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Translation Achievements Exhibition Opens
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| China's first-ever exhibition of translation achievements opened at the Military Museum in Beijing on Thursday. Translators and interpreters have played a vital role in the development of China and the world for many centuries, and for China have become particularly crucial since it embarked on its reform and opening program more than 20 years ago. |
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China-ASEAN Expo to Boost Cooperation
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| The First China-ASEAN Expo opened on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Expo -- the brainchild of Premier Wen Jiabao -- offers a new platform for cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in trade, investment, economy and technology. Ahead of the opening of the event, Vice Premier Wu Yi met with top leaders from ASEAN member countries. |
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Gov't Freezes Retail Oil Prices
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| Although crude oil prices have recently soared on international markets, the National Development and Reform Commission has ruled out hiking prices at the pump for gasoline and diesel oil in the near future. The central government holds that oil price increases would fan inflation and undermine the efforts to cool the economy, but the freeze on retail prices increases the already-weighty burden on refiners. |
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Chinese, French Scientists Work Closely Together
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| The European Union's 30-satellite Galileo navigation system, in which China is now a participant, will provide safe, reliable and accurate navigational information for Chinese users in civil aviation, railways, waterways and road transport. Scientists from France and China discussed Galileo and other cooperative projects on the opening day of the China-France Science and Technology Innovation Forum. |
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Ke Ke Xi Li Bags Tokyo Jury Prize
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| The 17th Tokyo International Film Festival Awards gave its Special Jury Prize to Ke Ke Xi Li: Mountain Patrol on October 31. Promising Chinese director Lu Chuan's latest film documents efforts to save the Tibetan antelope. |
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China Closes 1,600 Internet Cafes
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| In an inspection of some 1.8 million Internet cafes nationwide, China closed down 1,600 outlets between February and August and imposed 100 million yuan (US$12 million) in fines for violations such as allowing minors to play violent or adult-only games. |
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Rogge Upbeat About Olympic Venues Construction
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| International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge on Saturday spoke highly of Beijing's preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games after having an inspection tour of venues for the Games. Rogge, who arrived here Saturday morning, is on his third visit to Beijing.
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China Opposes US Textile Barriers
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| The Chinese government on Saturday expressed opposition to the US government's acceptance of an application to limit imports of China-made cotton trousers, said a spokesman with Ministry of Commerce. |
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NPC Leader Opens Visit to Four African States
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| Top Chinese leader Wu Bangguo landed Friday to start his four-nation African tour aimed at enhancing traditional friendship and expanding cooperation. |
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Macao, Mainland Sign Supplemental Agreements of CEPA
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| The Chinese Central Government and the Macao Special Administrative Regional Government signed on Friday a supplement to CEPA. An additional package of 190 products made in Macao will enjoy zero tariffs for entering the mainland market starting on January 1 of 2005. |
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