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SPINEXPO puts Chinese textiles front and center	Insurer's office to serve Chinese community

Yi people celebrate biggest festival

When childhood dream and reality collide

Villagers aid feathered friends

Across America

Artists advocate for environmental protection

NYC's Asian restaurants hit by higher rent

Mei Chou closed her first New York City restaurant in 2008 because of it. Now she is facing the same issue again with her two-year-old Chinatown bistro — skyrocketing rent.
Wanxiang finds success in US

If companies operating in China want to expand to the United States successfully, there may not be a better example than the Wanxiang Group Corporation, the largest China-based automotive components company by revenue.

'Pocket-size' teacher with tall dreams

China, Laos sign seven deals

China and Laos signed seven cooperative agreements on Monday in their efforts to jointly boost national development in trade and other areas.
Many oppose college tuition increase

Many residents are opposed to increases in college tuition fees and want universities to reveal their financial situations, according to an online survey.
60,000 plus cases probed in 5 months

Anti-graft authorities investigated more than 60,000 cases in the first five months of this year, nearly 35 percent more than in the same period last year.

Microsoft likely targeted in Chinese antitrust probe

OSI overhauls China operations

OSI Group announced Monday a number of sweeping changes to the organizational and management structure of its China operations after being hit with a meat scandal.
Private rocket company looks to the stars

They may be aiming for the stars, but the problems facing three young entrepreneurs are Earth-bound, as they try to successfully launch the first private rocket firm in China.
China angered by US protectionism

China is strongly dissatisfied with the United States for its anti-dumping and countervailing probes into Chinese exports of photovoltaic products.

Bagging a fortune with silk

Li Bingbing prepares for Hollywood transformation

Spain has Penélope Cruz and France has Marion Cotillard. A breaout actress from China has yet to make a mark. That could change with Li Bingbing.
An uncomfortable new journey to the west

News of a US adaptation of a beloved Chinese fantasy tale is unsettling many people in China. But it is a positive sign of Chinese culture being accepted by a growing populace around the world.
Home thoughts after eight years in Beijing

I knew it'd be the last time I'd see him alive. Grandpa did, too.

Hot,hot,dip,dip...

Skippy chops bound for China

Adelaide-based Macro Meats has spent over a year working on the feasibility of exporting our national emblem onto Asian dining tables.
You aren’t what you eat; especially if that includes insects!

I ate the bug ... sort of. He (she?) was a monster — long, sleek and gray-brown, as big as a man’s thumb.
Tiny landscapes painted on food

From onion peels to kiwi seeds or even bits of chocolate, it seems any canvas is sufficient for Turkish artist Hasan Kale as long as it meets the requirement of being incredibly tiny.

Nantong: major producer of indigo print fabric

New kids section at Beijing Book Building

The Beijing Book Building recently opened a special section just for children. Named the Kids Fun Space, it features a massive collection of books, toys and interactive activities.
Twin artists 'Os Gemeos' hold exhibition in Sao Paulo

Visitors enjoy artworks by Brazilian artists and twin brothers, who go by the name "Os Gemeos", during their exhibition "Opera of the Moon" in Sao Paulo July 25, 2014.

Actor Lu Yi and daughter Bei Er appear at theater show

'Lucy' tops North American box office

Starring Scarlett Johansson, Luc Besson's "Lucy" debuted with a winning $44 million at the North American box office this weekend.
Zhang Yimou sues film company for 15 mln RMB

Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based New Pictures Film Company, claiming he is owed 15 million yuan, or some $2.4 million.

China helps fight international war on drugs

Crackdown on terrorist attacks

While China is knitting an anti-terrorist security network, the nation still needs to prepare its people to fight the war on terror, thereby mobilizing its most powerful weapon.

My China Story: Meeting the master

Adventures can happen to you anywhere: when you are away from home, when you are walking on the street, or they can come with a curious encounter, in my case, for example.

Tongues tied around tatu-bola

Chinese soccer fans turn their attention to gathering facts about the mascot for the world's biggest soccer tournament, and some claim it is related to Chinese pangolin.

A market that's not such a hot property

A recent decline in housing prices is being exacerbated by tightened credit conditions and a surge in the supply of subsidized State housing.

Tough regime cranks out test winners

High school's intense training program yields many high-score students, but stifles creativity, report Hou Liqiang and Zhang Yu inHengshui, Hebei province

Some lab animals get reprieve from testing

China's cosmetics industry will enter uncharted waters at the end of June when the rules requiring live animal testing will be relaxed for certain products.

Racing to a new prosperity

When 20 vehicles set off on the first-ever Kolkata-to-Kunming car rally in 2013, the event wasn't simply a sporting contest, it was a harbinger of things to come.

Fishermen on the frontline of dispute

Rising tension in the South China Sea is having repercussions back on land, Peng Yining reports from Tanmen, Hainan province.

