Issue: July 18, 2012   (Archive)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013   

Brace for severe job losses: Wen
Premier Wen Jiabao warned yesterday the mainland could face a more "severe" employment situation as its economy slows down.



UN boss in Beijing on Syria mission
China's top newspaper yesterday warned against outside intervention in Syria as UN chief Ban Ki Moon headed to Beijing seeking support for tougher action on the conflict.

Art expert for HK firm held over tax
A suspected German art smuggler was held in a Beijing prison for more than 100 days, in a case apparently aimed at curbing tax evasion.



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