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CHINA DAILY - Wednesday August 6,2008
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Beijing's air does not pose any health risk for athletes, officials and other visitors, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday.
Nation
MEXICO CITY: China is likely to lift its two-decade-old ban on people with HIV/AIDS entering the country some time next year, a top Chinese health official said here yesterday.
China Scene
Paraplegic art student accepted by top college
Beijing 2008
More than 16,400 Beijing couples have applied to have their marriages registered on the auspicious date of Aug 8, 2008 (Friday), the municipal bureau of civil affairs said yesterday.
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I have tried to capture with my lens the transformations that have taken place in the ancient Chinese capital, especially the architectural changes.
Comment
After a nine-day negotiation, the crucial ministerial meeting for trade ministers from some 35 major World Trade Organization (WTO) members collapsed last week.
Opinion
Those who hope to taste dog meat when they visit Beijing for this summer's Olympics may be disappointed.
International
The Phoenix Mars Lander may have detected perchlorate, a potentially toxic substance used in rocket fuel, in soil samples taken from the Red Planet, NASA scientists said on Monday.
International
US President George W. Bush arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) yesterday for talks focused on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and was greeted by a minor protest aimed mostly at his host instead of a big anti-US rally that had been expected.
Business
The central bank set the mid-point of the yuan's exchange rate lower against the dollar for a fifth consecutive day yesterday, stoking expectations for more fluctuations in the yuan's exchange rate.
Business
General Electric Co Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Immelt resisted pressure from investors to sell NBC Universal for years. He may be about to show them it was worth keeping.
Life
With just a few days until the Olympics begin, the buzz surrounding what to expect from the Opening Ceremony has everyone talking - and guessing in the dark.
Sports
Hurdles star Liu Xiang has been dreaming for years about finding the perfect combination at the Beijing Games - smooth running and explosive jumps. It is a combination he is desperate to find since he bears the expectations of an entire nation as he tries to defend his 110m Olympic gold.
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