”Chinese Academy Social Sciences” News

China to ensure grain self-sufficiency

BEIJING – China is aiming to produce virtually all the grain it needs for at least the next decade despite a growing population and declining farmland because of urbanization, climate
12 7 2008 10:20PM (...more)

Elite China think-tank issues political reform blueprint

BEIJING (Reuters) - China risks dangerous instabilityunless it embraces democratic reforms to limit the power of theruling Communist Party, foster competitive voting and rein incensors, the Party's top think-tank has warned in a new report.
02 19 2008 3:41PM (...more)

China releases jailed Hong Kong reporter

HONG KONG - A Hong Kong journalist charged with spying for Taiwan was released from prison in mainland China on Tuesday after being detained for nearly three years.
02 6 2008 3:26AM (...more)

Chinese named World Bank chief economist

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The World Bank named Monday Justin Lin Yifu , who defected from Taiwan to China and rose to become a top economic strategist for the communist country, as its chief economist, the first time a Chinese has held the job.
02 5 2008 7:39PM (...more)

Dry run: Beijing shuts early for parade practice

BEIJING – Police cleared streets and office buildings in parts of China's capital Friday for a full dress rehearsal of celebrations for 60 years of communist rule, touching off a mixture of excitement and resentment among ordinary Chinese told to stay away. Patrons and employees
09 19 2009 10:16AM (...more)

Huntsman Seen as Effective as China Relations Evolve（Update2）

May 18 (Bloomberg) -- Jon Huntsman , President BarackObama ’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to China , will be aneffective
05 22 2009 5:28PM (...more)

Chavez in China to strengthen ties built on oil

BEIJING (AFP) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was due to meet his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao , on the first full day of a visit to 04 9 2009 8:55PM (...more)

China watching U.S. campaign closely, but without anxiety

BEIJING — Most U.S. presidential campaigns bring anxiety to China , which fears a period of instability in Sino-U.S. relations when a new occupant moves into the 12 5 2008 10:12PM (...more)

Pakistani president hails China as he looks for financial help

BEIJING (AFP) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari hailed China as "the future of the world" ahead of his arrival in Beijing on Tuesday for a trip that is expected to see him seek urgent financial help.
10 15 2008 12:29AM (...more)

China's communists set to approve key land reforms

BEIJING (AFP) - China's ruling Communist Party was expected Sunday to approve a major economic reform plan that would let farmers trade and mortgage their right to land and bolster the nation's food security .
10 13 2008 1:17AM (...more)