Chinese Premier to visit DPRK in early October

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from Oct. 4 to 6, according to the Foreign Ministry on Monday.
·Premier's visit might revive nuke talks

China.org.cn launches new, interactive website

China.org.cn, China's key English-language news and reference information service, today re-launches its website with a brand new design and added functionality that takes the 9-year-old site into the world of Web 2.0.

Sinochem to acquire Australia's Nufarm

Sinochem, the country's leading agrochemicals producer, Monday said it agreed in principle to buy Australia's Nufarm Ltd for A$2.8 billion, in a move to expand its farm chemicals business overseas.

• China completes world's highest-resolution 3D moon map
• MOC sets conditions on GM-Delphi deal
• Agricultural bank to list in Shanghai
• 12 missing tourists found in east China
• Chemical factory causes citizen reaction
• Grandson of Mao Zedong eyes promotion
• China to unveil new missiles on National Day
• Rising to new heights
• China starts sale of RMB treasury bonds in HK

Confucius' 2,560th birthday celebrated

Men, dressed as ancient Chinese scholars, line up during a traditional ritual to celebrate Confucius' birthday at the Confucius Temple.

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  The new-look China.org.cn

  Regular readers of China.org.cn will notice significant changes to our website today.

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  Pictorial history of China

  This week, China.org.cn presents photos from the decade 1999-2009.

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G20: influence up, status uncertain

The G20 Pittsburg Summit confirmed its status as the top body for dealing with global economic issues. But remaining challenges mean its future is not assured.

AVIC's auto sales revenue to reach 30 bln yuan by 2017

AVIC said its total sales revenue in auto business would reach 30 billion yuan by 2017.