China / National

China's US-debt holdings drop

[2009-10-17 13:39]

China cut its US Treasury-bill reserve by $3.4 billion to $797.1 billion in August, though it remained the largest foreign holder of US T-bills.

'Brilliant' Chinese women lead the business world

[2009-10-17 11:55]

According to the newly released 2009 Hurun List of the Richest Women, five of the 10 most successful female billionaires are from the Chinese mainland.

Iron ore talks get off to a bad start

[2009-10-17 11:59]

The debate over the next year's iron ore benchmark prices got off to an acrimonious start with China seeking to separate its negotiations from other countries.

China National Games return tobacco companies' sponsorship money

[2009-10-17 10:40]

Organizers of China's National Games said Friday that they had returned all sponsorship fees from tobacco companies.

11th Chinese National Games opens in Jinan

[2009-10-17 08:55]

One year after the hosting of the exceptional Beijing Olympic Games, the 11th National Games, billed as China's mini-Olympics, opened amid a splendid ceremony Friday.Hu meets Rogge

President Hu meets IOC President Jacques Rogge

[2009-10-17 02:21]

Chinese President Hu Jintao met International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge who was invited to attend the 11th Chinese National Games on Friday.

China urges world co-op for "green" development

[2009-10-17 01:11]

Chinese top political advisor Jia Qinglin Friday called for international cooperation, shared responsibility and dialogue to promote sustainable development worldwide.

11th National Games opens in Shandong

[2009-10-17 00:40]

One year after the Beijing Olympic Games, the 11th National Games, billed as China's mini-Olympics, opened amid a splendid ceremony. Hu meets Rogge

11th National Games kick off in Jinan

[2009-10-16 21:39]

Chinese President Hu Jintao officially opened the 11th National Games Friday evening in Jinan, capital city of east China's Shandong province.

US biochemical firm launches China community laboratory

[2009-10-16 16:43]

Biogen Idec Inc., a United States biochemical firm, is to open a community laboratory in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, company sources said Friday.

Chinese, Vietnamese PMs vow to handle border issues properly

[2009-10-16 16:12]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung pledged to properly handle border and South China Sea issues on Friday while hailing bilateral trade and economic ties between the two countries.

'History of Chinese Printing' makes world debut in Frankfurt

[2009-10-16 14:57]

The English version of The History of Chinese Printing made its world debut on Thursday at the 61st Frankfurt Book Fair.

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