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Creative colored drawings embrace New Year

Chongqing collective wedding applies for Guinness records

Airplane cleaner's day

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

NBA teams unveil Chinese New Year uniforms

China wants US to help build trust on maritime disputes

China, which regards the US as biased on maritime territorial disputes in the South and East China seas, has urged the US to say and do more to help strengthen mutual trust and cooperation among countries in the region.
US, China expected to lead on climate talks

As the 2015 Paris climate talks approach, an agreement between the United States and China will encourage other countries to consider their own contributions, US energy experts said on Tuesday.

The ancient practice of preserving and drying food

Policemen probed over assault on undercover journalists

15 policemen in Guangdong province are under investigation after allegedly beating undercover journalists covering an official dinner that apparently flouted the country's ban on extravagant meals.
Jack Ma opens college for entrepreneurs

Alibaba founder Jack Ma and seven other entrepreneurs opened a school for business startups in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Monday.
Couples urged to have more children

Family planning officials in Shanghai have called on the city’s residents to have more babies as an unexpectedly small percentage of couples have sought permission for a second child.

US apples to tickle Chinese taste buds

Investment law must address M&A lacunae

Though the draft of the proposed new Foreign Investment Law aims to significantly reduce the barriers for foreign investment in China.
Young Chinese 4th-highest earners in Asia

Young Chinese are earning on average 8,482 yuan per month, placing them fourth on the salary chart in Asia.
Apple takes top spot in Chinese market

Apple Inc has shipped the most number of smartphones in China in the fourth quarter, overtaking Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and homegrown companies such as Xiaomi for the first time.

Pageant prep

Noodle village

Handmade noodle is one of famous local delicacies in Shaanxi province.
Big ideas for small spaces

Interior design is not just about decoration but the relationship between people and space.
To your door

Chen is a courier with STO Express, one of China's major logistics companies.

Celebrate La Ba with porridge and garlic

A day to say 'Cheese!'

I don't know where you were on Jan 20, but I can tell you where I was: at a Jenny Lou's market in Beijing, with my nose pressed firmly against the bright glass of the cheese cooler.
Sweet traditions

Yechun Teahouse is a haven of Huaiyang cuisine, as Liu Zhihua discovers at the famous chain's new eatery in the capital.
Eat beat

Beijing

A brush with color

Ming-era winery preserves ancient taste

Known for its brewing business in ancient times, Wuzhen had more than 20 wineries during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but Gaogongsheng is the only one that has survived.
Best bets

Red Poppy is China's first and only all-female percussion ensemble.

Chen Kun, Song Seung-heon at Paris Fashion Week

Chinese stars join new reality show 'Wonderful Friends'

Chinese showbiz entertainers Li Yuchun, Ni Ni, Myolie Wu, Huang Xuan, Du Haitao and Du Tianhao take part in a new reality TV show "Wonderful Friends".
Streaming sites relaunch old American TV series as new regulation kicks in

Several new American TV series have been removed from Chinese video streaming sites after a regulation that requires permits to air foreign films and TV series takes effect.

Li Na expecting first baby

Reigning Australian Open champion Li Na and husband Jiang Shan are expecting their first child.

Star's marriage is 'bittersweet' news for fans

Liu Jiao and a bunch of her music-loving peers were "heartbroken" at the news that Chinese pop icon Jay Chou got married in Britain.

Infographic:Chinese IPOs in the US in 2014

Tale of two cities

Tales from living nightmare of commuters' life in the 'city of beds'

China's 2014 diplomacy

The past year has witnessed a bumper harvest in Chinese diplomacy, guided by some new concepts raised by the leadership to help shape a new world where everyone is a winner.

CES: Connected cars trends to watch

Driverless cars, piloted driving solutions and connected cars are believed as a major trend of this year's International Consumer Electronics Show.

Kung fu star's son sentenced to six months in prison

Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined two thousand yuan ($322) for drug related charges in Beijing.

CES: Spotlight on Chinese gadgets

Chinese tech giants Lenovo, Huawei, HTC and Acer will debut their latest smartphones, laptops and wearable devices during the CES.

95% of netizens disapprove of removal of cleavage scenes

Nearly 95% of netizens disapprove the removal of scenes showing cleavage on screen in Empress of China, calling the move "unnecessary".

How does anti-graft watchdog handle petitions?

China's top anti-graft watchdog has published photos on its new mobile app and relaunched website that shed light on the process involved in dealing with people's petitions.

2014 top news events in China

Filled with joy and sorrow, 2014 has come to an end. China Daily has gathered this year's most newsworthy China stories for a look back at the year that was.

Your behavior key to building a better society

Humans already 44% doomed but does anyone care?

