Some of the country's private-held oil companies are clamoring for the relaxation of the tight government control of crude oil imports.
A majority of China's provinces and regions experienced a slower year-on-year economic growth rate in the first three quarters, with major boom areas leading the decline.
China has worked out policies to transform two western border towns into key financial and manufacturing hubs.
Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the 19th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting to be held in Hawaii from November 10 to 14, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei announced.
Peru's relationship with China is very important and will be continuously strengthened, Peruvian Foreign Minister Rafael Roncagliolo said here Tuesday in an interview with Xinhua.
 
 
 Polar icebreaker Snow Dragon arrives in Antarctic
 Polar icebreaker Snow Dragon arrives in Antarctic
 
 
 Xi's vision on shared future for humanity
 Xi's vision on shared future for humanity
 
 
 UN's top environmental honors go to three in China
 UN's top environmental honors go to three in China
 
 
 German trains collide near Duesseldorf, several people injured
 German trains collide near Duesseldorf, several people injured
 
 
 China beats Germany 7-4 in men's curling Olympic qualification
 China beats Germany 7-4 in men's curling Olympic qualification
 
 
 Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in UEFA Champions League
 Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in UEFA Champions League