If the amount of cultivated land continues to shrink, food security and social stability may be at stake, experts say Latest statistics released by the Ministry of Land and Resources show that in the last five years, ...If the amount of cultivated land continues to shrink, food security and social stability may be at stake, experts say Latest statistics released by the Ministry of Land and Resources show that in the last five years, due to rapid economic development and the frequent adjustment of the agricultural structure, cultivated land declined by 6 million hectares on the Chinese mainland, from 128.27 million hectares in October 2000 to 122.08 million hectares in October 2005, a net annual decrease of 1.23 million ...展开更多
Officials are increasingly working with their overseas counterparts to capture fugitive criminals As the number of Chinese criminal suspects fleeing abroad has increased in recent years, the Chinese Government has str...Officials are increasingly working with their overseas counterparts to capture fugitive criminals As the number of Chinese criminal suspects fleeing abroad has increased in recent years, the Chinese Government has strengthened cooperation with its foreign counterparts, with fruitful results.展开更多
China has adopted a special income tax on oil companies, to restrict excessive monopoly profits and subsidize weak sectors O n April 4, the China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., known as Sinopec, together with its hol...China has adopted a special income tax on oil companies, to restrict excessive monopoly profits and subsidize weak sectors O n April 4, the China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., known as Sinopec, together with its holding subsidiaries Sinopec Shengli Oilfield Daming Co. Ltd.展开更多
Two more places in China have been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites In July, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to place China's giant panda sanct...Two more places in China have been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites In July, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to place China's giant panda sanctuaries in Sichuan Province and the Yin Xu (ruins of the capital city of the Shang Dynasty, about 1600-1100 B.C.) archaeological site in Henan Province on its list of World Heritage sites, bringing the total number in China to 33, ranking third after Spain and Italy.展开更多
The 10 most significant archaeological discoveries of last year shed light on China's multifaceted past The top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2005 were unveiled in Beijing, with more than half of them coming fr...The 10 most significant archaeological discoveries of last year shed light on China's multifaceted past The top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2005 were unveiled in Beijing, with more than half of them coming from outside the Yellow River Valley, considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.展开更多
One of the world's oldest languages appears to have a vibrant futureClassical Greek and Latin, two languages that share an ancient history with Chinese, have been threatened with extinction, being used primarily i...One of the world's oldest languages appears to have a vibrant futureClassical Greek and Latin, two languages that share an ancient history with Chinese, have been threatened with extinction, being used primarily in classic books or for special purposes. Chinese, on the other hand, is thriving as more and more people develop an interest in learning the language, and its charm has been noticed by linguists.展开更多
After some high-profile scandals, academic institutions and the government are devising measures to root out academic corruption Many in China regard scientific research as a sacred cause and scientists usually enjoy ...After some high-profile scandals, academic institutions and the government are devising measures to root out academic corruption Many in China regard scientific research as a sacred cause and scientists usually enjoy high standing. But a recent spate of academic scandals show that self-discipline alone is not enough to prevent academic corruption. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of the top universities in China, announced in May that Chen Jin, a professor at the university, was found to have falsely c...展开更多
The government's first annual report on the evolution of the Chinese language contains some surprisesThe Chinese people are proud of their language, which they consider the most essential part of their civilizatio...The government's first annual report on the evolution of the Chinese language contains some surprisesThe Chinese people are proud of their language, which they consider the most essential part of their civilization of 5,000 years. The charm of the language includes its ideographic writing system, in which the structure of the characters is directly展开更多
The Beijing-Shanghai railway, linking the two biggest cities in China, is the busiest railway in the world, having an annual cargo capacity of 120 million tons and transporting 30 million passengers. Connecting two ec...The Beijing-Shanghai railway, linking the two biggest cities in China, is the busiest railway in the world, having an annual cargo capacity of 120 million tons and transporting 30 million passengers. Connecting two economically developed regions-the Yangtze Delta and Circum-Bohai (sea) area-the railway展开更多
文摘If the amount of cultivated land continues to shrink, food security and social stability may be at stake, experts say Latest statistics released by the Ministry of Land and Resources show that in the last five years, due to rapid economic development and the frequent adjustment of the agricultural structure, cultivated land declined by 6 million hectares on the Chinese mainland, from 128.27 million hectares in October 2000 to 122.08 million hectares in October 2005, a net annual decrease of 1.23 million ...
文摘Officials are increasingly working with their overseas counterparts to capture fugitive criminals As the number of Chinese criminal suspects fleeing abroad has increased in recent years, the Chinese Government has strengthened cooperation with its foreign counterparts, with fruitful results.
文摘China has adopted a special income tax on oil companies, to restrict excessive monopoly profits and subsidize weak sectors O n April 4, the China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., known as Sinopec, together with its holding subsidiaries Sinopec Shengli Oilfield Daming Co. Ltd.
文摘Two more places in China have been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites In July, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to place China's giant panda sanctuaries in Sichuan Province and the Yin Xu (ruins of the capital city of the Shang Dynasty, about 1600-1100 B.C.) archaeological site in Henan Province on its list of World Heritage sites, bringing the total number in China to 33, ranking third after Spain and Italy.
文摘The 10 most significant archaeological discoveries of last year shed light on China's multifaceted past The top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2005 were unveiled in Beijing, with more than half of them coming from outside the Yellow River Valley, considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.
文摘One of the world's oldest languages appears to have a vibrant futureClassical Greek and Latin, two languages that share an ancient history with Chinese, have been threatened with extinction, being used primarily in classic books or for special purposes. Chinese, on the other hand, is thriving as more and more people develop an interest in learning the language, and its charm has been noticed by linguists.
文摘After some high-profile scandals, academic institutions and the government are devising measures to root out academic corruption Many in China regard scientific research as a sacred cause and scientists usually enjoy high standing. But a recent spate of academic scandals show that self-discipline alone is not enough to prevent academic corruption. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of the top universities in China, announced in May that Chen Jin, a professor at the university, was found to have falsely c...
文摘The government's first annual report on the evolution of the Chinese language contains some surprisesThe Chinese people are proud of their language, which they consider the most essential part of their civilization of 5,000 years. The charm of the language includes its ideographic writing system, in which the structure of the characters is directly
文摘The Beijing-Shanghai railway, linking the two biggest cities in China, is the busiest railway in the world, having an annual cargo capacity of 120 million tons and transporting 30 million passengers. Connecting two economically developed regions-the Yangtze Delta and Circum-Bohai (sea) area-the railway
