UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday hailed China's strong support to the world body, saying he looks forward to his upcoming visit to Shanghai Expo in late October.
Passenger numbers through Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) hit a record 814,500 during China's three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which ended Friday.

With its old-world charm, super shopping and vibrant nightlife, there's rarely a dull moment for visitors to the port city of Tianjin.
A record number of tourists from the Chinese mainland are expected to travel during the holiday peak season that starts on Sept 22, with outbound trips being the top choice for many.
The city's travel agencies have started receiving an increasing number of bookings for long-distance tours for the unprecedented 16-day holiday that kicks off Sept 22.
Most people know that the tremendous growth in the Chinese economy over the past decade has been driven primarily by foreign direct investment (FDI) and exports.
Organizers of Expo 2010 Shanghai are still deciding how to distribute tickets to the event for the upcoming National Day holiday in October, as attendance is expected to soar.