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THE WEEK Jan 30: Funky fart	LAOWAI NOT: Rory "THE VICIOUS" van den Berg

Creative colored drawings embrace New Year

Chongqing collective wedding applies for Guinness records

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

Obama, Netanyahu clash over Iran diplomacy

US retailer stands by flooring made at factory in China

Shares of Lumber Liquidators - North America's largest specialty retailer of hardwood floor - closed down 25 percent on Monday following a report on "60 Minutes" that showed a factory in China making laminate flooring that the TV program said exceeds California's standards for formaldehyde, a chemical linked to cancer.
US firms to lower China stakes in '15

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China have reduced their reinvestment budgets for this year by 9.3 percent.

Owners and pets enjoy reunions

Police in the capital break big gun case

After receiving a tip from a navy officer, police in Beijing's Yanqing county detained five suspects and seized more than 20 guns before Spring Festival, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Circuit court begins hearing first appeals

The First Circuit Court of the Supreme People's Court heard its first dispute on Monday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, a move designed to ease the burden on the country's top court.
Second cruise ship to set sail for Sansha

Hainan province will launch another cruise ship route in Sansha in June to boost tourism in the South China Sea, Lu Zhiyuan, head of the provincial tourism department, said recently.

Wanda's Wang China's richest man on Forbes list

Watch this: Huawei takes on Apple in wearables sector

Huawei's first smartwatch, which was introduced a week ahead of the Apple Watch, will be the strongest suit for the Chinese company as it battles with Apple in the wearable market.
China parliament to juggle reform drive and slower growth

China's slowing economy will be at the forefront as parliament convenes for its annual meeting, which opens on Thursday.
Fiscal reform program designed to cope with 'new normal'

Facing looming downward pressure on the world's second largest economy, Chinese leadership has pinned much hope on decisive reforms in hope of more healthy and effective growth.

Bike-riding activity held to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in Brazil

A room of one's own - for a little while

The short-stay rental market is being revolutionized around the world with the advent of websites that allow anyone to welcome travelers into their homes.
Handsome foreign viewer on hit TV show goes viral

Chinese Internet users are crazy about the good looks of a foreign audience member on the hit reality television show I am a Singer.
Population shifts affect festival

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

Sweet tradition

Celebrity-patterned pizza: eat me softly

Celebrity-patterned pizza
Wine, olive oil and the good life

Nation's small towns are creating their own tourism industry.
Hotel's Yunnan fare a surprise hit

Foodies looking for a good sampling of Yunnan fare in Kunming might not head straight to the Holiday Inn.

All dressed up

Artists wow Arab world

Subheadline: The largest ever team of artists to attend an art fair in Oman has showcased China's unique cultural crafts.
Rare pieces stolen from Chinese museum in France

About 15 rare pieces of art have been stolen from the Chinese Museum of the Chateau de Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris.

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2015

China passes US at movie box office

A record Lunar New Year at movie theaters helped box-office revenue in China pass the United States in February for the first time, making China the world's biggest box-office market for the month, according to research firm Entgroup.
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".

Annual legislative and political advisory sessions

The plenary sessions of the National People's Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People' s Political Consultative Conference kick off.

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'

Turning a blind eye to faults is not love

Underestimate not the power of the people

Go to forum

US firms to lower China stakes in '15

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce cited concerns about regulatory changes, protectionist policies, transparency and unequal treatment.

China passes US at movie box office

A record Lunar New Year at movie theaters helped box-office revenue in China pass the United States in February for the first time, making China the world's biggest box-office market for the month, according to research firm Entgroup.

Air pollution tops public concerns for two sessions

Air pollution, corruption and the wealth gap are the three issues of most concern to readers ahead of the annual parliamentary sessions of China, according to an online survey by the China Daily website.

Wanda's Wang tops China's rich list

Wang Jianlin, head of China's biggest private property developer, outwins Alibaba's Jack Ma, to be re-ranked the country's wealthiest person this year.

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.

China passes US at movie box office

China responds to US concern over counterterrorism law

China's drafting of its first counterterrorism law is a domestic issue, China's Foreign Ministry said in response to comments made by the United States.
Deregulation is key to speeding innovation: expert

China has realized the importance of deregulation to unleash its full innovation potential, said an expert at a top government think tank.
Cooperation potential called 'limitless'

Scholars, government officials and company executives from China and the US got together Feb 26 and put their heads together at a three-day conference on how to better tap into the potential for China-US economic cooperation.

Hilary Clinton may have broken federal record-keeping laws

Obama, Netanyahu clash over Iran diplomacy

US President Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu clashed over Iran nuclear diplomacy on Monday on the eve of the Israeli prime minister's hotly disputed address to Congress.
Reaction to death of 'Star Trek' actor

Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of logic-bound Mr. Spock in the "Star Trek" science fiction television series and movies, died on Friday at age 83 after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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.

Fidel Castro meets the Cuban Five

War displaces soccer players

The sleek stadium, built six years ago and home of soccer team Shakhtar Donetsk sits in the middle of Donetsk, a war zone controlled by militias battling Ukrainian troops.
Ukraine death toll tops 6,000 amid fighting

The number of people killed in eastern Ukraine since last April has now topped 6,000, despite successive ceasefires, a UN spokesman said Monday.
Political fund problem hits Japanese PM

A local chapter headed by President of Japan's ruling Democratic Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe, who is also Japan's prime minister, has been found receiving donations within one year from two firms after they were selected for government subsidies.

