Mobile Phone Apps Targeting at Delayed Flights

With flight delays in China on the rise, more and more mobile phone applications specializing in-flight information updates are emerging. CRI's Liu Min has more. Travel and Flight applications give brand new frequent flyers special experiences compar

Pakistan Must Stop Anti-India Activity for Better Ties

India's Prime Minister has used the 67th Independence Day celebrations this Thursday to call on Pakistan to prevent anti-India activities, on top of calling for calm within his own country. CRI's He Fei has more. Addressing the nation at Red Fort in

China Eyes Information Consumption to Boost Domestic Demand

China is set to make the information technology industry a key domestic driver as part of plans to rebalance the economy. State Council is targeting information products and services leading consumption which they say will reach 3.2 trillion yuan ove

Crew Members Killed as Indian Submarine Sank

18 Indian sailors have been killed after an Indian Navy submarine caught fire and exploded at its home port of Mumbai. The sailors were trapped on board when the fire broke out. A number of other sailors managed to jump to safety before the submarine

Demonstrations across Asia Protesting Sexual Slavery

Demonstrators across Asia are renewing demands that Japanese leaders give justice to women forced into sexual slavery during World War II. Hundreds of people have protested in front of the Japan Interchange Association in Taipei, demanding the Japane

Abe Not to Visit Yasukuni Shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided not to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo to mark the anniversary of the end of the World War II. It's being reported the decision has been made out of concern the visit will further escala

China's Catering Business Starts to Rebound Gradually

Starting from last year, high-end restaurants across China began experiencing a significant drop in profits. According to statistics, the downturn of China's dining industry is gradually reversing; however, the era of extravagant profits will not be

Utor Disrupts Transportation in Macao and HK

Super Typhoon Utor has made landfall in southeastern China. The powerful storm has also disrupted transportation in Macao and Hong Kong. CRI's Zhang Ru has more. Hong Kong has closed offices, schools and transportation services as Utor passed by the

Shanghai Book Fair Opens to Attract International Literary A-listers

The annual Shanghai Book Fair has returned, and as it celebrates it's tenth anniversary, organizers say the week-long event has attracted a growing number of international literary A-listers. Yun Feng takes us to Shanghai for more. The weeklong Shang

26 Palestinian Prisoners Released from Israeli Prison

Yemen's defence minister says the country's military will take all measures to ensure the safety of foreign diplomatic missions in the country. Defense Minister Brigadier Mohammad Nasser Ahmad: The embassies have moved some of their citizens, but we

Wechat, Weibo Poses a Challenge to SMS

As more people like to communicate using WeChat or Weibo, analysts and insiders are offering their respective opinions on how traditional telecommunications companies can cope with intense competition. CRI's Xu Fei has more. Tencent's Wechat has beco

U.S., Russia Committed to Geneva Meeting on Syria

Foreign and defense ministers from the United States and Russia have agreed to host a peace conference on Syria in Geneva as soon as possible. The consensus was reached between the two sides following their 2+2 meeting in Washington. Sergei Lavrov is

China Investigating Carmakers over Pricing

The multi-billion auto industry in China may be next on the government's list of targets to address price fixing. Reuters is reporting the China Automobile Dealers Association, the representative of car dealers nationwide, has been collecting data fo

China Cracks down on Extravagance in Official Galas

The Chinese government is now cracking down on official gala's. It is widely believed to be another step taken by the central government to cut back on extravagance and waste. CRI's Su Yi has more. A new circular from the central authorities is order

4 Killed in Heilongjiang's Worst Flood in Decades

Four people have been killed in some of the worst flooding in Heilongjiang in decades. The 4 have been killed after the car they were in was washed away in the Nen River, which is about 300-kilometers north of the provincial capital, Harbin. The loca

Precautions Underway as Utor Approaching S China

Precautionary measures are being taken as a massive typhoon approaches southern China. CRI's He Fei has the details. Typhoon Utor, the strongest typhoon so far this year, is forecast to make landfall in southeast Guangdong sometime Wednesday evening.

What Chinese Do on Qi Xi Festival

Today marks the Qixi Festival in China, which is otherwise known as Chinese Valentines. CRI's Li Dong on how the 7th day of the 7th lunar month on the Chinese calendar is viewed today. Today, August 13, is Qixi Festival. According to a Chinese folk l

China Reiterates Financial Support for SMEs

The State Council here in China has detailed a new list of targets to try to support small and micro-sized businesses here in China. CRI's Hu Jia with the details. China's Cabinet is throwing more support behind small and micro-sized businesses by em

Israel to Start Releasing Palestinian Prisoners

By CRI Jerusalem Correspondent Zhang Jin Twenty-six Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released Tuesday or early Wednesday morning as first to be freed ahead of the renewed peace talks this week. CRI's Jordan Lee has more. The Israeli Prison Se

China Urges Japan to Follow Peace, Friendship Treaty

The Chinese government says the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship signed in 1978 should be commemorated and followed well. Su Yi has more. Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the signing of the treaty. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hon