King james does the job in denver

LeBron James had 22 points and 11 assists on a poor shooting night by Cleveland's Big Three, helping the Cavaliers hold on for a 110-101 win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

Jordan rookie card fails to sell at auction

A Michael Jordan rookie card expected to earn more than $80,000 in an online auction failed to sell.

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Xi backs Tajikistan's link plan

China would like to work more closely with Tajikistan to assist its ambition to become a transport corridor for trade leading to countries in Central Asia and the Gulf region, President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

Beijing backs global multilateral trading system

China supports the establishment of a worldwide multilateral trading system and is looking forward to cooperation with all Asia-Pacific economies on multilateral free trade projects, Vice-Premier Wang Yang said on Friday.

US presence shows strong China ties

The attendance of high-ranking US government officials and executives of multinational businesses at the APEC summit is a clear indication of the constantly expanding and mutually beneficial relationship between the countries, according to Harley Seyedin, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China.

Survey: Country holds key to region's future

China emerged as a key factor in determining the economic future of the Asia-Pacific region, both for its prospect of domestic structural reform and its relations with the United States over the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, an annual survey of the region's policy community showed.

Vice-premier hopes early FTA deal with Australia

The country hopes to sign a deal over a free trade agreement with Australia at an early date, Vice-Premier Wang Yang said on Friday.

Troupe putting its best foot forward

For modern dance lovers, the Nederlands Dans Theater is synonymous with the best contemporary dance in the world.

Quartet makes classics accessible to all

"If Mozart was still alive, he would be proud of us," said Filip Jalar, first violinist for the Mozart Group string quartet, which will perform in Beijing on Sunday.

Moutai captures China's true spirit

China in a bottle - that's Moutai.

TV soaps send messages of hope in Afghanistan

Coming to Afghan television this week will be the story of Kabir, a 12-year-old boy who returns home only to fall in with the Taliban and see his life unravel as he learns violence doesn't pay and democracy is the way forward.