China
China vows to upgrade energy production, consumption, ensure energy security
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China will promote the transformation and upgrading of energy production and consumption, and safeguard energy security in a bid to improve people's livelihood, according to a meeting presided over by Premier Li Keqiang on Friday.
China's Terracotta warriors shortens distance between China, Thailand
Bangkok, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "I feel honored to witness the Terracotta warriors, the eighth wonder of the world," said Jariya Thanomtin, a 68-year-old Thai woman who used to work at the Thai national museum.
Shanghai cracks down on IPR violations ahead of 2nd CIIE
Shanghai, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Shanghai authorities have uncovered 328 intellectual property rights (IPR) violation cases in a campaign ahead of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE).
China boasts 219 national geoparks
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China has added another five parks to its list of national geoparks, bringing the total number to 219, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
China announces timetable to scrap limits on foreign ownership of financial firms
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China has set a clear timetable for allowing full foreign ownership of financial service companies, the country's securities regulator announced Friday.
Award-winning Chinese comedy film "Summer Detective" to hit theaters
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Summer Detective," an award-winning Chinese rural comedy film that infuses dark humor with suspense and adventure, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Nov. 29, according to the movie's official Weibo account.
China's Alipay, WeChat Pay ban virtual currency trading
Beijing, Oct. 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China's two leading digital payment platforms Alipay and WeChat Pay have made explicit their policies forbidding transactions related to virtual currency trading.
China's Spring Bud Project helps over 3.69 mln girls in 30 years
Beijing, Oct. 10 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Spring Bud Project, launched by the China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF) in 1989, has funded and helped over 3.69 million poor girls in the past 30 years.
Former vice provincial governor expelled from CPC
Beijing, Oct. 10 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Peng Yuxing, former vice governor of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) over serious violations of disciplines and laws, the top anti-graft body announced Thursday.
IT sector creating more billionaires in China: report
Shanghai, Oct. 10 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The information technology (IT) sector is generating more billionaires in China as the country's innovation-driven economic transition accelerates, a report showed.