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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

Houston's SW Chinatown

Music at her fingers

Tian Jiaxin, concert pianist who was recently named as a Steinway Artist, performs ahead of a press conference held Friday evening in New York city.
Review expected in new China buy

If China's largest aerospace company attempts to purchase a US-based car-parts manufacturer, the proposed transaction could invite scrutiny from Washington, according to one analyst.

Offbeat performance art warns people about phone overuse

Ten cities issue smog alert

Beijing, Tianjin and eight cities in Hebei province issued a yellow smog alert on Saturday.
China's online population reaches 648m

China's netizen population, the world's largest, reached 648 million at the end of 2014, 16 million more than in June, according to an industry expert.
Gun crimes in China at lowest level

Crimes involving guns or explosives in China are at their lowest level for more than a decade, police said on Friday.

Wireless charging desk unveiled in Hangzhou

Beijing to start building 4 subway lines in 2015

Beijing plans to start construction on four subway lines in 2015 as the city authorities continue to resort to the metro system to ease traffic jams.
China real estate loans see rapid growth

Financial institutions had 5.63 trillion yuan ($926 billion)in outstanding loans to the real estate sector as of the end 2014, up 22.6 percent.
China's coal production sees first drop since 2000

In the first 11 months of last year, China produced 3.5 billion tons of coal, 2.1 percent less than the same period in 2013.

A tale of two cities

The man who hasn't seen snow

I had expected snow. But this is already the middle of winter, and I have yet to see any snow, although there had been two brief (and too brief) light snowfalls.
Spend Chinese New Year in style

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana recently launched a limited-edition collection tailored for the Chinese New Year.
Spanish woman's affection for tai chi

Guadalupe, a 55-year-old lady living in Spain, has been practicing tai chi for almost 20 years. She thinks that tai chi is not only a kind of martial art, but a complete system of fusing traditional Chinese culture.

Original and the best

6 foods that fight breast cancer

While there are many risk factors for breast cancer, research on diet suggests certain foods may affect the risks too.
Yakitori you can bank on

Banker offers much more than just chicken on skewers.
An embrace of Spain

If you are hunting for good Spanish food with a Chinese feel in Beijing, it is the place where diners take the trouble to find.

Best bets

Ming-era winery preserves ancient taste

Known for its brewing business in ancient times, Wuzhen had more than 20 wineries during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but Gaogongsheng is the only one that has survived.
Ice lanterns bring chills for capital crowds

The best ice for sculpting should be formed in the natural environment, the thickness should be above 30 centimeters, and the finished works should be kept at a temperature lower than minus 3 C.

Entertainment weekly photos: Jan 17 - 23

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.
Contestants perform at China pole dance contest

Contestant Xiao Ge performs during a pole dance contest in China. Winners of the contest will be selected to become members of the group Pole11, a group of 11 pole dancers who specialize in performance art.

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.

Infographic: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.

CES: Connected cars trends to watch

Driverless cars, piloted driving solutions and connected cars are believed as a major trend of this year's International Consumer Electronics Show.

Kung fu star's son sentenced to six months in prison

Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined two thousand yuan ($322) for drug related charges in Beijing.

CES: Spotlight on Chinese gadgets

Chinese tech giants Lenovo, Huawei, HTC and Acer will debut their latest smartphones, laptops and wearable devices during the CES.

95% of netizens disapprove of removal of cleavage scenes

Nearly 95% of netizens disapprove the removal of scenes showing cleavage on screen in Empress of China, calling the move "unnecessary".

How does anti-graft watchdog handle petitions?

China's top anti-graft watchdog has published photos on its new mobile app and relaunched website that shed light on the process involved in dealing with people's petitions.

2014 top news events in China

Filled with joy and sorrow, 2014 has come to an end. China Daily has gathered this year's most newsworthy China stories for a look back at the year that was.

Humans already 44% doomed but does anyone care?

West should end its hypocrisy on anti-terror war

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China restricts government office sizes

China's anti-graft body said on Saturday that ministers and provincial governors shall have offices not bigger than 54 square meters.

Vancouver Boat Show attracts wealthy Chinese buyers

For China's rapidly emerging wealthy elite, there are few better places in the world to spend their new money than at the Vancouver Boat Show.

Third panda dies from virus in China

A third giant panda died Friday after contracting canine distemper virus (CDV) in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, local authorities said.

Slowdown brings new risks to banks

A persistent economic slowdown will create new financial risks for the banking sector, but measures will be taken to maintain the bottom line, a senior official said on Friday.

