China pledges to boost rural development
China will adopt more favorable policies and invest more heavily in the rural areas next year, according to a central work meeting on rural development. (Dec.31,2005)

 China abolishes 2,600-year-old agricultural tax
China's 2,600-year-old agricultural tax will no longer exist as of Jan. 1, 2006, according to a decision of the national legislature on Thursday.
(Dec.30,2005)

China's good-neighborly diplomacy sees great fruits
The year 2005 is one when China's good-neighborly diplomacy produces great achievements. (Dec.29,2005)

China's population not to top 1.6 billion: Report
Experts estimate China's population is likely to hit a peak between 2025 and 2030 earlier than expected. The peak population, however, will probably be about 1.45bln. (Dec.28,2005)

 China, US should adjust approach to economic growth
People's Daily correspondent Yong Tang recently conducted an exclusive interview respectively with Dr. Paul Samuelson and Dr. Robert Mundell. ( Dec.27,2005)

China to abolish more than 2,000 years old agricultural tax
A motion on abolishing the regulation concerning the agricultural tax was submitted to a legislative session of China's top legislature on Saturday.
(Dec.26,2005)

China to make government more efficient: Hu
Hu Jintao has called for actively and smoothly deepening administrative reform so as to accelerate the functional shift of the government and improve its efficiency. (Dec.23,2005)

 China remains developing nation despite GDP increase
FM spokesman said China remains a developing country although the official size of economy has risen after taking into account emerging service industries. (Dec.22,2005)

China revises 2004 GDP figure to 2 trillion US dollars
China on Tuesday revised its GDP figure for 2004 to 15.9878 trillion yuan(about US$2 trillion), up 2.3 trillion yuan, or 16.8 percent from the preliminary figures. (Dec.21,2005)

  China, Japan face great challenge to break stalemate
Due to controversial shrine visits, history textbook distortion and unilateral oil field exploration, Japan has experienced chilly relations with China this year. (Dec.20,2005)

 China to improve water supply for urban, rural residents
Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said China will speed up construction of water supply projects, while giving priority to water conservancy for sustainable use of water resources. (Dec.19,2005)

 Western media's misreading of China 2005
In the eyes of westerners, the socialist China always looks mysterious, and the more mysterious it seems the more desire to understand, study and interpret. (Dec.16,2005)

 China to stick to path of peaceful development: Wen
China has succeeded in embarking upon a development path suited to its national conditions and China will stick to the path, Premier Wen said Wednesday. (Dec.15,2005)

 China's foreign trade grows by 23.5% in 11 months
China's import and export this year totaled US$1282.27 billion, of which export stood at US$686.54 billion, up 29.7 percent and import US$595.73 billion, up 17.1 percent. (Dec.14,2005)

Wen puts forward proposals for China-ASEAN cooperation
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday put forward five initiatives to ensure more vigorous and fruitful growth of relations between China and the ASEAN. (Dec.13,2005)

China strongly opposes to US government's assault on pretext of human rights issue
China strongly opposes to the assault of the US government on the pretext of human rights issue, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said in Beijing Sunday. (Dec.12,2005)

China to handle River pollution with responsible attitude
Chinese leaders have pledged that the Chinese government will spare no efforts to shield Russia from the toxic spill. (Dec.09,2005)

Chinese premier calls for respect of civilizations
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called for respect for different civilizations in efforts to build a harmonious world. (Dec.08,2005)

China urges Malaysia to fully probe into assault cases
Official of Chinese Foreign Ministry urged the Malaysian side to continue making thorough investigations on the assault and humiliation of Chinese citizens. (Dec.07,2005)

China, Belarus grant each other market economy status
China and Belarus signed a memorandum of understanding Monday in Beijing, recognizing each other as a country with full market economy.
(Dec.06,2005)

Hu Jintao calls for more efforts to respect, care for, helpdisabled
Chinese President Hu Jintao called on the entire society to respect, care for and help the disabled people. (Dec.05,2005)

