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Creative colored drawings embrace New Year

Chongqing collective wedding applies for Guinness records

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

China investors top US list of 2013 national security reviews

US Rep requests Lunar New Year honors

US Congresswoman Grace Meng is now pushing the House of Representatives to pass legislation to officially recognize Lunar New Year.
Hainan expands US non-stops

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

China imposes ivory import ban to evaluate its effects over 1 year

Watchdog to zero in on top civil servants

China's top anti-graft agency will set up eight new permanent offices in central government entities this year in an effort to overhaul and strengthen supervision.
Ex-officials are shown confessing on Internet

First-person examples have become a new tool for anti-graft education, as China's top disciplinary watchdog has begun publishing disgraced officials' confessions.
Yunnan preparing for 'toilet revolution'

Authorities in Yunnan province will construct or renovate more than 600 toilets at major scenic spots in the next three years in an effort to bolster tourism.

Potential buyers count down days to Apple Watch launch

China cuts interest rates to ease deflation

China's central bank on Saturday decided to cut benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points amid deflation worries.
Shagang cuts stake in listed steel unit

The decision by the nation's largest private steelmaker, Shagang Group, to sell 55.1% of the shares in its Shenzhen-listed unit Jiangsu Shagang Group Co Ltd, was intended to raise funds for diversification beyond steel, analysts said.
China overhauls industry gas pricing

China will set an equal, fair natural gas pricing structure for all industrial users to allow market forces to lead the energy sector, the top economic planner announced on Saturday.

Proud to be a toilet cleaner

Population shifts affect festival

China's population is undergoing major changes, affecting many traditional customs, especially the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.
Money, smarts among top traits in mate search

Education, immigration status and income are the top categories Chinese people living in the United States consider when searching for mates, according to the latest report by a Chinese dating company in the San Francisco area.
A small present with a big meaning

Hongbao, a red envelope containing small amounts of money, is a gift that is guaranteed to be warmly received, not just because of the cash, often a token amount, but also because of its traditional symbolism and best wishes for the future.

US embraces Chinese tea traditions & lifestyle

Savouring the past of the old city

The Old Shanghai tea house is an exquisite destination for tourists and locals alike.
Lamb soup good for very long journeys

One of the odd things about being a food writer is that when you order a meal at a restaurant, you don't necessarily order the food you most want to eat.
Investors' dine and dance format to keep Yabaolu going

Beijng's Little Russia has a big problem.

The eighth nine days: wild geese are flying back

San Jose park named after Iris Chang

Iris Chang, "the woman who could not forget," now is going to be remembered by park visitors in the community where she spent her last days.
Thousands worship Jade Emperor of Heaven in Fujian

More than 3,000 devotees from both sides of the Taiwan Straits attended the worship ceremony of Jade Emperor of Heaven at Tianbao Yuzun Palace in Zhangzhou city of Southeast China's Fujian province in the early morning of Feb 27, 2015.

Leonard Nimoy, famous as Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' dies

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.

Spring Festival trends reflect a changing China

Spring Festival is an annual celebration in China. This year's celebration, which lasts from Feb 18 to Feb 25, is marked by the following features.

Patent applications lead the world

China recorded 928,000 invention patent applications in 2014, of them about 663,000 inventions having high quality and market value.

BC lures Chinese tourists

As the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 19, draws close, the scramble to attract Chinese travelers is growing intense.

Festival Special: Apps that make holiday shopping easier

With the increase in sales of nianhuo, the special goods bought to celebrate the Spring Festival, the rising purchasing power of Chinese consumers is on full display.

Alibaba places China smartphone business bet with $590m Meizu deal

Alibaba is taking a $590 million stake in an obscure domestic smartphone maker.

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.

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.

Turning a blind eye to faults is not love

Underestimate not the power of the people

Go to forum

China ends UN council presidency

Ambassador Liu Jieyi of China, the rotating president of the UN Security Council for February, wrapped up "a very busy month" on Friday.

Tech firms cut from approval list

Analysts said China's decision to remove some of the leading tech companies from its state-approved purchase list is designed to aid the country's technology sector while addressing what Beijing sees as security concerns.

Yuan on move, but not to top

The yuan will get near the top of the East Asian monetary order, but will not challenge the US dollar's position as the world's top currency, according to an expert in Washington.

