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...
An Iron ore index has now been launched here in China. As CRI's Wei Tong reports, it's designed to give Chinese companies a bigger say over the pricing of the key component in the production of steel in the international market. The index consists of...
A Chinese online store is now using smartphone technology to allow people to shop for their groceries over the internet. CRI's He Fei has more on the future of online shopping here in China. In Shanghai's underground metro stations, posters of superm...
Smartphones have plenty of added functions and applications for savvy users to explore. But how well do you make use of your smart phone? Recently many people have been taking part in an online test designed to test their smartphone proficiency, and...
Video games and hip-hop music are unlikely tools for doctors hoping to improve the health of senior citizens. But Australian researchers are showing how virtual fun can help with accident prevention and care for the elderly. Our reporter Li Dong has...
