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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

Brazilians head to China for cash and calm

US officials observe high-tech efforts at Queens college

A tour through Queensborough Community College's most advanced facilities allowed two US government officials the chance to see some of the school's technological feats up close.
Drama with a twist

Argentine tango drama "Identity" is staged in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, on Jan 18. The drama tells a life story of growth and change.

Growth spurt excludes soldier from parade

Qinghai to promote Kekexili's bid for world heritage status

Jia Yingzhong, director of the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Qinghai province, said that Qinghai has started an application for UNESCO world natural heritage status in late 2014.
China vows an end to gold medal 'obsession'

The General Administration of Sport of China is to launch bold reforms of the country's sports system, vowing to drop the old "gold-is-everything" mentality.
Nehe Prison officials deny jailhouse sex allegations

Officers at a prison in Northeast China have denied that one of their prisoners had sex with a policeman's wife while serving a sentence.

Businesswomen shine at the World Economic Forum

Beijing's commercial realty to see rise in investment

Beijing's commercial real estate investment volume is expected to see an increase in 2015 after a sluggish 2014, as the market and policies uncertainties has been diminishing.
Property sector recovers in east China province

The real estate market in East China's Zhejiang province recovered in the last few months of 2014 following a series of easing measures.
China's 2015 GDP growth forecast at 6.8%

China's 2015 GDP growth forecast has been maintained at 6.8 percent, as further policy support and export recovery is expected to help bolster the sluggish economy.

Pageant prep

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.

Noodle village

Eat beat

Beijing
Original and the best

It’s a simple restaurant that has been churning out one of Shanghai’s favorite snacks for decades, and Xu Xiaomin is always willing to wait for a table.
Taste of Kashgar

Being tucked away in a quiet hutong hasn't stopped Kashgar Restaurant from becoming one of the most popular Xinjiang eateries in the Chinese capital.

Blurring the line between fact and fiction

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.
Best bets

Red Poppy is China's first and only all-female percussion ensemble.

Chen He confirms divorce

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.

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.

Your behavior key to building a better society

Humans already 44% doomed but does anyone care?

Go to forum

Favorable visa policy to draw talent

China will expand the favorable visa policies of its 1,000 Talent Plan to dozens of other programs nationwide to attract leading professionals to work in the country.

Chinese tourists rank US No 1 road trip destination

Almost half of the Chinese tourists prefer the United States as their destination for overseas self-driving trip.

Expert: What Obama's India visit means to China

Apart from China's rise, its increasing assertiveness in regional and global matters is often cited as a possible trigger for India's policy drift.

2 dead after shooting inside Manhattan store

Two people were killed Sunday afternoon after a shooting inside a Manhattan Home Depot store.

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.

2 dead after shooting inside Manhattan store

New Year celebrated in dance

One of the top Chinese-American-owned dance groups in the US staged a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year by combining Chinese traditional dances with Western styles.
Guangdong Cultural Week

Yang Xiaoyan (right), inheritor of Foshan festive lantern, tells American visitors how the Foshan New Year Lantern is made at the opening ceremony of Guangdong Cultural Week at Huntington Library in San Marino on Sunday.
US East Coast bracing for 'historic' blizzard

A swath of the US East Coast from Philadelphia to New York City to Maine was bracing for a potentially historic blizzard on Monday expected to dump as much as 3 feet (90 cm) of snow and snarl transportation for tens of millions of people.

Japan working to gain IS hostage's release, analyzing video

EU FMs to discuss Ukraine crisis

Foreign policy chief of the European Union Federica Mogherini said on Sunday that she decided to convene an extraordinary ministerial meeting to discuss the Ukraine crisis amid escalation of violence in the country in the coming Thursday.
Greek leftist leader Tsipras claims victory

Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras promised on Sunday that five years of austerity, "humiliation and suffering" imposed by international creditors were over after his Syriza party swept to victory in a snap election on Sunday.
The world in photos: Jan 19-25

Here's a look at some of the most striking images that reveal the major stories from around the world in the past week.

