Ex-Mao aide issues bold call for democracy

The China Post - In a bold jab before a key meeting of China's Communists, a 90-year-old former secretary to Mao Zedong has urged the Party to embrace democracy, saying that only political freedom can end instability and corruption. Full Story

Tentative plan drafted for North Korea nuclear program: envoys

The China Post - Negotiators at North Korea's disarmament talks tentatively agreed to a draft plan on disabling the North's nuclear facilities by year's end, though they said the detailed blueprint required further consideration by their governments. Full Story

Japan to extend North Korea sanctions 6 months

The China Post - The Japanese government plans to extend its economic sanctions against North Korea for another six months because of little progress in the issue of Japanese nationals kidnapped by the communist state, a media report said Sunday. Full Story

China probes United States steroid claims

The China Post - China says it is investigating charges that makers of illegal steroids in the U.S. obtained raw ingredients from Chinese factories, state media said. Full Story

Test case for art-house movies struggles

The China Post - While director Jiang Wen's new movie "The Sun Also Rises" has broken new artistic ground with a magical story set in 1970s China, it is struggling to find success at Chinese box offices. Full Story

Man arrested for fake Beijing 2008 Web site

The China Post - Police in southern China have arrested a man for running a phony Beijing 2008 Olympics Web site that bilked fans by running bogus contests, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday. Full Story