Region expected to be new focus for longtime military powers
Passengers on a Russian research ship trapped in thick Antarctic ice faced an uncertain wait on Sunday for one last icebreaking attempt, with no guarantees of success.
Suicide attack raises concerns over security at upcoming Sochi Games
Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, has mapped out a plan for its new transportation business zone to be a key engine for the province's future development.
Qingdao North Railway Station, the largest railway station in Shandong province, is in its final phase of testing and will open before the Spring Festival travel season next month.
The first batch of Chinese volunteers to go to Brunei had to make some tough decisions concerning families, education and work. Some of the 23 volunteers, ranging in age from 21 to 53, left babies behind. Some delayed finishing their college education. Others quit their jobs.
A Chinese physical education instructor is helping young people in Brunei win the battle of the bulge and hopes to give the country a sporting chance to make a name for itself in the world's arenas.
South Sudanese rebels loyal to former vice-president Riek Machar said on Friday they have captured the key oil town of Malakal from government forces after three days of fierce fighting, as African leaders held talks to try to avert a civil war.
China has been actively promoting peace talks between the warring parties since the South Sudan conflict broke out, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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