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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, 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.

Voices of business elites at the 'two sessions'

China lowers GDP growth target to 7%

GDP target of 7 percent announced by Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday means China will post its slowest growth in 22 years.
Reforms 'quite positive' for global growth

The effects of China's reforms would be "quite positive" for global growth, John Paul Betbeze, economic adviser at Deloitte France, said Wednesday.
Nuclear plans get new momentum in China

China's nuclear energy development plans got a fresh impetus after the State Council gave the green light for two new reactors, a big step to revive the industry.

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

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 the annual session of China's top legislature said on Wednesday.

Militaries' cooperation 'key' in ties

More China-US military exchanges are expected to prevent miscalculation and misunderstanding, said a Pentagon Army general on Wednesday.

China, California address climate, energy issues

California and China are looking for ways to work together on clean energy and climate change.

China faces 'formidable challenges', says Li

Structural problems have become "tigers on the road" holding up China's economic development, Premier Li Keqiang says when delivering the annual work report of the government.Key figures for China's economy

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 the annual session of China's top legislature said on Wednesday.
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.

US Justice Dept finds racial bias in Ferguson police practices

'It was him' 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.
'Maternity hotels' in California are raided

Federal agents raided about 20 Southern California locations on Tuesday suspected of involvement in "maternity tourism" schemes offering travel and lodging services to pregnant foreign women seeking to give birth in the United States, US immigration officials said.

US ambassador to South Korea slashed in face by 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.
Belgian royal couple to visit China

The King and Queen of Belgium will pay a week-long state visit to China in June, said Didier Reynders, Belgium's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs.
Prince Harry invited to serve in Australia

Australia's Queensland city Townsville has made an impassioned plea for Britain's Prince Harry to make his final tour of duty this year.

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.

Voices of business elites at the 'two sessions'

GDP target of 7 percent announced by Premier Li Keqiang on Thursday means China will post its slowest growth in 22 years.

The effects of China's reforms would be "quite positive" for global growth, John Paul Betbeze, economic adviser at Deloitte France, said Wednesday.

China's nuclear energy development plans got a fresh impetus after the State Council gave the green light for two new reactors, a big step to revive the industry.

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

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

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 the annual session of China's top legislature said on Wednesday.

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

US Justice Dept finds racial bias in Ferguson police practices

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.

Federal agents raided about 20 Southern California locations on Tuesday suspected of involvement in "maternity tourism" schemes offering travel and lodging services to pregnant foreign women seeking to give birth in the United States, US immigration officials said.

US ambassador to South Korea slashed in face by 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.

The King and Queen of Belgium will pay a week-long state visit to China in June, said Didier Reynders, Belgium's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs.

Australia's Queensland city Townsville has made an impassioned plea for Britain's Prince Harry to make his final tour of duty this year.

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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