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

How gift givers are pushing the envelope

There is a knock at the door and another family of smiling visitors arrive. They step across and hand over big bags of fruit, cakes or candy. After exchanging greetings or sharing dinner together, you show them out and just before they leave, the visitors may bring out a red paper envelope. "This is for your kid," they say.

Life Food

Sticking together for good luck and joy

XIAMEN: Almost every traditional Chinese festival is closely associated with food: zongzi for the Dragonboat Festival, mooncakes for the Moon Festival, and niangao (sticky rice cake) for the Chinese New Year.

Hot and spicy makes Hunanese feel at home

GUANGZHOU: Special food, native to Central China's Hunan Province, has attracted crowds of buyers to the Huxiang Food Store in downtown Guangzhou.