A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale jolted Wenchuan County of southwest China's Sichuan Province at 2:28 pm Monday. Minor Quake Jolts Beijing
China should unswervingly adhere to self-innovation in research and development of large aircraft, said Premier Wen Jiabao. Firm Welcomes Foreign Collaboration
Chinese companies' foreign direct investment expanded 353 percent in the first quarter compared with the same 2007 period as domestic firms sought out a more open global market.
Japanese enterprises are expected to play an active role supporting China's efforts to build an environment-friendly society following President Hu's visit.
Experts said that the hand-foot-mouth disease is a preventable and controllable disease and there is no need for panic.
Children send flowers to their mothers ahead of Mother's Day, which falls on May 11 this year, in Yangguang Kindergarten of Chaohu City in East China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2008. [Xinhua]
A vendor arranges green vegetables at a market in Nanjing, Jiangsu province May 12, 2008. China's consumer price index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation, rose 8.5 percent year-on-year in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday. [Agencies]
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) is eyeing to set up operations in the Philippines as it hopes to benefit from the country's improving economic landscape.
The authorities have phased out the use of methyl bromide as a fumigant for grain storage in a bid to protect the ozone layer, an official said over the weekend.
China, with a large economic size, would not face recession after the Olympic Games, the World Bank's new chief economist Justin Yifu Lin said on Sunday.
Clinton goes from inevitable nominee to on the ropes
Many people believed Hillary Clinton's victory in the Democratic nomination battle was a sure thing. Her ultimate failing may have been in believing it, too.
Bush calls Jenna's wedding 'spectacular'
President Bush spent months joking about being a father of the bride, but on Sunday he was downright wistful about giving his daughter Jenna away to her longtime beau.
Pro-Western coalition wins Serbian parliamentary elections
The pro-Western coalition claimed victory in Serbian parliamentary elections on Sunday, which is set to give momentum to the Balkan country's integration into the European Union.
Sudan severs diplomatic ties with Chad
Sudanese President Omer al-Bashir announced on Sunday a decision to sever diplomatic ties with Chad, holding Chad responsible for an attack launched by Darfur rebels.
Buddhists hang pieces of paper containing prayer wishes on lanterns during a prayer meeting to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha at the Jogye temple in Seoul May 12, 2008. [Agencies]
Ronaldo and Giggs win 17th title for Man Utd
Manchester United retained the Premier League title on Sunday when they won 2-0 at Wigan Athletic and Chelsea were held 1-1 at home by Bolton Wanderers.
Massa takes Turkish hat-trick for Ferrari
Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix from pole position for the third year in a row on Sunday after safety fears slowed Lewis Hamilton's challenge.
Liu splashes to easy win in Beijing warm-up
Olympic champion Liu Xiang stormed to victory in the 110 metres hurdles in treacherously wet and cold conditions at the Japan Grand Prix on Saturday.
Utah Jazz Carlos Boozer dives for a loose ball against Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom (R) during Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final basketball series in Salt Lake City, Utah May 9, 2008. [Agencies]
No post-Olympic recession for China - economist
China, with a large economic size, would not face recession after the Olympic Games, the World Bank's new chief economist Justin Yifu Lin said on Sunday.
Olympic logo infringement report to be awarded
Beijing is using the carrot of huge rewards to enlist citizens to report Olympic logo infringement cases in the run-up to the Games.
Olympic torch relay sets off in Quanzhou
The Beijing Olympic torch relay started on Monday in the southeastern coastal city of China, Quanzhou, the third stop in Fujian province.
Lohan passed up a role in a movie about convicted killer Charles Manson in order to accept two other offers, including a guest star turn on the TV comedy "Ugly Betty," her publicist said on Friday.
Fashion
Young designers competing to get noticed by fashion labels can now launch their careers online through the fashion world's answer to the social networking Web siteMySpace.com.
Movies
Director John Maybury's upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights is facing a casting crisis after Natalie Portman pulled out of one of the main roles.
U.S. President George W. Bush poses with his daughter Jenna, prior to her wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, May 10, 2008.[Agencies]
A life amid kind thieves and prescient old men
My friend Juanzi has the magical ability to make mundane life sound really exciting. For example, she is the only one of us to have got back her purse from a thief.
A whopping big salary may not be the main reason for relocating to China, but no matter what your deal, opening a Chinese bank account seems to be a challenge for everybody. But it "really is a simple process", says Colin Dixon, an Irish expat who has been living in Beijing for three years. "Although the process itself may be simple, indeed the longest part of the process is sitting in the queue."
Beijing
A Shanghai Tango
The celebrated transsexual dancer Jin Xing (literally, Golden Star) offers her view of life in dance.
Disney live on stage
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Cinderella" and "Beauty and the Beast" will be performed at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center the International Children's Day.
A whopping big salary may not be the main reason for relocating to China, but no matter what your deal, opening a Chinese bank account seems to be a challenge for everybody.
With the change of season, Chefs at French restaurant Jaan is introducing a new menu. The restaurant's menu is revamped every quarter and grilled foie gras, John Dory fish, baby carrots and beans are examples of the new offerings.
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