China Daily is the first and only national English-language newspaper in China. Launched in Beijing on June 1, 1981. Distributed in more than 150 countries and regions, China Daily is one of China's major information sources for English-language readers who want to learn about China's political, economic, cultural and social development.

China Daily publishes 12 broad-sheet pages Monday through Friday and eight pages on Saturday. Page 1 covers major domestic and world new events. Page 2 concentrates on domestic political and social news. Page 3 focuses on local developments in Beijing and other municipalities, provinces and autonomous regions. Page 4 is the opinion page. Pages 5, 6 and 7 comprise the economic news section, featuring national and international business events, financial reports and stock listing. Pages 8 and 9 specialize in feature stories covering culture, travel and entertainment. Page 10 is the sports page. Page 11 concentrates on Asia-Pacific news and Page 12 focuses on world events.

Launched in 1985, Business Weekly is a 24-page journal published on Tuesday. Its coverage includes the economic development of every corner of China. Characterized by exclusive coverage of the newest government policies on industry, finance, foreign investment and trade. Business Weekly is the most authoritative weekly business publication in China.

As an important bridge for Sino-foreign economic co-operation, Business Weekly is also China's most frequently quoted business paper, with an average of 15 stories per issue picked up by major international wire services.

Beijing Weekend, an English-language weekly focusing on travel, entertainment and cultural life, provides services to foreigners living in Beijing and other major cities in China. Ever since Beijing Weekend was launched in 1991 it has worked to stick to its original mission and motto: " Making your life in Beijing more convenient and pleasant."

Published by China Daily, Beijing Weekend offers readers various columns to cater to different tastes, including "Dining out," "Fashion," "Shopping," "Entertainment," "Travel," "Health," "Computer talk," "Concerts," "Screen," "Stage," "Exhibition," "Events," "Around Town," "Profiles" and "Expats' guide."

21st Century is an English educational weekly designed to promote the use of English and understanding of world current affairs among those who are learning and speaking English. It is specially edited to meet the urgent need to expose the country's younger generation to the larger world and to the English language to prepare them for the challenges of the globalization.

Besides its regular 16 pages, 21st Century carries an eight-page supplement focusing on a different field of knowledge in each issue. Our supplement on business, technology and international education have proved popular with university students and young business professionals.