Private schools need more support, says minister

Minister of Education Yuan Guiren called for more government support and opportunities for the development of private education to foster a sound and complete education system.

US observer keeps close watch on two sessions

Joe Borich, president of the Washington State China Relations Council, is keeping a close eye on the two sessions, the annual political meetings in the country.

Rumors 'damaging' Xinjiang

The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is facing a new problem — dealing with the dissemination of false information about the region that may lead to people misunderstanding Xinjiang and its people, the Party chief of the region said.

All aboard as nation fast-tracks its progress

The country's urbanization and internationalization processes are sure to be core issues at the two sessions, and the HSR is arguably the best combined example of both.

UN resolution on DPRK nuclear test 'balanced'

China on Thursday voiced support for the United Nations' latest resolution on Pyongyang's nuclear test, saying it is "balanced."

Experts call for laws to regulate vet industry

Officials and experts have called on legislators to make a law regulating the veterinary industry and provide solutions on how to deal with animal medical disputes.

Hu's envoy to attend Chavez's funeral

Chinese President Hu Jintao's envoy will attend the funeral of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez this week, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying said here on Thursday.

Gov blames Tibetan self-immolations on overseas instigation

A Living Buddha residing abroad is to blame for a string of self-immolations among Tibetans in a prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province, a local official said Thursday in Beijing.

Behind self-immolations in Huangnan

Chongqing remains 'pragmatic'

Southwest China's Chongqing municipality said Wednesday it is being "resolute" in handling a recent sex scandal involving a number of mid-ranking officials.

Chongqing remains 'pragmatic'

Chongqing municipality said Wednesday it is being "resolute" in handling a recent sex scandal involving a number of mid-ranking officials.

2nd child possible for more

Rural couples in Shanghai, Tianjin and five provinces have been entitled to have a second child if either of them is the only child of their families.