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Foton Motor's strength growing in global market

Beijing-based Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd has mapped out an ambitious plan to improve its competitiveness both at home and abroad through enhancing brand awareness, strengthening research and development (R&D) and promoting international cooperation during the 11th Five-Year Plan period (2006-10).

China-South Africa Friendship

China and South Africa further strengthen ties

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Africa and China. Over the decade, trade relations between the two countries have developed steadily. Kobus van der Wath, business director of the South Africa-China Business Association (SACBA), spoke about recent trends in bilateral ties in a recent interview wtih China Daily.

'Melting pot' of cultures results in rich tapestry

South Africa is such a melting pot of different cultures and people that it is known around the globe as the "Rainbow Nation." Its more than 46 million people have widely diverse origins, cultures, languages and beliefs, together making a rich tapestry of experiences for residents and visitors alike.

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Birdman of Dongtan

One late-March morning, Jin Weiguo put on his rubber fishing suit and climbed on to a boat lying anchored on the broad mudflats of Chongming Island, Shanghai, with a bamboo basket, a mist net, a rope and a black umbrella.

Why wary Tse prefers pandas to paramours

Ahhhh-so, my buddy Jackie Chan has jumped in with both feet about the Olympic torch relay and is threatening to chop protestors down to size if they approach him when he carries the sacred flame in Beijing shortly. Our action hero said at the launch of his latest blockbuster, Forbidden Kingdom, that troublemakers would experience his martial arts expertise first hand if they tried any funny business.

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Forbidden Kingdom rules over box office

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Shaping a dream

When the International Olympic Committee (IOC) assigned her to direct the Olympic Games' official film one year ago, Gu Jun did not feel overwhelmed.

Our Miss World reveals her burning desire

Six months after she was crowned the 57th Miss World and became the first Chinese to win the title, Zhang Zilin will return to Sanya to take on a new role.