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Finalists selected for NYC beauty pageant

Chinese textiles showcased at NYC fair

Chinese fabric and textile companies are showcasing the strong ties they have with New York City's fashion and garment industries as close to 300 exhibit their products at the 2014 International Apparel Sourcing Expo.
IMAX, partners to expand theater footprint in China

Movie theater company IMAX Corp signed a deal on Monday with three Shanghai companies to increase the number of IMAX screens throughout China.

PLA working to develop unmanned armored vehicles

Air passengers facing wave of delays

Many domestic flights in China have been canceled or delayed because of summer storms as of Tuesday evening, according to a smartphone application and information from airline companies.
Relief efforts continue in typhoon's wake

Relief efforts are still underway after Rammasun battered the coast of southern China, with the death roll increasing to 46 and millions of people affected.
Mom invests in daughter’s love life

The daughter, who is 25, said her mother wanted her to go on blind dates. Every time she did, the mother would pay her$48 to $81.

Xiaomi to hail peak sales period with new smartphone

Chinese airline offers onboard Internet

Country's first flight offering onboard Internet service for passengers took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing at 8 am on Wednesday.
Shanghai FTZ to get Artemed hospital

German healthcare operator and medical product provider Artemed Group said on Tuesday that it would set up a hospital in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
China to contribute to new global trade system

China will join in and contribute to the construction of a new global trade system.

'Take your clothes off, be like me!' says joking robot

Make way for the androids

A future in which it is difficult to tell man and machine apart could soon become reality, scientists say, after recent robotic breakthroughs in Japan.
Excess is his success

Italian designer known for his flamboyant style visits China, where his brand is becoming increasingly popular. Mark Graham reports.
Cast members promote Ning Hao's film

Cast members attend a press conference for "Xin Hua Lu Fang", directed by Ning Hao, in Beijing on July 20, 2014. The film is scheduled to open on September 30.

Six types of cancer-causing food

Alsace on a plate

The new chef at Heritage draws on French classics as he explores ways to keep his kitchen 'close to nature' in Beijing.
Shanghai favorites served up in style

Tai Sheng Yuan is a renowned Chinese food restaurant in Shanghai that serves Shanghai, Sichuan and Canton cuisine.
Eatbeat

Not long after its opening, the Beijing branch of Japanese ramen restaurant Ippudo has people lining up at its gate to eat.

Creative public sculptures from around the world

Book fair addresses high-tech demand

With one simple scan, teacher Gladys Lau fed into her handset information about an exhibition featuring Hong Kong's literature and writers at the Hong Kong Book Fair, which was held from July 16 to 22.
Star power publishing

When celebrities dip their toes in the world of publishing, they can harness thousands of fans into an energetic promotional force. Liu Zhihua reports.

4 Chinese films to be screened at TIFF

Tang Wei on love and engagement

Chinese actress Tang Wei said she would never turn her back on fate when it knocked on her door.
'Tiny Times' outmuscles 'Transformers' at box office

Chinese drama "Tiny Times 3.0" knocked Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers" off the top of China's box office charts during the week ending July 20.

China helps fight international war on drugs

Crackdown on terrorist attacks

While China is knitting an anti-terrorist security network, the nation still needs to prepare its people to fight the war on terror, thereby mobilizing its most powerful weapon.

My China Story: Meeting the master

Adventures can happen to you anywhere: when you are away from home, when you are walking on the street, or they can come with a curious encounter, in my case, for example.

Tongues tied around tatu-bola

Chinese soccer fans turn their attention to gathering facts about the mascot for the world's biggest soccer tournament, and some claim it is related to Chinese pangolin.

A market that's not such a hot property

A recent decline in housing prices is being exacerbated by tightened credit conditions and a surge in the supply of subsidized State housing.

Tough regime cranks out test winners

High school's intense training program yields many high-score students, but stifles creativity, report Hou Liqiang and Zhang Yu inHengshui, Hebei province

Some lab animals get reprieve from testing

China's cosmetics industry will enter uncharted waters at the end of June when the rules requiring live animal testing will be relaxed for certain products.

Racing to a new prosperity

When 20 vehicles set off on the first-ever Kolkata-to-Kunming car rally in 2013, the event wasn't simply a sporting contest, it was a harbinger of things to come.

Fishermen on the frontline of dispute

Rising tension in the South China Sea is having repercussions back on land, Peng Yining reports from Tanmen, Hainan province.

Turning Africa's resources into rewards

Richard Attias is an eternal optimist who believes Chinese entrepreneurs will play a big role in transforming Africa into an economic engine.

Long march to end employment bias

This special sheds light on employment discrimination in China, including how job ads specify gender and age preferences and recent discrimination cases in China.

