China to further boost domestic consumption

China's State Council said Wednesday that the government will continue to tap into the domestic market for a stable and relatively rapid economic growth next year.
• Gov't to raise earnings of middle-and-low income groups
• Auto stimulus retained for 2010

China criticizes rich nations' inaction on global warming

China on Wed. criticized the lack of action by developed nations in fulfilling their commitments on carbon emissions reduction and financial support to developing nations in coping with climate change.
• Exclusive:  China facing climate change caused poverty
• Exclusive: Leaked Danish text sparks anger
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65 civilians kidnapped in S. Philippines

At least 65 civilians were kidnapped by a group of armed men Thursday morning in southern Philippine region of Mindanao, a regional military commander said.

• China's A/H1N1 flu death toll on faster rise
• Nov. CPI figure to end months of drop: forecast
• Initial ruling on US and Russia steel dumping cases
• Bosworth says talks with DPRK officials 'very useful'
• New lending cap of 8 trillion yuan
• US envoy says China can help Afghans
• High-speed rail faces critical test
• New deep water gas found in South China Sea
• System to ensure sustainability,legality of logging

China's Jiuquan wind power base under construction

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  Happy Farm, a game played on the Chinese social networking service (SNS) Kaixin001.com, is evolving from a pastime activity to a phenomenon.

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Time to face down Israel's extremist settlers

The world must confront Israel's blatant encouragement of its extremist settlers if there is to be any chance of peace in the Middle East.

Auto stimulus retained for 2010

China will extend stimulus in the auto industry in 2010, with small adjustments, to further boost the domestic auto market.