Blasts ripped through a restaurant in north China's Shanxi Province Wednesday night, killing two people and injuring over 150 others.
China's top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng has called for scientific planning and effective measures to ensure the progress in the construction of the country's eco-environment.
Wushu has opened its arms to the foreign diplomats as the Wushu Carnival with the Diplomatic Corp in China kicked off at the China Foreign Affairs University on Wednesday.
Two suspects were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly killing and robbing a Chinese female national in Kokstad, South Africa, according to Xinhua.
The United States uses drones for surveillance in some limited law enforcement situations, FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday.
Moscow said it cannot welcome US President Barack Obama's proposal of cutting Russian and US strategic nuclear arsenals up to a third.
The victory of moderate leader Hassan Rouhani in the June 15 presidential election in Iran reflects Iranian people's strong desire for change.
The government should also work to raise public awareness of the risks involved in e-waste processing, and effective policy and legislation measures should be taken to halt the transfer of e-waste from other countries and regions.
In face of the developed countries' new cooperative initiative, China as the largest developing country will need to be on the alert and make accurate assessments about its impact and respond appropriately.
Designing a grand strategy for the country represents a gigantic systems engineering project that requires collective wisdom.
China and the US should build a new type of strategic stability which would extend beyond the dimensions of their bilateral relationship.
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A series of 16 activities were held at the Garden Expo Park during the Dragon Boat Festival, which commemorates the Chinese poet Qu Yuan.
The ninth China International Garden Expo is set to open to the public in Beijing on May 18 and will last until November 18.
The third Suzhou Drama Festival will soon open with a series of classic and novel foreign and Chinese shows at the Suzhou Culture and Arts Center in the beginning of May.
More than thirty Japanese merchants went to the cherry island in Dongduyuan scenic spot and planted 80 cherry trees. Shao Junmin, mayor of Zhang Jiagang, addressed the activity.
Economist Justin Yifu Lin warned recently that China risked potential disaster if it makes a dash for consumption.

China has the responsibility and the capability to provide humanitarian services to people across the world.

Kavita Dattani: This simple difference in attitude is something that we in the west can learn from Chinese culture.It seems a more natural way of living life.

Experts said this is a sign Chinese officials are setting their sights on national brands.

China's mobile game market reached a value of $352.3 million in the first quarter of 2013, up 30.26 percent from the last quarter.

Christoph stepped out of his apartment in Beijing on his 26th birthday.

The Chinese women's volleyball team won their second title after Lang Ping was appointed their head coach.

Traditional Chinese holidays, like the recent Duanwu Festival, are celebratory reminders of our common roots.

The best news I heard since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in November is that the nation is being encouraged to avoid wasting food.

Find out what happened to a Chinese man who claimed he killed and captured an alien. Plus, we take a look at how humans are trying to improve communication with animals. All that and more on the latest episode of The Week.
UN chief praises China's peacekeeping efforts
China is actively exploring commercial opportunities to boost its share of the global satellite-launching market to challenge US and European dominance.
Dalian Wanda Group Corp Ltd plans to invest about $1 billion to build a five-star hotel in New York as its third major investment outside its home market.
Experts viewed recent inter-bank interest rate increase in the context of weak economic recovery and argued that liquidity is abundant.
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Dian cui, the art of applying kingfisher feathers onto accessories, requires skill and patience. But like many age-old techniques, it risks being lost forever.
California-born artist Lenora Lee believes the most romantic story in the world is the one about her Chinese grandparents.
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The most celebrated musician to come out of Wuxi is a street musician. Hua Yanjun died shortly after playing four of his hundreds of tunes to a visiting musicologist with a recording machine.
The State Council, China's cabinet, has listed a food safety law amendment as the nation's legislative work for 2013, the China Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday.
More than 8,200 suspects have been captured since a campaign to crack down on crime was launched on Jan 25, the Ministry of Public Security said Wednesday.
The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released a list of companies and individuals who have violated food safety rules.
Chinese women's basketball team resisted the challenge from their Australian counterpart to hold off the latter 69-64 in Game 1 of Sino-Australian Women's International Basketball Challenge on Wednesday.
The Miami Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 after overtime on Tuesday to square the series at 3-3 and force the NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7.
Australia and Iran booked their fourth World Cup finals appearances with nervous 1-0 victories in a dramatic finale to Asian qualifying on Tuesday.
The contestants of the South Australian Best Jobs in the World competition have Monday marvelled at the rugged beauty of Kangaroo Island.
Li's hair is 1.7 meters long, and she has kept her hair for 35 years. She developed the hobby because her parents thought it "soft and delicate" for a woman to keep long hair.
The place you call home can affect your likelihood of being a smoker, overweight or obese, according a report released Friday.
Two pigs trapped by the Lushan earthquake for 45 days were found in a village inSichuan province.