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Spoofing patriotic songs leaves many crying foul

[2018-01-30 08:02]

A viral video of an amateur comedy performance set to accompany a well-known revolutionary song has reignited criticism - including from the composer's descendants - over what some consider "disrespectful" use of the tune.

Guangzhou police release foreign population number, demographics

[2018-01-30 08:02]

GUANGZHOU - There are about 80,000 foreign nationals living in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, according to the city's police bureau. As a major trading center, the city has been an important base for foreign nationals living in China. It is known for having a large African community.

Taiwan oil refinery explosion triggers protests

[2018-01-30 08:02]

TAIPEI - An explosion occurred at an oil refinery in the city of Taoyuan at 6:42 am on Monday. More than 40 fire engines were sent to the scene. The fire has been brought under control and no casualties have been reported.

Rejection of extra flights is 'revenge': academic

[2018-01-30 08:02]

Taiwan's rejection of additional flights during Spring Festival shows that Tsai Ing-wen's administration has intentionally "created antagonism" with the mainland, a Taiwan studies researcher said.

Elderly model reveals naked truth of loneliness

[2018-01-30 08:02]

At 8:30 am, Wang Suzhong arrives at Chengdu Normal University, removes his clothes, sits in front of a group of students and allows them to sketch his body.

Agriculture and art renew 'cradle' of the nation

[2018-01-30 08:02]

One of the country's best-loved cities is flourishing thanks to fruitful policies, as Zhang Zhihao reports from Yan'an, Shaanxi.

Old courtyard becomes a living Party museum

[2018-01-30 08:02]

One night in 1944, Mao Zedong sat in his cold cave dwelling in Zaoyuan, a courtyard 8 kilometers from Yan'an, Shaanxi province, where he lived from October 1943 to December 1945.

Tomb raiders targeted to safeguard nation's precious cultural heritage

[2018-01-29 08:02]

Turning a corner near a cornfield in Dahan, a village in Tengzhou city, Shandong province, brings visitors to a stone monument bearing the words "Dahan Village Relics", alongside a 3-meter-deep pit that is part of a despoiled ancient tomb.

One night's work leads to 10 years in prison

[2018-01-29 08:02]

"I thought robbing a grave would be a good way to get rich quick," said a convict, who only gave his surname as Chen.

Village brass band shows its mettle

[2018-01-29 08:02]

Meng Hui began learning to play the trumpet at 21, not for fun, but to earn money after he lost his job at a coal mine in Mazhuang village, Jiangsu province.

Prizewinning scientist gets charged up about graphene

[2018-01-29 08:02]

Zhu Yanwu, one of China's leading experts on the study of the 3-D carbon material graphene, received the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education for his achievements, in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May.

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