China rules out talks between Premier Wen and Koizumi
China Wednesday ruled out a meeting between Premier Wen and his Japanese counterpart Koizumi this month because of frosty ties between the two countries. (Dec.02,2005)

Chinese premier reaffirms efforts for Mideast peace
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday reiterated his country's readiness to join international efforts to continue the search for peace and stability in the Middle East. (Dec.01,2005)

China, Mongolia pledge to enhance bilateral ties
Chinese and Mongolian presidents held talks in Beijing Monday, agreeing to enhance bilateral ties four respects. (Nov.30,2005)

Top Chinese leaders call for curbing big safety accidents
Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao called recently for curbing possible occurrence of big safety accidents. (Nov.29,2005)

China vows to become nation of innovation
President Hu said building China into a nation of innovation should be adopted as its future-oriented major strategy. (Nov.28,2005)

E-banking helps curb money laundering and corruption
The rapid expansion of electronic banking in China is putting the brakes on the country's underground economy. (Nov.25,2005)

NE China city battles thirst as river pollution confirmed
residents in a northeast China's Harbin city got the official confirmation Wednesday that their upriver water source was badly contaminated by a toxic chemical leak. (Nov.24,2005)

 China reports three new bird flu outbreaks
China Tuesday confirmed bird flu outbreaks in NW China's Xinjiang and Ningxia and SW China's Yunnan Province. (Nov.23,2005)

Peaceful development is China's strategic option
History has made clear to all that when judging and handling Sino-US relations, one should proceed from the perspective of the world. (Nov.22,2005)

Chinese premier vows to build resource-saving society
China will take resource-saving as a fundamental national policy and strive for harmony between economic progress, resources and environment. (Nov.20,2005)

Bush's coming visit bends on cooperation, analysis
Many analysts believe the mainstream US opinion towards China is turning in a positive, practical direction. (Nov.18,2005)

China confirms first human cases of bird flu
China's Ministry of Health on Wednesday confirmed two human cases and one suspected case of H5N1 bird flu. (Nov.17,2005)

China develops vaccine against human infection
Chinese scientists have developed a vaccine against human infections of bird flu, the government said Monday. (Nov.16,2005)

 Broad space for China-Spain trade: Commentary
President Hu Jintao's state visit to Spain will greatly strengthen political, economic and trade, scientific and technological and cultural cooperation.(Nov15,2005)

Beijing unveils 2008 Olympic mascots
Beijing unveiled a set of five doll mascots for the 2008 Olympic Games Friday evening, exactly 1,000 days before the event's opening ceremony.(Nov.14,2005)

 China denies report on possible terrorist attack
A Chinese FM spokesman Thursday denied a report that luxury hotels in Beijing could be attacked by Islamic extremists, describing it as "sheer fabrication". (Nov.11,2005)

President Hu calls for lasting peace, common development
China and the UK have important historical responsibilities and broad common interests in safeguarding world peace and promoting common development. (Nov.10,2005)

China, US sign memo of understanding on textile trade
The Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday on its official website that the United States and China signed an agreement on textile after seven rounds of talks. (Nov.09,2005)

China reports pneumonia cases of unknown causes
China's Ministry of Health Sunday gave a briefing on three pneumonia cases of unknown causes in Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. (Nov.08,2005)

China has started culling the poultry in the bird flu-hit county of Heishan in northeast China's Liaoning Province, local official said Saturday evening, adding that all the poultry in the region must be slaughtered by zero hour on Sunday. The operation commenced at 4 p.m. Saturday and armed police officers and related technological professionals have been mobilized to carry out the compulsory slaughtering mission.(Nov.07,2005)

Fifth round of six-party talks to be held on Nov. 9
The fifth round of six-party talks will be held on November 9 in Beijing, Chinese FM spokesman Kong Quan announced Thursday at a regular press conference. (Nov.04,2005)

Chinese president's visit to Vietnam "successful,"
The visit to Vietnam by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese President Hu Jintao is "successful". ( Nov.03,2005)

