People's Republic of China
The People's Republic of China gets rid of the death penalty for 13 non-violent economic crimes.
Sources: Voice of America
Sources: Voice of America
Rescuers are working to save 57 coal miners trapped in Sanmenxia in China's Henan province.
Inflation in the People's Republic of China increases to 4.9 per cent.
China's state-backed church appoints a bishop without the approval of Pope Benedict XVI.
Mercedes-Benz's 2009 sales rise 77% in the People's Republic of China.