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Military outreach gets new emphasis

[2015-02-02 07:47]

A meeting to consider the military's foreign affairs work mapped out a blueprint for military diplomacy for the next decade, with a focus on fostering ties with major countries and neighboring regions.

New policy aims to curb tax dodges

[2015-02-02 07:47]

The Chinese government's vow to increase scrutiny of foreign companies' taxes has sent businesses rushing to financial advisers to deal with the new rules, which are designed to rein in cross-border tax evasion.

Alibaba may face class-action suit

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Five law firms in the US probe investor claims over business practices by the Chinese giant MENG JING

Sino-US defense policy talks set for next week

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Defense officials from China and the United States will meet in Washington DC next week for policy talks, the Pentagon said late on Thursday.

Honor COSCO Piraeus contract, China tells new Greek leaders

[2015-01-31 08:00]

China urged Greece on Friday to honor an investment contract made with Chinese shipping giant China Ocean Shipping (Group) for a 35-year concession on two piers at Greece's biggest port, Piraeus.

Lijiang cools a passion for sexy ads that lure visitors

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Lijiang, an ancient town nestling amid a picturesque mountain landscape in Yunnan province, is to curb the use of vulgar publicity stunts related to sex that are used to promote tourism.

A moment in time: Getting the news

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Keeping up with the news was a very different affair 30 years ago. At a time when subscribing to news papers was generally seen as a luxury, pages were shown publicly in display cases, as in the photo above taken in 1985 in Beijing. People gathered in front of the pages and stretched their necks for a closer look at the small printed characters. In some places people still get their news this way, but most have turned to the Internet. The photo on the right, taken in 2005, shows two generations of surfers online at a restaurant.

Language apps turn learning into a game

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Philipp Mattheis knew his gaming app was addictive when he realized he kept checking his phone - hooked by the brightly colored reminders telling him to play again or risk falling from the triple-figure level he had reached.

Looking ahead

[2015-01-31 08:00]

What our reporters and editors will be following next week. See breaking news on chinadaily.com.cn

Hot list

[2015-01-31 08:00]

The sight of unusual structures popping up on China's skylines could be over now that President Xi Jinping has called for an end to "weird architecture". Here are five buildings that have captured the public's imagination.

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[2015-01-31 08:00]

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Corruption fighters may include outsiders

[2015-01-31 08:00]

Top reform group led by Xi approves option for making watchdogs more effective at all levels

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