Chinese Community Leaders

Jack Tchen:Curating Sino-American history

Peter Liu: On rise in Richmond politics

Peter Liu has been a phenomenon in Greater Vancouver's Chinese community since running for school trustee.
Biz school dean takes practical approach

For Professor Lei Lei, the new dean of the Rutgers Business School in New Jersey, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

Gary Locke: China hand extraordinaire

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.
Building bridges from Michigan to China

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

Philip Ma: from scientist to businessman

Flight to link Beijing-Silicon Valley

The first non-stop flight between Silicon Valley and China will be launched in June 2015, providing a faster link between the two centers and saving people time, said Joel Chusid, executive director of Hainan Airlines (US).
Beijing gears up for Super Bowl

American football is about to swarm China, as fans gear up for the Super Bowl – the sport’s ultimate showdown – which this year pits two formidable teams with passionate fans.
Xiaomi feeling 'phabulous' about new phablet

"Made in China" products have long drawn scrutiny, as the shanzhai (copy and imitate) approach was rampant. That is especially true in the smartphone industry, which depends on technological innovation.

Obama to cut short India visit, fly to Saudi Arabia

Market status for China is 'political' issue

China's market-economy status, which is vital in anti-dumping investigations, is more political than economic, according to an attorney.
Review expected in new China buy

If China's largest aerospace company attempts to purchase a US-based car-parts manufacturer, the proposed transaction could invite scrutiny from Washington, according to one analyst.
Community outpouring

Deceased officer Wenjian Liu's father, Liu Weitang (second from left), with members of the Long Kong Tien Yee Association.

Saudi King Abdullah mourned in simple burial

China sends illegal brides back to Vietnam

Chinese police handed over seven escaped Vietnamese brides married to Chinese bachelors to Vietnamese police on Thursday afternoon in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Ousted Yingluck to face criminal charge

Thailand's Attorney General will indict former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for negligence over a controversial rice subsidy scheme.
Li's Davos speech draws praise

Global business leaders and analysts comment on Premier Li Keqiang's keynote speech at the World Economic Forum annual meeting on Wednesday.

China focused on net gains

Chinese Peng Shuai sails into Australian Open 4th round

Peng Shuai equaled her best result in Australian Open Friday after she breezed into the last 16, beating Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6, 6-3.
Kobe Bryant has torn rotator cuff

Kobe Bryant tore his right rotator cuff in the latest game, the Los Angeles Lakers club announced on Thursday.

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Explosive situation

Two engines to beat mid-income trap

A more liberalized market and government reforms, the two engines highlighted by Premier Li Keqiang are expected to help China avoid the middle-income trap on its way to a high-income society.
Asia-Pacific can help end AIDS epidemic

Today, new HIV infections are down significantly worldwide, while access to treatment has cut the number of AIDS-related deaths by more than a third.
Make it easy for workers to get pay on time

The frequent tragedies involving migrant workers' seeking their wage arrears reveal the lack of a mechanism to ensure the effective implementation of the laws and regulations to protect the vulnerable group's rights and interests.

View from the top of Shanghai's tallest tower

Winter Nadam of the East Ujimqin Banner

The winter Nadam usually features traditional Mongolian sports such as horse racing, camel racing and Mongolian wrestling.
Beijing's ice carnival brings together a world of frosty art

More than two dozen ice sculptors from all over China joined the International Ice Sculpture Invitational Tournament came together last weekend at Beijing Workers Stadium, where the New Year Ice Lantern Carnival continues through Feb 13.
Top-rated destinations by Chinese travelers in 2014

Ctrip.com, China's leading online travel agent, recently released the best destination rating by Chinese travelers for the year of 2014.

Houston's SW Chinatown

Tian Jiaxin, concert pianist who was recently named as a Steinway Artist, performs ahead of a press conference held Friday evening in New York city.

If China's largest aerospace company attempts to purchase a US-based car-parts manufacturer, the proposed transaction could invite scrutiny from Washington, according to one analyst.

Offbeat performance art warns people about phone overuse

Beijing, Tianjin and eight cities in Hebei province issued a yellow smog alert on Saturday.

China's netizen population, the world's largest, reached 648 million at the end of 2014, 16 million more than in June, according to an industry expert.

Crimes involving guns or explosives in China are at their lowest level for more than a decade, police said on Friday.