Turning Africa's resources into rewards

Richard Attias is an eternal optimist who believes Chinese entrepreneurs will play a big role in transforming Africa into an economic engine.

Long march to end employment bias

This special sheds light on employment discrimination in China, including how job ads specify gender and age preferences and recent discrimination cases in China.

China can learn from Cuba's preservation efforts

Corruption's insidious influence on society

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Ex-security chief Zhou Yongkang under probe

Retired former security chief becomes the most senior Party official to face formal investigation during the term of President Xi Jinping.

Prudence urged over solar dispute

China's Ministry of Commerce has urged the United States to handle the latest dispute over solar trade "prudently," saying that trade friction is unavoidable but governments have a responsibility to prevent it from harming China-US relations.

US visa delays likely to continue

The US embassy in Beijing said the visa service returned to online working last Wednesday, but it is still operating at a significantly reduced capacity.

OSI group to fund food safety

US-based OSI Group, owner of the Shanghai Husi Food, announced that it would invest $1.62 million for a 3-year food safety education campaign in China.

Chinese Community Leaders

Gene Wu: Changing the stereotypes

Professors earn researchers distinction

Six professors from the University of Science and Technology of China were named as Highly Cited Researchers, a yearly distinction released by Thomson Reuters.
Representing the under-represented

Gigi Li gives back to her community by representing the under-represented.

Artists advocate for environmental protection

Ministry urges prudence over solar dispute

China's Ministry of Commerce has urged the United States to handle the latest dispute over solar trade "prudently," saying that trade friction is unavoidable but governments have a responsibility to prevent it from harming China-US relations.
Some analysts like to see zero-sum game

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his nine-day trip to Latin America on July 23, attending the sixth BRICS summit, visiting four nations and meeting more than a dozen leaders from the region.
Developers placing bets on casinos

Chinese real estate companies are trying to participate in overseas casino projects as the sluggish property market at home is leading to a drop in profits.

NYC's Asian restaurants hit by higher rent, taxes

LA lightning kills 1, injures 13

A 20-year-old man died after lightning struck 14 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golf course, a coroner's official said on Sunday.
Naval vessels conduct exercises

RIMPAC is the world's largest biennial naval exercise between the US and Pacific Rim nations, with 22 countries participating, including China which is joining for the first time.
Psychiatrist wounds patient in shootout

A doctor told police that a patient fatally shot a caseworker at their hospital complex before the doctor pulled out his own gun and returned fire, wounding the assailant, a prosecutor said on Thursday night.

Armed clashes set Libya's Tripoli ablaze

Iraq reaches breaking point

Salman Khaled has lived through Baghdad's sectarian disintegration; with Iraq now splintering into Shiite, Sunni Arab and Kurdish regions, he says this time the survival of the country is at stake.
Israeli jets strike Gaza

Israeli jets struck three sites in Gaza on Monday after a rocket was launched at Israel, the military said, disrupting a relative lull in the war-torn territory at the start of a major Muslim holiday.
Aquino urges support to reforms

Philippine President Benigno Aquino called on the nation on Monday to support his reforms as he faced the biggest political crisis in his four years in power, a spending scandal that could damage his anti-graft image and undermine reforms.

Bolt ready to roar in relay

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France

Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.
Britain's deputy PM backing Cup boycott

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg joined calls for Russia to be stripped of the World Cup in 2018 following the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine.

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Tainted Apple

MH17 incident not a cold-war tool

And the most important lesson it has learnt from all the wars and crises is that, mutual trust and transparency are the best cure for distrust and conflict.
Overcoming HK's social divide

The lack of rational discussions where moderate views can be heard makes it hard for differing groups to find common ground in Hong Kong.
Society should address suicide among youths

The rising rate of suicides among youths has become a big cause for concern for many countries, but the number and the reasons for suicides in China are even a bigger cause for concern.

Scenery of Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai

Shahu Lake welcomes summer peak season

As the summer peak season comes, Shahu Lake, the desert wetlands, is expected to receive 20,000 tourist visits per day.
Phoenix Ancient Town in Shaanxi province

Situated in southeastern Zhashui county, Shaanxi province, in the middle reaches of Shechuan River, the Phoenix Ancient Town Scenic Spot boasts a well preserved ancient street initially built in the High Tang Period.
Tourists' tales

I have always wanted to visit the DPRK. That part of the world has fascinated me since I was very young. But since the two Koreas were separated after World War II, I had no idea how to get there.

Artists advocate for environmental protection

Mei Chou closed her first New York City restaurant in 2008 because of it. Now she is facing the same issue again with her two-year-old Chinatown bistro — skyrocketing rent.

If companies operating in China want to expand to the United States successfully, there may not be a better example than the Wanxiang Group Corporation, the largest China-based automotive components company by revenue.

'Pocket-size' teacher with tall dreams

China and Laos signed seven cooperative agreements on Monday in their efforts to jointly boost national development in trade and other areas.

