Beijing moves to deflate ‘school district housing’ bubbleBeijing moves to deflate ‘school district housing’ bubbleBeijing has recently taken actions to curb skyrocketing home prices in some of the best school districts, as part of the efforts to stabilize the city’s housing market.

China develops its own ballpoint pen tipsChina develops its own ballpoint pen tipsChina, the world's biggest manufacturer of ballpoint pens, has finally developed its own pen tips, ending a long-term reliance on importe…

Scholar asks government to clarify petroleum coke use in ChinaScholar asks government to clarify petroleum coke use in ChinaA professor has recently lodged a petition to Chinese energy and environment watchdogs asking them to enhance transparency in petroleum c…

Two scientists share China's top science awardTwo scientists share China's top science awardTwo Chinese scientists, physicist Zhao Zhongxian and pharmacologist Tu Youyou, won China's top science award Monday for their outstanding…

Forex reserves drop US$320b last yearForex reserves drop US$320b last yearChina’s foreign exchange reserves fell to near six-year lows in December, but held just above the critical US$3 trillion level.

Beijing creates new environmental police squad to fight heavy smogBeijing creates new environmental police squad to fight heavy smogOfficials in Beijing are creating a new environmental police squad in the latest effort to fight China's persistent problems with heavy s…

Chinese fake bank founders jailed for swindlingChinese fake bank founders jailed for swindlingA court in the Chinese city of Nanjing has jailed two men for swindling customers of their savings through a fake bank, state media report.