NDRC not optimistic about Q2 fuel supply
2011-05-30 15:49:42
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China's top economic planner, said Monday it was "not optimistic" about the domestic fuel supply in the second quarter due to the strong seasonal demand and electricity shortages in some regions.
Help for athletes who run their course
2011-05-30 14:57:17
Athletes enjoy plenty of public attention when they are in their prime, but who cares about their life after they retire?
Airbus gives wings to green project
2011-05-30 14:53:48
Airbus donated 170,000 yuan ($26,163) this month to build a school garden in an impoverished region in Yunnan as part of the United Nation's Green Wave campaign aimed at raising awareness of the need to protect nature.
Kim's visit promotes economic relations
2011-05-30 14:43:01
Kim Jong-il, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), paid an unofficial visit to China from May 20 to 26, the third time in just over a year.
Finger pointing no solution
2011-05-30 14:20:34
The urgent need to rebalance the Sino-US economic relationship, as Commerce Secretary Gary Locke told a number of US senators on Thursday, is more than obvious.
Hong Kong shares up 0.51% by midday
2011-05-30 14:12:32
Hong Kong stocks gained 118.5 points, or 0.51 percent, to close Monday's morning session at 23, 236.57.
Wen emphasizes development of science, technology
2011-05-30 14:12:13
Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday China must develop powerful strength in science and technology and foster a large number of talented individuals in order to "gain the upper hand" in international competition.
State councilor calls for more support to rural education
2011-05-30 14:08:52
State Councilor Liu Yandong called for more support for education in China's rural and impoverished areas on the eve of International Children's Day as the country strives to make education more accessible in those areas.
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed trains' safety hailed
2011-05-30 14:05:11
Trains built for the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail line, which is scheduled to start commercial operations in about month, are very safe, the Beijing News said Monday.
Expert says housing prices will drop 10% in 2011
2011-05-30 14:01:48
China's housing prices may decrease 10 percent this year as property developers are facing a shortage in capital, China Securities Journal reported on Sunday.
Chinese railways expect passenger rush over holiday
2011-05-30 14:00:34
China's Ministry of Railways said Sunday that the country's railways are expected to transport 23.1 million passengers during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.4 percent year-on-year.
Cross-border trade RMB settlement welcomed: HSBC
2011-05-30 13:56:29
The future of cross-border trade RMB settlement is inspiring, says HSBC Bank (China), the Economic Information Daily reported Monday.