Wireless charging desk unveiled in Hangzhou

Beijing plans to start construction on four subway lines in 2015 as the city authorities continue to resort to the metro system to ease traffic jams.

Financial institutions had 5.63 trillion yuan ($926 billion)in outstanding loans to the real estate sector as of the end 2014, up 22.6 percent.

In the first 11 months of last year, China produced 3.5 billion tons of coal, 2.1 percent less than the same period in 2013.

A tale of two cities

I had expected snow. But this is already the middle of winter, and I have yet to see any snow, although there had been two brief (and too brief) light snowfalls.

Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana recently launched a limited-edition collection tailored for the Chinese New Year.

Guadalupe, a 55-year-old lady living in Spain, has been practicing tai chi for almost 20 years. She thinks that tai chi is not only a kind of martial art, but a complete system of fusing traditional Chinese culture.

Original and the best

While there are many risk factors for breast cancer, research on diet suggests certain foods may affect the risks too.

Banker offers much more than just chicken on skewers.

If you are hunting for good Spanish food with a Chinese feel in Beijing, it is the place where diners take the trouble to find.

Best bets

Known for its brewing business in ancient times, Wuzhen had more than 20 wineries during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but Gaogongsheng is the only one that has survived.

The best ice for sculpting should be formed in the natural environment, the thickness should be above 30 centimeters, and the finished works should be kept at a temperature lower than minus 3 C.

Entertainment weekly photos: Jan 17 - 23

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.

Contestant Xiao Ge performs during a pole dance contest in China. Winners of the contest will be selected to become members of the group Pole11, a group of 11 pole dancers who specialize in performance art.

Columnists

China's anti-graft body said on Saturday that ministers and provincial governors shall have offices not bigger than 54 square meters.

Jack Tchen:Curating Sino-American history

Peter Liu has been a phenomenon in Greater Vancouver's Chinese community since running for school trustee.

For Professor Lei Lei, the new dean of the Rutgers Business School in New Jersey, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

Philip Ma: from scientist to businessman

The first non-stop flight between Silicon Valley and China will be launched in June 2015, providing a faster link between the two centers and saving people time, said Joel Chusid, executive director of Hainan Airlines (US).

American football is about to swarm China, as fans gear up for the Super Bowl – the sport’s ultimate showdown – which this year pits two formidable teams with passionate fans.

"Made in China" products have long drawn scrutiny, as the shanzhai (copy and imitate) approach was rampant. That is especially true in the smartphone industry, which depends on technological innovation.

Obama to cut short India visit, fly to Saudi Arabia

China's market-economy status, which is vital in anti-dumping investigations, is more political than economic, according to an attorney.

If China's largest aerospace company attempts to purchase a US-based car-parts manufacturer, the proposed transaction could invite scrutiny from Washington, according to one analyst.

Deceased officer Wenjian Liu's father, Liu Weitang (second from left), with members of the Long Kong Tien Yee Association.

Saudi King Abdullah mourned in simple burial

Chinese police handed over seven escaped Vietnamese brides married to Chinese bachelors to Vietnamese police on Thursday afternoon in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

Thailand's Attorney General will indict former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for negligence over a controversial rice subsidy scheme.

Global business leaders and analysts comment on Premier Li Keqiang's keynote speech at the World Economic Forum annual meeting on Wednesday.

China focused on net gains

Peng Shuai equaled her best result in Australian Open Friday after she breezed into the last 16, beating Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6, 6-3.

Kobe Bryant tore his right rotator cuff in the latest game, the Los Angeles Lakers club announced on Thursday.

Explosive situation

A more liberalized market and government reforms, the two engines highlighted by Premier Li Keqiang are expected to help China avoid the middle-income trap on its way to a high-income society.

Today, new HIV infections are down significantly worldwide, while access to treatment has cut the number of AIDS-related deaths by more than a third.

The frequent tragedies involving migrant workers' seeking their wage arrears reveal the lack of a mechanism to ensure the effective implementation of the laws and regulations to protect the vulnerable group's rights and interests.

View from the top of Shanghai's tallest tower

The winter Nadam usually features traditional Mongolian sports such as horse racing, camel racing and Mongolian wrestling.

More than two dozen ice sculptors from all over China joined the International Ice Sculpture Invitational Tournament came together last weekend at Beijing Workers Stadium, where the New Year Ice Lantern Carnival continues through Feb 13.

Ctrip.com, China's leading online travel agent, recently released the best destination rating by Chinese travelers for the year of 2014.

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