China's residential land sales fall 14% Jan-May
2011-06-03 17:42:12
China's sales of land for residential development fell by 14 percent year on year during the first five months of this year, due to the country's efforts to cool its sizzling property market.
Legislation for treatment of heavy metal pollution underway
2011-06-03 17:40:41
A Chinese environmental official said on Friday that several government departments are working on creating legislation to manage pollution caused by heavy metals.
ChiNext Index closes up -- June 3
2011-06-03 17:27:53
The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on June 1, 2010, rose 13.81 points, or 1.66 percent, to 847.55 on Friday.
China stock index futures close up -- June 3
2011-06-03 17:27:37
China's stock index futures closed higher on Friday with the contract for June, the most actively traded, up 1.01 percent from the previous day to 2,986.6 points.
Chinese shares close higher on Friday
2011-06-03 16:01:57
Chinese shares rose on Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.84 percent, or 22.84 points, at 2,728.02.
China wants closer co-op with Japan for green economy
2011-06-03 16:01:08
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday called for closer cooperation with Japan in developing "green" economies.
China will expand solar power
2011-06-03 15:55:19
China will issue a five-year proposal to guide the country's renewable energy development, in which the goal for installed generating capacity of photovoltaic (PV) power is set at 10 gigawatts, China Securities Journal reported on Friday.
China OK's Russian fertilizer producers merger
2011-06-03 15:51:59
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday that it has conditionally approved a merger between Russian fertilizer companies Uralkali and Silvinit.
Factory owner detained in food contamination scandal
2011-06-03 15:47:12
Police in south China have detained the owner of a food processing factory suspected of mixing an industrial chemical used to soften plastic with food additives, local officials said Thursday.
China eyes further helicopter co-op with Russia
2011-06-03 15:33:21
With large market demands for helicopters, China welcomes further technical cooperation with Russia in that regard, visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said on Thursday.
Legitimate software use pledged
2011-06-03 15:31:06
The Chinese government will ensure that all computer software used by its 135 central government agencies is authorized and legitimate by the end of May, the National Copyright Administration (NCA) said Thursday.
Romanian PM welcomes more Chinese investments
2011-06-03 14:35:06
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc said Thursday he would like to see more Chinese entrepreneurs investing in his country.