'Star Trek' legend Leonard Nimoy dies at 83

Leonard Nimoy, the actor known and loved by generations of "Star Trek" fans as the pointy-eared, purely logical science officer Mr. Spock, has died.

Chinese Community Leaders

Houston consulate marks Lunar New Year

Jack Tchen:Curating Sino-American history

Jack Tchen and Charlie Lai had a goal in 1980: piece together the history of New York's Chinatown.
Peter Liu: On rise in Richmond politics

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

Shawn Chen : A pioneer in international education

15-year-old skater dreams big

Karen Chen, the 15-year-old bronze medalist from last month's US Figure Skating Championships, is excited about the coming trip to the Junior World Championships in Estonia in three weeks.
Luly Yang: Fashion designers aims to inspire

Luly Yang's name is synonymous with her highly conceptual couture creations and highly sought after fashion designs.

EB-5 could harbor fraud: report

China no longer US' 'greatest enemy': Gallup

China is now seen as less of a threat to Americans, thanks to Russia's actions in Ukraine and terrorist group ISIS, according to polls done by Gallup in February.
China, US work to make Xi's visit successful

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and US National Security Advisor Susan Rice both said that the upcoming state visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September is of great significance.
Getting immersed in New Year's fun

For Jule Byrd and Sean Hancock, second graders at Baltimore International Academy, Chinese New Year has added significance.

Reaction to death of 'Star Trek' actor Leonard Nimoy

400-yr-old books are found in California

Two stolen Italian books dating to the 17th century that were discovered in California and many other plundered ancient artifacts will be returned to their country of origin.
Getting immersed in New Year's fun

For Jule Byrd and Sean Hancock, second graders at Baltimore International Academy, Chinese New Year has added significance.
Killer of 'American Sniper' jailed for life

Eddie Ray Routh was jailed for life without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after a Texas jury found him guilty of murdering Chris Kyle, the former US Navy SEAL whose autobiography was turned into the hit movie "American Sniper."

China ends UN council presidency, eyeing 70th birthday

Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow

Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead metres from the Kremlin in central Moscow.
Russia, China help stabilize global situation

International cooperation between Russia and China contributes to global stability and the formation of new world order, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.
Ukraine starts heavy weapons withdrawal

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry said Thursday that the country's military forces are starting the withdrawal of their heavy weapons from the frontline in eastern regions.

Robben helps goal-hungry Bayern keep Wolves from door

China moves step nearer soccer goal

The goal of turning China into a soccer power has moved closer to being realized, with a top-level policymaking team approving a comprehensive reform plan to boost the sport from playgrounds to stadiums.
Rose has successful knee surgery

The Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman said Friday that the star point guard Derrick Rose's knee surgery was successful and he will miss about 4-6 weeks.

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US spys China's mobile phones and internet

Wartime lessons still need heeding

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito stressed the need to remember WWII "correctly" during a news conference ahead of his 55th birthday on Monday.
Digital gift money the latest New Year trend

Giving out bigger and bigger hongbao has not only put huge economic pressure on some people, it is also a serious deviation from the original nature.
Don't read too much into shortened name

The China-Japan Friendship Hospital is to be called the China-Japan Hospital according to a regulation on the abbreviated names of hospitals.

Ocean of golden canola flowers in Luoping, Yunnan

Big boost for toilets

The China National Tourism Administration will coordinate construction of 33,000 toilets nationwide in the next three years, according to a meeting in Guilin, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regio, on Feb 26.
Maldives' tourism industry faces challenges as Chinese tourists decline

Maldives's crucial tourism industry is facing challenging times as it grapples with declining Chinese tourist arrivals, the island nation's main source of tourism revenues.
A Portrait Of The Silk Road

A photo album replete with travelogues has been published after its author retraces the ancient route. Xing Yi reports.

China investors top US list of 2013 national security reviews

US Congresswoman Grace Meng is now pushing the House of Representatives to pass legislation to officially recognize Lunar New Year.

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

China imposes ivory import ban to evaluate its effects over 1 year

China's top anti-graft agency will set up eight new permanent offices in central government entities this year in an effort to overhaul and strengthen supervision.

First-person examples have become a new tool for anti-graft education, as China's top disciplinary watchdog has begun publishing disgraced officials' confessions.

Authorities in Yunnan province will construct or renovate more than 600 toilets at major scenic spots in the next three years in an effort to bolster tourism.

Potential buyers count down days to Apple Watch launch

China's central bank on Saturday decided to cut benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points amid deflation worries.

