Buying Property Abroad

In recent years, due to the impact of property-purchasing limitations and other control measures, more and more people are considering investing in real estate overseas. Statistics show an increase of about 10 percent in terms of properties purchased

Beijing Nine Gate Jazz Festival to Kick off September 9!

Beijing's Nine Gates International Jazz Festival is back this fall for the city's most discerning jazz lovers. Now in its sixth year, this year's concerts will take place at the Chaoyang Park Center Island Theater, National Library Concert Hall, Beij

Calculating Carbon Footprints

To better know their carbon footprint, a group of Australian landowners are doing their own calculations on what climate change could mean for them. They're looking at ways to improve yields and efficiency in their respective industries while lowerin

Israel Plays Down Deterioration of Turkey-Israel Relationships

Top Israeli diplomats have to leave Turkey today as part of the diplomatic row over last year's deadly flotilla raid. But as CRI's Jerusalem correspondent Xiao Yu report, the Israeli side is downplaying the strained ties between the two countries. Ah

The European Showcase for Brands of China Appears in Birmingham

After decades of fast economic growth and globalization, it's only natural that Chinese brands are making their way overseas. Recently, an increasing number of Chinese companies have been participating in international expositions in various industri

Real Estate Developers Turning to Other Areas for Funds

The mid-year reports on listed property companies in China have shown that only 40 percent of these companies have seen overall sales volume and net profit growth. Less powerful real estate companies have been forced to turn to other areas in an effo

China to Launch Tiangong-1 Space Module

After a series of delays, China's space labotory Tiangong 1, or Heavenly Palace, is finally ready to be sent into space. And as Dominc Swire reports, the mission represents a huge step forward in China's space programme. Neil Armstrong setting foot o

China Approves Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai

China's State Council has given its formal approval for the establishment of a pilot free trade zone in Shanghai. Su Yi has the details. The new Free Trade Zone will combine four existing pilot free trade areas in the municipality, including Waigaoqi

Millions Cheer China's Largest Beer Festival

This year's Qingdao beer festival is drawing in beer enthusiasts from across China, and around the world. We get more from CRI's Hu Jia. The froth, the fizz, the clink of glasses and the unmistakable aroma of beer. Words seem weak in terms of describ

100th Birthday of Little Mermaid Statue Celebrated

Various celebrations were held in Copenhagen to celebrate the centennial of the Little Mermaid statue. Speeches, a children's concert and birthday-song singings have been held in the city for the iconic statue. Bodypainted mermaids have also posed in

Typhoon, Rainstorms Wreak Havoc in N, E China

Typhoon Trami has brought rainstorms and caused havoc in east China after making landfall in Fujian. At the same time, the northeast is continuing to see some of it's worst flooding in decades. We get more from CRI's Jordan Lee. The latest Typhoon to

UN Official to Arrive Syria for Chemical Attacks

UN Under-Secretary-General Angela Kane is due to arrive in Damascus later today to push for access to the site of alleged chemical attacks for UN inspectors. The move comes after the Syrian opposition accused President Bashar al-Assad's forces of kil

Anti-military Rallies Held in Egypt

Clashes have broken out in Egypt between supporters and opponents of ousted President Monhamed Morsi, killing at least 1 person and injured 25 others. The violence came after thousands of Morsi supporters started fresh marches across the country prot

Tokyo Willing to Discuss Denuke of Korean Peninsula

Japan's nuclear envoy Junichi Ihara has gone on record saying Tokyo wants to continue to working closely with Seoul towards the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Japan's chief envoy to the six-party talks has made the comments while meeting w

Olympic Diver Mellisa Wu Jumps Off a Tall Ship

Australian Olympic diver Melissa Wu has swapped the spring board for the bow of a tallship to launch the International Tall Ship Festival in Sydney. CRI's Australia correspondent Wang Xiao has more. The tallship is berthed at Campbell Cove on Circula

The Notarization on Prenuptial Agreement in China Being Accepted Gradually

Prenuptial agreements, which are widely accepted in western countries, are still rarely paid attention to in China. But since the recent interpretation of the Chinese Marriage Law triggered widespread debate within Chinese society, prenuptial agreeme

Gang Rape Suspect Arrested in India

Indian police has arrested a second suspect, after the gang rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai. Thursday's attack has triggered protests and an outcry on social media, with many users shocked that it took place in Mumbai, widely considered to be Ind

Remote Control Aerial Video Shooting Popular in China

A growing number of companies are emerging in China offering remote-control aerial video shooting. CRI's Liu Min has more. Aerial images are often used in video advertisements, films and TV news reports. An increasing number of small companies in Chi