Shanghai Expo tourists warned of hotel scams

Tourism officials are urging foreign tourists looking for guest house accommodation in Shanghai during the World Expo to verify the legitimacy of the operation amid reports of outrageous prices being charged for substandard rooms.

12th March 2010 - News today

China selects first female astronauts

Two females have been selected as reserve astronauts for the first time in the history of the Chinese space program.

12th March 2010 - News today

China economy facing a challenging year: political advisors

China's exports were up 45.7 percent year-on-year in February, signaling a strong recovery from last year's drastic dip.

12th March 2010 - News today

Political advisor defames Chinese officials

A political advisor defamed officials amongst the Chinese government, saying they cared more about their own careers than the interests of the people, Xinhua reports.

11th March 2010 - News today

Crime rate increases ninefold over three decades

Although China's economy has boomed over the last three decades, it has also taken its toll on the society, as the tremendous increase in the national crime rate indicates.

11th March 2010 - News today

China moves to strengthen budget transparency

China's top legislature will review a draft revision to the Budget Law aimed at improving transparency.

11th March 2010 - News today

Economy, social security remain top priorities

China's second highest ranking official maintained that the country's top priorities were the economy and social security, leaving little space for reform of its political system.

10th March 2010 - News today

Longer Spring Festival holiday proposed

A political advisor has proposed during the annual Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in Beijing that the Spring Festival should be extended from seven to 14 days, Guangzhou Daily reports.

10th March 2010 - News today

Nigerian drug trafficker sentenced to death

A Nigerian-born drug trafficker was sentenced to death in south China Guangdong Province on Tuesday, Nanfang Daily reports.

10th March 2010 - News today

Miss Etiquettes get taught the Expo ropes

Nearly 300 young ladies began a two-month training Monday in east China's Zhejiang Province to prepare them for their role as Miss Etiquettes of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

9th March 2010 - News today

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