When will she sail?

Naval enthusiasts, military watchers and people who just like the sight of huge ships as they set sail were disappointed when China’s first aircraft carrier failed to  leave port on July 1 as rumors suggested…

Widening the road of peaceful progres

Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval fleet conducted a training drill within international waters in the western Pacific Ocean recently, a regular exercise held in line with the PLA’s annual plan. However, some Western media…

Weight of high expectations

Gary Locke as ambassador will be under double-edged pressure to build bridges between the US and China US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is almost certain to become the first Chinese-American to serve as the US…

Chongqing to build red theme park

Chongqing continues to build its reputation as the country’s red capital, as plans for a 128-hectare Red Classic Theme Park were announced, according to a report in the Chongqing Evening News on Tuesday. Chen Xiaofeng,…

Xinjiang Party chief shares kebabs with locals

URUMQI – The top Party official in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region made a surprise visit on Monday to outdoor food courts in the regional capital, winning praise from local residents and netizens. About…

Senior CPC leader starts visit to Poland

He Guoqiang, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), arrived here on Tuesday evening, kicking off a four-day official visit to Poland. He is a member of the Standing Committee of the…

July key for talks on S. China Sea

BEIJING – With disputes in the South China Sea flaring up in recent weeks, July may be a critical month for discussions on the issue. Following Vietnamese Vice-Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son, who left Beijing…