Rare earths to be more tightly controlled 2011-03-08 07:58:34

China will more tightly control the exploration for rare-earth minerals and unify the distribution of precious metals in North China to regulate the sector.

FM: 'Good atmosphere' in Sino-US ties 2011-03-08 07:53:59

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi gave a positive assessment of Sino-US relations on Monday, saying that the "atmosphere at the moment is good".

'Tibet will be stable even if he passes away' 2011-03-08 07:50:10

The Dalai Lama's death will not affect the Tibet autonomous region's overall situation but will likely have some minor impacts, said a high-ranking official.
Dalai Lama 'wolf in monk's robes': official
Tibet restricts foreign tourists for now

Demand for uranium set to outstrip US in 2020s 2011-03-08 07:37:14

China will surpass the US as the world's largest consumer of uranium during the 2020s as the nation's imports rise sharply to feed a growing nuclear industry.
Rare earths to be more tightly controlled

Imports to get boost from cuts 2011-03-08 07:32:04

Import tariffs levied against resources and high-tech products will probably soon be lowered and favorable rules could also be on the way to ensure people buy luxury goods in China instead of heading overseas, according to economic advisers close to the nation's decision-makers.

Trade surplus 'to decrease more' in 2011 2011-03-08 07:27:29

The trade surplus will decrease further this year and may even go into deficit for a few months, Minister of Commerce Chen Deming said on Monday.
Imports to get boost from tariff cuts

Two-thirds of budget goes to livelihood 2011-03-07 16:24:21

China will spend two thirds of central budget on improving the people's livelihood in 2011, Finance Minister Xie Xuren said Monday.

Wen to meet Japanese, ROK leaders in Japan in May 2011-03-07 16:05:43

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Monday that Premier Wen Jiabao will meet with leaders of Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Japan in May this year.

China's stance on East China Sea, Diaoyu Island consistent 2011-03-07 14:17:02

China's stance on the East China Sea and Diaoyu Island remains clear and consistent, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said on Monday.

China-Africa ties remain sound despite African unrests 2011-03-07 13:56:09

China-Africa relations remain sound despite the recent turmoil in North Africa, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said at press conference here Monday.