Ambition to be dynamic ship and rail hub

Today, Ningbo has developed into a modern international port. It is one of the main transportation hubs in the country.

Singapore, China in direct currency trade

Convertibility of RMB and Singdollar boosting trade

An open-minded approach the key to park's success

Suzhou Industrial Park, in one of China's most economically developed areas, the Yangtze Delta, has grown into China's leading industrial zone, which continues to attract huge amounts of foreign capital.

Jubilantly 'weird' wonders

Three gods. A booze bottle. And a massive mobile clasped by a huge hand.

Beautiful ... or ugly? in China, it's in the eye of the beholder

Some mock the 'weird' structures, while others say they are symbols of the country's bright future.

Messi poised to roar past Raul

Barcelona's superstar striker equals all-time CL scoring mark against Ajax

Ronaldo writing his own legacy

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo believes he will be considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time by the time he retires.

Berdych still searching for his 'chosen one'

Ivan Lendl might be "way too busy" to be his mentor but Tomas Berdych has not given up the dream of jumping on the 'super coach' bandwagon.

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Lawyer alleges A-Rod 'confession'

Says Yankees slugger admitted steroid use in DEA documents

Kershaw has shot at history

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is among the finalists for the National League's Most Valuable Player and the Cy Young Award - and in position to become the first NL player to sweep both honors since Bob Gibson in 1968.