BEIJING -- Many Chinese are tightening their belts during the country's economic downturn despite government efforts to boost domestic consumption and replace evaporating export orders.

BEIJING -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday urged journalists to write "true and accurate" news stories because it is a fundamental principle and a lifeline for the media.

SHANGHAI: Violence and corruption associated with the global drug trade are on the rise and efforts must be stepped up to combat drug use both in the country and abroad, participants said yesterday at the Centennial of the International Opium Commission.

FEB 27 — Only a short time ago, many Malaysians took comfort in remaining “apolitical”. Those without affiliation to political parties and who felt estranged from politicians preferred to leave the work of governance to others. It is different now.