Homepage | Tuesday, Mar.3, 2015
Xi´s China blueprint draws global attention
President Xi Jinping has been using the buzzwords "Four Comprehensives" to sum up his blueprint for the future of China.
Economic reforms dot policy agenda of two sessions
On the economics front, there are several policy moves that we are eyeing. --Investors are expecting administrative regulations to be further scaled down.
Mourners pay final respects to slain opposition leader
The funeral of slain Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov is underway at the Troyekurovskoye cemetery in southwest Moscow.
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Advisory: Schedules for NPC, CPPCC annual sessions -- March 4
Following are the schedules for the third sessions of the 12th National People´s Congress (NPC) and the 12th National Committee of the Chinese People´s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday.
National Ear Day: Hearing disabled increasing every year in China
Today is the 16th National Ear Day. National Ear Day was originally proposed at the 1983 CPPCC, and was made official in 2000.
Society urges granting more clout for advisors to function
China´s political advisors begin their annual session today. The National Committee of the Chinese People?? Political Consultative Conference??r CPPCC-- has over 2,000 members.
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S.Korea: DPRK poised to launch missiles
South Korea´s Yonhap News Agency reports that the DPRK seems to be preparing to launch Rodong ballistic missiles via mobile launchers.
Ukraine FM looks to strengthen OSCE mission
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin says the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe´s mission in East Ukraine needs to be strengthened, and may also need help from the United Nations.
6.4 magnitude quake strikes off Sumatra
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck near the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Business »
Linking with the International Trading Systems
Ahead of China´s top political sessions, nine provincial governments are ready to expand the country´s free trade area.
Nasdaq closes above 5,000, 1st time in 15 years
The Nasdaq closed at a historic 15-year high on Monday. But the hard economic data didn´t quite meet expectations.
Samsung, Huawei unveil new products in Barcelona
The Mobile World Congress kicks off in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Monday.
Top political advisory body to discuss reform
China´s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng pledged Tuesday further efforts to help advance reforms at the start of the most important two weeks on China´s political calendar this year.
China´s parade announcement preludes WWII anniversary
China has announced it would hold a military parade this year to mark its victory over Japan, and it will be part of the worldwide commemorative events for the 70th anniversary of the victory of World War II.
New round of nuclear talks opportunity for Iran: FM
The new round of negotiations between Iran and the world powers is an opportunity for immediate removal of sanctions against the country over its disputed nuclear program.
