Snowden Reporter Not to Keep Silent despite Detention

American journalist Glenn Greenwald responsible for writing many of the stories about the NSA disclosed by Edward Snowden says he will now start publishing material more frequently. The comments come a day after his partner David Miranda was detained

China's Everbright Securities Slapped with Restrictions

Friday's trading glitch at Everbright Securities in China has prompted the China Financial Futures Exchange to impose restrictions on the company's ability to establish fresh stock index futures throughout this Tuesday. At the same time, the China Se

China's Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa

With more and more Chinese firms looking to expand into Africa, pressure is being put on them to ensure the companies both expand opportunities for local workers, while at the same time, pay attention to their role in the local communities they work

China to Allow Social Capital in Railway Sector

The central government here in China has outlined how it intends to allow social investment into the railway sector. CRI's He Fei has more. A guideline has issued by the central government on how to innovate railway funding and speed up railway const

Musharraf Charged in Bhutto Killing

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has been formally indicted on murder charges in connection with the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Bhotto was killed in a suicide attack in December 2007 following an election rally

Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks

Iran has signaled its intensions to resume talks with world powers over its nuclear program. President Hassan Rouhani is reportedly very close to appointing a new chief nuclear negotiator. The Iranian Foreign Ministry is on record saying it will anno

Highly Radioactive Water Leak Found at Fukushima

The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is reporting around 300 tonnes of highly contaminated water has leaked from a storage tank. Masayuki Ono is the general manager of the Tokyo Electric Power Company. He says the puddle that has

China Telecom, Netease Launch Mobile Chat App

China Telecom has formed a joint venture with Chinese internet firm NetEase to launch a new mobile chat tool. The new app, called Yixin, is expected to try to challenge Tencent's popular WeChat application. Different from Wechat, Yixin users can send

Additive Problems in Lime-preserved Eggs

A new round of food safety checks is underway in China after reports emerged suggesting a number of egg-processing plants have been using potentially-toxic copper sulphate to help pickle lime-preserved duck eggs. CRI's Li Dong has more details. Gener

Syrian Gov't Denies Reports on Using Chemical Weapons

The Syrian government is denying allegations being made by rebel forces that the Syrian military has deployed chemical weapons in fighting in the suburbs of Damascus. Su Yi has the details. The Syrian opposition is accusing President Bashar al-Assad'

Egypt's Ex-President Mubarak Ordered under House Arrest

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak has been ordered to be released on bail but is still under house arrest. On the same day, the EU decided to restrict weapons export to Egypt. CRI's Cao Yuwei has more. Egypt's deputy military chief has ordered f

China Stress the Importance of Military Dialogue

China's Defense Minister has wrapped up a tour in the United States, which the Chinese side is hailing as very productive. As part of his time there, Chang Wanquan has met with his US counterpart, US defense secretary Chuck Hagel, at the Pentagon. Bo

NDRC Has No Appetite for New Stimulus Package

China's top economic planner says it has no appetite to create any new stimulus packages to shore up the economy. CRI's Ding Lulu explains. The National Development and Reform Commission is playing down the idea of new stimulus. It is meant to cool s

Overcapacity a Serious Problem in Coal Industry

New analysis by the China National Coal Association through the first 7-months of this year is pointing to overcapacity still remaining a serious problem in this country's coal industry. CRI's Li Dong has more. The CNCA report shows that the country'

China-India Strategic Dialogue Resumes

Strategic talks between China and India have resumed after nearly 3-years. Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh has met with visiting Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin for talks in New Delhi. The two sides have discussed key bilateral, regi

Egypt's Interim Gov't Defends Arrest of Mohammed Badie

The Egyptian government is moving to defend its decision to arrest the head of the Muslim Brotherhood. Egyptian interim government spokesperson Ahmad el-Moslemany is denying suggestions the arrest of Mohammed Badie is politically motivated. I emphasi

Chinese Tourists in the Eyes of European Tour Guides

The growing number of recent media reports of inappropriate behaviors displayed by outbound Chinese tourists has sparked widespread discussion of the manners of Chinese tourists abroad. First, let's take a look at some European tour guides' impressio

China, Kenya Pledge to Co-op on National Development

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Beijing. The two sides have pledged to enhance their cooperation particularly in the fields of national development, disaster prevention and poverty reduction. Su Yi has more.

Lin Zhaohua's Coriolanus Debuts at the EIF

The Beijing People's Art Theatre has made its debut at the Edinburgh International Festival. It's also the European premiere of Chinese director Lin Zhaohua's version of Shakespeare's tragedy Coriolanus. CRI's UK correspondent Tu Yun has more. Shakes

Muslim Brotherhood Appoints New Leader

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has appointed Mahmoud Ezzat as its temporary new leader, hours after its supreme leader was arrested by police in Cairo. Mohamed Badie has reportedly been arrested in an apartment in the eastern Cairo district of Nasr City.