Nationwide property tax mulled for houses and land
China is likely to introduce a nationwide property tax as early as next year following trials in Chongqing and Shanghai.
Xi discusses current issues with international leaders
Xi said China will continue to work with the international community to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus outbreak.
19 injured in SW China earthquake
At least 19 people were injured after an earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Yongshan County in southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Bloggers admit to spreading rumors
A Chinese micro-blogger pleaded guilty to spreading false information on the internet and deleting micro-blog posts for profit on Thursday.
Calling all beer lovers
After a successful debut in 2013, Munich Oktoberfest is returning to Beijing.
Rugby makes return at Youth Olympics
The sport of rugby will return to the Youth Olympics program after a 90-year gap when the second Summer Youth Olympic Games open on Saturday in Nanjing.
Safety and stability boosted in prison system
No prison escapes or deaths have been reported at China's jails since last year despite an increase of inmates convicted of violent crimes.
Chinese film fans mourn for star
Tributes poured in from Chinese film lovers on Tuesday after the death of US actor and comedian Robin Williams at his home in California.
More than 1,000 auto companies are probed
More than 1,000 Chinese and overseas companies in the auto industry are involved in anti-monopoly investigations.
Experts join fight against Ebola
China has sent three teams of experts to Ebola-affected West African countries to help fight the deadly virus.
Deng TV series lifts the lid on key years
A host of political twists following the "cultural revolution" (1966-76) are revealed in a TV series commemorating the life of late top leader Deng Xiaoping.
First lady attends opening of camp for AIDS orphans
China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, was in Beidaihe, Hebei province, on Friday, to attend the opening ceremony of a summer camp for AIDS orphans.
Yunnan pays tribute to earthquake victims
A memorial service was held on Sunday in Ludian county, Yunnan province, for the victims of the magnitude-6.5 earthquake that rocked the area a week ago.
Red Cross teams shifting to reconstruction work
The Red Cross society of China has shifted focus from search and rescue to post-disaster reconstruction in the quake hit Ludian county.
Tuition fees see first hike in ten years
Many Chinese universities are looking to give out more scholarships to students this academic year after it was announced that tuition fees would rise.