Diplomatic
Vice Premier Pledges Boosted Sino-Singapore Ties
Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Friday vowed to boost exchanges, contact and cooperation with Singapore for the promotion of bilateral ties.
China Hopes to Resume Talks on Iran Nuclear Issue
China has the desire to work with relevant parties to realize the early resumption of dialogues between Iran and a group of six international mediators, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Friday.
Society
Hit-and-run Victim's Family U-turn on Compensation
The family of a woman who was stabbed to death to cover up a hit-and-run accident has demanded the 200,000 yuan ($31,780) compensation offered from the family of Yao Jiaxin who was executed for her murder.
"Naked Running Brother" to Attend Primary School in Nanjing
A 4-year-old Chinese internet sensation called He Yide, led by his "Eagle Father", has started to attend classes at a primary school in Nanjing as an observer, on Tuesday.
"Gift-recycling" Boom Raises Concerns over Illegal Practices
The booming gift-recycling business has triggered concerns over businesses operating without licenses, selling counterfeits and laundering money.
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China and U.S. Can still Cooperate on Syria Issue: Diplomat
A senior Chinese diplomat on Thursday said China, the United States and other countries can still cooperate on the Syria issue, although they hold different stances on a recent UN Security Council draft resolution.
Mainland Pledges Continuing Support to Taiwan Businesses
The Chinese mainland will continue to safeguard the legitimate interests of Taiwanese businesses and work to ensure their development in a long-term and sustainable manner.
339,700 Chinese Choose to Study Abroad in 2011
A total of 339,700 Chinese left to study abroad in 2011, up 19.3 percent from the previous year, statistics released by the Ministry of Education Friday show.
China to Target Public Welfare Institutions in Graft Probe
The government's anti-corruption body will target public welfare institutions, trade associations and intermediary organizations in its graft probe in 2012.
China Targeting Poverty Reduction by Family Planning
China will further promote family planning policies in a bid to steady birth rates and alleviate poverty in its less affluent counties, according to a new plan on poverty reduction.
China Orders School Food Safety Overhaul
China's top food watchdog Friday ordered a national food safety overhaul of school dining halls in spring 2012, as the country increases its efforts to prevent food poisoning in schools.
Premier Wen Meets Panchen Lama
Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday had a meeting with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, at the Zhongnanhai compound in central Beijing, which is the office complex for both the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council.
Express Delivery Service to Require ID Cards
China plans to implement a real name system for express delivery in a bid to reduce the number of crimes which result from express deliveries, Guangzhou Daily reports.
US Dad of China's Special Needs Orphans
Tim Baker has become head of the Shepherd's Field Children's Village in north China's Tianjin, China's largest foreign-funded orphanage helping orphans with special needs.
Contract for High School Students?
The Weibo entry of a student from Pingdingshan Experimental High School in central China's Henan province says students were obliged to sign a classroom contract, under which they must fulfill certain promises.
China Investigates "Rubber Eggs"
The food safety watchdog in Shanghai has launched an investigation into eggs which have hardened yolks and can bounce like rubber balls when boiled, officials said Friday.
Seven Killed in Traffic Accident in SW China
A minibus and a truck crashed Thursday noon, leaving seven dead and two injured in the southwestern province of Guizhou, local authorities said Friday.
No Casualty Reported after Xinjiang Quake
No fatalities or injuries have been reported after a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region early Friday, local authorities said.
Embassy Simplifies Visa Applications
Starting from next Monday, qualified non-immigrant Chinese applicants to the United States can renew their visas without undergoing another interview if their visas expired less than 48 months ago, under a pilot program announced by US Ambassador Gary Locke.
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Viewpoints
Experts Suggest Western to Understand More about China
As China is growing stronger and becoming increasingly important in the global arena, western people should learn more about Chinese, while China should adjust its policies for further development, said some British experts on Saturday.
China Aims to Feed People via Technology Innovation
China has become clear that scientific and technological innovation will be necessary if China wishes to feed its population in the future.
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Press Clippings
Newspaper Review with Emily Hennessy
China's banking regulator has launched a targeted crackdown on irregular banking practices, including arbitrary credit terms and service fees.
Weibo Policy Unclear for Overseas Users
China Daily says the upcoming regulation requiring micro blog users to register with their real identities has yet to set procedures for overseas users.
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