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Prudence is top priority for new investment fund

[2015-04-04 08:41]

Despite the fact that the 1.53 trillion yuan ($245 billion) National Social Security Fund is allowed to invest in more areas, security and prudence remain the priority of the fund's investment strategy, a top finance official said on Friday.

Traditional festival offerings represent modern tastes

[2015-04-04 08:41]

Although iPhone7 and Samsung Galaxy Note6 have not been launched yet, their paper models are already available in Guangzhou for the deceased.

IN BRIEF (Page 2)

[2015-04-04 08:41]

The navy's 20th fleet left Zhoushan for the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia on operations to escort civilian vessels.

Myanmar apologizes for bombing

[2015-04-03 07:31]

Myanmar officially apologized on Thursday for Chinese casualties caused by an aerial bombing at the border between the two countries last month.

President's books and speeches go mobile

[2015-04-03 07:31]

A mobile app has been released that provides free access to the complete writings of President Xi Jinping, including all his e-books and speeches. It is the first time the top leader's complete works have been made available on phones.

Al Shabaab claims fatal university raid

[2015-04-03 07:31]

At least 14 people were killed on Thursday when Islamist militant group al Shabaab stormed a Kenyan university campus, taking Christians hostage and engaging security forces in an extended shootout.

Russia to give medals to Chinese veterans

[2015-04-03 07:31]

Russia is to honor Chinese veterans who worked in the Soviet Union during World War II, Moscow's top envoy to Beijing said on Wednesday.

Toilet humor no joke for technically challenged

[2015-04-03 07:31]

Three years in Tokyo, four, so far, in Beijing. Differences? More pointed chopsticks in Tokyo. Cheaper, much cheaper, taxis in Beijing. Lunches are louder, more fun and have greater significance in Beijing, whereas the evening meal in Tokyo offers an opportunity to unwind. And, of course, toilets.

This Day, That Year

[2015-04-03 07:31]

Item from April 3, 1991, in China Daily: Soviet tourists bargain with Chinese peddlers at a fair in northeast Heilongjiang province's Heihe city, the largest port for trade between China and the Soviet Union ... China is strengthening its overseas contractual business with the Soviet Union ...with steps "to broaden economic cooperation with the Soviet Union for mutual benefits".

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[2015-04-03 07:31]

More than 94 percent of Shanghai's white-collar workers have heart and blood pressure ailments, increasing by 10 percentage points from five years ago, according to a recent health survey.

Looking ahead

[2015-04-03 07:31]

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

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[2015-04-03 07:31]

'Belt and Road Initiative' details

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