China committed to peace, common development: Hu
President Hu Jintao on Tuesday urged the int'l community to work together to realize lasting peace and common prosperity. (Nov.02,2005)

China, Vietnam agree to promote all-round cooperation
Chinese and Vietnamese leaders agreed to make joint efforts to promote good-neighborliness, friendship and all-round cooperation between their two countries. (Nov.01,2005)

 Hu's visit to further promote Sino-Vietnamese relations
The relations between China and Vietnam have maintained a good momentum of development and Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit will promote the friendly ties to a new high, said both Chinese and Vietnamese officials. (Oct.31,2005)

 Bird flu well under control in China: health minister
The epidemic of bird flu in China has been kept well under control and no human infection has occurred in China. (Oct.28,2005)

Hu: China to push forward regional cooperation in E. Asia
President Hu Jintao said Wednesday that China pledges to enhance exchanges with ASEAN members in an effort to push forward regional cooperation in East Asia. (Oct.27,2005)

  China, Singapore vow to enhance cooperation
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong held talks Tuesday, vowing to enhance political and economic cooperation. (Oct.26,2005)

 Premier Wen calls for achieving coordinated development
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reiterated the significance of upholding a scientific concept of development to achieve coordinated development in the country. (Oct.25,2005)

 Legislative session deals with people's interests
China's monthly personal income tax cutoff point is expected to double, as the draft amendment to the personal income tax law is hopefully approved by the top legislature. ( Oct. 24,2005 )

 Rumsfeld's visit paves way for Bush's impending China tour
Visiting US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said he hopes exchange and cooperation between the Chinese and US armies would be consolidated. China issues white paper on political democracy.
( Oct.21,2005 )

 The Information Office of China's State Council issued Wednesday a white paper on China's political democracy. ( Oct.20,2005 )

  China issues guiding proposal for 2006-2010 period
China Tuesday issued the full text of the proposal that will play a crucial role in shaping the country's development over the next five years.
( Oct.19,2005)

  Great milestone in scientific exploration
Today, People's Daily publishes an editorial titled "Great Milestone in Scientific Exploration" in congratulations on the complete success of China's Shenzhou-6 manned spaceship flight. ( Oct.18,2005 )

 Shenzhou-VI spacecraft returns successfully
China's Shenzhou-VI spacecraft landed on earth safely at 4:33 a.m. Monday. The re-entry module landed 1 km away from preset spot.
(Oct.17,2005)

 China opposes to US's allowance of Lee's tour
"We are strongly opposed to that the United States is allowing Lee Teng-hui to tour it," Kong Quan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, said Thursday. ( Oct.14,2005 )

 China enters new era of space history
China put two astronauts in preset orbit Wednesday for a multi-day mission, turning to a new chapter of the country's space history.
( Oct.13,2005 )

 New Five-Year Plan to see revolutionary changes
The 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) approved proposals for formulating the 11th Five-Year Plan for National Economy and Social Development. ( Oct.12,2005 )

 Mount Qomolangma stands at 8,844.43 meters
The latest measured height of Mount Qomolangma is 8,844.43 meters, the Chinese State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping announced on Sunday. ( Oct.10,2005 )

CPC Central Committee opens 5th plenary session
The 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) began its 5th plenary session in Beijing on Saturday. ( Oct.09,2005 )

President Hu to attend G20 finance ministers meeting
President Hu will attend the opening ceremony of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and make a keynote speech. ( Oct.08,2005 )

CPC sets date for Central Committee plenum
The fifth plenary session of the 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will be held in Beijing from Oct. 8 to 11. ( Sep.30,2005 )

Enlightenment drawn from global worship of Confucius
After being criticized for nearly 100 years in the 20th century, why has Confucianism become popular again? ( Sep.29,2005 )

 Countdown to China's second manned space launch
The Chinese people could have a second reason to cheer next month - the first is the National Day holiday and the second, the likely launch of Shenzhou VI. ( Sep.28,2005 )

Operation of new RMB exchange rate regime smooth
The operation of the new renminbi (RMB) exchange rate regime has been smooth and stable since the exchange rate reform was adopted in July. ( Sep.27,2005 )

