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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

Seattle gets Chinese radio

USC student-murder case grinds on

A public hearing in the case of the July 24, 2014 murder of Chinese USC graduate student Ji Xinran took place at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal JusticeCenter in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.
Chinese rank US as top spot for road trips

Almost half of the Chinese tourists prefer the United States as their destination for their overseas self-driving trip, according to a survey conducted jointly by Mafengwo.com, China's largest tourist information-sharing website, and zuzuche.com, one of the leading online car rental reservation platforms in China.

Regulation forbids lavish buildings

Tibet offers reward to anti-terror tip-off

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region will offer up to 300,000 yuan ($$48,003.8) to whistle blowers with clues concerning violent terror attacks in a move to promote stability in the region.
Head of China Minsheng Bank resigns

China Minsheng Banking Corp said on Saturday that its president Mao Xiaofeng had resigned for personal reasons, hours after several Chinese media outlets reported he was being investigated by China's anti-corruption watchdog.
China opens National Biosafety Laboratory in Wuhan

China's first laboratory for studies on highly contagious and fatal diseases was inaugurated in Wuhan, capital city of Hubei province Saturday.

UAV used to inspect electricity line

Startups challenge Internet giants with apps

Young entrepreneurs are challenging traditional Internet moguls by using apps to lure a booming generation of mobile Web users.
Alibaba may face class-action suit

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is facing a possible class-action lawsuit initiated by five law firms based in the United States.
China punishes 11 fund companies

Eleven fund management companies were penalized for insider and rat trading, the securities regulator announced Friday.

No rush for Swiss watches in mainland after franc's surge

Tencent executive Lau wins global award

SY Lau, senior executive vice-president of Tencent and president of its Online Media Group, was named 2015 Media Person of the Year on Thursday in Beijing by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Shanghai's history of the spiced beans

It is the snack that became a symbol of the city. Wang Ying looks at the history of the spiced beans from Town God's Temple.
Big ideas for small spaces

Interior design is not just about decoration but the relationship between people and space.

Asian hospitality in Abu Dhabi

Ceviche, steak, cheesecake

Peru has more to offer than Machu Picchu, rainforest retreats and alpaca sweaters.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild to auction wines in HK

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, one of the world's luxury chateaus, held an event to savor its collection of bottles from 2003 to 2012.
Caravans and picnics: A legacy of roadside feasts

In many imaginations－and in the movies－the great trade routes from East to West are dotted with caravanserais, way stations built about every 30 kilometers, or the distance a loaded camel could cover in a day.

Hungarian museum ready for treasures of ancient China

Traditional Chinese villages in urgent need of preservation

Traditional Chinese villages, the carrier of folk cultures and customs, are dying with the rapid industrialization and urbanization of China.
Stamps celebrate masterpieces of Chinese literature

To promote classic Chinese literature, groups of stamps were issued since 1980s.

Entertainment weekly photos: Jan 24 - 30

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.

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.

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.

US State of the Union address smacks of China bashing

Your behavior key to building a better society

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Head of China Minsheng Bank resigns

China Minsheng Banking Corp said on Saturday that its president Mao Xiaofeng had resigned for personal reasons, hours after several Chinese media outlets reported he was being investigated by China's anti-corruption watchdog.

78% of China's luxury spending done overseas

Chinese consumers purchase 76 percent of their luxury goods while overseas, a report published on Saturday said.

Mexico suspends high-speed train project

Mexico said Friday it had suspended construction of a high- speed rail project three months after the country cancelled a contract to build it won by a Chinese-led consortium.

Alibaba may face class-action suit

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is facing a possible class-action lawsuit initiated by five law firms based in the United States.

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.

