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Chinese paper launches US edition in English

Chinese paper launches US edition in English

The US version seeks to increase its coverage of the local communities to cater to the needs of American readers.

British, Chinese banks to sign renminbi-pound swap deal

British, Chinese banks to sign renminbi-pound swap deal

Currency swapping of the Chinese renmimbi with the British pound increased by 240 per cent in the first half of 2012 compared to a year earlier.

Chinese premier in Moscow later this year

Chinese premier in Moscow later this year

Lavrov said the frequency of high-level visits between Russia and China indicated the strength of their strategic partnership.

Russian GDP boasts highest growth among G8 peers

Russian GDP boasts highest growth among G8 peers

The country also has the highest inflation rate in the Group of Eight nations.

Pistorius granted bail after 4 days in court

Pistorius granted bail after 4 days in court

A South African magistrate grants the Olympic star bail in the Reeva Steenkamp murder case.

Russia writes off part of Cuba’s $30bn debt

Russia writes off part of Cuba’s $30bn debt

The sides also discussed cooperation between their countries and opportunities to strengthen ties.

Indian cities on alert after Hyderabad bombing

Indian cities on alert after Hyderabad bombing

At least 16 people have been killed and hundreds injured after the explosion on Thursday.

China targets water pollutants

China targets water pollutants

Geological research shows that the groundwater of 90 per cent of Chinese cities is polluted.

Protests continue as Bulgarian cabinet resigns

Bulgaria is considered to be the poorest member of the European Union.

China’s tax reforms to curb housing price hikes

China’s tax reforms to curb housing price hikes

The measure was originally proposed three years ago as a way of ensuring healthy growth in the housing sector.