Rich nations urged to honor Kyoto

Representatives from major developing countries reached consensus on Saturday, asking developed countries to undertake the emission cut target of the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol.

Jilin mine flood traps 16

Sixteen miners were trapped in a flooded coal mine in Meihekou city of northeast China's Jilin Province, said the provincial government Saturday.

Bomb derails Russian train, killing 26

Russian intelligence officers said that the derailment of a luxury train that killed at least 26 people was caused by a bomb blast.

• China to maintain macroeconomic policy stance next year
• Cargo plane crashes in Shanghai, killing 3
• Wen: China's emissions cut promise serious
• China signs trade deals with France
• China, Japan to hold joint naval drill
• China banks: no holding of Dubai World bonds
• China to build satellite receiving station in Antarctica
• China urges closer supervision on A/H1N1 flu in animals
• Coal mine flood traps 17 in NE China

China giant pandas arrive in Australia

China Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Funi arrived at Australia's Adelaide airport on a chartered jumbo jet from China on Saturday. The pandas were welcomed at their new digs in the Adelaide Zoo after arriving in a climate-controlled semi-trailer escorted by police.

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  Folk art dying out as old masters pass away

  Chinese folk arts are dying off along with their aging practitioners. Cultural conservationists are calling on the government to pass protection laws.

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Bogus arguments for RMB revaluation

One of the main purposes of Barack Obama's visit to China was to press for an increase in the exchange rate of the RMB against the dollar.

China to keep macroeconomic policy stance in 2010 with flexibility

China has vowed to maintain its macroeconomic policy stance in 2010.