Beijing lawyer's trial to continue Friday

2011-04-21 07:17:46

Beijing lawyer Li Zhuang charged with falsifying evidence and jeopardizing testimony, will stand trial Friday for the third day after hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

President Hu visits Tsinghua University

2011-04-20 21:11:56

Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the country's top-notch Tsinghua University Wednesday on the eve of its centennial anniversary.

Wife of famous architect preserves husband's legacy

2011-04-20 21:07:06

Since his death some forty years ago, the birthday of Chinese architect Liang Sicheng has been celebrated with seminars on his theories and new books being published.

Event introduces Chinese films to overseas cinemas

2011-04-20 20:21:55

A total of 62 Chinese films, including director Feng Xiaogang's high-grossing comedy "If You Are the One II," have been selected for an official screening program in hopes of accessing overseas markets.

Police shot hotel employees over fee dispute

2011-04-20 19:37:33

A police shooting that wounded two hotel employees in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region was the result of a dispute between two police officers and the employees, police said.

Rising sea level brings more marine disasters

2011-04-20 18:40:01

China's coastal sea level has been rising 2.6 mm every year for the past three decades, bringing more marine disasters to coastal regions, according to documents released by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA) on Wednesday.

173 officials punished for illegal land use in NW China

2011-04-20 17:47:12

Some 173 officials from six provinces in Northwest China have received Party or administrative punishments for their involvement in illegal land use in 2010.

Chongqing to air 36 'red songs'

2011-04-20 17:20:23

Chongqing authorities will repeat play the "fresh and excellent" 36 songs to pay tribute to the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPC.

Lower price, speed for Beijing-Shanghai express

2011-04-20 16:55:44

The high-speed railway line linking Beijing and Shanghai to be opened in June will remove first-class cabins and run at lower-than-planned speeds to respond to public complaints over inaccessible prices.

New tax cut offered amid inflation hike

2011-04-20 16:24:57

China's new tax cut good news for consumers, as inflation recently hit a 32-month high in March and is continuing to increase.
China refutes interventions in price talks

Hainan launches tax rebates to woo tourists

2011-04-20 16:22:27

Hainan, China's southernmost island province, launched a tax rebate program Wednesday as part of its efforts to build the island into a tourist and shopping attraction.