Briefs

GOVERNMENT

Liu Tienan Appointed New Head of National Energy Administration

Liu Tienan has taken the place of Zhang Guobao as the head of the National Energy Administration..

Guo Wei | 2011-01-12

CORRUPTION

Member of Chongqing NPC Accuses Fellow Delegate of Corruption

Zhang Mingyu released a signed 5,000-character letter that publicly accused Weng Zhengjie of being involved in illegal activities

Zhang Xiaohui | 2011-01-12

CENTRAL BANK

Chinese Bank Loans Increase by 7.95 Trillion Yuan in 2010

The People's Bank of China has issued their financial statistics report for 2010; yuan-denominated loans issued by Chinese banks increased by 7.95 trillion yuan in 2010...

Cheng Zhiyun | 2011-01-11

STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES

SASAC Denies Report that 16 COEs are to be Listed on Stock Market in 2011

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) outlines its plan to list more SOEs over the coming year

Kang Yi | 2011-01-07

CORRUPTION

High-level Railway Executive Under Investigation

The former chairman of China Railway Container Transport Company is suspected of serious "violations of discipline"

Chen Yong | 2011-01-06

CORRUPTION

Food and Drug Safety Official Expelled From Position and Party

Zhang Jingli, the former vice director of the State Food and Drug Association was expelled from the CPC

Zhang Ran | 2011-01-06

TECHNOLOGY

Bulk SMS Operation in Beijing Prosecuted for Illegal Activity

According to the Beijing News, four individuals are facing criminal charges for SMS advertisements en masse without a proper license.

Ruoji Tang | 2011-01-05