Prince William loves playing soccer

When will China bid for World Cup

For hundreds of millions of Chinese soccer fans including President Xi Jinping, hosting a World Cup is the most common wish. But a consensus is yet to be reached on when to lodge a bid.
Liaoning wait for CBA final rivals

Liaoning will wait for the winners between Beijing and Guangdong to vie for the crown of 2014-2015 CBA basketball league.

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Fighting for better environment

Stepping stones to freely traded renminbi

China is committed to driving financial reform in a bid to reach the end-game of full convertibility in the RMB, and the new free trade zones will act as stepping stones along the way.
Video sounds environmental alarm bell

The environmental problems Chai examines in the video have already put the end to high-speed growth of China.
Visit promising for stronger China-UK ties

It would be wise that London resort to betterment of China-UK relationship for not only economic recovery, but also domestic voters' confidence.

Beijing's Palace Museum unveils display schedule

Flat white may be Beijing's brew of the moment

Kangaroos, beaches and vegemite on toast - these are some of Australia's best-known icons.
Wanderlust hits Chinese

More people from the mainland are traveling abroad with their families during the Lunar New Year break. Yang Feiyue reports.
Seagulls come to China's Qinhuangdao

Seagulls look for food at the estuary of Xinkai River in Qinhuangdao city, north China's Hebei province, Feb 26, 2015.

Obama, Netanyahu clash over Iran diplomacy

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China have reduced their reinvestment budgets for this year by 9.3 percent.

Owners and pets enjoy reunions

After receiving a tip from a navy officer, police in Beijing's Yanqing county detained five suspects and seized more than 20 guns before Spring Festival, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The First Circuit Court of the Supreme People's Court heard its first dispute on Monday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, a move designed to ease the burden on the country's top court.

Hainan province will launch another cruise ship route in Sansha in June to boost tourism in the South China Sea, Lu Zhiyuan, head of the provincial tourism department, said recently.

Wanda's Wang China's richest man on Forbes list

Huawei's first smartwatch, which was introduced a week ahead of the Apple Watch, will be the strongest suit for the Chinese company as it battles with Apple in the wearable market.

China's slowing economy will be at the forefront as parliament convenes for its annual meeting, which opens on Thursday.

Facing looming downward pressure on the world's second largest economy, Chinese leadership has pinned much hope on decisive reforms in hope of more healthy and effective growth.

Bike-riding activity held to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year in Brazil

The short-stay rental market is being revolutionized around the world with the advent of websites that allow anyone to welcome travelers into their homes.

Chinese Internet users are crazy about the good looks of a foreign audience member on the hit reality television show I am a Singer.

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

Sweet tradition

Celebrity-patterned pizza

Nation's small towns are creating their own tourism industry.

Foodies looking for a good sampling of Yunnan fare in Kunming might not head straight to the Holiday Inn.

All dressed up

Subheadline: The largest ever team of artists to attend an art fair in Oman has showcased China's unique cultural crafts.

About 15 rare pieces of art have been stolen from the Chinese Museum of the Chateau de Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris.

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2015

A record Lunar New Year at movie theaters helped box-office revenue in China pass the United States in February for the first time, making China the world's biggest box-office market for the month, according to research firm Entgroup.

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".

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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce cited concerns about regulatory changes, protectionist policies, transparency and unequal treatment.

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.

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

China passes US at movie box office

China's drafting of its first counterterrorism law is a domestic issue, China's Foreign Ministry said in response to comments made by the United States.

China has realized the importance of deregulation to unleash its full innovation potential, said an expert at a top government think tank.

Scholars, government officials and company executives from China and the US got together Feb 26 and put their heads together at a three-day conference on how to better tap into the potential for China-US economic cooperation.

Hilary Clinton may have broken federal record-keeping laws

US President Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu clashed over Iran nuclear diplomacy on Monday on the eve of the Israeli prime minister's hotly disputed address to Congress.

Leonard Nimoy, best known for his portrayal of logic-bound Mr. Spock in the "Star Trek" science fiction television series and movies, died on Friday at age 83 after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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

Fidel Castro meets the Cuban Five

The sleek stadium, built six years ago and home of soccer team Shakhtar Donetsk sits in the middle of Donetsk, a war zone controlled by militias battling Ukrainian troops.

The number of people killed in eastern Ukraine since last April has now topped 6,000, despite successive ceasefires, a UN spokesman said Monday.

A local chapter headed by President of Japan's ruling Democratic Party (LDP) Shinzo Abe, who is also Japan's prime minister, has been found receiving donations within one year from two firms after they were selected for government subsidies.

Prince William loves playing soccer

For hundreds of millions of Chinese soccer fans including President Xi Jinping, hosting a World Cup is the most common wish. But a consensus is yet to be reached on when to lodge a bid.

Liaoning will wait for the winners between Beijing and Guangdong to vie for the crown of 2014-2015 CBA basketball league.

Fighting for better environment

China is committed to driving financial reform in a bid to reach the end-game of full convertibility in the RMB, and the new free trade zones will act as stepping stones along the way.

The environmental problems Chai examines in the video have already put the end to high-speed growth of China.

It would be wise that London resort to betterment of China-UK relationship for not only economic recovery, but also domestic voters' confidence.

Beijing's Palace Museum unveils display schedule

Kangaroos, beaches and vegemite on toast - these are some of Australia's best-known icons.

More people from the mainland are traveling abroad with their families during the Lunar New Year break. Yang Feiyue reports.

Seagulls look for food at the estuary of Xinkai River in Qinhuangdao city, north China's Hebei province, Feb 26, 2015.

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