US Fed Announces $400 Bln "Operation Twist"

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

Individuals Encouraged to Build Parking Lots in Beijing

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.

China-Arab Forum to Boost Trade Ties, Opens in Northwest China

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

The Function of Tears

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

What Passenger-plane-hungered China Needs in Next 20 Years?

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

China Publish Iron Ore Index to Break Monopoly

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

Public-rental Houses Available for Migrant Workers to Rent

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

Wedding Jewelry Picking Up Sales Momentum

Sales of jewelry for weddings have been strong in recent days, as the period of September and October is the most popular time in China for wedding ceremonies. But for many young couples, locating their favorite items while saving money is quite tric

Home Purchase Limits Trigger Tricky Ways of Home Purchases

To an extent, limits on home purchases have calmed down the bubbling real estate market but at the same time, they have prevented many new city dwellers from buying their own home. Recently, real estate sellers have suggested home buyers adopt a seem

Less than 50,000 Qualified TCM Doctors at Village Clinics: National Investigation

A recent national investigation has discovered that less than 50,000 professionals with qualifications in traditional Chinese medicine are working at village clinics in China's vast rural areas where TCM is more widely recognized than in big cities.

3D Printer

Science Fiction-style replications, as seen in TV shows like Star Trek, might be a step nearer to becoming reality. Digital technology means it's now possible to make 3D objects from downloaded designs. Our reporter Li Dong has the details. These fun

Davos Experts Warn of Double Dip

While European investors are becoming increasingly skeptical about Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Spain's ability to recover from the economic crises, EU governments are having a difficult time coming up with a unified stance on how to deal with the iss

Summer Davos: Premier Wen Confident about Global Recovery

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has expressed his confidence in the state of the global economy as Europe struggles with a debt crisis and Washington tries to revive America's sluggish growth. Su Yi has more. The Chinese Premier made the comments on the o

Protamine Sulfate Injection

Protamine sulfate is a drug that reverses the anticoagulant effects of liver compounds such as heparin. Protamine is extracted from the sperm of salmon and other species of fish, and then made into a protamine sulfate injection which is a necessary d

School Lunch

More and more students in primary and middle schools in big cities are provided lunches either made by the school canteen or catering companies. School lunches save the parents a great deal of effort, but are they nutritious? Do students like them? O

EcoVelocity in London

EcoVelocity is an outdoor car show with a difference. This eco-conscious motor show celebrates all things green. High-performance vehicles at this year's EcoVelocity show in London prove that electric vehicles can look great and deliver blisteringand

Chinese Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Monday marks China's traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the harvest and family reunion festival. The Chinese are celebrating it by observing different traditional folk customs and getting together with their families. CRI's Wei Tong has t

Overseas Chinese Women in Sweden Celebrates Moon Festival

Mid-autumn festival or moon festival is celebrated in every Chinese family on Monday. Is it celebrated abroad? Will they have moon cake? Yes, Overseas Chinese Women's Association in Sweden has organized such a grand celebration in Stockholm. Chen Xue

9/11 Special: Ten Years Later: Is China America's Antiterrorism Ally?

Soon after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the Bush administration turned to China looking for collaboration in its counterterrorism campaign. Ten years later, the two countries' joint antiterrorism efforts are still largely restrained in strategic dialogu

Chinese Help Rebuild New York

The 9/11 terrorist attack in New York not only killed people. It also killed local businesses, too, as many residents and companies moved out of the devastated area. 10 years on things are finally recovering. One Chinese restaurant has been part of t