A salute to brothers-in-arms

LONGCHI, Shandong - Every morning Chen Guangju wipes off the memories of fallen comrades.

New year brings hope for Straits relations

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Pollutant neutralizer runs low

Two provinces partner up in river protection

Cold shower on tropical visit

Shaolin told to clean up its image

Economic slide takes fizzle from fireworks

Tibetan children get free heart treatment

Govt raises record funds to save water

Man saves boy from high drop

Theater firm to debut rating system

Twist in the tale for 'scattered' farmers

China Scene: Central

China Scene: North

China Scene: South

China Scene: East

China Scene: West

Riding the tide of the times

Deng Xiaoping began a tour of southern China on Jan 18, 1992, just after the collapse of the former Soviet Union, delivering speeches that gave fresh impetus to the country's reform and opening-up. Two decades have passed since then and new challenges have emerged. It is time to learn from the past and adapt to the new circumstances.

Cartoon

Drawing on past political wisdom

Justified response

Ties strengthened

West sends inflation tsunami

A reality check on lunar new year

Letters

From the Chinese Press

Broken schools breed S. Africa's 'lost generation'

JOHANNESBURG - The first blow to Martha Netshiozwe's future came when her parents died of AIDS. The second came when she ran out of money and had to drop out of a South African high school.

Veteran stars come up big at SAG

Castro urges 'ceaseless fight' against corruption

China makes representation to Japan over island naming

Romney machine looks past Florida

7 killed in ambush on Syrian military

AU fails to elect commission head

Belgium on strike ahead of summit

Iran vows to stop 'some' oil sales as inspectors visit

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City to become yuan center

SHANGHAI / HONG KONG - Shanghai will become the global center of yuan trading, clearing and pricing by 2015, in line with a State plan to make the city an international financial hub by 2020.

Government debt 'safe, controllable', premier says

New QFII tax rules set to be published

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'Naked' resignations on the rise

Microblog insights

How to avoid online scams in job market

Ranking the books

Business diary

Policies chill property sales

BEIJING - China's major cities saw a drop in property sales during the Lunar New Year holiday, indicating a further correction in the real estate market.

Fall in long-term loans 'could hurt nation's economy'

China eyes overseas metal bases

Mainland stocks decline amid liquidity concerns

Zhejiang moving to ease financial pressures for firms

France to impose tax on financial transactions

Beijing Telecom may launch CDMA iPhone 4S next month

Report: 'Made in China' Apple products benefit US economy

Carrefour appoints new chief executive officer

Bottled up passion

Perfume bottle collector Cui Shaosong repeatedly apologizes for the state of his apartment, saying it's not suitable for visitors. The dwelling, which is less than 40 square meters, is filled with fragrances and crammed with intricately designed cabinets. These warehouse more than 5,000 perfume bottles of about 200 brands - old and new, empty and full. The 55-year-old's bed is set in the middle of the elegant mess. Cui says his collection cost him nearly 1 million yuan ($159,000), with which he could have purchased a larger apartment. He has responded to his wife's complaints over the years by saying: "Who can refuse an unexpected and happy fate?"

Cold comfort when it comes to the sneezes

Warmed by an icy princess

The write stuff

A dental experience that makes me smile

What's new

'It's incredible, really'

Rod Laver was the last man to complete the Grand Slam - back in 1969 - and after Novak Djokovic's astonishing win in the Australian Open final, it looks like the Serb could be next. Laver was watching at Melbourne Park as Djokovic claimed his fourth Grand Slam title in 12 months. And if his blistering run of form continues and he wins the French Open in June, he will hold all four major titles at once.

No time left for Nadal to wallow

Major shake-up in women's rankings

Factbox

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For Tiger right now, Close is good enough

England should stick by 'embarrassed' players, Vaughan says

Marshall gets day in sun to lead AFC's win

Score Board

Arsenal hopes this was won for it to grow on

US women take qualifying event

It pays to have Kobe Bryant on your team

Billups leads Clippers to win over Nuggets