Your Honor Meets Your Honor

Henry Tang: Pushing forward US-China dialogue

In the 1960s, Henry Tang was an undergraduate student at Columbia University pursuing a degree in international economics and tinkering with the idea of getting a PhD and becoming a US-China specialist. He would go to Columbia's library to take out books on China.
China's train makers to court investors on road show

Senior management at China's CNR Corp and CSR Corp - the country's largest train makers - are on a global tour to reinsure investors as the two companies merge into what will be the world's largest train maker.
Chinese company unveils long-range electric bus

China’s BYD Motors Inc unveiled the world's first long range, electric-battery bus in New Orleans on Jan 27 at the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo 2015.

Keystone XL bill passes in Senate, faces Obama veto

US law firms review Alibaba's fakes issue

Two New York-based law firms are investigating investor claims about the business practices of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in light of a critical Chinese government report about counterfeit goods being sold on a company platform.
Your honor meets your honors

Tao Kaiyuan (center), vice-president of Supreme People's Court of China, poses with Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Ginsburg (left) and retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the US Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday.
USC student murder case grinds on

A public hearing in the case of the July 24, 2014 murder of Chinese USC graduate student JiXinran took place at Clara Shortridge FoltzCriminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.

IS says it beheads Japanese hostage Goto

Mexico suspends high-speed train project

Mexico said Friday it had suspended construction of a high- speed rail project three months after the country cancelled a contract to build it won by a Chinese-led consortium.
Italy's presidential election begins in Parliament

Italian parliament gathered in joint session of both Houses on Thursday for the first round of voting to elect the new president, after 89-year-old Giorgio Napolitano resigned on January 14th.
Saudi's new ruler reshuffles cabinet

Saudi Arabia's new King Salman announced a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, according to local media report. According to the order, he appointed new ministers of justice, Islamic affairs, agriculture and information and a new intelligence chief.

Athletic Club, Villarreal and Espanyol join Barca in Cup semi-finals

Tencent becomes NBA's largest international digital partner

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", HKSE: 0700) today announced a five-year expansion of their partnership that will create the league's largest international digital partnership.
Woods stumbles with chipping in return to golf

Tiger Woods helped attract a record, raucous crowd to the Phoenix Open on Thursday, the first big event in a week that concludes with the Super Bowl.

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Rebalancing

'Belt and Road Initiatives' no Marshall Plan of China

The Cold War mentality and bipolar structure have no place in China's Silk Road initiatives, which are open to all countries and aim to achieve win-win results rather than regional hegemony.
More openness needed to update China-DPRK ties

When confronted with an emergency near the border that poses a threat to bilateral relations, the most sensible thing to do is to establish instant communication and discuss how to resolve the issue.
Taobao and regulator must refine e-business

The squabble between China's e-commerce giant Alibaba and the State's market regulator, caused by a product quality report, points to improved market environment and governance.

A bargain-hunter's paradise

Asian hospitality in Abu Dhabi

Enjoy engaging moments in a magical Arabian style at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Ber, Liu Weifeng reports
Hospitality trade responds to new era of austerity

It used to be peak season around the end of year for catering and events at upscale hotels in China.
Site bids to draw young Chinese travelers

Many Chinese dream of traveling the world, and each age group has different reasons, according to a new survey by Western travel search engine Skyscanner.

Seattle gets Chinese radio

A public hearing in the case of the July 24, 2014 murder of Chinese USC graduate student Ji Xinran took place at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal JusticeCenter in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.

Regulation forbids lavish buildings

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region will offer up to 300,000 yuan ($$48,003.8) to whistle blowers with clues concerning violent terror attacks in a move to promote stability in the region.

China Minsheng Banking Corp said on Saturday that its president Mao Xiaofeng had resigned for personal reasons, hours after several Chinese media outlets reported he was being investigated by China's anti-corruption watchdog.

China's first laboratory for studies on highly contagious and fatal diseases was inaugurated in Wuhan, capital city of Hubei province Saturday.

UAV used to inspect electricity line

Young entrepreneurs are challenging traditional Internet moguls by using apps to lure a booming generation of mobile Web users.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is facing a possible class-action lawsuit initiated by five law firms based in the United States.

Eleven fund management companies were penalized for insider and rat trading, the securities regulator announced Friday.

