Cameron proud, police ready as G8 approaches
With the G8 Summit just around the corner, the UK government, the country's police, and localanti-G8 protesters have all been busy.
Moutai's birthplace distills new reasons to say cheers
The birthplace of Moutai is showing that it can raise a glass to more than just the iconic and expensive liquor as it publicizes its less well-known tipples.
Space dream on course after launch
China is pursuing its space dream unswervingly, President Xi Jinping said following the successful launch of the Shenzhou X spacecraft on Tuesday.
Experts call for Sino-US trade deal
Within days after the China-US summit, experts were trying to figure a way to instill greater cooperation and power-sharing between the two countries.
Beijing set to expand its fleet of clean-energy taxis in trial project
Beijing plans to increase the number of taxis that run on natural gas from the current 99 to 2,000 by the end of July in a trial project.
One-third of US marriages start online
More than one-third of US marriages begin with online dating, and those couples may be slightly happier than couples who meet in other ways.
Warhead stockpile 'defensive'
Beijing hopes the outside world will not make wild guesses about China's limited nuclear capacity.
Wrongly imprisoned man seeks payment
A man who served 12 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of rape and murder in Henan province has demanded 3.79 million yuan in compensation.
Recalled in Taiwan, sold on mainland
Desserts recalled by the Taiwan company Uni-President were still being produced and sold on the Chinese mainland on Sunday.
Protesters occupy Istanbul public square
The unrest was triggered by protests against government plans to build a replica Ottoman-era barracks to house shops or apartments in Taksim.
More must be done to boost China's soft power
After several years of improvement, positive views of China's influence in the world have dropped to their lowest levels since polling began in 2005.
Fiji's PM sees opportunity in China
Calling China a "true friend", Bainimarama said Fiji is grateful for China's long-term support and understanding.
Xi vows better protection of children
President Xi Jinping has said the country will guard against, and crack down on, any words and deeds that harm children.
Beijing seeks cooperation with US on cyberattacks
China reiterated on Wednesday that it is against all Internet hacking attacks and hopes to conduct dialogues and cooperate with the United States.
Infant's fall in pipe probed
The fall of a newborn boy into a toilet pipe is being called an accident but police confirmed on Wednesday that they are still investigating the case.