Security bolstered for yearly sessions 2011-03-02 08:35:48

Police and firefighters have raised their vigilance levels in capital Beijing ahead of the impending annual conventions of the country's top legislature and top political advisory body.

Insecurity about social security biggest concern 2011-03-02 07:45:46

Social security tops the concerns of Chinese people ahead of the coming annual sessions of the country's top legislature and political advisory body.

CPPCC gets ready for annual session 2011-03-01 09:16:00

The Fourth Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top advisory body, will open on March 3.

China's US debt holdings now at $1.16 trillion 2011-03-01 06:39:15

China's holdings of long-term US Treasury securities totaled $1.16 trillion at the end of December 2010, according to an annual revision report released by the US Treasury Department on Feb 28.

Monitoring plan raises doubts 2011-03-01 08:34:08

Observers have raised doubts about the complexity and effectiveness of a guardian project enabling parents to monitor their children's playing of online games.

Chinese capital made into no-fly zone 2011-03-01 07:31:17

The skies above Beijing are to be made a no-fly zone as the city prepares to host meetings of the nation's highest bodies.

Net cafes worst offenders under smoking ban 2011-03-01 08:27:55

Internet cafes and other entertainment venues are the worst places for implementing the city's smoking ban in public places, according to a new report.

Doubts linger over formula 2011-03-01 08:13:38

A recent survey found some 70% of Beijing residents are reluctant to buy domestically produced infant formula because of food safety concerns.

New solutions raised for traffic gridlock 2011-03-01 08:00:17

A vehicle developed in Germany and called the H-Bahn, or hanging railway, was introduced to China, as traffic jams in big cities have become increasingly common.

Construction starts on Beijing's maglev line 2011-03-01 07:54:26

A maglev line using Chinese technology was brought under construction in Beijing on Monday, despite objections from residents living along the line.