Swing along at the tee with Tiger

Sporting legend Tiger Woods is heading to Beijing to teach his swing to young golf enthusiasts in the capital. The star of the fairway will tee-off in the city on Wednesday as part of a promotional tour of Asia.

Teashop brews hope for women

Despite the country's economic development and improved living standards, China has a high suicide rate for rural women. "It's usually linked more to a lack of economic independence and opportunity than mental illness," said American-born Chinese entrepreneur Charlene Wang founder of Tranquil Tuesdays, a tea and teaware business that aims to offer underprivileged Chinese women jobs, along with the proper training and support, to help them realize their true potential.

Gallic arts give spring season a flavor of France

Croisements 2011, the Franco-Chinese cultural festival, is a spring package that is full of cultural surprises.

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Exhibits

In the swim

Imagine this. Out of every 10 swimsuits in the world, seven are made in China.

Trimming the bare necessities

Gan Tian pulls together some accessories that will let you make a splash in great style.

FIFA confirms two-horse race

ZURICH - Mohamed Bin Hammam will be the only challenger for the FIFA presidency when incumbent Sepp Blatter stands for re-election on June 1, soccer's world governing body confirmed on Monday.

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Baseball

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Capello wants victorious England to copy Barca

Italian manager replicates pressing tactics as his team beats Wales 2-0

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Basketball

Vettel storms to win in opener

Germany's world champion unstoppable in his flying Red Bull in Australian GP