The decision by the nation's largest private steelmaker, Shagang Group, to sell 55.1% of the shares in its Shenzhen-listed unit Jiangsu Shagang Group Co Ltd, was intended to raise funds for diversification beyond steel, analysts said.

China will set an equal, fair natural gas pricing structure for all industrial users to allow market forces to lead the energy sector, the top economic planner announced on Saturday.

Proud to be a toilet cleaner

China's population is undergoing major changes, affecting many traditional customs, especially the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.

Education, immigration status and income are the top categories Chinese people living in the United States consider when searching for mates, according to the latest report by a Chinese dating company in the San Francisco area.

Hongbao, a red envelope containing small amounts of money, is a gift that is guaranteed to be warmly received, not just because of the cash, often a token amount, but also because of its traditional symbolism and best wishes for the future.

US embraces Chinese tea traditions & lifestyle

The Old Shanghai tea house is an exquisite destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the odd things about being a food writer is that when you order a meal at a restaurant, you don't necessarily order the food you most want to eat.

Beijng's Little Russia has a big problem.

The eighth nine days: wild geese are flying back

Iris Chang, "the woman who could not forget," now is going to be remembered by park visitors in the community where she spent her last days.

More than 3,000 devotees from both sides of the Taiwan Straits attended the worship ceremony of Jade Emperor of Heaven at Tianbao Yuzun Palace in Zhangzhou city of Southeast China's Fujian province in the early morning of Feb 27, 2015.

Leonard Nimoy, famous as Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' dies

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

Ambassador Liu Jieyi of China, the rotating president of the UN Security Council for February, wrapped up "a very busy month" on Friday.

Houston consulate marks Lunar New Year

Jack Tchen and Charlie Lai had a goal in 1980: piece together the history of New York's Chinatown.

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

Shawn Chen : A pioneer in international education

Karen Chen, the 15-year-old bronze medalist from last month's US Figure Skating Championships, is excited about the coming trip to the Junior World Championships in Estonia in three weeks.

EB-5 could harbor fraud: report

China is now seen as less of a threat to Americans, thanks to Russia's actions in Ukraine and terrorist group ISIS, according to polls done by Gallup in February.

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and US National Security Advisor Susan Rice both said that the upcoming state visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September is of great significance.

For Jule Byrd and Sean Hancock, second graders at Baltimore International Academy, Chinese New Year has added significance.

Reaction to death of 'Star Trek' actor Leonard Nimoy

Two stolen Italian books dating to the 17th century that were discovered in California and many other plundered ancient artifacts will be returned to their country of origin.

For Jule Byrd and Sean Hancock, second graders at Baltimore International Academy, Chinese New Year has added significance.

Eddie Ray Routh was jailed for life without the possibility of parole on Tuesday after a Texas jury found him guilty of murdering Chris Kyle, the former US Navy SEAL whose autobiography was turned into the hit movie "American Sniper."

China ends UN council presidency, eyeing 70th birthday

Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead metres from the Kremlin in central Moscow.

International cooperation between Russia and China contributes to global stability and the formation of new world order, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry said Thursday that the country's military forces are starting the withdrawal of their heavy weapons from the frontline in eastern regions.

Robben helps goal-hungry Bayern keep Wolves from door

The goal of turning China into a soccer power has moved closer to being realized, with a top-level policymaking team approving a comprehensive reform plan to boost the sport from playgrounds to stadiums.

The Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman said Friday that the star point guard Derrick Rose's knee surgery was successful and he will miss about 4-6 weeks.

US spys China's mobile phones and internet

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito stressed the need to remember WWII "correctly" during a news conference ahead of his 55th birthday on Monday.

Giving out bigger and bigger hongbao has not only put huge economic pressure on some people, it is also a serious deviation from the original nature.

The China-Japan Friendship Hospital is to be called the China-Japan Hospital according to a regulation on the abbreviated names of hospitals.

Ocean of golden canola flowers in Luoping, Yunnan

The China National Tourism Administration will coordinate construction of 33,000 toilets nationwide in the next three years, according to a meeting in Guilin, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regio, on Feb 26.

Maldives's crucial tourism industry is facing challenging times as it grapples with declining Chinese tourist arrivals, the island nation's main source of tourism revenues.

A photo album replete with travelogues has been published after its author retraces the ancient route. Xing Yi reports.

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