Discussion of sovereignty over the Internet has long been a taboo, dismissed in Western media as violation of freedom. The time has come to drag the issue into the cold, hard light of day, and China, with an online population of 670 ...
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China's Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun called for a strengthened crackdown on terrorism on Thursday to ensure public security and stability in the country. Guo, who also heads the national counterterrorism leading group, asked ...
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Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai were cited as models as experts discussed here on Thursday how to develop a "reliable" public transportation system in the face of growing urbanization. The participants of a symposium on ...
The European Commission has cleared commodities trading group Trafigura's minority holding in Belgium-based zinc and lead producer Nyrstar. In November, Trafigura told the EC its minority 20.02% stake in Nyrstar -- held through its ...
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A map which illustrates the "One Belt, One Road" initiative of China. [File Photo: Weixin] China released new regulations on maps on Monday to boost development of geographic information industry. Included in the new regulations, which ...
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A photo shows Chinese tourists travelling overseas. [Photo: sina.com] A new report suggests that 'clamor' - shouting and excessive noise - prompt the most complaints about Chinese tourists in foreign destinations. It reached locals from ...
China Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that a credit rating system will be introduced into the food and drug industries. The authorities plan to collect information about credit standing of food and drug producers and ...
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The 2016 Times Square Ball numerals debuted in New York City earlier this week. (All Photo Courtesy of Philips) They are big. They are bright. They made their way down Broadway yesterday for their first appearance of the year. It’s ...
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Call it a tale of two sectors -- China's slipping manufacturing and flourishing service sector have defined the country's economy. The Chinese economy is undergoing heavy restructuring as it slowed to a six-year low of 6.9 percent in the ...
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The file photo taken in 2011 shows the camp of Chinese engineering team alongside the Karakoram Highway. [Photo: CRI Online] The Karakoram Highway linking northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and north Pakistan's Thakot is ...
China's culture and creative industries have strong growth potential as the country improves its intellectual property protections, said Pony Ma, co-founder and chief executive of Chinese Internet giant Tencent Holdings. "We believe ...
China's cabinet, the State Council,approved major hydropower and nuclear power projects on Wednesday, vowing to continue developing clean energy to secure steady economic growth. The approved projects are the Wudongde hydropower station ...
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China's cabinet, the State Council, decided on Wednesday to further streamline administration by "separating" business licenses from administrative permits to create a more favorable business environment. The pilot reform, which allows ...
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will recognize the validity of driving licenses issued by each other, China's Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said on Wednesday. Under the agreement, the holder of a driving license issued by ...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the 2nd World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday, December 16 2015. [Photo: Xinhua] Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all countries to ...