Beijing open for 'equal' dialogues with Taipei
Beijing respects the social system adopted by Taiwan and is ready to have "equal" talks, Party chief Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
Bigger Chinese role sought in the Arctic
Denmark welcomes China being more involved in the Arctic, particularly in sectors such as mining, fishing and sea route development.
Policeman gets death sentence for shooting
A policeman was sentenced to death on Monday for intentional homicide after being found guilty of shooting a pregnant woman dead.
Kiev protesters conclude occupation of City Hall
Scores of Ukrainian anti-government protesters ended a 2-month-old occupation of City Hall in the capital, Kiev.
Prostitution crackdown expands nationwide
The Ministry of Public Security on Sunday urged police nationwide to crack down on prostitution, gambling and drug crimes.
Winter storm cripples US Atlantic coast
A deadly winter storm gripped the southeastern United States on Wednesday, crippling travel, grounding flights.
Dalian building underwater traffic tunnel
Dalian has started construction on an undersea tunnel to ease increasing traffic jams.
British PM warns of worsening floods
British Prime Minister David Cameron warned on Tuesday that domestic floods were likely going to get worse before they got better.
New visa policies a blessing for Chinese travelers
45 countries and regions have introduced - or are set to introduce - visa exemptions or visa-on-arrival policies for Chinese travelers.
Scientist named to US institute
Regenerating damaged tissue with biomaterials was once seen by scientists the world over to be in the realm of fantasy.
Liaison mechanism to be set up across Straits
The Chinese mainland and Taiwan agreed on Tuesday to establish a liaison mechanism in their first formal meeting since 1949.
Curlers challenging pudgy stereotype
Jacobs said there is a new era of athleticism emerging in curling and his Canadian crew is on the cutting edge of a fitness trend.
Joint operation ensnares poachers
A multinational operation, in which China played a leading role -resulted in the arrests of hundreds of wildlife poachers.
H7N9 vaccine trials urged as new cases continue to emerge
Clinical trials should be carried out sooner for H7N9 vaccine products, but it's not necessary to conduct large-scale public immunization.
Vietnamese get first taste of McDonald's fast food
Four decades after the Vietnam War ended, US fast-food giant McDonald’s has opened its first restaurant in the country.