China´s 2009 GDP growth reaches 8.7%

Economic growth in China is now back in double digits for the fourth quarter of 2009. The quarterly figures just released have exceeded most forecasts and brought 2009´s full-year expansion to 8.7 percent.

China GDP growth hits 10.7% in Q4 2009

UN report: China leads world recovery

Press conference: China´s economic performance in 2009

Expert: China GDP growth expected at 8-9% in 2010, 3 challenges ahead

Farewell，My Heroes ...

Chinese bid farewell to eight peacekeeping police officers, who were killed in the 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Haiti last week, on Wednesday morning.Top leaders Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang attended the farewell ceremony held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in western Beijing.
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Shanghai in final sprint for World Expo

More than 50 incumbent heads of state or government have expressed intention of visiting Shanghai to see the World Expo that is scheduled for May 1 to Oct. 31.
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China´s largest oil tanker delivered in Guangzhou

The 333-meter-long and 60-meter-wide oil tanker, named Xinpuyang, was designed and built by the Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and the Marine Design and Research Institute of China.
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Sea ice worsens off coast of China

Sea ice off China´s east coast is likely to increase in the next few days as a new cold snap is expected. So far, almost half of the Bohai Sea is frozen, the worst in 40 years. The State Oceanic Administration has drawn up an emergency plan.

People

Young Chinese people´s lower carbon footprints

Zheng said, "Riding a bicycle takes roughly the same amount of time as using public transportation. But it´s more convenient, and environmentally friendly. It´s also good exercise for me."

Special Series: My Low-Carbon Life

Living in Beijing

Chocolate Wonderland opens to public in Beijing

On January 18, China´s largest "chocolate waterfall," part of the World Chocolate Wonderland, was unveiled in a glass house outfitted with uniform temperature and a microcontroller.