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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

Cooperation potential called 'limitless'

US Rep requests Lunar New Year honors

US Congresswoman Grace Meng is now pushing the House of Representatives to pass legislation to officially recognize Lunar New Year.
Hainan expands US non-stops

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

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.

Huawei CEO presents new products at MWC2015

Alibaba in trouble in Taiwan

The local economic authorities of Taiwan have started a strict investigation into Chinese mainland companies' investment in Taiwan.
China's economic growth to slow to 7%

China's economy is expected to slow to an annual 7% in the first quarter of this year, a sign policy makers will have to roll out more stimulus to support growth.
Chinese tea takes on global market

A new beer made with Chinese tea points to new opportunities for Chinese high-end teas as interest grows abroad despite disappointing export figures.

Wanderlust hits Chinese

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.

Celebrity-patterned pizza: eat me softly

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.
Savouring the past of the old city

The Old Shanghai tea house is an exquisite destination for tourists and locals alike.

Early bloomers in Chinese paintings

Xi's quotes in a book

Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest book, Xi Jinping's Quotes, compiles 135 frequently used quotes by Xi on how to govern the country with interpretations in today's context.
Han-style Chinese beauties at Cambridge

A group of photos featuring Chinese beauties in Han-style costumes taken on the Cambridge campus goes viral on the Internet.

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2015

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".
Streaming sites relaunch old American TV series as new regulation kicks in

Several new American TV series have been removed from Chinese video streaming sites after a regulation that requires permits to air foreign films and TV series takes effect.

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'

China's 2014 diplomacy

The past year has witnessed a bumper harvest in Chinese diplomacy, guided by some new concepts raised by the leadership to help shape a new world where everyone is a winner.

Turning a blind eye to faults is not love

Underestimate not the power of the people

Go to forum

US policy focused on Asia: official

Northeast Asia, including China, will remain high up on the US' priority list, said a US State Department official in Washington.

China more proactive at UN

The UN Security Council has accomplished its tasks "smoothly" for February due to the joint efforts of all council members, and China has delivered on its promise as the presiding president of the council for the month.

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.

Homeland Security funding drama darkens US fiscal outlook

US Congress narrowly averted a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, but the forces behind the chaotic episode remain.

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.

Chinese tea takes on global market

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.
Hainan expands US non-stops

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

Netanyahu's speech to Congress controversial

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.
EB-5 could harbor fraud: report

A new report from a US congressional commission expressed concern over China's "extensive" use of the EB-5 visa program, saying that the program is hard to regulate and runs the risk of "outright investor fraud".

Rio de Janeiro's 450th anniversary marked by celebrations

Xi gets royal invitation to visit UK

President Xi Jinping said on Monday he looks forward to visiting Britain this year at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II as he received Prince William.
British Queen's visit to China in 1986

Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Great Wall during the state visit, October 1986.
Highlights of Milan Fashion Week

A model presents a creation from the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn/Winter 2015/16 collection during Milan Fashion week March 1, 2015.

Harden's 33 points leads Rockets over Cavs 105-103

League Cup: Chelsea beats Spurs for 1st title win in 3 years

Captain John Terry led Chelsea to its first trophy in two years on Sunday, scoring the opener in a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the League Cup final.
China moves step nearer soccer goal

The goal of turning China into a soccer power has moved closer to being realized, with a top-level policymaking team approving a comprehensive reform plan to boost the sport from playgrounds to stadiums.

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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.

Seagulls come to China's Qinhuangdao

Wanderlust hits Chinese

More people from the mainland are traveling abroad with their families during the Lunar New Year break. Yang Feiyue reports.
Aerial views of plum blossoms as beautiful as oil paintings

"Lingfeng Mountain plum blossom hunting" has been a long-time annual tradition for Hangzhou locals and tourists to explore the beauty of early spring.
Red-crowned cranes in Yancheng

Red-crowned cranes in Yancheng national reserve, east China's Jiangsu province.

Cooperation potential called 'limitless'

US Congresswoman Grace Meng is now pushing the House of Representatives to pass legislation to officially recognize Lunar New Year.

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

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.

Huawei CEO presents new products at MWC2015

The local economic authorities of Taiwan have started a strict investigation into Chinese mainland companies' investment in Taiwan.

China's economy is expected to slow to an annual 7% in the first quarter of this year, a sign policy makers will have to roll out more stimulus to support growth.

A new beer made with Chinese tea points to new opportunities for Chinese high-end teas as interest grows abroad despite disappointing export figures.

Wanderlust hits Chinese

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.

Celebrity-patterned pizza: eat me softly

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.

The Old Shanghai tea house is an exquisite destination for tourists and locals alike.

Early bloomers in Chinese paintings

Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest book, Xi Jinping's Quotes, compiles 135 frequently used quotes by Xi on how to govern the country with interpretations in today's context.

A group of photos featuring Chinese beauties in Han-style costumes taken on the Cambridge campus goes viral on the Internet.

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 2015

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".

Several new American TV series have been removed from Chinese video streaming sites after a regulation that requires permits to air foreign films and TV series takes effect.

Columnists

Northeast Asia, including China, will remain high up on the US' priority list, said a US State Department official in Washington.

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.

Chinese tea takes on global market

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.

Hainan Airlines announced the addition of three weekly nonstop flights between Boston's Logan Airport and Shanghai's Pudong Airport beginning June 20.

Netanyahu's speech to Congress controversial

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.

A new report from a US congressional commission expressed concern over China's "extensive" use of the EB-5 visa program, saying that the program is hard to regulate and runs the risk of "outright investor fraud".

Rio de Janeiro's 450th anniversary marked by celebrations

President Xi Jinping said on Monday he looks forward to visiting Britain this year at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II as he received Prince William.

Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Great Wall during the state visit, October 1986.

A model presents a creation from the Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn/Winter 2015/16 collection during Milan Fashion week March 1, 2015.

Harden's 33 points leads Rockets over Cavs 105-103

Captain John Terry led Chelsea to its first trophy in two years on Sunday, scoring the opener in a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the League Cup final.

The goal of turning China into a soccer power has moved closer to being realized, with a top-level policymaking team approving a comprehensive reform plan to boost the sport from playgrounds to stadiums.

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.

Seagulls come to China's Qinhuangdao

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

"Lingfeng Mountain plum blossom hunting" has been a long-time annual tradition for Hangzhou locals and tourists to explore the beauty of early spring.

Red-crowned cranes in Yancheng national reserve, east China's Jiangsu province.

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