Editor's note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.
For history buffs visiting Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, a visit to the Jinsha Site Museum - a treasure trove of relics dating back to 3,000 years ago - is a must.
SAN SALVADOR - El Salvador is working on a strategy to lure Chinese tourists to its blend of beaches, colonial towns, Mayan pyramids and volcanoes, according to Tourism Minister Jose Napoleon Duarte.
MADRID - Chinese tourists are among the "best prepared" tourists in the world and have no "barriers" when it comes to traveling abroad, said a United Nations official.
China's bid to become a powerhouse on the ice and snow requires not only top athletes but also a developed winter sports industry.
Sergi Barjuan excelled at Barcelona for nearly a decade, played in two World Cups for Spain and counts Pep Guardiola as a close friend.
LONDON - World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua expects his title defense against Russian Alexander Povetkin on Saturday to be his toughest fight since Wladimir Klitschko - and to end with a similar outcome.
There's a generous dollop of drama in this week's selection of the best sports photos