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Zhou Yongkang, China's former security chief, is under investigation for suspected "serious disciplinary violations".       Jason Lee / Reuters

Top 'tiger' caged by graft probe

On a day internationally dedicated to the preservation of tigers, China caught one of its biggest "tigers" - a term used by Chinese to refer to high-ranking corrupt officials.

Nation

Investigators dig deeply into CNPC operations

China's ongoing anti-corruption investigations into officials who have close ties to China National Petroleum Corp, the country's oil giant, may affect the company's business operations and a billion-dollar project in Canada, experts said.

Cover Story

Apologizing for atrocities

In late July, two Korean women, both in their 80s, made a long journey to the United States. The two had been forced to serve as sex slaves for the Japanese during the war.

Comment

Latin America on Japan's radar

Different from his predecessors, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conducting his diplomacy with a high profile since taking office for the second time in December 2012.

IP Special

Mobile game companies vow better copyright compliance

A record number of mobile game developers and publishers including Tencent, 360 and Changyou have joined an initiative to improve the industry's self-discipline.

Sports

Van Gaal delights in comparison with Fergie

New coach Louis van Gaal has welcomed the challenge of trying to emulate the great Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and is confident his record of managing big clubs will stand him in good stead.

Hunan Special

Foreign students find 'Chinese Bridge'

An annual language competition for non-native Chinese speakers held in Changsha, Hunan province is proving to be a good way to facilitate cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, local officials said.

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