Now just ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping first overseas trip since taking office, experts are saying it represents an increasing role played by emerging powers in global affairs. CRI's Li Jing takes a closer look. The upcoming nine-day trip wil...
Today is World Sleep Day. Sleep quality plays a key role in people's health. A recent nationwide survey shows that if 100 is a full score, Chinese people's sleep quality may just get a pass. Our reporter Li Dong has the details. On March 18 a report...
The number of smartphone users in China has exceeded 300 million. However, Chinese smartphone users face increasing threats from malicious applications, with the rising number of applications designed to hack the phones' operating systems. Based on s...
As a greater proportion of Britons live alone, the demand for one bedroom, space efficient solutions is increasing. The UK Ideal Home Exhibition has the latest ideas to maximize space in smaller homes and energy saving ideas. Our reporter Wang Xiao h...
Designers from all over the world are exhibiting at Design Days Dubai. The exhibition, in its second year, features many designs made from recycled waste and is also inspired from nature. Our reporter Li Dong has the details. A 'Tufty' chair that loo...
Nowadays, most parents believe they can not have their children lose at the starting line, and they want their children to receive as much education as possible, as early as possible. Therefore, they rush to select various courses for their one or tw...
China Daily Ride Sharing Can Ease Traffic, Environment Woes Daily free ride sharing is now urged in Beijing. A campaign of car pooling has been initiated by charity big names Wang Yong and Deng Fei and CCTV broadcasters Lang Yongchun and Zhao Pu befo...
An Al-Qaeda militant group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the wave of bombings in central Iraq, which left up to 60 people dead. Although, the authenticity of the group's online statement is yet to be verified. They're called the 'Islamic Sta...
Security has been beefed up in Israel and the West Bank as they prepare for US President Barack Obama's arrival. This is his second trip to the Middle East since 2009 and his first official visit to Israel as president. He will also visit the Palesti...
In recent years, couples are choosing new ways to get married. Traditional banquets and wedding ceremonies are not the only way for newlyweds to make their big day special. Disposing of complicated ceremonies and expensive banquets, including invitin...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for his first overseas trip as the country's leader and CRI's Li Jing looks at the schedule as well as the purpose of the visits. By the end of this week, the president will be on his way to Russia - the first of a...
Animal rights activists here in China are issuing new calls for an amendment to this country's wildlife protection law. CRI's Alexander Blucher explains. China's wildlife protection law was passed in 1989 with the aim of sustaining wildlife as a reso...
Chinese president Xi Jinping will pay a visit to Russia later this week in his first overseas visit after being elected as the country's president. The visit also shines a spotlight on bilateral economic and trade relations between the two countries,...
Latest statistics show that prices for new houses rose more steeply in more Chinese cities in February, putting the government in an increasingly complex situation of regulating the bubble-ridden market. Our reporter Li Dong has the details. Of a sta...
The Lanzhou Railway Bureau is offering discounted sleeper tickets on 19 short-distance train journeys. This is the first price adjustment since the Ministry of Railways was dismantled to make way for market fluctuations in ticket pricing. Since the e...
