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Let the muses shine on the Chinese dream

[2014-10-18 08:42]

President Xi Jinping's speech on the importance of arts and literature at a forum on Oct 15 is not the first time a Chinese leader has spoken on the subject.

Cold comfort for former sex slaves

[2014-10-17 07:09]

At 8 am in the jungle of Hainan Island, China's southernmost province, the sun was burning off the mist in a quiet village in Chengmai county, and even at that early stage of the day, the heat was beginning to make Li Meijin's tiled-roofed apartment unbearably hot and humid.

'We ran and ran for at least 25 kilometers'

[2014-10-17 07:09]

FIRST PERSON | FU MEIJU, 85

Worker during the day, victim at night

[2014-10-17 07:09]

FIRST PERSON | LI MEIJIN, 85

Beaten and whipped with a wet rope

[2014-10-17 07:09]

FIRST PERSON | WANG ZHIFENG, 86

Millions of tons of grain wasted yearly

[2014-10-17 07:09]

Official calls for new measures to end 'shameful' food loss

Multination benefits seen as 'core value' for Maritime Silk Road

[2014-10-17 07:09]

The new Maritime Silk Road project could be a win-win opportunity for the countries involved to promote maritime economic cooperation, interconnection and public services, an official with China's oceanic authority said.

Qingdao Special: Qingdao looks over the horizon for foreign talent

[2014-10-17 07:09]

Qingdao is adopting a strategy to sustain long-term development by using overseas human resources, said local officials.

'Blue cooperation conference'

[2014-10-17 07:09]

The 2014 China Ocean Economic International Talent and Industry Academy Research Cooperation Conference, or Blue Cooperation Conference in short, will be held on Saturday and Sunday in the Qingdao Westcoast New Area.

Running cool

[2014-10-17 07:09]

Growing popularity of winter sports rides on country's recent Olympic achievements, Zheng Jinran and Sun Xiaochen reports.

Tradition on ice

[2014-10-17 07:09]

Snow and ice activities are getting more play in Beijing, amid the Chinese capital's joint bid with neighboring city Zhangjiakou to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Top spots

[2014-10-17 07:09]

Editor's note: A snow-covered Beijing can look totally different from the modern metropolis that it is and more like an ancient, charming city in a classical Chinese ink painting. The Chinese capital faces cold and dry winters from November to February, during which Beijingers turn to ice skating and skiing to keep away the chills. Ice skating at Shichahai is an especially memorable part of the local experience and tourists are similarly thrilled by it. Beijing is also rich in geothermal resources, making it an ideal destination for those in search of a blissful spa treatment to relieve them from the stress of everyday life. Here are some of these winter offerings: