Topic: China Daily Information Company

Tibetan man sentenced to 13 years for 'inciting' self-immolation of monk

It's the latest punishment by Chinese authorities trying to stop a string of self-immolations that has reached almost 100.

Who are China's next leaders?

On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.

Global News Blog China's response to 2012 Olympics: American physique tough to beat

The US team bagged 104 medals compared to China’s 88, disrupting hopes for what looked at first like it would have been a first-ever blowout for China.

Consumer Energy Report Beijing flexes some muscle to protect energy interests

Beijing has boosted its military presence in the energy-rich South China Sea, despite disputed claims by Vietnam.

Terrorism & Security As Syrian conflict intensifies, UN prepares to extend its mission

Today's assassination of two top government officials in Damascus raises the stakes of Syria's conflict yet again. Will the UN vote to continue its observer mission, or give it more teeth?

In China, one giant leap for womankind?

Not really. Even as China launched a woman into space, it was condemned for forcing another woman to have a late-term abortion.

China's first female astronaut: Who is she? (+video)

Liu Yang, a fighter pilot, is slated to become China's first female astronaut to travel into space on Saturday.

Fighter pilot set to become first Chinese woman in space (+video)

Liu Yang will be part of a three-person crew aboard a Chinese spacecraft set to launch Saturday night. She will become China's first woman in space.

Terrorism & Security Philippines feels the economic cost of standing up to China

The South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines is beginning to take its toll on the Philippine economy, which is heavily dependent on Chinese demand for its exports.

Terrorism & Security China blames the Philippines for South China Sea dispute

China warned the Philippines that confrontation over a disputed island in the South China Sea could worsen. Beijing has made 'every preparation' to counter Manila's 'provocations.'

Global News Blog Jeremy Lin: China and Taiwan compete for claims to NBA star

Sure, Jeremy Lin was born in California and struggles to speak Mandarin, but China and Taiwan both see themselves in the Knicks basketball star.

Global News Blog State of the Union speech, as heard by China, India, France, Israel...

State of the Union coverage in the world's newspapers says as much about the specific concerns of other countries as it does about what President Obama actually said.

China makes record purchase as eurozone puts assets up for sale

China's  $3.5 billion investment in Portugal power producer is its largest yet in Europe, and signals willingness to buy assets even as it balks at purchasing bonds from indebted eurozone countries.
12/23/2011 09:59 am

Beyond translation

'Chinglish,' a new play about China, deftly tackles tricky cultural terrain.
11/22/2011 03:53 pm

Can China build its own space station? A crucial test looms (VIDEO)

The China space program is set to dock two orbiting spacecraft Wednesday afternoon, moving it one step closer to orbiting a space station early next decade.
11/02/2011 01:52 pm

Global News Blog Good Reads: World reaction to Obama's jobs speech

For Britain's Guardian and Economist, Obama's jobs speech was all about partisan politics. For France's Le Monde, it was about the use of rhetoric and statecraft in guiding a powerful nation through difficult times. For the China Daily, it was all about Joe Biden.
09/09/2011 09:15 am

Terrorism & Security South China Sea deal eases US-China tension

China acquiesced to a draft agreement on the South China Sea dispute ahead of Secretary of State Clinton's arrival at an ASEAN summit last night – perhaps to block US 'meddling' in talks.
07/22/2011 10:09 am

Global News Blog Chinese find story of 'islands for sale' too good to be true

China put more than 150 desert islands on the market, but eager buyers found more than they bargained for.
05/11/2011 04:16 pm

The Daily Reckoning Coal use points to growth

A decreased supply of coal, due to flooding, and an increased demand, from Japanese reconstruction, has caused prices to rise
05/03/2011 04:41 pm

China's sympathetic response to Japan's crisis eases tensions

Japan's quake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis have eased China-Japan tensions heartens many, but flash points remain.
04/04/2011 10:10 am

Libya unrest tests China's interests in the Middle East

Beijing's successful evacuation of tens of thousands of Chinese from Libya has highlighted China’s growing role in North Africa and the Middle East.
03/02/2011 10:57 am

The fading remnants of South Korea's traditional buildings

Recent cases of arson highlight the issue of protection of South Korea's historic buildings – and the level of disconnect some see between many Koreans and their cultural heritage.
02/15/2011 08:21 am

Southeast Asia embraces China trade, but how's the relationship? It's complicated.

Lower export barriers are spurring trade and investment from China, but local producers now worry that a flood of cheap Chinese imports will put them out of business.
02/08/2011 07:19 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 11/19

19 countries that won't be at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

This year's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on Dec. 10 won't only be missing its honoree, Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who is under house arrest in China. The number of countries that have declined invitations to attend has risen from six to 19 in the past two months. Nobel committee members suspect that has something to do with China's "you're either with us or against us" tone urging other nations to join its boycott of the Oslo ceremony. Beijing boasted Tuesday that most countries would stay away from attending the ceremony. In fact, only the 65 countries with embassies in Norway were invited, and 44 of those had accepted, according to the Nobel Prize Committee. Who's standing with China? Here's a list. (click on the blue circle in the upper right corner of this page to move through the slides)
11/19/2010 04:10 pm