Corruption's insidious influence on society

US snooping an aggressive intrusion of privacy

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36 bodies found from Taiwan plane crash

Rescuers have so far recovered 36 bodies from the debris of a Taiwan plane crash Wednesday evening, a local fire brigade official said.

Xi visits old friend Fidel Castro

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on Tuesday in Havana, Cuba, the last stop of his four-nation Latin American trip.

Li: The US should adopt 'open stance'

Top business representatives and former senior officials from China and the United States are engaging in a dialogue on Tuesday and Wednesday to consolidate economic cooperation.

Symposium looks at China's healthcare sector

China's healthcare reforms and a strong demand for healthcare services in the world's most populous country are creating a burgeoning market for foreign investors.

Chinese Community Leaders

Gigi Li: Representing the under-represented

He Konghua: The 'sister' of cultural exchange

San Francisco businesswoman and community leader He Konghua was born in 1949 in Beijing, the same year that the People's Republic of China was founded and the whole nation embraced a new era. This coincidence in timing might explain her deep and abiding love for the motherland.
Chiling Tong: Passing a leadership torch

For Chiling Tong, CEO of the International Leadership Foundation and former US deputy assistant-secretary of Commerce, being a leader herself is not enough. Raising future leaders who share her ethnic background is more imperative and fulfilling.

Chinese textiles showcased at NYC fair

China, Cuba ink cooperation pacts

President Xi Jinping arrived in Havana on Monday for his first state visit to Cuba since taking office.
US judge holds Chinese firm in contempt over drywall

Judge faults company for failing to appear in court for examination and imposes $55,000 in fines
Sany Group faces barriers in wind farm case: US lawyers

If Chinese machinery manufacturer Sany Group takes further action against the US government over a controversial wind farm purchase, US lawyers say there are barriers which could make the case difficult for the company.

New arrest linked to gun used after Boston attacks

Policy innovations for a green economy

On 25th June, UNEP's Inquiry released its first publication, "Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Development. It sets out an open invitation to those with interests, experience and insights to contribute to developing design options for a sustainable financial system.
Experts find new genes linked to schizophrenia

Scientists have linked more than 100 spots in human DNA to the risk of developing schizophrenia, casting light on the mystery of what makes the disease tick.
US judge holds Chinese drywall company in contempt

A China-based drywall company has been ordered by a US federal judge to pay $55,000 in penalties for refusing to participate in court proceedings over allegations that its product damaged homes where it was used.

Jakarta governor wins Indonesian election

Rebels likely downed jet 'by mistake'

US intelligence officials said on Tuesday they believe pro-Russian separatists likely shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 "by mistake."
MERS virus may spread in air

Saudi scientists have found gene fragments of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus in air samples from a barn housing an infected camel and say this suggests the disease can be transmitted through the air.
Putin, Dutch PM hold probe talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte by telephone in the early hours of Tuesday to discuss an international investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

Dunga returns for second stint as Brazil coach

Jeter sees crossroads on horizon

Pedestrians craned their necks as Derek Jeter stood in front of a food truck parked across the street from Central Park.
James Rodriguez joins Real Madrid

A week after finishing the World Cup as the tournament's top scorer with six goals, Colombia forward James Rodriguez signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Tuesday.

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Hostages of Husi

Don't abuse social concessions

It is quite common to see young people offering their seats in public vehicles to senior citizens. But that does not mean that the elderly should force young people to offer their seats to them.
Imitations should be banned

Since copies and imitations that start flooding the markets don't have that freshness or charm, they can only invite public ridicule and scorn. And that is what the giant yellow toad is expected to do.
No leniency on food crimes

China has already paid a heavy price for too lenient penalties on food safety crimes in the past decades.

Beautiful scenery of Xiangshawan

Lhasa most popular destination for young travelers

Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet autonomous region, is the most popular tourist destination for Chinese youth during summer vacation.
Slow train scheduled for Nanjing national park

Visitors to Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu province, will have the chance to take a train, claimed to be one of the slowest in the world, in a national park from August.
Chinese tourists to Maldives grows 20.2% in first half of 2014

Tourist numbers to Maldives have passed the 600,000 mark in the first six months of 2014 with China posting a hefty 20.2-percent growth from the previous year, the Maldives Tourism Ministry said in its latest data on Tuesday.

Finalists selected for NYC beauty pageant

Chinese fabric and textile companies are showcasing the strong ties they have with New York City's fashion and garment industries as close to 300 exhibit their products at the 2014 International Apparel Sourcing Expo.

Movie theater company IMAX Corp signed a deal on Monday with three Shanghai companies to increase the number of IMAX screens throughout China.

PLA working to develop unmanned armored vehicles

Many domestic flights in China have been canceled or delayed because of summer storms as of Tuesday evening, according to a smartphone application and information from airline companies.

Relief efforts are still underway after Rammasun battered the coast of southern China, with the death roll increasing to 46 and millions of people affected.

