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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

Airplane cleaner's day

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

China, California address climate, energy issues

Flooding risk inland: researchers

China has the third-highest population in the world at risk of inland flooding due to climate change, according to new analysis from Washington-based World Resources Institute.
South Carolina picked for Chinese plant

A Chinese company that manufactures above-ground storage tanks will locate its first US facility in northwest South Carolina.

People celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival across China

Problem in Shanxi 'seems like cancer'

The serious corruption in Shanxi seems like a cancer and the province should be insistent and persistent in its anti-graft drive.
Smog could be beaten in 10 years

It might take China a decade to tackle its notorious smog problem, said Zhong Nanshan, a deputy of the National People's Congress and a renowned respiratory expert specializing in pandemics.
Free trade zone action to speed up

China will speed up its strategy for free trade zones, a key initiative in further opening up, President Xi Jinping said as he joined a discussion with lawmakers from Shanghai.

Xiaomi to focus on its core businesses

Huawei, Intel expand tie-up in China

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Intel Corp are expanding an existing alliance to provide cloud computing to global telecoms carriers.
Govt approves merger of China's top two train makers

China's state assets watchdog has approved a proposed merger of the country's top two bullet train makers, but obstacles remain to be cleared.
Energy supply-demand imbalances 'an urgent problem'

Fall in energy consumption amid slowdown means China must urgently resolve internal imbalances in supply and demand, says senior official.

Can you find invisible models?

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.

Currying flavor south

Eye-catching chocolate by Chinese chef in L.A.

Special chocolates made by Chinese chef Yang Yong catch people’s eyes at the second anniversary celebration of a Chinese chamber of commerce in Los Angeles on March 2, 2015.
Sweet tradition

Tiny tangyuan made from sticky rice bring this week's Lantern Festival to life in the hands of a veteran chef from Chongqing, Mike Peters and Liu Zhihua report.
Celebrity-patterned pizza: eat me softly

Celebrity-patterned pizza

Prince William visits Asian elephant park in SW China

Artists share their views

The plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) kicked off this week.
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.

Birdman to land at Beijing gathering

China passes US at movie box office

A record Lunar New Year at movie theaters helped box-office revenue in China pass the US in February for the first time, making China the world's biggest box-office market for the month.
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

China likely to maintain 7% growth for 20 years

China has lowered its 2015 economic growth target to about 7 percent, a growth pace which analysts said could be maintained for 20 years.

China's top two train makers to merge

China's state assets watchdog has approved a proposed merger of the country's top two bullet train makers, but obstacles remain to be cleared, both companies said on Thursday evening.

Finance Minister: no spending spree

China's Finance Minister on Friday denied rumor that the government spent 300 billion yuan ($47.9 billion) on public vehicles, receptions and trips.

US fails to grasp China's terror laws

Misunderstandings have arisen from US opposition to a Chinese draft law asking US corporations to disclose their security-related data, a spokeswoman for China's top legislature said.

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.

Wisconsin ginseng prized

US fails to grasp China's terror laws: legislature

Misunderstandings have arisen from US opposition to a Chinese draft law asking US corporations to disclose their security-related data, a spokeswoman for China's top legislature said.
Live, from Beijing, it's Saturday Night ... Really?

One of the US' most venerable comedy shows, Saturday Night Live, is headed to China for a local remake and experts say the comedy sketch program, known for its irreverent lampooning of society and culture, could do well, as long as it stays away from political satire and focuses on other forms of humor.
US agents raid California locations to probe Chinese maternity tourism

Federal agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement searched over two dozen Southern California locations Tuesday to investigate maternity tourists, mainly from China.

Snowstorm rages in eastern US

Harrison Ford injured in small-plane crash

Actor Harrison Ford was seriously injured on Thursday in the crash of a small airplane on a Los Angeles golf course.
Boston bomber's lawyers admit guilt

A lawyer for the accused Boston Marathon bomber said at the start of his trial that their client bore responsibility for the attacks that killed three people and injured 264 with a blunt admission: "It was him."
US House committee subpoenas Clinton emails

A House of Representatives committee has issued subpoenas for the emails of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who used a private account exclusively for official business when she was secretary of state.

One year later: Benefits from the search for MH370

Hugo Chavez legacy lives on in Venezuela

Two years after the untimely death of Venezuela's reformist President Hugo Chavez, his vibrant voice and strong anti-imperialist views continue to resonate in a deeply divided society struggling with economic woes.
ROK prosecutors to probe US envoy attack

Prosecutors of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has formed a special team to probe into the attack against the US ambassador after police raided the home and office of the assailant.
Floods displace over 2,000 in Brazil

More than 2,000 people have been left homeless along the Bolivian-Brazilian border where incessant rains have flooded the area and caused the Acre and Tahuamanu Rivers to burst their banks.

