China to Accelerate the Opening-up of Western Inland Region

The first China-Eurasia Expo is coming to a close in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Some 50,000 officials and business people from China and about 30 countries, regions and international organizations attended the five-day t

Video Games Added to Preschool Education

A new term has just started in many preschools in the UK. What's different about this new term is that students will be taught using a new curriculum, one which involves video games. Do video games help or not? The issue has aroused heated discussion

Russia Disappointed with U.S. Move to Cancel Summit

Russia has expressed disappointment at U.S. President Barack Obama's cancellation of next month's scheduled summit with President Vladimir Putin. But Kremlin has said it remains ready to cooperate with the United States on many issues. Obama's move i

Egypt Arrests Muslim Brotherhood Spokesperson

Egyptian police have arrested the spokesperson for the Muslim Brotherhood. It's being reported Ahmed Aaref has been arrested in his father-in-law's apartment in the Nasr City district of Cairo. The location of the arrest is near one of the sites wher

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.

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

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.

China, Kenya Presidents Meet in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta in Beijing. The two sides have announced the establishment of a comprehensive and cooperative partnership. CRI's Su Yi has more. Both Xi Jinping and Kenyatta say their pa

Central Gov't Sincere about Universal Suffrage

The central government's chief liaison in Hong Kong has gone on record saying authorities on the mainland are sincere in achieving universal suffrage for Hong Kong. CRI's Su Yi has more. Zhang Xiaoming, director of the Liaison Office of the Chinese C

China-US Bilateral Investment Treaty Prospects

The agreed resumption of China-US Bilateral Investment Treaty, or BIT, is being cited as the most significant outcome of the recently concluded China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue. Whilst some experts are optimistic about the outcomes, some rema

Mandela, Most Known SA Name in China

Nelson Mandela has been in hospital since June 8, where he is being treated for a recurring lung infection. Today, people from all walks of life in South Africa will gather in front of the hospital to pray for the former president's quick recovery an

NSA Surveillance Program to Continue

The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted to continue collecting data on US phone calls. Lawmakers rejected the amendment that would have blocked funding for the National Security Agency's program, which gathers details of every call made by

Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Visits China

It's been confirmed Japanese vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki paid a two-day visit to China earlier this week. Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement, saying Saiki had held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Chinese counterpa

Europe Urged to Keep Debt Crisis in Check

Officials around the world are now pressing European leaders to take swift action to keep Europe's debt crisis from spreading. Worries about a possible Greek debt default and deepening Euro-zone debt woes have been on the rise, despite European polic

Frankfurt Shows Smaller and Lighter Cars

This year's Frankfurt Motor Show is now in full swing with elite carmakers showcasing new models and new technologies that make vehicles cheaper and lighter - now and in the future. Su Yi has more. To adapt to increasing concerns over environment pre

Losses of Chinese Companies in Libya Overestimated

It's now being recommended that Chinese companies which had been operating in Libya begin negotiations with the new Transitional government to recoup the roughly 20-billion US dollars lost because of the civi war. CRI's Su Yi has more. In Libya, 75 C

Smart Phone Apps Test

Smartphones have plenty of added functions and applications for savvy users to explore. But how well do you make use of your smart phone? Recently many people have been taking part in an online test designed to test their smartphone proficiency, and

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

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

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