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China will step up reforms and innovation to speed up agricultural modernization in 2015, according to a key policy document released by the Party and government on Sunday.

China to advance agricultural modernization

China's Jan. manufacturing PMI falls to 28-month low
02-01 16:17

Chinese manufacturing activity continued to wane in January as a key index dropped below the 50-point mark for the first time since October 2012, official data showed on Sunday.

China January non-manufacturing PMI drops

African officials vow to enhance cooperation with China
02-01 18:10

African leaders attending the 24th African Union (AU) summit in Addis Ababa vowed to strengthen cooperation with China to develop infrastructure and embolden the war against terrorism and infectious diseases.

The West's green eyes on China-Africa co-op

AU, China to cooperate on infrastructure

IS video shows second Japanese hostage killed, draws fresh condemnation
02-01 12:50

The Islamic State (IS) militant group claimed in a video posted online late Saturday that it had killed a second Japanese hostage, Kenji Goto.

UN chief condemns IS beheading of hostage

Obama condemns murder of Japanese hostage

•	Journalists invited to cover China's major political meetings

•	Boko Haram attacks Nigeria's northern city

•	Djokovic proves himself king of Melbourne Park

•	1,375 people killed in Iraq violence in Jan.: UN

•	6 killed, over 20 injured in blast in Damascus

•	Beijing to build Universal Studios

China >>

China sketches out priorities of "Belt and Road" initiatives

•	China to speed up agri modernization through reforms, innovations

•	China Focus: China's crackdown on online extortion gets influx of tip-offs

•	Media to play more positive role in boosting China-India ties

•	Guangzhou Coast Radio Station coverage expands to Huangyan Islands

In-Depth >>

Interview: Welcome Malaysia to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiatives: Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia

•	News Analysis: Republican nomination is anybody's game in lead up to 2016 White House race

•	China Focus: China e-commerce targeting rural, foreign markets

•	Commentary: Manila's attempt to poison China-ASEAN ties selfish, futile

•	News Analysis: Singapore's surprise easing policy highlights challenges facing economy

Entertainment >>

"The Legend of Miyue" completes filming

•	Wilber Pan holds solo concert in Taipei

•	Stars rehearse for Anhui Spring Fest Gala

•	Actress Shi Shi's elegant- Queen style

•	Cast members of TV show "Wonderful Friends" hit "Happy Camp" variety show

Odd News >>

The Chilling Yoga

•	Get ready for Kitten Bowl?

•	Animals that migrate

•	Crocodile smiles for the camera

•	When crocodile munches a foal

World >>

10 killed, 7 injured in factory fire in Bangladesh

•	At least 12 killed as Boko Haram attacks Nigeria's northern city: hospital

•	Palestinians protest against Israeli blockade of Gaza Strip

•	1,375 people killed in Iraq violence in January: UN

•	Philippines prepares for retaliatory acts after death of terrorist leader

Culture & Edu >>

Singapore's Chinatown holds light up ceremony for Lunar New Year

•	3rd Toronto Tea Festival opens

•	Feature: Student lives in a world surrounded by chocolate

•	Feature: Vancouver with coffee aroma

•	Over 60,000 Song porcelains discovered in South China Sea

Sci & Tech >>

China Mobile eyes 5G technology

•	China's deep-sea manned sub Jiaolong forced to surface after engine failure

•	Japan launches backup intelligence satellite

•	China sets up first high security bio lab

•	China to hold 2nd World Internet Conference in October

Travel >>

In pics: first day of winter sale in Tunis

•	Ottawa Winterlude kicks off

•	Tourist visits to Malta in Dec. show y-on-y increase

•	Weather forecast for major Chinese cities, regions -- Jan. 29

•	Overnight visitors to Hainan hit 40 mln in 2014

Business >>

Eighth round of TTIP negotiations to kick off in early Feb.

•	Lock-up shares worth 9 bln yuan become tradable

•	S.Korea's exports decline in Jan. on lower oil prices

•	China's manufacturing PMI declines in January

•	China January non-manufacturing PMI drops

Sports >>

Italy's Fognini, Bolelli claim Aus Open title

•	Djokovic crowns himself king of Melbourne Park

•	Australia enters Asia's elite following tournament of goodwill

•	Lampard hugs Terry after draw between Manchester City, Chelsea

•	Africa Cup quarterfinal: DR Congo sweeps Congo 4-2

Health >>

2 more H7N9 cases in south China's Guangdong, one dies

•	Military healthcare worker returns to Britain for Ebola monitoring

•	China increases subsidies for rural medical insurance

•	National workshop on reproductive health closes in Brunei

•	Tick-borne encephalitis bigger problem in Europe than previously thought: experts

Forum >>

Ruins in war-battered Syrian town

•	Drama "Amber" directed Meng Jinghui debuts in Hamburg

•	Barcelona defeat Atletico Madrid 3-2 at King's Cup

•	Blizzard sweeps across Washington D.C.

•	Lanterns made in E Chinia to greet upcoming Spring Festival

Video >>

Boko Haram launches new assault on Maiduguri

UN unveils new mobile lab in Liberia to battle Ebola

Greece's EM wants to link debt payments to growth

US, UK, France condemn beheading of Goto

China sets up second circuit court in Shenyang

Blood shortage peaks during winter

Biz China Weekly >>

Jan. 19 - Jan. 25

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed in Davos to advance China's comprehensive reform and open the country wider to foreign investors.

	China, France pledge to boost "strategic" cooperation

	Chinese premier emphasizes all-round cooperation with Pakistan

	French PM gives speech at business complex in Beijing

	NATO 2014 Annual Report press conference held in Brussels

	Death toll from bomb attack on funeral service in Afghanistan rises to 17

	Italy's presidential election begins in Parliament

	Greek PM meets European Parliament president in Athens

	2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Intl Expo and Conference held

	China boasts world's largest highspeed railway network

	Djokovic wins Wawrinka 3-2 at Australian Open