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Rafa revved up by new knee treatment

Nadal hopeful 'different' kind of procedure will reduce dependency on anti-inflammatories and prolong his career

Federer confident he can rebound

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer insisted on Monday he is still capable of winning a Grand Slam singles crown despite a relatively poor 2013 season that saw him slip to world No 6.

Li Na proving that age is just a number

At the beginning of 2013, when Chinese tennis superstar Li Na vowed to break into the world's top three or win another major championship, many thought she might be dreaming too big.

Xiamen's makeover adds to its appeal

Local authorities in Xiamen are endeavoring to make it "a place that Xiamen residents will miss when traveling", said a senior planning official of the city in East China's Fujian province.

One-stop service center speeds up administrative process

Residents in Xiamen in East China's Fujian province are now finding it easier to go through administrative procedures, as local authorities bid to build a public service-oriented government.

Xiamen getting wired to be smart city

The scenic coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province is making long strides toward its goal to be a smart city after integrating high-tech systems and promoting economic development through the use of information.

Building a sense of community in Haicang

The public bicycle service in Xiamen's Haicang district might not be the first of its kind, but the way it happened helped build a sense of community.

Kunming maps out tourism future

Kunming in Yunnan province is making wide-ranging plans to transform itself into a famous tourist city worldwide, said a senior official.

Three-year plan for more visitors

To further boost its tourism industry, Kunming has formulated a three-year action plan, said local officials.

SDIC powers up cleaner energy

To contribute more to realizing the nation's goal of building a beautiful China, the State Development and Investment Corp, a leading investment arm of the country in infrastructure and resources, has big plans for renewable and clean energy development in the coming years.

Sembcorp extends wastewater treatment expertise in Liaoning

Sembcorp Industries, a leading energy, water and marine group based in Singapore, has expanded its water business in China with two new wastewater treatment projects.