All articles from: Friday, January 1st, 2010

NY Mayor begins 3rd term, John C. Liu inaugurated as Comptroller

New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks … Go to Source

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Hu inspects Hebei, underlines efforts to support agriculture

President Hu on Friday urged Party committees and governments at all levels to make issues related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers top priority of their agenda and called for increased investment in these areas. Hu called for efforts to develop modern agriculture by relying on the progress of science and technology and make sure [...]

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Tian’anmen Rostrum receives 45 mln visitors in 21 years after opening

More than 45 million people from both home and abroad have visited Tian’anmen Rostrum, a landmark structure in the heart of Chinese capital, after it was opened to the public. Go to Source

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China assumes rotating UN Security Council presidency for January

China on Friday assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of January. Go to Source

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China-ASEAN Free Trade Area sets example for mutual beneficial,win-win regional co-op

·The start of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area came as a … Go to Source

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Trade volume sets new record at China’s largest small commodities market

The trade volume at the Yiwu market in east China’s Zhejiang Province had set a new record in 2009 despite the global financial downturn. Go to Source

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To reject trade protectionism, actions matter

BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — A free-trade agreement between … Go to Source

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Community correction helps convicts back to society

By Xinhua writer Cheng Zhuo BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — … Go to Source

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Feature: Oldest polar bear swim proves breathtaking experience

By Al Campbell VANCOUVER, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — The … Go to Source

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Evacuees head home as Mayon volcano eruption less imminent

MANILA, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) — After involuntarily spending the … Go to Source

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