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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.

Ten surprising facts about Jack Ma

Rich Chinese pick Apple as gifts choice

Apple overtook Hermes as the most favored brand for giving by China's richest men, followed by Louis Vuitton. Hermes fell to seventh.
Full speed ahead for high speed rail expansion

No sector better symbolizes China's shift from a nation of labor intensive manufacturing to one that excels in the high-tech field, than high speed rail.
China's Oil demand to slow in 2015

Oil and gas consumption is expected to see slower growth in China this year, with the falling global crude prices providing an opportunity for more energy sector reforms.

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.

China, US vow to deepen military relations

Vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission Fan Changlong met with Michael Vickers, visiting US under secretary of defense for intelligence.

Premier Li attends Davos Forum

China plans to withstand downward pressure and continue with its strategic focus in 2015, Premier Li Keqiang said at the Davos Forum.

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.

Your behavior key to building a better society

Humans already 44% doomed but does anyone care?

Go to forum

'Nightmare' incompatible with China-US relations

As the United States gears up for yet another presidential race, American analysts have started to project the future course of China-US relations.

US ambassador to China calls for Flying Tigers movie

Filmmakers in China and the United States should work together to produce a movie about the Flying Tigers to make their stories better known in the US, said the United State Ambassador to China.

Taobao locks horns with regulator

China's largest consumer-to-consumer platform taobao.com claims in an open letter it has been treated unfairly, accusing official of abusing power.

China to expand Shanghai FTZ policies nationwide

China's cabinet announced on Thursday that some preferential policies piloted in the Shanghai free trade zone will be expanded nationwide.

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.

Your Honor Meets Your Honor

Henry Tang: Pushing forward US-China dialogue

In the 1960s, Henry Tang was an undergraduate student at Columbia University pursuing a degree in international economics and tinkering with the idea of getting a PhD and becoming a US-China specialist. He would go to Columbia’s library to take out books on China.
China's train makers to court investors on road show

Senior management at China's CNR Corp and CSR Corp - the country's largest train makers - are on a global tour to reinsure investors as the two companies merge into what will be the world's largest train maker.
Chinese company unveils long-range electric bus

China’s BYD Motors Inc unveiled the world's first long range, electric-battery bus in New Orleans on Jan 27 at the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo 2015.

Outgoing US Defense Secretary Hagel lauded at farewell

Houston New Year festival gets a boost

Houston is doing Lunar New Year big this time around, Texas big.
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.

Japan checking purported message on new deadline set by IS

NZ, Fiji to resume military co-op

The armed forces of New Zealand and Fiji will formally resume cooperation this weekend, after nine years since they were suspended after a coup in the Pacific island state.
China, India, Russia FMs to meet in Beijing

The foreign ministers of China, India and Russia will meet in Beijing next week, in the wake of US President Barack Obama's visit to India.
Sydney cafe hostage killed by police bullet

A hostage who died during a siege in a downtown Sydney cafe was killed when she was struck by fragments of a police bullet, a lawyer tells an inquest.

Luis Figo announces bid for FIFA presidency

Neymar double sends Barca into King's Cup semi-finals

Neymar struck twice as Barcelona came from behind to seal a 3-2 victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid and reach the King's Cup semi-finals 4-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.
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.

Opinion
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Debt

Terrorism is not a clash of civilizations

Even today the European Union is considered more successful in terms of economics than politics, because its member states still differ on many issues.
Obama's cheap shot at China misguided

Asia is not the US and the US is not an Asian country. To the question of what "rules" should be followed, it should be the Asian nations, not the US, that provide the answer.
Farcical speculation about victory parade

Chinese military parade to mark the victory in the war of resistance will only show the Chinese military's resolution to protect the nation and its people.

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.

Ten surprising facts about Jack Ma

Apple overtook Hermes as the most favored brand for giving by China's richest men, followed by Louis Vuitton. Hermes fell to seventh.

No sector better symbolizes China's shift from a nation of labor intensive manufacturing to one that excels in the high-tech field, than high speed rail.

Oil and gas consumption is expected to see slower growth in China this year, with the falling global crude prices providing an opportunity for more energy sector reforms.

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 United States gears up for yet another presidential race, American analysts have started to project the future course of China-US relations.

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.

Your Honor Meets Your Honor

In the 1960s, Henry Tang was an undergraduate student at Columbia University pursuing a degree in international economics and tinkering with the idea of getting a PhD and becoming a US-China specialist. He would go to Columbia’s library to take out books on China.

Senior management at China's CNR Corp and CSR Corp - the country's largest train makers - are on a global tour to reinsure investors as the two companies merge into what will be the world's largest train maker.

China’s BYD Motors Inc unveiled the world's first long range, electric-battery bus in New Orleans on Jan 27 at the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo 2015.

Outgoing US Defense Secretary Hagel lauded at farewell

Houston is doing Lunar New Year big this time around, Texas big.

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.

Japan checking purported message on new deadline set by IS

The armed forces of New Zealand and Fiji will formally resume cooperation this weekend, after nine years since they were suspended after a coup in the Pacific island state.

The foreign ministers of China, India and Russia will meet in Beijing next week, in the wake of US President Barack Obama's visit to India.

A hostage who died during a siege in a downtown Sydney cafe was killed when she was struck by fragments of a police bullet, a lawyer tells an inquest.

Luis Figo announces bid for FIFA presidency

Neymar struck twice as Barcelona came from behind to seal a 3-2 victory over nine-man Atletico Madrid and reach the King's Cup semi-finals 4-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.

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.

Debt

Even today the European Union is considered more successful in terms of economics than politics, because its member states still differ on many issues.

Asia is not the US and the US is not an Asian country. To the question of what "rules" should be followed, it should be the Asian nations, not the US, that provide the answer.

Chinese military parade to mark the victory in the war of resistance will only show the Chinese military's resolution to protect the nation and its people.

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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