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US, China expected to lead on climate talks

As the 2015 Paris climate talks approach, an agreement between the United States and China will encourage other countries to consider their own contributions, US energy experts said on Tuesday.

Weighing in on justice in China

After 40 years of development, China's judicial system has yet to meet the expectations of the country's general public, but a series of reforms aim to achieve fairness and justice for all.

Yahoo to spin off Alibaba shares

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is spinning off the company's prized stake in China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in a move that will enable Yahoo to avoid paying billions of dollars in future taxes.

China opens market to all US apples

The agreement by China to sell all varieties of apples from the United States may increase US exports of the fruit by $100 million a year.

Chinese Community Leaders

Jack Tchen:Curating Sino-American history

Peter Liu: On rise in Richmond politics

Peter Liu has been a phenomenon in Greater Vancouver's Chinese community since running for school trustee.
Biz school dean takes practical approach

For Professor Lei Lei, the new dean of the Rutgers Business School in New Jersey, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

Gary Locke: China hand extraordinaire

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.
Building bridges from Michigan to China

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

China to open markets to all apples from US

Chinese plan NJ's tallest building

The tallest building in New York City is a 96-story residential complex being completed in Midtown Manhattan. Now a Chinese real estate developer plans to put up a 95-story residential tower but not in the city. It will be across the Hudson River in New Jersey's waterfront.
Obama's trip to India spurs triangle chatter

As US President Barack Obama visited India over the last three days to attend its Republic Day festivities, the triangular relationship between China, US and India has aroused much speculation.
Maine opens office in Shanghai

Maine's exports to China include wood pulp for paper manufacturing and its famous lobster and seafood catch. Now with a newly opened office in Shanghai the New England state is going after more direct Chinese investment.

Blizzard braves NE US

Snow job

Forecasts for 2 to 3 feet of snowfall in the New York area overnight Monday were greatly exaggerated, but there still was enough of it for these youngsters to make a snowman in Chinatown.
Study abroad programs weighed

American student Brennan Murray completely reframed his view of China after his experience in Shanghai last year.
US Justice Department spies on millions of cars

The Justice Department has been secretly gathering and storing hundreds of millions of records about motorists in an effort to build a national database that tracks the movement of vehicles across the country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

World leaders mark 70th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

Auschwitz survivors mark 70 years

About 300 survivors of the Auschwitz death camp were gathering on Tuesday to mark 70 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
Israeli air force strikes Syrian army targets

The Israeli Air Force struck the Syrian army's artillery posts late Tuesday in response to an earlier rocket attack from the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, the military said Wednesday.
Greece halts port sale to China

The newly-elected Greek government halted privatization of Greece's biggest port on Tuesday, stopping its cooperation with China's Cosco Group on sale of Piraeus Port.

Serena Williams advances, Venus out of Aussie Open

Aussie coach calls on 80,000 crowd

Australian football coach Ange Postecoglou has called on the 80,000 home crowd to bring "the energy" needed to get Australia over the line in Saturday's Asian Cup final against South Korea.
Conca set to return to China

Dario Conca will go back to the Chinese Super League after the Brazilian club accepted the proposal from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.

Opinion
Blog

Abe denies Japan's invasion history

Tsipras has to tread fine line to revive Greece

Greece has everything that it takes to be a competitive economy. But it has to choose the middle path to ensure economic development
China has potential for mid-high growth

China will adjust its monetary policies according to its practical needs, maintain the stability of its macro-control policies, and make its investment more efficient.
Fallout of Obama's visit to India

How will the US and India's cooperation ranging from nuclear to climate change impact China? Below are comments from Chinese and Indian experts.

Stunning view of Yellow River Hukou ice cascade

Summer Palace dresses in white after light snowfall

Photo taken on Jan 25, 2015 shows a snow view of the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. A light snowfall hit Beijing late Saturday.
Chinese airlines deliver over 30 mln int'l trips in 2014

Over 30 million international trips were delivered by Chinese airlines in 2014, up 18 percent year on year.
Loos change

Foreign tourists can expect more and cleaner public toilets across China's many scenic spots, along with better stocks of soaps and paper.

NBA teams unveil Chinese New Year uniforms

China, which regards the US as biased on maritime territorial disputes in the South and East China seas, has urged the US to say and do more to help strengthen mutual trust and cooperation among countries in the region.

As the 2015 Paris climate talks approach, an agreement between the United States and China will encourage other countries to consider their own contributions, US energy experts said on Tuesday.

The ancient practice of preserving and drying food

15 policemen in Guangdong province are under investigation after allegedly beating undercover journalists covering an official dinner that apparently flouted the country's ban on extravagant meals.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma and seven other entrepreneurs opened a school for business startups in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Monday.