Cibulkova ends unseeded Azarenka's run at Australian Open

LeBron scores 34, Cavs win 6th straight, 108-98 over Thunder

LeBron James scored 34 points, including the first eight in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-98 on Sunday for their sixth straight win.
NBA should dump fan voting for All-Star game

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggests the NBA should eliminate fan balloting for the All-Star game, saying the leading total of 1.5 million votes for Golden State's Stephen Curry was so low it was "embarrassing."

Opinion
Blog

ISIS

US, China need to control differences

The development of Sino-US relations over the past three decades has proved the importance of common ground.
Good supervision can end taxi woes

It is the information asymmetry between taxi operators and the public has resulted in an increasing number of passengers complaining about the difficulty in getting a cab.
What Obama's India visit means to China

Apart from China's rise, its increasing assertiveness in regional and global matters is often cited as a possible trigger for India's policy drift.

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.

Brazilians head to China for cash and calm

A tour through Queensborough Community College's most advanced facilities allowed two US government officials the chance to see some of the school's technological feats up close.

Argentine tango drama "Identity" is staged in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, on Jan 18. The drama tells a life story of growth and change.

Growth spurt excludes soldier from parade

Jia Yingzhong, director of the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Qinghai province, said that Qinghai has started an application for UNESCO world natural heritage status in late 2014.

The General Administration of Sport of China is to launch bold reforms of the country's sports system, vowing to drop the old "gold-is-everything" mentality.

Officers at a prison in Northeast China have denied that one of their prisoners had sex with a policeman's wife while serving a sentence.

Businesswomen shine at the World Economic Forum

Beijing's commercial real estate investment volume is expected to see an increase in 2015 after a sluggish 2014, as the market and policies uncertainties has been diminishing.

The real estate market in East China's Zhejiang province recovered in the last few months of 2014 following a series of easing measures.

China's 2015 GDP growth forecast has been maintained at 6.8 percent, as further policy support and export recovery is expected to help bolster the sluggish economy.

Pageant prep

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.

Noodle village

Beijing

It’s a simple restaurant that has been churning out one of Shanghai’s favorite snacks for decades, and Xu Xiaomin is always willing to wait for a table.

Being tucked away in a quiet hutong hasn't stopped Kashgar Restaurant from becoming one of the most popular Xinjiang eateries in the Chinese capital.

Blurring the line between fact and fiction

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.

Red Poppy is China's first and only all-female percussion ensemble.

Chen He confirms divorce

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

China will expand the favorable visa policies of its 1,000 Talent Plan to dozens of other programs nationwide to attract leading professionals to work in the country.

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.

2 dead after shooting inside Manhattan store

One of the top Chinese-American-owned dance groups in the US staged a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year by combining Chinese traditional dances with Western styles.

Yang Xiaoyan (right), inheritor of Foshan festive lantern, tells American visitors how the Foshan New Year Lantern is made at the opening ceremony of Guangdong Cultural Week at Huntington Library in San Marino on Sunday.

A swath of the US East Coast from Philadelphia to New York City to Maine was bracing for a potentially historic blizzard on Monday expected to dump as much as 3 feet (90 cm) of snow and snarl transportation for tens of millions of people.

Japan working to gain IS hostage's release, analyzing video

Foreign policy chief of the European Union Federica Mogherini said on Sunday that she decided to convene an extraordinary ministerial meeting to discuss the Ukraine crisis amid escalation of violence in the country in the coming Thursday.

Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras promised on Sunday that five years of austerity, "humiliation and suffering" imposed by international creditors were over after his Syriza party swept to victory in a snap election on Sunday.

Here's a look at some of the most striking images that reveal the major stories from around the world in the past week.

Cibulkova ends unseeded Azarenka's run at Australian Open

LeBron James scored 34 points, including the first eight in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-98 on Sunday for their sixth straight win.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggests the NBA should eliminate fan balloting for the All-Star game, saying the leading total of 1.5 million votes for Golden State's Stephen Curry was so low it was "embarrassing."

ISIS

The development of Sino-US relations over the past three decades has proved the importance of common ground.

It is the information asymmetry between taxi operators and the public has resulted in an increasing number of passengers complaining about the difficulty in getting a cab.

Apart from China's rise, its increasing assertiveness in regional and global matters is often cited as a possible trigger for India's policy drift.

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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