Chinese comedy film Never Say Die wins box office success

LOS ANGELES - Chinese films are increasingly enjoying box office success. The Chinese comedy Never Say Die has brought in an impressive $326 million worldwide to date, marking another triumph after Wolf Warriors II piled up $877 million.

Saving a slice of heritage

Shanghai has a lot of European style villas and gardens. Those buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries are hidden by the shade of trees in narrow streets.

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The South African who is almost Shanghainese

After living in Shanghai for 21 years, David Preston can now consider himself to be more of a Shanghainese than an expatriate.

Taking over the reins and stepping into his father's shoes

To Larry Chan, his father Carlos has always been a doting figure, a successful businessman and a generous philanthropist that he and his five siblings have always tried to emulate.

Q & A: 2017 'Honorable citizen' recipients

What do you feel is China's biggest achievement in the past five years? What's the most notable change you've observed?

Finding love in the reel world

'You have entered my world in a very special way. Despite our brief interaction, do you think we can develop something further?" said 28-year-old Guan Yongxiang, who had his hand extended as a gesture of courtship.

Wang, Khan among NY bridal week highlights

Vera Wang's latest bride is feeling a touch of baroque romance and Naeem Khan's is ready for an after-party worthy of Studio 54.

Xiao leads Chinese one-two in all-around

MONTREAL - Xiao Ruoteng led a Chinese one-two in the men's all-around at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, filling the vacuum left by the injury withdrawal of Japan's Kohei Uchimura.

Halep closing in on top spot

Simona Halep took a step nearer to overtaking Garbine Muguruza as world No 1 when the Romanian raced into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday.

Chinese-speaking umpires bring the house down

Foreign umpires at the China Open have been unintentionally entertaining the crowds and earning hearty applause with their attempts at pidgin Chinese.

Argentina slumps to 0-0 draw; verges on missing World Cup

BUENOS AIRES - It's getting late for Lionel Messi, who'll be 31 during next year's World Cup in Russia.