China Reaffirms Ban on Surrogacy

A Chinese health official has reaffirmed the ban of human eggs and sperm for commercial use, saying the trade in these cells and surrogacy are against law and unethical.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health says the abuse of assisted reproductive technology (ART) was forbidden in China, which involves surrogacy and the selling and buying of eggs and sperm. 

Nation Agrees to Hold Talks on Auto Parts

China has agreed to hold consultations with the United States and the European Union over import tariffs on automotive spare parts.

The US and the EU jointly filed a complaint on March 30 with the World Trade Organization, accusing China of violating its commitment to the WTO by imposing a discriminatory tariff regime on foreign car parts. 

NASA to Crash Space Probe Into Moon

NASA plans to crash a space probe into the moon in 2009 — a collision so violent it will be visible on Earth through a telescope.

The moon crash, part of a larger mission that includes a lunar orbiter, is a quest for ice. The moon collision and orbiter will be the first of several lunar robotic projects before astronauts are sent to the moon, targeted for 2018. 

Beijing, London Set up Sister City Relationship

The mayors of Beijing and London have signed a sister city agreement, vowing to promote exchanges and cooperation.

Visiting London Mayor Ken Livingstone says that this agreement would promote the two cities as closer commercial partners, and the understanding of each other's culture for both sides will be strengthened by communications in the sectors of tourism and culture. 

Dead Director's Film Debuts

Chen Yifei's final movie has made its debut, a year after the renowned artist died suddenly from a gastric hemorrhage.