New maglev line to connect western Beijing

BEIJING – The country’s first medium-low speed maglev line using Chinese technology is scheduled to launch in Beijing before March 2013, a chief project scientist has revealed. “We’re facing a tight timetable as we plan…

HK able to handle challenges, maintain stability

HONG KONG – Hong Kong has an irreplaceable role to play in the country’s development and opening-up process, said Vice-Premier Li Keqiang after wrapping up his three-day visit to the city on Thursday, using three…

Visit seen as bringing benefits to city

Macao tycoon Stanley Ho (left), accompanied by his daughter Pansy, shakes hands with Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing (right) during the centenary ceremony for the University of Hong Kong on Thursday. [Photo/Agencies] HONG KONG –…

Li marks centenary for University of Hong Kong

Vice-Premier Li Keqiang (center) talks with Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang during the centenary ceremony for the University of Hong Kong on Thursday. [Edmond Tang / China Daily] HONG KONG – Vice-Premier Li Keqiang…

HK set to play big role in south’s progress

GUANGZHOU – Vice-Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Hong Kong is expected to further expand economic ties between Guangdong province and the special administrative region, and help improve cooperation between the two regions. In addition to…

Residents turn their noses up at nasal index

Pollution gauge suspected of being profit engine for firm SHANGHAI – The Shanghai Meteorological Bureau withdrew its newly released nasal rinse index on Wednesday, only two days after its start, amid increasing public questions over…

Records to be kept for workers in risky jobs

Two migrant workers carry bags of cement from the production line in a dusty cement plant in Huaibei city, East China’s Anhui province, on Wednesday. [Woo He / For China Daily] Documents will be used…

Bone marrow transplant for adopted girl

Lu Lu in stable condition after operation lasting about four hours GUANGZHOU – “I miss you so much,” 10-year-old Lu Lu said to her adoptive mother by phone from her bed in a clean room…

Rioters’ Voices Shall Not Go Unheard

                                                                  Reports and analysis on the UK riots can be seen everywhere around the globe, not only in the UK but also in my country. Where does riot come from? From Mr. Cameron’s “Big Society”…

Holidays dangerous for migrants’ kids

GUANGZHOU – The children of migrant workers, who reunite with their parents during the summer holidays, are at risk of being injured or killed in accidents. Migrant workers’ children were involved in 90 percent of…