Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to submit the letter of application to the United Nations for Palestine's statehood and UN membership today. Abbas' decision to bid for Palestine's statehood has won a big support from more than 80 perc...
Pakistan's government has denied links with the Haqqani network, a reportedly Pakistan-based militant group which was accused of masterminding a recent attack on the US embassy in Afghan capital, Kabul. Pakistan has warned the United States it risks...
Today is China's fifth nation-wide Car Free Day. Since the annual event first began in France, organized events are held every year on September 22nd in many cities and countries around the world. However, how many people in China really know about t...
A senior British official is pointing to China's high-speed rail system as a potential model for the UK. As CRI's London correspondent Tu Yun reports, it comes just weeks before a high-profile Sino-UK business forum in London, which is expected to se...
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has become the latest high-ranking Chinese official to take issue with the United States over its latest announced arms sale to Taiwan. CRI's Su Yi has more. Yang Jiechi has joined a chorus of other Chinese officials, cal...
China has protested against the latest US arms sale to Taiwan, saying the US action has created severe obstacles for the two countries' normal military-to-military exchanges. Military experts are warning the deal would deteriorate security ties betwe...
During the recent State Council meeting, Chinese policymakers vowed to boost efforts to build more subsidized apartments for low-income residents. The policy emphasizes that migrant workers in cities across the country are encouraged to apply for low...
Tasmanian Devils, pygmy-possums and native parrots are just some of Australia's threatened species. But thanks to a successful breeding season, one animal sanctuary is optimistic for the future survival of these creatures. Our reporter Li Dong has th...
WildAid, an international environmental conservation organization, protects endangered species through communication campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the threats facing wildlife all over the world. With the support of celebrities like Chinese...
A massive Sino-Arab conference is now underway in northwest China. The second China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum is taking place in Ningxia's capital of Yinchuan. Jia Qinglin, China's top political advisor, has opened the forum, saying the Ch...
The US Federal Reserve has announced it will replace much of the short-term debt in its portfolio with longer-term treasuries. Following a 2-day meeting, the US central bank has decided it will buy 400 billion dollars worth of bonds with maturities o...
The Beijing municipal government is encouraging individuals to invest in-of all things-building parking lots. It recently said it needs all parties' efforts to help provide thousands of much-needed parking spaces in the densely populated metropolis....
The second China-Arab States Economic and Trade Forum has opened in northwest China with the aim of further strengthening economic and trade ties between China and Arabic states. Jia Qinglin, China's top political advisor, opened the forum in Yinchua...
According to Israeli scientists, tearful women are a turnoff to men. But how do women feel about men who cry? Researchers are soon to begin testing how women react to chemicals contained in the tears of men. Our reporter Li Dong has the details. Natu...
Airbus is now echoing earlier analysis from chief rival Boeing, saying China is expected to become the world's second largest aviation market by 2030 behind the United States. The plane maker is predicting the Asia-Pacific region will account for nea...
