China expects higher rice planting acre amid drought
2011-05-23 11:02:32
China may see increased planting acre of early rice this year, though drought has not been relieved in some areas, said a statement on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture on May 21.
Experts query use of rice additives
2011-05-23 11:00:15
Some food safety experts have expressed doubts about the use of additives in rice, although officials said they are free from potential safety hazards.
Price surge poses challenge for TCM
2011-05-23 10:57:01
Not long ago, Wang Qing could spend a few dozen yuan on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to chase his cold away. But now the price has soared into the hundreds.
Japan, China agree to facilitate bilateral trade
2011-05-23 10:54:29
Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Banri Kaieda met with visiting Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming in Tokyo on May 21 and agreed the two countries will promote bilateral trade to assist Japan's recovery after the Mar 11 quake and tsunami.
Bentley eyes growing ranks of ultra-rich
2011-05-23 10:47:18
Inspired by blistering growth in sales over last year, British high-luxury carmaker Bentley Motors Ltd now anticipates China will become its biggest market worldwide.
Foxconn Chengdu plant halts production
2011-05-23 10:46:18
The death toll rose to three after one seriously injured worker died in hospital Sunday following an explosion at a Foxconn plant in southwest China' s Sichuan province on May 20, local authorities said on Sunday.
Radical reforms at China Eastern
2011-05-23 10:43:36
When he entered the room, Liu Shaoyong, general manager of China Eastern Airlines Group and chairman of China Eastern Airlines Co Ltd, was 10 minutes earlier than he was expected.
Sino-Russian refinery to start construction
2011-05-23 10:37:57
The construction of a Sino-Russian crude oil refinery is expected to start in the northern industrial city of Tianjin in the second half of the year, local officials said.
Central govt to unveil more spending data in June
2011-05-23 10:34:15
China's finance ministry said on May 21 that 88 of the country's 98 central government departments had publicized their budgets by May 20, while more detailed data on spending for overseas travel, receptions and official cars will be unveiled in June.
No agreement yet on new IMF chief
2011-05-23 10:11:15
The failure of emerging-market nations to rally behind a single candidate to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows the effort still needed to link diplomatic might with growing economic strength.
China antique sales raise record sums
2011-05-23 10:00:08
Sales of Chinese antiques surged by 180 percent in London this month, as owners profited from a boom in demand for Imperial items by an increasing number of dealers and agents visiting the United Kingdom.
Three Gorges vows to rectify financial issues
2011-05-23 09:57:16
China's largest hydropower producer said on Sunday that it will take further steps to rectify financial problems that were uncovered during a recent audit.