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Apple pursuit lands 20,000 Chinese students in debt
Beijing, March 21 : Over 20,000 college students have taken high-interest loans to buy fancy electronic products, mostly Apple devices, in central China's Wuhan city.
50,000 Chinese die of TB annually
Beijing, March 21 : As many as 50,000 people die of tuberculosis (TB) annually in China, with about 1 million new cases reported each year, a health official said Thursday.
China calls for mutual trust in Iranian nuclear talks
Beijing, March 20 : China on Wednesday called on parties concerned to increase mutual trust in an effort to promote progress on the Iranian nuclear issue.
Beckham arrives in China as CSL ambassador
Beijing, March 20 : David Beckham arrived in Beijing Wednesday to start his role as an ambassador for the Chinese Super League (CSL) and the Youth Football Program in the country.
BRICS to mull development bank, forex reserve pool
Beijing, March 20 : Leaders of BRICS countries will consider establishing a development bank and foreign exchange reserve pool at its fifth summit, a Chinese foreign ministry official said Wednesday.
Music, massage, naps key to sound sleep
Beijing, March 20 : Stressing the need to sleep for moderate durations, a Chinese study has urged people to avoid overuse of networking devices and turn to soothing music, massage, and naps for a better sleep.
Tibetans hopeful over new Chinese leadership
Dharamsala, March 18 : The Tibetan parliament-in-exile Monday sounded an optimistic note on the new Chinese leadership of President Xi Jinping by asking Beijing to bring positive change in its policies in Tibet.
Xi to embark on four-nation tour
Beijing, March 18 : Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Russia, Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo March 22-30.
Housing prices rise in more Chinese cities
Beijing, March 18 : New home prices rose steeply in more Chinese cities in February, putting the government in an increasingly complex situation of regulating the bubble-ridden market, official data showed Monday.
Military vows support for 'Chinese dream'
Beijing, March 18 : The Chinese military has pledged support to ensure the realisation of the "Chinese dream", said authorities.
Housing prices rise in Chinese cities
Beijing, March 18 : New home prices rose steeply in more Chinese cities in February, putting the government in an increasingly complex situation of regulating the bubble-ridden market, official data showed Monday.
US treasury secretary to visit China
Beijing, March 18 : US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew will visit China March 19-20, said authorities.
18 'punished' in China over coal mine accidents
Beijing, March 18 : A total of 18 government officials in southwest China's Guizhou province have been punished over three coal mine accidents that killed nearly 60 people, officials said.
Pigs' toll in Shanghai river reaches 9,000
Beijing, March 17 : With the recovery of 611 more pig carcasses, the number of dead pigs found in a Shanghai river Saturday reached nearly 9,000.
Chinese premier asks public to supervise government
Beijing, March 17 : Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Sunday said he is willing to accept supervision from the society and media on clean governance.
Chinese president vows fight against corruption
Beijing, March 17 : Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday pledged to resolutely fight against corruption and other misconduct in all manifestations and always preserve the political integrity of communists.
Toyota recalls 4,000 defective cars in China
Beijing, March 17 : Japanese automaker Toyota will recall around 4,400 units of its FJ Cruiser cars in China over seat-belt flaws, China's consumer quality watchdog said.
English dropped from top Chinese varsity exams
Beijing, March 16 : China's top universities began their annual independent recruitment exams Saturday, with English no longer included among the compulsory subjects.
Chinese parliament endorses new cabinet line-up
Beijing, March 16 : The new line-up of China's State Council, nominated by Premier Li Keqiang, was endorsed by lawmakers at the ongoing national legislative session here Saturday.
Beijing jamming Australia's radio news broadcasts in Asia
Sydney, Mar. 15 : A growing electronic bombardment by Beijing has now extended to the jamming of Australia's radio news broadcasts in Asia.
Li Keqiang becomes Chinese premier
Beijing, March 15 : Li Keqiang became Chinese premier Friday while General Fan Changlong and General Xu Qiliang were endorsed as vice chairmen of the country's top military body at the annual parliamentary session.
Fan, Xu are vice chairmen of China's top military body
Beijing, March 15 : Fan Changlong and Xu Qiliang were endorsed as vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of China at the annual parliamentary session Friday.
Li Keqiang becomes Chinese premier
Beijing, March 15 : Li Keqiang was endorsed as Chinese premier Friday.
China's new President Xi Jinping
Beijing, March 14 : Xi Jinping, a graduate from the prestigious Tsinghua University, was Thursday elected president of China and chairman of the country's top military body. He began working at the age of 16.
China's power consumption drops
Beijing, March 14 : China's electricity consumption shrank 12.5 percent year on year in February, the National Energy Administration said Thursday.
Xi elected Chinese president
Beijing, March 14 : Xi Jinping was Thursday elected president of China and chairman of the country's top military body.
Xi takes charge of China
Beijing, March 14 : Xi Jinping Thursday became president of China, the world's most populous and one of the most economically powerful nations, completing a once-in-a-decade crucial leadership change. He will also head its powerful military.
Nepal's chief justice takes oath as executive head
Beijing Mar. 14 : Nepal's sitting Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi has taken the oath of office as the chairperson of the Interim Election Council at the president's office.
Xi Jinping elected Chinese President
Beijing, March 14 : Xi Jinping was elected Chinese president Thursday morning at the ongoing session of the 12th National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
Li Yuanchao elected Vice President of China
Beijing, March 14 : Li Yuanchao has been elected as vice president of China on Thursday at the annual session of the country's top legislature.