Briefs

CRIME

Former Hilton Shareholder Peng Zhimin Stands Trial

The criminal trial of former Hilton Shareholder Peng Zhimin and 32 others began on January 24th in Chongqing's Municipal Court No. 1.

Ruoji Tang | 2011-01-26

SOCIAL WELFARE

Ministry of Finance to Provide One-off Payments to Poor

The State Council has announced that a one-off cash payment of between 100 and 180 yuan will be paid to poor individuals

Paul Pennay | 2011-01-20

STATISTICS

China's GDP Increased by 10.3% in 2010

The National Bureau of Statistics announced China's economic figures for 2010 on Thursday.

Paul Pennay | 2011-01-20

POPULATION CONTROL

Beijing Government begins Project to Clear Out Underground Residents

The Beijing government plans to clear out the air raid shelters and cellars currently being used for low-rent housing under Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang and Fengtai districts.

Guo Wei | 2011-01-14

AUTOMOTIVE

Geely, Foxconn Cooperate to Develop New Energy Vehicles

A reporter from the EO has learned that Geely Holding Group is negotiating with Foxconn to jointly develop electric cars, challenging BYD, China's leading manufacturer of battery-powered cars.

Yang Xiaolin | 2011-01-14

CORRUPTION

Three High-level Officials in Shanxi Dismissed for Accepting Bribes

The vice-mayor and director of public security in Datong have been removed from their positions for accepting bribes from a mine owner

Ruoji Tang | 2011-01-13

CORRUPTION

Trial of "Beijing's Most Corrupt Official" Commences

Yan Yongxi, the former vice governor of Beijing's Mentougou District, is suspected of embezzling public funds into his mistress's company...

Rose Scobie | 2011-01-13