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

Weal & Woe of Palestine's Bid for Statehood and UN Membership

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to submit the letter of application to the United Nations for Palestine's statehood and UN membership today. Abbas' decision to bid for Palestine's statehood has won a big support from more than 80 perc

Palestinians Rally to Support Abbas's UN Speech

Palestinians in the West Bank were getting together on the street for the whole Friday afternoon to hear Abbas's speech. Our correspondent Xiaoyu witnessed local reactions in the West Bank city of Ramallah and filed this report. In Ramallah, people f

Beijing Design Week Opens to the Public

The first Beijing Design Week has now opened, with dozens of domestic and overseas institutions, galleries, brands, artists, and schools taking part of the weeklong event. 130 different activities will be held in about 100 design landmarks in Beijing

China Emerging As Important Jewelery Consumer Country in the World

China has emerged as one of the most important jewelry sales markets in the world for both domestic and international jewelers. At the just concluded Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem Fair, China's consumer demand for jewelry impressed many sellers from arou

Ban Condemns Attack on UN Building during China Visit

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is voicing outrage over an attack against a UN compound in the Somali capital of Mogadishu. At least 13 people are believed to have been killed in the attack. I repeat my outrage again at these despicable

Russia Approves Bill Banning Adoptions by Same-sex Couples

A bill that bans foreign same sex couples to adopt Russian children has passed the final reading in Moscow and residents there seem to uphold the decision. In my opinion, it is not normal, immoral from the moral side even. Well, if it is just women,

China India Border Talks Underway in Beijing

Representatives from China and India are in Beijing for another round of border issue discussions. It is the 16th talk of its kind and the first after the Chinese leadership change in March. Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi leads the Chinese deleg

Russia Defends Deal to Supply Air Defence Systems to Syria

Russia has defended that his country's anti-aircraft missile deal with Syria is legal and in line with international norms. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. First, the contract on S-300s is absolutely legal, it's transparent and it's fully in

Drowning Causes Concern over Child Safety in Summer

The recent children drowning accident leads many people to consider the issue of child safety in China's rural areas. [Photo: ngnews.cn] Three children recently drowned in a village in Central's China's Jiangxi Province. Their deaths have brought tre

Beijing Launches Air Ambulance Service

Beijing is to establish an air emergency medical service network by the end of the year. As well as that Beijing Red Cross 999 Emergency Center is planning to launch the first air rescue insurance by year end. It is hoped it will help cut service exp

China, U.S. to Hold Strategic and Economic Dialogue

China and the United States are set to hold their fifth round of Strategic and Economic Dialogue next week in Washington. The two sides will share their views on expanding cooperation in various fields and strengthening coordination on international

China, Russia Conduct Joint Drill

China and Russia on Friday started joint naval drills off the coast of Russia's Far East. Seven vessels from China's North Sea Fleet and South Sea Fleet and 12 vessels from Russia's Pacific Fleet are taking part in the weeklong exercises. Participati

Tibetans Get Closer to the World with Internet

The popularization of the Internet has brought the world closer to local Tibetans. Not only are locals using the internet to gain access to more information, but they are also managing to make a profit. QiongDa is a villager in Lhasa. There were no t

Expert: Fighting Terrorism An International Goal

Despite life returning to normal following the recent terrorist attacks in Xinjiang, a leading observer there is warning the fight against extremism in the region is going to be a long-term challenge. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. When night falls

Loan Policies Made in Favor of SMEs

China's State Council has called on local governments to support micro- and small enterprises in their information integration efforts to remove obstacles preventing financial institutions from providing loans to such companies. Li Dong has the detai

China Mobile Game Booming

Gaming is no longer confined to a desktop computer, with many enthusiasts now using tablets and smartphones to play while on the move. In China, the mobile games market is booming. Over the next few years, experts predict the industry will be worth b

Informatization Brings Tibet Convenience

One of China's leading communications companies has unveiled plans to expand its broadband and Wi-fi coverage in Tibet. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. Tibet Branch of China Mobile has launched 4G wireless communication network this June. And along

Rainstorm Forecasted for China's Capital

The Beijing meteorological center has issued a yellow alert for two days of thunderstorms and rainstorms starting from Tuesday, warning residents to be prepared for the heaviest rain to hit the capital this summer so far. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has m

China Prepared for Typhoon Soulik

China's National Meteorological Center has issued an orange alert for Typhoon Soulik, as the super-typhoon moves across Taiwan. The typhoon is now moving toward waters east of Taiwan, packing winds of 173-kilometers per hour. It is expected to land o