China sets economic policy for 2010

Chinese decision makers have gathered in Beijing over the weekend to determine the country´s economic policies for 2010. The annual Central Economic Work Conference is held at the end of every year.

Insight: 2009 Central Economic Work Conf.

-- Economists: Continue stimulus program

-- Chinese economy on an upward trend

-- Tel interview: Property market drives economy?

"Made-in-China" ad debuts on CNN Asia

The 30-second ad uses only products that are "Made in China", from running shoes, high fashion, to even air planes. It will soon be aired to audiences in North America and Europe as part of a global campaign against common stereotypes about Chinese products.
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Green report: Clean energy tackles climate change

With the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference around the corner, how to stop climate change is becoming a hot issue. Using clean energy is one of the ways to offset global climate change.
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Highest priority given to improve HIV/AIDS treatment: Spokesperson

Scientists have been looking for a cure for HIV/AIDS since the virus was discovered in the United States in 1981. HIV, also known as Human Immuno-deficiency Virus cripples people´s immune system.
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Peking University to enroll recommended students

Peking University now allows high school principals to recommend students for the entrance exam. Principals from 39 high schools nationwide can evaluate students, according to their own standards.

People

Li Ning, UN WFP´s first Chinese anti-hunger ambassador

The UN World Food Program has nominated legendary gymnast, Li Ning, as its first Chinese anti-hunger ambassador on Oct. 13, 2009. On Dec. 6, he visited a town in northwest Bangladesh to learn about how the WFP uses the Chinese funds there.

Living in Beijing

Bird´s Nest turns into a ski resort

On November 29, part of the lawn in the Bird´s Nest was covered by snow, which was produced by a snow maker newly imported from the U.S. On the same day, the operator of the National Stadium announced plans to hold the first "Happy Snow and Ice Season" at the Bird´s Nest.