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IMF hikes economic forecast for China

[2017-04-20 07:09]

The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the Chinese economy and global economy for the next two years.

'Resilient' growth tops Q1 forecasts

[2017-04-18 07:23]

China's economy got off to a strong start in the first quarter, with GDP expanding at a higher-than-expected 6.9 percent year-on-year. The result, analysts said, has laid a solid foundation for the country to achieve its growth target of at least 6.5 percent this year.

Early THAAD rollout decried

[2017-04-18 07:23]

Beijing has urged "an immediate halt" to deployment of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system in the Republic of Korea after Washington and Seoul agreed on its early deployment.

Nation's biggest spacecraft moved into place for launch

[2017-04-18 07:23]

China's largest and heaviest spacecraft, the Tianzhou 1, which also is its first cargo spaceship, was moved into place atop the new-generation Long March 7 rocket on Monday at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province in preparation for its mission.

Green card to become smart ID with chip

[2017-04-18 07:23]

Foreign permanent residents in China will have their "green cards" upgraded starting in July, which may make their daily life and work easier in the country, according to a reform plan issued by the Ministry of Public Security on Monday.

Scientists unlock TCM drug's role in weight loss

[2017-04-18 07:23]

Chinese scientists have identified the chemical mechanism of celastrol, which they call one of the most potent natural weight-loss agents, marking another step toward its possible future development into a major weight-loss drug.

Airport taxi touts damage Beijing's image

[2017-04-18 07:23]

It may be a well-worn cliche, but first impressions do matter, as much for places as they do for people.

China, Vietnam to press ahead on trade initiative

[2017-04-18 07:23]

China and Vietnam on Monday vowed to push forward with the Belt and Road Initiative and maintain stability at sea.

Top expats get chance to help lead

[2017-04-17 07:32]

China will continue to strengthen preferential policies to attract top foreign talent, encourage more of them to play a leading role at universities, and further simplify work permit procedures, a senior official said.

Xi's book sells fast in its new languages

[2017-04-17 07:32]

After its debut in Thailand, Cambodia and Pakistan, Xi Jinping: The Governance of China has become a top seller and been well-received among local officials and scholars, with many hailing the value of the book for both its language and its outreach.

Racing Makes Gradual Rise In Chinese Sports

[2017-04-17 07:32]

Growing sales of performance street cars are one sign of inroads being made

Focus of talks with US: Respect, ties, Korean situation

[2017-04-17 07:32]

Beijing and Washington should "manage and control their differences on the basis on mutual respect" and push for greater ties, State Councilor Yang Jiechi said in a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Sunday.

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