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China to tighten rules on land expropriation

Rural stability and grain supply security face a number of challenges due to excessive land expropriation in the country's urbanization move, China's cabinet has warned.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2012/11/29 17:57:57

China eyes more rural development in next year

China will look to improve farmers' income growth and reduce obstacles in agricultural development next year, in a bid to boost vitality in rural areas, according to an annual conference.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2012/12/23 18:07:54

Stricter policy to cool down real estate market

The State Council, China's cabinet, on Friday unveiled policy details aimed at reining in the country's property market, which has seen renewed signs of a rebound.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/3/3 18:20:57

China's banks weigh options amid cash squeeze

Monetary liquidity in the market has been sufficient on a large scale since the beginning of this year, China's central bank was quoted by China Central Television as saying Monday ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/6/25 18:45:40

Likonomics: China's economic reboot

<strong>'Likonomics'</strong>, the term to describe Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's economic policy.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/7/24 19:06:38

China orders sweeping audit amid looming debt

<p>While China&rsquo;s local governments construct highways, railroads and other expensive infrastructure projects to bolster their contribution to GDP, they are accumulating tens of billions of yuan in debt along the ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/8/13 20:35:16

Arrested reporter admits to taking bribes for false stories

A Chinese reporter who is now detained confessed his acts of having released unverified and untrue stories about a company for money and fame and expressed his apology.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/24 19:02:02

World reacts to NSA spying outposts

US intelligence has been operating a global network of 80 Special Collection Services (SCS), including Asia listening posts in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Taipei.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/30 20:12:55

China reveals long-secret nuclear sub fleet

For the first time, Chinese state media outlets released a series of reports and photos about the development of the nation's first nuclear-powered submarine force on October 27. Until recently ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/28 18:54:44

Prime ministers from the neighboring countries of Russia (Dmitry Medvedev), India (Manmohan Singh) and Mongolia (Norovyn Altankhuyag) kick off their visits to China on October 22.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/22 16:16:48

HK awaits apology from Manila mayor

Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung said Tuesday in Beijing that the Hong Kong government will seek justice for the families of the victims and injured people in the ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/23 19:03:35

China presents: A history of diplomatic gifts

In China, the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for purchasing and ordering gifts."Any gifts exchanged in the name of states or governments, or their leaders."
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/22 20:10:46

Six killed in shooting rampage in Shanghai

Police arrested late Saturday a man who murdered six people, including four colleagues, a driver and a barracks guard in east China's Shanghai Municipality, the Shanghai government said on its ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/6/23 18:08:30

China's 'golden hour' for GM rice

Over 300 people dined on 'Golden Rice', a variety of genetically modified (GM) rice, during an event supporting GM foods in Wuhan, Hubei Province on October 19.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/20 19:27:57

Two Chinese confirmed dead in Laos plane crash

The Chinese embassy has confirmed that two Chinese citizens were killed when Lao Airlines flight QV301 crashed&nbsp;on October 16&nbsp;in Champassak province, Laos.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/17 17:30:32

Tourism Law lays new roads for travel industry

China's first tourism law took effect on October 1. The law aims to regulate the country's tourism market and upgrade the sector's services, to boost the industry.
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/17 18:22:26

China on Monday urged the United States to take concrete measures before October 17 to avoid defaulting on its government bonds and ensure the safety of Chinese investments in the ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/8 19:27:21

China's CPI rebounds to hit seven-month high

China's consumer inflation accelerated to a seven-month high of 3.1 percent in September, official data showed Monday, but the stronger-than-expected reading is not expected to challenge policymakers with strong commitments ...
Source: Globaltimes.cn | 2013/10/15 17:38:33