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[2014-11-25 07:42]

Three people were detained recently after police found 652 cases of poor quality fireworks at their homes in Fangshan district, Beijing Times reported.

There are only a handful of Siberian tigers - fewer than pandas - living in the wild. So it's a rare opportunity for us to study how they will survive in their new environment. The experience has also helped us to identify suitable habitats to breed tigers in captivity."

The number

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45 Percent of the 15,300 Chinese firms venturing overseas last year were private companies that established an impressive presence in the United States, according to a report by the Center for China and Globalization. The firms' investment in the US accounts for more than 70 percent of China's total investment in the country, the report said.

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[2014-11-25 07:42]

Photo: Two runners wear Batman costumes at the Guangzhou International Marathon in Guangdong province on Sunday. More than 20,000 athletes from about 40 countries and regions took part in the annual event, being staged for the third year. Many runners donned cosplay outfits to add fun to the occasion.

China, Bavaria seek to enhance teamwork

[2014-11-25 07:42]

FC Bayern Munich unveiled its latest "signing" on Monday and set a goal of greater teamwork with China on and off the field as Premier Li Keqiang was presented with a jersey from the German soccer club by Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer

Beidou navigation system approved for operations at sea

[2014-11-25 07:42]

China's independently developed Beidou Navigation Satellite System has taken a huge step toward going global as the International Maritime Organization approved its use in operations at sea, the country's Maritime Safety Administration said on Monday.