China calls on rich countries to abandon protectionism
PBC Governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Saturday the major industrial countries should abandon the outdated mentality and behavior of trade protectionism. ( Sep.26,2005 )

China calls for talks on Iran nuclear issue
China Thursday called for the early resumption of talks between Iran and the EU to solve the Iran nuclear issue within the framework of the IAEA.
( Sep.23,2005)

How can energy shortage be blamed on China
China supplies 94 percent of the energy it needs and is only six percent dependent on overseas market. ( Sep.22,2005 )

Party school journal warns against widening income gap
The income gap among Chinese residents has been worsening since 2003 and has reached the "yellow" alarm level. It will reach the "red" level in five years. ( Sep. 21,2005 )

DPRK committed to abandoning nuclear weapons
DPRK is committed to abandoning all nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs, according to a joint statement adopted on Monday in Beijing. ( Sep.20,2005)

Official results of German general election announced
Germany's election committee early on Monday confirmed that no party nor alliance won a clear majority in Sunday's election. ( Sep.19,2005)

UNSC's role "irreplaceable", Chinese president
Hu Jintao said the past decades have shown that the UNSC has indeed had an irreplaceable role to play in resolving major global and regional issues. ( Sep.16,2005)

Hu Jintao, Bush discuss China-US relations
Chinese President Hu Jintao and US President George W Bush met in New York Tuesday to discuss development of the China-US relations and exchange views on major world and regional issues. ( Sep.14,2005)

China, Mexico agree to enrich strategic partnership
China and Mexico agreed in Mexico City Monday morning to strengthen dialogues, enhance mutual trust and enrich the content of their strategic partnership. ( Sep.13,2005)

China, Canada agree on building strategic partnership
China and Canada agreed on building a strategic partnership aimed at promoting the long-term and steady development of bilateral relations.
( Sep.12,2005)

China issues white paper on arms control
China issued a white paper Thursday on its policies and positions on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. ( Sep.02,2005)

How Americans do the calculation
US setting limits on Chinese textiles can only increase its imports from other developing countries but cannot bring a revival to its textile industry. ( September01,2005 )

China launches new experimental satellite
China sent its 22nd return experimental satellite onto the orbit with a Long March-2IV rocket carrier from the Jiuquan Satellite Launching Center on Monday. ( August 31,2005)

American visits will inspire mutual trust
In a few days President Hu Jintao will fly to the United States, Canada and Mexico for two weeks of diplomacy. ( August 30,2005)

Hu Jintao hails CPC's leading role in Anti-Japanese War
Hu Jintao, Chinese president and general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, praised the Party for its leading role in the War of Resistance against the Japanese Aggression (1937-1945) at a workshop in Beijing Saturday. ( August 29,2005)

Sino-Russian strategic partnership reaches new high
China and Russia have reached an unprecedented height in their strategic partnership as their troops concluded Thursday their joint military exercise. ( August 26,2005)

China issues white paper on women's development
China on Wednesday issued a white paper titled Gender Equality and Women's Development in China. ( August 25,2005)

 China succeeds in solving food problem: official
China has succeeded in raising its grain output steadily through the introduction of reform and opening-up drive, along with the development of agrosciences. ( August 22,2005)

Chinese, US presidents to exchange visits within year
President Hu will pay a state visit to the US next month, and President Bush will return a visit within this year, said Zhou Wenzhong, Chinese Ambassador to US. ( August 17,2005)

Fulfill commitments with concrete actions: China
China hoped the Japanese gov't and its leaders would fulfill their remarks and commitments on Japan's remorse over its aggressive history with concrete actions. ( August 16,2005)

 Hu Jintao: China remembers war to promote peace
The Chinese people are commemorating the victory of the resistance war against Japanese aggression to keep history in mind, cherish peace and create a better future, said President Hu on Sunday. ( August 15, 2005)

