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Chinese drug regulator vows to fix vaccine distribution loopholes

[2016-03-23 17:13]

A senior Chinese drug regulator stressed strict measures to fix the loopholes in the country's vaccine distribution system on Wednesday.

China-US investment treaty talks near completion: Former minister

[2016-03-23 17:06]

Talks over the China-US bilateral investment treaty (BIT) are near completion with most key issues resolved, former Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming said Wednesday.

Regional FTA talks likely to complete this year: Li

[2016-03-24 11:43]

Relevant parties should try to complete the negotiation of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership within this year, says Premier Li Keqiang.

China will cut carbon intensity by 49%, says special representative

[2016-03-23 14:24]

Policies undertaken by the government have had remarkable effect on industrial restructuring, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emission, and the carbon dioxide emission will peak sooner than planned.

China's younger generation big fan of sharing economy

[2016-03-23 13:57]

Ninety-four percent of China's young people love sharing economy and seek real local experience when travelling abroad, said an Airbnb executive.

Report gives thumbs up for China's online financing

[2016-03-23 08:05]

Online financing is outperforming financing services offered by bricks-and-mortar channels, bringing more positive effects to loan seekers.

Supply-side structural reform to bring vitality to Asia

[2016-03-23 13:47]

Attendees of the Boao Forum for Asia agreed that supply-side structural reform will help China overcome its economic difficulties and propel regional growth.

China's economic transition set to boost Asian integration despite slower

[2016-03-23 10:33]

Regional economic integration in Asia is expected to deepen further as China moves up the international value chain despite weakening trade growth, experts satd.

Boao forum report warns of debt risk among emerging economies

[2016-03-23 10:20]

The risk of debt crisis is threatening major emerging economies.

New media center keeps reporters in the loop

[2016-03-23 09:21]

A new media center to serve the Boao Forum for Asia started operation on Tuesday as the organization kicked off its 15th annual meeting.

Report: E11 growth was impressive in 2015

[2016-03-23 07:41]

A report released at the Boao forum said the economic growth of 11 major emerging economies slowed in 2015, but less than developed economies.

Asia should discuss peaceful progress at Boao conference

[2016-03-22 10:07]

As Asian leaders gather to discuss Asia's future at the 2016 Boao conference, peaceful alternatives to military competition are needed, said an expert.

Making food security a top priority

[2016-03-22 10:46]

As China begins its 13th Five Year Plan one of the key components will be agriculture and food security.

Asia embraces sharing economy

[2016-03-22 10:46]

In Asia's fast-growing new economy, even pizza delivery can turn into a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Vision for tomorrow

[2016-03-22 10:37]

Running from March 22-25 at its permanent seat in South China's Hainan province, the forum will put a spotlight on the region's changing economic and policy environments and the new approaches and dynamics to global trade generated by the changes.

Boao Forum helps Australia make vital connections with Asia: Australian minister

[2016-03-22 10:01]

Boao Forum for Asia is expected to help Australia make vital connections in Asia so that Australia can participate in its growth, said Australian Minister for Tourism and International Education Richard Colbeck.

China's electric aircraft ready for takeoff

[2016-03-17 07:42]

Developed by LGAA and its partners, the electric RX1E airplanes could be used for pilot training, sightseeing and aerial photography.

Delegates address auto industry challenges at two sessions

[2016-03-14 10:09]

During the annual sessions of the National People's Congress, China's top parliamentary body, and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top advisory body, many delegates made suggestions and proposals for the further development of the auto industry.

China's booming IT industry helps drones fly high

[2016-03-14 07:14]

The world sat up and took notice that manufacture of drones in common parlance-is now the forte of Chinese companies, never mind China Inc lags in aircraft-making capability.

Sinopec's ex-chairman with his Huawei smartphone

[2016-03-11 17:30]

Fu Chengyu, former chairman of Sinopec Group and a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, takes a photo with his mobile phone at a briefing on March 11, 2016.

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