China / National

Civilian protection lies with states concerned

[2009-11-12 14:13]

The prime responsibility for the protection of civilians in armed conflict lay with states concerned, and the assistance from the international community and the exterior parties should comply with the UN Charter and show full respect for the will of the state concerned

Central bank hints at resumption of yuan appreciation

[2009-11-12 11:05]

China sent its clearest signal yet that it was ready to allow yuan appreciation after an 18-month hiatus, saying on Wednesday it would consider major currencies, not just the dollar, in guiding the exchange rate.

China pins high hope on APEC summit

[2009-11-12 13:34]

China expects the APEC summit will help the world better cope with the financial crisis, combat protectionism, and promote regional integration. China's APEC Role Grows

President Hu meets Singaporean prime minister

[2009-11-12 10:24]

President Hu Jintao will hold talks with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Shien Loong at 10:30 Thursday morning. The two leaders will then attend an agreement signing ceremony.

President Hu on Singapore visit

[2009-11-12 10:19]

Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Singapore to discuss further developing bilateral ties with Singaporean President S. R. Nathan, Nov. 11, 2009

Experts fight to plug up dam project

[2009-11-12 08:32]

Alternatives should be considered before a hydropower project in the Yangtze River's conservation area moves ahead and endangers rare fish, scientists said.

More snow leads to closures

[2009-11-12 08:25]

Heavy snow continued to batter a vast swathe of the country yesterday, stopping traffic, grounding planes and cutting off power supplies in some areas.

Student exchanges between China, US set to rise

[2009-11-12 08:22]

The United States will push for more student exchanges with China over the next several years, the US ambassador said yesterday.

Advocates urge child-abuse laws

[2009-11-12 08:05]

Legal practitioners and child rights advocates are calling on authorities to improve the country's laws on child abuse, saying that the current law requires that a child sue his or her parents in order to make the charges stick.

Top leaders face-to-face with future

[2009-11-12 08:04]

Third-year Chinese undergraduate Zhu Fengshi beat nearly 30,000 youths nationwide for a coveted trip to Singapore...

Fake A/H1N1 mask maker uncovered

[2009-11-12 07:57]

A facemask marketed as a highly preventative measure against contracting H1N1 is a dud, the top drug authority announced on November 11.

Introspection a way to seek peace of mind

[2009-11-12 07:50]

Do you often talk to yourself? If you do, it would be easier for you to have a peaceful mind even while facing a problem. If you don't, there is a book that can teach you how to converse with yourself: Conversations with God...

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