster is considering suing a blogger who accused him of being a xenophobe.
Beijing Manila seek to solve dispute
Analysts called for a substantial demonstration of goodwill from the Southeast Asian nation.
McDonald's recruiting for major expansion
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IBM builds smart tech center in S China
IBM Corporation has set up a center in Hainan province to focus on the development of smart information technology.
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Google wins approval for Motorola deal
Google Inc won approval from Chinese regulators for its $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
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Tone softens on Chinese military growth
Although US has toned down accusations about China's military expansion.
Chicago braces for anti-NATO protest
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NATO no intention to intervene in Syria
NATO has no intention to intervene in Syria, and the best way to go forward in that country is a six-point peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan.
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NATO to build ground surveillance system
NATO and Northrop Grumman Corporation on Sunday signed a 1.7-billion-dollar contract to establish an Alliance Ground Surveillance system.
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NATO summit kicks off in Chicago
NATO summit on Sunday kicked off in Chicago, with the alliance's future commitment to Afghanistan and security capability dominating the agenda.
Japan observes annular solar eclipse
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Liberia urges UNMIL to delay phaseout
Liberia has confidence in the ability of security to respond appropriately to any threat.
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Russia accepts Syrian regime change
Russia does not mind a change of the Syrian administration that comes with no bloodshed.
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Amano's visit can yield positive results
The imminent visit of IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano to Iran can yield positive results.
NATO's eastward expansion
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Crisis of capitalism shows need for solidarity
Today it is becoming increasingly apparent that what we are dealing with is not just a recession, but a crisis of the existing capitalist system itself.
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Human rights progress
Priority of the largest developing country is striving to get rid of poverty and make life better for all residents.
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No note of optimism
The NATO summit in Chicago is taking place not only in a presidential election year in the US, but also in US President Barack Obama's hometown.
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Top ranking atop Beijing skyline
China World Summit Wing Beijing joined the ranks of China's top hotels when it was officially awarded as a national five-star hotel.
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Classy cultural connection
Climbing to new heights at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai. Yang Yijun reports.
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