Yunnan looks to boost trade with neighbors
Promoting trade and business relations with our southern neighbors has proved, and will continue, to be a major driver of the province's growth.
Iconic Empire State Building dazzles with 1,200 new lights
The 1,200 newly installed lamps now illuminating the skyscraper's famous spire have brought the most visible change to the Art Deco building.
Beijing vows cleaner air
The capital will pay more attention to PM2.5 to improve air quality and make the city more livable.
Myanmar promises to keep its border safe
Myanmar pledged to maintain peace and security on its border with China when President U Thein Sein met visiting Chinese officials in Yangon on Saturday.
DPRK allows foreigners to bring cell phones
Foreigners visiting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea can now take their own mobile phones into the country, media reported on Sunday.
Snow brings travel delays as it clears the air
Snow, which fell in most parts of northern China over the weekend, will continue on Monday, according to weather authorities.
British PM to spell out EU membership plan
British PM David Cameron is set to deliver his hotly anticipated speech about his plans for Britain's membership in the European Union this week.
Tougher penalties to put taxi industry on right track
According to new rules, cabbies now face a ban of up to three years for foul play - or a lifetime ban in extreme cases.
Argo sparks debate over historical accuracy
Iran's announcement that it will make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller Argo is fueling a debate about historical accuracy.
Tickets tight for Spring Festival
Taiwan people living on the mainland are experiencing difficulty getting air tickets during Spring Festival.
WeChat attracts 300m users in less than 2 years
The number of people using WeChat, a voice-messaging service developed by the Internet giant Tencent Holdings, has hit 300 million.
Pollution may make economy splutter
Authorities in the capital said on Monday they had ordered 58 factories with high emissions to suspend operations.
Shiites bury dead four days after attack
Embattled Shiite Muslims buried on Monday victims of the deadliest single attack on their community in Pakistan.
Argo, Les Miserables score at Golden Globes
Ben Affleck's Iran-hostage drama Argo and the musical Les Miserables were the big winners on Sunday at the Golden Globes.
Tourism chiefs to woo Chinese visitors
Chinese visitors may want to add another country to their list of travel destinations: Kazakhstan.