Sights on the roads less traveled

Foreign tourists visiting China might find many more alternatives for their travel destinations with the help of a recently published book, Scenic Splendor of China by Chinese National Geography magazine.

Life Earth

Melting ice effects may be more chilling than first thought

SAN FRANCISCO: US scientists have criticized the recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) saying it may have underestimated the global rise in sea levels caused by global warming.

Greening Shangri-la

Trouble is brewing in paradise. And it concerns the pristine forests of Southwest Yunnan Province, home to the mystical land of utopia Shangri-la.

Science helps bird watchers spot the difference

WASHINGTON: Even the most avid of bird watchers can't always spot every tiny little difference.

SINO-SRI LANKAN Friendship Supplement

Strong, enduring confidence in bilateral relations

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the "China-Sri Lanka Friendship Year," I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese Government and people and in my own name, our warm congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency, and through Your Excellency, to the Sri Lankan Government and people.

Friendly exchanges deepening

Chinese and Sri Lankan peoples have established profound friendship through exchanges in the course of history.

Era of flourishing cooperation between China, Sri Lanka

I am grateful for the opportunity to undertake a State visit to the People's Republic of China in this "China-Sri Lanka Friendship Year," commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Longstanding friendship continues

Sri Lanka recognized the People's Republic of China in fact in 1950 even before establishing full diplomatic relations with resident embassies in our respective countries.

Life Gifts

Gong Xi Fa Cai !

Pei Yue, university faculty, native of Huludao, Liaoning Province