Many residents are opposed to increases in college tuition fees and want universities to reveal their financial situations, according to an online survey.

Anti-graft authorities investigated more than 60,000 cases in the first five months of this year, nearly 35 percent more than in the same period last year.

Microsoft likely targeted in Chinese antitrust probe

OSI Group announced Monday a number of sweeping changes to the organizational and management structure of its China operations after being hit with a meat scandal.

They may be aiming for the stars, but the problems facing three young entrepreneurs are Earth-bound, as they try to successfully launch the first private rocket firm in China.

China is strongly dissatisfied with the United States for its anti-dumping and countervailing probes into Chinese exports of photovoltaic products.

Bagging a fortune with silk

Spain has Penélope Cruz and France has Marion Cotillard. A breaout actress from China has yet to make a mark. That could change with Li Bingbing.

News of a US adaptation of a beloved Chinese fantasy tale is unsettling many people in China. But it is a positive sign of Chinese culture being accepted by a growing populace around the world.

I knew it'd be the last time I'd see him alive. Grandpa did, too.

Hot,hot,dip,dip...

Adelaide-based Macro Meats has spent over a year working on the feasibility of exporting our national emblem onto Asian dining tables.

I ate the bug ... sort of. He (she?) was a monster — long, sleek and gray-brown, as big as a man’s thumb.

From onion peels to kiwi seeds or even bits of chocolate, it seems any canvas is sufficient for Turkish artist Hasan Kale as long as it meets the requirement of being incredibly tiny.

Nantong: major producer of indigo print fabric

The Beijing Book Building recently opened a special section just for children. Named the Kids Fun Space, it features a massive collection of books, toys and interactive activities.

Visitors enjoy artworks by Brazilian artists and twin brothers, who go by the name "Os Gemeos", during their exhibition "Opera of the Moon" in Sao Paulo July 25, 2014.

Actor Lu Yi and daughter Bei Er appear at theater show

Starring Scarlett Johansson, Luc Besson's "Lucy" debuted with a winning $44 million at the North American box office this weekend.

Renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based New Pictures Film Company, claiming he is owed 15 million yuan, or some $2.4 million.

Columnists

Retired former security chief becomes the most senior Party official to face formal investigation during the term of President Xi Jinping.

Gene Wu: Changing the stereotypes

Six professors from the University of Science and Technology of China were named as Highly Cited Researchers, a yearly distinction released by Thomson Reuters.

Gigi Li gives back to her community by representing the under-represented.

Artists advocate for environmental protection

China's Ministry of Commerce has urged the United States to handle the latest dispute over solar trade "prudently," saying that trade friction is unavoidable but governments have a responsibility to prevent it from harming China-US relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his nine-day trip to Latin America on July 23, attending the sixth BRICS summit, visiting four nations and meeting more than a dozen leaders from the region.

Chinese real estate companies are trying to participate in overseas casino projects as the sluggish property market at home is leading to a drop in profits.

NYC's Asian restaurants hit by higher rent, taxes

A 20-year-old man died after lightning struck 14 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golf course, a coroner's official said on Sunday.

RIMPAC is the world's largest biennial naval exercise between the US and Pacific Rim nations, with 22 countries participating, including China which is joining for the first time.

A doctor told police that a patient fatally shot a caseworker at their hospital complex before the doctor pulled out his own gun and returned fire, wounding the assailant, a prosecutor said on Thursday night.

Armed clashes set Libya's Tripoli ablaze

Salman Khaled has lived through Baghdad's sectarian disintegration; with Iraq now splintering into Shiite, Sunni Arab and Kurdish regions, he says this time the survival of the country is at stake.

Israeli jets struck three sites in Gaza on Monday after a rocket was launched at Israel, the military said, disrupting a relative lull in the war-torn territory at the start of a major Muslim holiday.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino called on the nation on Monday to support his reforms as he faced the biggest political crisis in his four years in power, a spending scandal that could damage his anti-graft image and undermine reforms.

Bolt ready to roar in relay

Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg joined calls for Russia to be stripped of the World Cup in 2018 following the downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine.

Tainted Apple

And the most important lesson it has learnt from all the wars and crises is that, mutual trust and transparency are the best cure for distrust and conflict.

The lack of rational discussions where moderate views can be heard makes it hard for differing groups to find common ground in Hong Kong.

The rising rate of suicides among youths has become a big cause for concern for many countries, but the number and the reasons for suicides in China are even a bigger cause for concern.

Scenery of Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai

As the summer peak season comes, Shahu Lake, the desert wetlands, is expected to receive 20,000 tourist visits per day.

Situated in southeastern Zhashui county, Shaanxi province, in the middle reaches of Shechuan River, the Phoenix Ancient Town Scenic Spot boasts a well preserved ancient street initially built in the High Tang Period.

I have always wanted to visit the DPRK. That part of the world has fascinated me since I was very young. But since the two Koreas were separated after World War II, I had no idea how to get there.

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