No rush for Swiss watches in mainland after franc's surge

SY Lau, senior executive vice-president of Tencent and president of its Online Media Group, was named 2015 Media Person of the Year on Thursday in Beijing by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

It is the snack that became a symbol of the city. Wang Ying looks at the history of the spiced beans from Town God's Temple.

Interior design is not just about decoration but the relationship between people and space.

Asian hospitality in Abu Dhabi

Peru has more to offer than Machu Picchu, rainforest retreats and alpaca sweaters.

Chateau Mouton Rothschild, one of the world's luxury chateaus, held an event to savor its collection of bottles from 2003 to 2012.

In many imaginations－and in the movies－the great trade routes from East to West are dotted with caravanserais, way stations built about every 30 kilometers, or the distance a loaded camel could cover in a day.

Hungarian museum ready for treasures of ancient China

Traditional Chinese villages, the carrier of folk cultures and customs, are dying with the rapid industrialization and urbanization of China.

To promote classic Chinese literature, groups of stamps were issued since 1980s.

Entertainment weekly photos: Jan 24 - 30

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 Minsheng Banking Corp said on Saturday that its president Mao Xiaofeng had resigned for personal reasons, hours after several Chinese media outlets reported he was being investigated by China's anti-corruption watchdog.

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.

Your Honor Meets Your Honor

In the 1960s, Henry Tang was an undergraduate student at Columbia University pursuing a degree in international economics and tinkering with the idea of getting a PhD and becoming a US-China specialist. He would go to Columbia's library to take out books on China.

Senior management at China's CNR Corp and CSR Corp - the country's largest train makers - are on a global tour to reinsure investors as the two companies merge into what will be the world's largest train maker.

China’s BYD Motors Inc unveiled the world's first long range, electric-battery bus in New Orleans on Jan 27 at the United Motorcoach Association’s Expo 2015.

Keystone XL bill passes in Senate, faces Obama veto

Two New York-based law firms are investigating investor claims about the business practices of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in light of a critical Chinese government report about counterfeit goods being sold on a company platform.

Tao Kaiyuan (center), vice-president of Supreme People's Court of China, poses with Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Ginsburg (left) and retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the US Supreme Court in Washington on Wednesday.

A public hearing in the case of the July 24, 2014 murder of Chinese USC graduate student JiXinran took place at Clara Shortridge FoltzCriminal Justice Center in Los Angeles on Thursday morning.

IS says it beheads Japanese hostage Goto

Mexico said Friday it had suspended construction of a high- speed rail project three months after the country cancelled a contract to build it won by a Chinese-led consortium.

Italian parliament gathered in joint session of both Houses on Thursday for the first round of voting to elect the new president, after 89-year-old Giorgio Napolitano resigned on January 14th.

Saudi Arabia's new King Salman announced a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, according to local media report. According to the order, he appointed new ministers of justice, Islamic affairs, agriculture and information and a new intelligence chief.

Athletic Club, Villarreal and Espanyol join Barca in Cup semi-finals

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", HKSE: 0700) today announced a five-year expansion of their partnership that will create the league's largest international digital partnership.

Tiger Woods helped attract a record, raucous crowd to the Phoenix Open on Thursday, the first big event in a week that concludes with the Super Bowl.

Rebalancing

The Cold War mentality and bipolar structure have no place in China's Silk Road initiatives, which are open to all countries and aim to achieve win-win results rather than regional hegemony.

When confronted with an emergency near the border that poses a threat to bilateral relations, the most sensible thing to do is to establish instant communication and discuss how to resolve the issue.

The squabble between China's e-commerce giant Alibaba and the State's market regulator, caused by a product quality report, points to improved market environment and governance.

A bargain-hunter's paradise

Enjoy engaging moments in a magical Arabian style at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Ber, Liu Weifeng reports

It used to be peak season around the end of year for catering and events at upscale hotels in China.

Many Chinese dream of traveling the world, and each age group has different reasons, according to a new survey by Western travel search engine Skyscanner.

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