The binding power of prose and poems

Eleven literary artists from around the world have descended upon Shanghai to take part in the 11th edition of the residency program by the Shanghai Writers' Association.Established in 2008, the a

Iran says cannot confirm secret talks wi...

Iran said on Monday it cannot confirm holding secret talks with France over Tehran’s disputed ballistic missile program as French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian had said on Friday.Le Drian said t

China unveils pilot 'group-buying' plan ...

China has unveiled a pilot medicine procurement program to be tried in 11 major cities to lower drug prices and reduce the burden on patients.Details of the program were released by the General Office

Pain-free childbirth to be promoted in C...

China will launch a pilot program aimed at getting more women to give birth naturally with painkillers to reduce the frequency of C-sections.The National Health Commission said on Tuesday night it wil

GM wants Trump administration to back na...

General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Friday it wants the Trump administration to back a nationwide program to boost the sale of zero emission vehicles like electric cars, even as the government has propos