Beijing firmly rejects cyber espionage allegations

Beijing has categorically denied involvement in cyber espionage and said allegations leveled against Chinese citizens are "ungrounded and serve an ulterior purpose".

New environmental guidelines shift focus

China's new five-year national development plan expands by two the airborne pollutants targeted for reduction in an effort to control severe smog.

Advisers differ on solutions to reduce traffic in Beijing

Some members of Beijing CPPCC express concerns on easing the jam by charging congestion fees and limiting use of private cars.

Defenses depend on threat, naval chief says

The number of the military facilities China builds on its South China Sea islands will depend on the level of threat it faces, the nation's Navy chief told his US counterpart.

Nation aims to focus on transitions

Top court upholds record penalty of $26m for water pollution

A company in Jiangsu province was ordered to pay 160 million yuan ($26 million) in compensation for discharging waste acids into two rivers.

Pakistan university massacre condemned by China

China "strongly condemns" the terror attack on a university that killed more than 20 people in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Thursday.

China's policy towards foreign investment unchanged

China won't change its policy of creating a good environment for foreign companies investing in the country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Thursday.

CPC congratulates opening of CPV's 12th National Congress

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday congratulated the opening of the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

State Councilor to attend Indonesian rail project ceremony

State Councilor Wang Yong will attend the commencement ceremony for Indonesia's first high-speed railway project during his visit to the country from Wednesday to Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Wednesday.

Former official sentenced to 12 years for graft

Former political advisor Yang Gang was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday for accepting bribes by the Third Intermediate People's Court of Beijing.

Demand grows for supply-side focus

"Supply-side reform" has been a buzz-phrase since early November, when President Xi Jinping mentioned it at a top economic meeting.