Tazara was not the first construction work China carried out in Africa, but the symbolism of China-Africa friendship during hard times created by this railway is irreplaceable and has been treasured by the two peoples for nearly half a century.
William A.P. Martin, the US missionary who first translated Russian literature into Chinese, which appeared in a Shanghai magazine in 1872, would never have expected Russian works to go on a lasting journey deep into the neighboring country.
Russians had their first translation of Chinese literature before the Chinese got translations of Russian literature. But Chinese literature in Russia lags behind.
When Anastasia Kovaleva was growing up in Blagoveschensk, Russia, she could almost see China from her front door.
Tamara Nikolayevna has mastered many artistic skills, including acting and sculpting, but never expected to start learning traditional Chinese painting at the age of 75.
When I was given the assignment of arranging interviews with officials and organizations related to China in Moscow, what struck me first was worry, instead of the excitement I usually feel when going abroad.
Chinese travel agencies hope the opening of "The Year of Chinese Tourism" in Russia could attract more Russian tourists to China after the number dropped last year.
Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, which accounts for nearly one-fourth of Sino-Russian trade volume, has been redoubling its efforts to further boost trade and economic activities with Russia's Far East region, the top provincial leader said.
Sereda Sergey Vasilevich is maintaining his tractor and preparing for the upcoming spring planting.
Sino-Russian economic cooperation is expected to reach a new level as Chinese companies accelerate their investments in the Russian market, while diversifying bilateral economic ties, which used to be trade-oriented, experts say.
The new lineup of the State Council, nominated by Premier Li Keqiang, was endorsed on Saturday by nearly 3,000 lawmakers at the first session of the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
A younger generation of leaders from different political parties, ethnic groups and professional backgrounds are now taking the center stage of China's legislative leadership.
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