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Charity 'must be handled professionally'

Charity must be handled professionally and if you do not know how, then work with someone who does, agreed experts on actress Zhang Ziyi's recent donation fraud controversy. Clearing her name Q & A Zhang Ziyi denies charity fraud Lawyer's Statement

Officials sacked over mine fire tragedy

A coal mine fire in central China's Henan province killed 25 miners overnight on Tuesday, leading to the removal of four local government officials.

Survey: China moving ahead

Most Chinese as well as expatriates believe the country is rising and is progressing in the right direction, a survey has found.

China Beijing

China, Britain pledge to look beyond differences

China and the UK pledged on Tuesday to not let differences come in the way of strategic ties, after constructive talks were held in the capital between Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and his British counterpart David Miliband on issues ranging from economic cooperation to Iran's nuclear program.

Chongqing revamps police bureau

At least 3,000 police officials in Chongqing are facing a major job reshuffle to clean up the police force tainted by its protection of several organized gangs.

Organ trafficking ring to go on trial

An upcoming trial for four Chinese men on charges of organ trafficking has ignited a public outcry, prompting authorities to enforce laws regarding organ transplants.

BizChina

Geely faces hurdles in quest for Volvo

Financing and technology issues could delay Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the parent of Geely Automobile, in its plan to acquire the Volvo brand from US automaker Ford Motor Co, said sources familiar with the matter on Tuesday.

Chinalco makes fresh overtures to Rio Tinto

The nation's largest aluminum producer is in talks with Rio Tinto Group on potential projects amid reports that they will jointly develop a $12 billion iron-ore project.
China iron ore imports rise 6% on 'bullish' mills
Iron ore talks still deadlocked Special

Cosco share sale to fund new ships

China Cosco Group, the world's second largest shipping company, announced on Tuesday plans to raise as much as 3.9 billion yuan, one day after its real estate subsidiary stunned the public by buying land at a record high price in Beijing.

World

FBI: No evidence Mexico hit men targeted Americans

Confused hit men may have gone to the wrong party, the FBI said Tuesday as it cast doubt on fears that the slaying of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate shows that Mexican drug cartels have launched an offensive against U.S. government employees.

Thai protesters give blood to pour on streets

Anti-government protesters started donating their own blood Tuesday as part of a plan to splatter the Thai government headquarters in a symbolic sacrifice to press their demands for new elections.

Karzai, Obama discuss prospects of Taliban talks

Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed prospects of peace with the Taliban in a video phone conversation with US President Barack Obama, Karzai's office said on Tuesday.

Sports

Beckham expected to play again - agent

David Beckham is expected to play again after undergoing surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon. When and where he comes back remain uncertain.

Agassi apologizes for poking fun at Sampras

Andre Agassi told ESPN.com he was "out of line" and apologized for poking fun at Pete Sampras during a charity match last week.

Zheng Jie overcomes Sharapova at Indian Wells

Chinese ace Zheng Jie worked hard to take a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win over former world number one Maria Sharapova Sunday to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Opinion

Hypocrisy over renminbi

All the blame that United States politicians are placing on the Chinese currency amounts to nothing but political myopia.

First 'naked' government

This should have been a given: The obli-gation of a government who addresses itself as belonging to the people to subject its accounting books to the public.

Web Comments
Zhang Jin

Snatch food from a tiger's mouth

The most shocking news so far in the Year of the Tiger was the death of 11 tigers at a zoo in Shenyang.

Think Tank
Liam Halligan

America's huffing about yuan does nothing

Excerpts from a March 13 column in the Telegraph headlined "The more America huffs about the yuan, the less China will do about it":

Regional

Wuxi aims to become ecologically sound city

Wuxi, a city in Jiangsu province, has vowed to continue its efforts to clean up Taihu Lake and become China's first ecologically sound city this year.

Wuhan to lavish $2.9B on centenary spectacular

The city government of central China's historic Wuhan, birthplace of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution, is going to lavish out over 20 billion yuan ($2.9 billion) for the upcoming centenary spectacular, Mayor Ruan Chengfa said to Eastday.com Sunday.

Life

Exclusive interview with Zhang Ziyi: Clearing her name

Zhang Ziyi has been criticized for not replying to accusations of charity fraud leveled against her, but in an exclusive interview with Raymond Zhou she tells all.

Man of red letters

French scholar Claude Hudelot has written on China's leadership for decades, and his new book offers a visual perspective on late Chairman Mao Zedong.

Entertainment

Victoria Beckham arrives in Finland to see her husband

Victoria Beckham arrived in the western Finnish city of Turku on Tuesday to be with her footballer husband David Beckham, who was recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, Finnish media reported.

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