Judged by the astonishing increase in journal papers written by scientists in China, there can be little doubt that China is finding its place as one of the world's scientific power houses. picked by maxriter 4 weeks ago

China looks to be solving an environmental disaster by moving the toxins up the food chain into its residents. Let's hope that they won't be exporting the carp that will be gobbling up Lake Chao's pollution problem. picked by deepcleanfun 6 months ago

China denied the criticism of the United States that accused it of military build-up. The US thinks China is not ready to maintain world peace and stability. A defense white paper showed that China spends less per capita on military forces than the U.S. itself. How ironic. picked by Green84 2 years ago

China on Thursday asked the United States for satellite images of quake-stricken Sichuan province to help locate victims and identify seriously damaged roads and infrastructure. picked by 2longdogs 4 months ago

People across China have opened their wallets to give earthquake aid -- and fraudsters have swung into action to capitalise on the burst of generosity. picked by 2longdogs 4 months ago

MIANYANG, China - A 5.3 magnitude aftershock struck China's quake-battered Sichuan province Thursday amid concerns over rising water levels in a lake formed by landslides from the massive May 12 temblor.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the aftershock struck at 12:41 p.m. (12:41 a.m. EDT) just south of the town of Qingchuan at the relatively shallow depth of 6 miles. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago

South China tiger makes surprise appearance

and the original - picked by topofall 2 months ago

China has tied the United States as the online population leader with its government reporting that the number of Internet users there has soared to 221 million. picked by 2longdogs 4 months ago

URUMQI, China - The rosy-cheeked infant swaddled in a blanket snuggled tenderly next to her mother in their hospital bed, hours after her birth Wednesday.

A little over a month ago, Zhang Xiaoyan lay in the rubble of her earthquake-shattered apartment building. Trapped for more than 50 hours, she prayed for the life of her unborn child. picked by bevissimo 2 months ago

China may consider changing its one-child policy because it has helped slow population growth over the last three decades, a Chinese official said Sunday. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

Just got this huge set of photographs via e-mail, most of which were taken at robot expos in China over the last few years. picked by deepcleanfun 12 months ago

China is moving to clean up its northern side of the mountain and protect its fragile Himalayan environment, announcing a trash collection campaign that could limit the number of climbers and other visitors in 2009. picked by suebe 2 months ago

The number one search engine in China, Baidu.com, has started its own Japanese search engine, which is the company's first regular service it provides outside of China. picked by Maxriter 1 year ago

Over-harvesting fuelled by surging market prices is threatening to wipe out several species of wild orchids in eastern China, some of which command as much as $175,000 (87,400 pounds) a pot. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

China is promising the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will be bathed in sunshine - because it is planning to disperse any rain clouds with special rockets. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

China has arrested two more people for posting nude photos of Hong Kong pop stars on the Internet, state media said on Saturday. picked by mutil8or 6 months ago

A Senate lawmaker accused the Chinese government on Thursday of ordering U.S.-owned hotels in China to install Internet filters that can spy on international visitors coming to see the summer Olympic games. picked by deEPCHill 4 months ago

China, the third country to put a man in space on its own rocket, aims to send a probe to Mars in 2009. picked by mitzuzake 10 months ago

The killing has sparked outrage in China, with thousands expressing outrage in Chinese Internet chat rooms, often the only outlet for public criticism of the government. picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

This page covers two extraordinary routes in China - the precarious Guoliang Tunnel and the perilous tourist hiking climb to the top of Mt Huashan. picked by lilaliss 9 months ago