Beijing sets population ceiling of 23 million

In Beijing's blueprint, high ranking officials said its population should not exceed 23 million by 2020.

Cultural relics in downtown Beijing under protection

Local officials vowed on Saturday to better protect cultural heritages in downtown Beijing to balance traditional culture and improve living condition for the locals.

Guangdong looks to Taiwan island for economic co-operation

Guangdong's top political advisor urged political parties, groups, and organizations in the province to further advance their co-operations this year with their counterparts in Taiwan island.

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".

Advisers differ on solutions to reduce traffic in Beijing

Some members of Beijing CPPCC express concerns on easing the jam in the capital by charging congestion fees and limiting people's 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

China's top court rejects an application for a new hearing of an environmental public interest case, upholding the original ruling.

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.