Family planning officials in Shanghai have called on the city’s residents to have more babies as an unexpectedly small percentage of couples have sought permission for a second child.

US apples to tickle Chinese taste buds

Though the draft of the proposed new Foreign Investment Law aims to significantly reduce the barriers for foreign investment in China.

Young Chinese are earning on average 8,482 yuan per month, placing them fourth on the salary chart in Asia.

Apple Inc has shipped the most number of smartphones in China in the fourth quarter, overtaking Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and homegrown companies such as Xiaomi for the first time.

Pageant prep

Handmade noodle is one of famous local delicacies in Shaanxi province.

Interior design is not just about decoration but the relationship between people and space.

Chen is a courier with STO Express, one of China's major logistics companies.

Celebrate La Ba with porridge and garlic

I don't know where you were on Jan 20, but I can tell you where I was: at a Jenny Lou's market in Beijing, with my nose pressed firmly against the bright glass of the cheese cooler.

Yechun Teahouse is a haven of Huaiyang cuisine, as Liu Zhihua discovers at the famous chain's new eatery in the capital.

Beijing

A brush with color

Known for its brewing business in ancient times, Wuzhen had more than 20 wineries during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but Gaogongsheng is the only one that has survived.

Red Poppy is China's first and only all-female percussion ensemble.

Chen Kun, Song Seung-heon at Paris Fashion Week

Chinese showbiz entertainers Li Yuchun, Ni Ni, Myolie Wu, Huang Xuan, Du Haitao and Du Tianhao take part in a new reality TV show "Wonderful Friends".

Several new American TV series have been removed from Chinese video streaming sites after a regulation that requires permits to air foreign films and TV series takes effect.

Columnists

As the 2015 Paris climate talks approach, an agreement between the United States and China will encourage other countries to consider their own contributions, US energy experts said on Tuesday.

Jack Tchen:Curating Sino-American history

Peter Liu has been a phenomenon in Greater Vancouver's Chinese community since running for school trustee.

For Professor Lei Lei, the new dean of the Rutgers Business School in New Jersey, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

China to open markets to all apples from US

The tallest building in New York City is a 96-story residential complex being completed in Midtown Manhattan. Now a Chinese real estate developer plans to put up a 95-story residential tower but not in the city. It will be across the Hudson River in New Jersey's waterfront.

As US President Barack Obama visited India over the last three days to attend its Republic Day festivities, the triangular relationship between China, US and India has aroused much speculation.

Maine's exports to China include wood pulp for paper manufacturing and its famous lobster and seafood catch. Now with a newly opened office in Shanghai the New England state is going after more direct Chinese investment.

Blizzard braves NE US

Forecasts for 2 to 3 feet of snowfall in the New York area overnight Monday were greatly exaggerated, but there still was enough of it for these youngsters to make a snowman in Chinatown.

American student Brennan Murray completely reframed his view of China after his experience in Shanghai last year.

The Justice Department has been secretly gathering and storing hundreds of millions of records about motorists in an effort to build a national database that tracks the movement of vehicles across the country, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

World leaders mark 70th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

About 300 survivors of the Auschwitz death camp were gathering on Tuesday to mark 70 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.

The Israeli Air Force struck the Syrian army's artillery posts late Tuesday in response to an earlier rocket attack from the Syrian side of the Golan Heights, the military said Wednesday.

The newly-elected Greek government halted privatization of Greece's biggest port on Tuesday, stopping its cooperation with China's Cosco Group on sale of Piraeus Port.

Serena Williams advances, Venus out of Aussie Open

Australian football coach Ange Postecoglou has called on the 80,000 home crowd to bring "the energy" needed to get Australia over the line in Saturday's Asian Cup final against South Korea.

Dario Conca will go back to the Chinese Super League after the Brazilian club accepted the proposal from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.

Abe denies Japan's invasion history

Greece has everything that it takes to be a competitive economy. But it has to choose the middle path to ensure economic development

China will adjust its monetary policies according to its practical needs, maintain the stability of its macro-control policies, and make its investment more efficient.

How will the US and India's cooperation ranging from nuclear to climate change impact China? Below are comments from Chinese and Indian experts.

Stunning view of Yellow River Hukou ice cascade

Photo taken on Jan 25, 2015 shows a snow view of the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. A light snowfall hit Beijing late Saturday.

Over 30 million international trips were delivered by Chinese airlines in 2014, up 18 percent year on year.

Foreign tourists can expect more and cleaner public toilets across China's many scenic spots, along with better stocks of soaps and paper.

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