The daughter, who is 25, said her mother wanted her to go on blind dates. Every time she did, the mother would pay her$48 to $81.

Xiaomi to hail peak sales period with new smartphone

Country's first flight offering onboard Internet service for passengers took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing at 8 am on Wednesday.

German healthcare operator and medical product provider Artemed Group said on Tuesday that it would set up a hospital in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

China will join in and contribute to the construction of a new global trade system.

'Take your clothes off, be like me!' says joking robot

A future in which it is difficult to tell man and machine apart could soon become reality, scientists say, after recent robotic breakthroughs in Japan.

Italian designer known for his flamboyant style visits China, where his brand is becoming increasingly popular. Mark Graham reports.

Cast members attend a press conference for "Xin Hua Lu Fang", directed by Ning Hao, in Beijing on July 20, 2014. The film is scheduled to open on September 30.

Six types of cancer-causing food

The new chef at Heritage draws on French classics as he explores ways to keep his kitchen 'close to nature' in Beijing.

Tai Sheng Yuan is a renowned Chinese food restaurant in Shanghai that serves Shanghai, Sichuan and Canton cuisine.

Not long after its opening, the Beijing branch of Japanese ramen restaurant Ippudo has people lining up at its gate to eat.

Creative public sculptures from around the world

With one simple scan, teacher Gladys Lau fed into her handset information about an exhibition featuring Hong Kong's literature and writers at the Hong Kong Book Fair, which was held from July 16 to 22.

When celebrities dip their toes in the world of publishing, they can harness thousands of fans into an energetic promotional force. Liu Zhihua reports.

4 Chinese films to be screened at TIFF

Chinese actress Tang Wei said she would never turn her back on fate when it knocked on her door.

Chinese drama "Tiny Times 3.0" knocked Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers" off the top of China's box office charts during the week ending July 20.

Columnists

Rescuers have so far recovered 36 bodies from the debris of a Taiwan plane crash Wednesday evening, a local fire brigade official said.

Gigi Li: Representing the under-represented

San Francisco businesswoman and community leader He Konghua was born in 1949 in Beijing, the same year that the People's Republic of China was founded and the whole nation embraced a new era. This coincidence in timing might explain her deep and abiding love for the motherland.

For Chiling Tong, CEO of the International Leadership Foundation and former US deputy assistant-secretary of Commerce, being a leader herself is not enough. Raising future leaders who share her ethnic background is more imperative and fulfilling.

Chinese textiles showcased at NYC fair

President Xi Jinping arrived in Havana on Monday for his first state visit to Cuba since taking office.

Judge faults company for failing to appear in court for examination and imposes $55,000 in fines

If Chinese machinery manufacturer Sany Group takes further action against the US government over a controversial wind farm purchase, US lawyers say there are barriers which could make the case difficult for the company.

New arrest linked to gun used after Boston attacks

On 25th June, UNEP's Inquiry released its first publication, "Aligning the Financial System with Sustainable Development. It sets out an open invitation to those with interests, experience and insights to contribute to developing design options for a sustainable financial system.

Scientists have linked more than 100 spots in human DNA to the risk of developing schizophrenia, casting light on the mystery of what makes the disease tick.

A China-based drywall company has been ordered by a US federal judge to pay $55,000 in penalties for refusing to participate in court proceedings over allegations that its product damaged homes where it was used.

Jakarta governor wins Indonesian election

US intelligence officials said on Tuesday they believe pro-Russian separatists likely shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 "by mistake."

Saudi scientists have found gene fragments of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus in air samples from a barn housing an infected camel and say this suggests the disease can be transmitted through the air.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte by telephone in the early hours of Tuesday to discuss an international investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.

Dunga returns for second stint as Brazil coach

Pedestrians craned their necks as Derek Jeter stood in front of a food truck parked across the street from Central Park.

A week after finishing the World Cup as the tournament's top scorer with six goals, Colombia forward James Rodriguez signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Hostages of Husi

It is quite common to see young people offering their seats in public vehicles to senior citizens. But that does not mean that the elderly should force young people to offer their seats to them.

Since copies and imitations that start flooding the markets don't have that freshness or charm, they can only invite public ridicule and scorn. And that is what the giant yellow toad is expected to do.

China has already paid a heavy price for too lenient penalties on food safety crimes in the past decades.

Beautiful scenery of Xiangshawan

Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet autonomous region, is the most popular tourist destination for Chinese youth during summer vacation.

Visitors to Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu province, will have the chance to take a train, claimed to be one of the slowest in the world, in a national park from August.

Tourist numbers to Maldives have passed the 600,000 mark in the first six months of 2014 with China posting a hefty 20.2-percent growth from the previous year, the Maldives Tourism Ministry said in its latest data on Tuesday.

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