China / National

Afghanistan re-opens request for corridor road

[2009-10-16 07:16]

Afghanistan is once again eager to develop the Wakhan Corridor along the China border, Afghan Second Vice-President Mohammad Karim Khalili said yesterday in Beijing.

Translated works of former leaders hailed at book fair

[2009-10-16 07:16]

The English version of works by two former Chinese leaders, Jiang Zemin and Li Lanqing, debuted on Wednesday at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Booths brimming with bustle

[2009-10-16 07:15]

As the global economy begins to show signs of recovery from the deepest recession in decades, enthusiasm spread to Chinese exporters yesterday as they appeared more upbeat about sales and orders handled during this autumn's Canton Fair, hoping to get a leg-up on this year's overseas exports.

General's trip signals improved US ties

[2009-10-16 07:15]

A planned visit to the US by one of China's top soldiers is being seen as an indication of improved ties between the nations after recent setbacks.

Beijing urged to do more to help with terror fight

[2009-10-16 07:14]

Afghanistan and Pakistan yesterday appealed for more help from China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to support their ongoing struggle against terrorism. Video Afghanistan re-opens request for corridor road

China to redress production overcapacity in six sectors

[2009-10-15 23:02]

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) will mainly redress production overcapacity in six sectors, said Chen Bin, director of the Department of Industry of the NDRC, Thursday.

Chinese top commander to visit US

[2009-10-15 17:18]

A vice chairman of the Chinese Army's top command is scheduled to visit the United States from October 24 to October 31, the Pentagon said Thursday.

China welcomes foreign investment in publishing

[2009-10-15 17:21]

Foreign publishing groups are welcome to invest in the Chinese publication industry, China's General Administration of Press and Publication minister said Thursday.

China gives free H1N1 flu vaccine to Mecca pilgrims

[2009-10-15 15:13]

The Chinese government is to give free A/H1N1 flu inoculations to 12,700 Muslims on pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year, together with free medicines and disposable masks, the China Islamic Association announced Thursday.

Australia, China Defense Strategic Dialogue held in Canberra

[2009-10-15 14:38]

The 12th Australia and China Defense Strategic Dialogue was held Thursday in Canberra with participation of the visiting People's Liberation Army Chief of General Staff, General Chen Bingde.

Australia satisfied with military relation with China

[2009-10-15 14:16]

Australian Defense Minister John Faulkner said here Thursday that Australia is satisfied with the military relation with China and hopes for permanent and constructive prospects.

China to maintain high-level exchanges with Iran: Premier

[2009-10-15 13:37]

China would maintain high-level exchanges with Iran, said Premier Wen Jiabao Thursday in a meeting with visiting Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi in Beijing.

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