Prince William loves playing soccer

Fosun may bid on Brooklyn Nets

China's Fosun Group has expressed interest in buying the National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets, and the price tag could be near $2 billion, according to a published report.
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.

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White and Black

Caution and commitment in Government Work Report

On Thursday Chinese Premier Li Keqiang presented the Government Work Report for 2015 to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. What are some of the key messages?
Chinese economy: high time for innovation as an engine

In Premier Li Keqiang's Government Work Report on Thursday, "innovation" was shown as being of great significance for the Chinese economy in its new normal.
Service sector key to future growth

The transition from an economy dominated by manufacturing to one dominated by services will help China avoid the middle-income trap.

Bye Traders, and hello Hotel Jen!

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.

China, California address climate, energy issues

China has the third-highest population in the world at risk of inland flooding due to climate change, according to new analysis from Washington-based World Resources Institute.

A Chinese company that manufactures above-ground storage tanks will locate its first US facility in northwest South Carolina.

People celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival across China

The serious corruption in Shanxi seems like a cancer and the province should be insistent and persistent in its anti-graft drive.

It might take China a decade to tackle its notorious smog problem, said Zhong Nanshan, a deputy of the National People's Congress and a renowned respiratory expert specializing in pandemics.

China will speed up its strategy for free trade zones, a key initiative in further opening up, President Xi Jinping said as he joined a discussion with lawmakers from Shanghai.

Xiaomi to focus on its core businesses

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Intel Corp are expanding an existing alliance to provide cloud computing to global telecoms carriers.

China's state assets watchdog has approved a proposed merger of the country's top two bullet train makers, but obstacles remain to be cleared.

Fall in energy consumption amid slowdown means China must urgently resolve internal imbalances in supply and demand, says senior official.

Can you find invisible models?

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.

Currying flavor south

Special chocolates made by Chinese chef Yang Yong catch people’s eyes at the second anniversary celebration of a Chinese chamber of commerce in Los Angeles on March 2, 2015.

Tiny tangyuan made from sticky rice bring this week's Lantern Festival to life in the hands of a veteran chef from Chongqing, Mike Peters and Liu Zhihua report.

Celebrity-patterned pizza

Prince William visits Asian elephant park in SW China

The plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) kicked off this week.

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

Birdman to land at Beijing gathering

A record Lunar New Year at movie theaters helped box-office revenue in China pass the US in February for the first time, making China the world's biggest box-office market for the month.

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".

Columnists

China has lowered its 2015 economic growth target to about 7 percent, a growth pace which analysts said could be maintained for 20 years.

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.

Wisconsin ginseng prized

Misunderstandings have arisen from US opposition to a Chinese draft law asking US corporations to disclose their security-related data, a spokeswoman for China's top legislature said.

Federal agents of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement searched over two dozen Southern California locations Tuesday to investigate maternity tourists, mainly from China.

Snowstorm rages in eastern US

Actor Harrison Ford was seriously injured on Thursday in the crash of a small airplane on a Los Angeles golf course.

A lawyer for the accused Boston Marathon bomber said at the start of his trial that their client bore responsibility for the attacks that killed three people and injured 264 with a blunt admission: "It was him."

A House of Representatives committee has issued subpoenas for the emails of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who used a private account exclusively for official business when she was secretary of state.

One year later: Benefits from the search for MH370

Two years after the untimely death of Venezuela's reformist President Hugo Chavez, his vibrant voice and strong anti-imperialist views continue to resonate in a deeply divided society struggling with economic woes.

Prosecutors of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has formed a special team to probe into the attack against the US ambassador after police raided the home and office of the assailant.

More than 2,000 people have been left homeless along the Bolivian-Brazilian border where incessant rains have flooded the area and caused the Acre and Tahuamanu Rivers to burst their banks.

Prince William loves playing soccer

China's Fosun Group has expressed interest in buying the National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets, and the price tag could be near $2 billion, according to a published report.

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.

White and Black

On Thursday Chinese Premier Li Keqiang presented the Government Work Report for 2015 to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. What are some of the key messages?

In Premier Li Keqiang's Government Work Report on Thursday, "innovation" was shown as being of great significance for the Chinese economy in its new normal.

The transition from an economy dominated by manufacturing to one dominated by services will help China avoid the middle-income trap.

Bye Traders, and hello Hotel Jen!

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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