King of Cambodia arrives in Beijing for state visit
King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni arrived in Beijing Wednesday afternoon for a five-day state visit to China at the invitation of President Hu Jintao.  ( August 11,2005)

China's trade surplus to lower to US$30 bln in 2nd half year
China's trade surplus is likely to drop from US$39.6 billion in the first six months to US$30 billion in the latter half year. ( August 09,2005)

Multinationals to tap central Asia market by investing in NW China region
Representatives of 28 multinationals ranking world's top 500 gathered at Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to discuss the economic cooperation with Xinjiang and central Asian countries. ( August 08,2005)

Japanese Right-wingers go against the current
A chilly verdict-reversing wind over Japan against the trend keeps descending upon its neighboring countries, which chills the hearts of people. ( August 05,2005)

Inspirations from the China-US strategic dialogue
Curtains fell on the two-day first China-US strategic dialogue held on August 2. The dialogue drew broad attention from the international community. ( August 04,2005)

  China, Russia to launch first joint military exercises
China and Russia will hold their first joint military exercises starting from Aug 18 to 25, announced the Ministry of Defense. ( August 03,2005)

Reception held to mark PLA's 78th founding anniversary
"We will never allow anybody to separate Taiwan from China in any excuse and form," said Chinese Defense Minister. ( August 02,2005)

Negotiators strive for joint document in six-party talks
Negotiators from the six parties attending the fourth-round Korean Peninsula nuclear talks strived for the drafting of an all-acceptable joint document on Sunday. ( August 01, 2005)

A review of industrial performance for the first half
China's national economy has been running ahead steadily with sound industrial operation in the first half of 2005. ( July 29,2005)

China starts training its first group of women astronauts
China has begun the training of its first group of women astronauts by recruiting 35 future women pilots across the country this year.
( July 28,2005)

 Central bank denies further revaluation of RMB yuan
China on Tuesday denied the possibility of further yuan appreciation after it allowed the currency to rise 2 percent in value against the US dollar a couple of days ago. ( July 27,2005)

Diplomats gather in Beijing for Korean nuclear talks
Diplomats are gathering in the Chinese capital Beijing Sunday for an imminent nuclear talks, which was expected to realize a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. ( July 25, 2005)

China says its currency not to float by big margin
China abruptly on Thursday allowed its currency, yuan, to appreciate by a modest 2 percent, but said its exchange rate will not float by a big margin. ( July 22,2005)

 Chinese economy continues to grow steadily and rapidly
China's GDP for the first half of this year reached 812.3 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 9.5 percent. ( July 21,2005)

 Six-party talks to restart on July 26: FM spokesman
The fourth round of the six-party talks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue will begin on July 26 in Beijing. ( July 20,2005)

 EU chief: China's rise is opportunity rather than threat
Barroso said that China's development and growth should be regarded as an opportunity rather than a threat. ( July 18,2005)

President confers Nightingale Award to Chinese nurses
Five nurses who made great contributions to China's medical cause were awarded Florence Nightingale medals. ( July 13,2005)

Premier Wen meets Rice
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets in Beijing Sunday with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who arrived in Beijing Saturday evening for a 20-hour visit. ( July 11,2005 )

China resolutely condemns terrorist attacks in London
China on Thursday said it was shocked at the terrorist explosions in London and strongly condemned the terrorist attacks. ( July 08,2005 )

New Party chairman arrives in Guangzhou for mainland tour
Yok Mu-ming, chairman of Taiwan's New Party, arrived in Guangzhou at Wednesday to begin an eight-day mainland visit. ( July 07,2005)

Chinese president meets Indian FM on cooperation
Relations between China and India are facing a historic opportunity for development and the two countries should seize the opportunity, said President Hu. ( June 06,2005 )

China, Kazakhstan decide to forge strategic partnership
China and Kazakhstan on Monday announced their decision to forge a strategic partnership between them. ( July 05,2005)

China, Russia to promote partnership and military cooperation
China and Russia have vowed to promote their strategic and cooperative partnership steadily and continuously and boost military cooperation and exchanges. ( July 04,2005)