Food festivals offer visitors taste of Asia

Various cultural activities, including art performances, parades and food festivals, are offering visitors a taste of the colorful cultures of Asian countries.

Film week attracts big talent from China and across region

Asian Film and TV Week kicked off on Thursday, bringing together more than 100 celebrities from some 10 countries for the launch at the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace.

UNESCO: Values should be discussed

People should discuss not only the diversity of civilizations but also our common characteristics, including shared values and heritage, senior officials of UNESCO said on Wednesday.

Volunteerism fosters peace, global prosperity, UN official says

Volunteerism helps build a peaceful society and a prosperous planet for all, said Shalina Miah, Asia-Pacific regional office manager of United Nations Volunteers.

Fast internet service, lower rates coming

China will extend 1,000Mb broadband connections to more than 300 cities and cut average service rates by 15 percent for small and midsized enterprises this year, under a decision released on Wednesday following a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday.

Mainland spokesman: Taiwan's future lies in national reunification

Taiwan's future lies in national reunification and the well-being of its people in national rejuvenation, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.

Advanced radar to serve capital's new airport

China's civil aviation authorities are always keen to improve the punctuality of airlines, especially when passengers' fury sometimes erupts over delays caused by inaccurate weather forecasts.

Customs cooperation to take aim at IPR violations

China will expand international cooperation in enforcing intellectual property rights to facilitate trade and create a favorable business environment for enterprises from China and overseas, a customs official said on Wednesday.

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Finding new ways to get the measure of pollution

One of the world's leading authorities in mass spectrometry is manufacturing equipment to assess dangerous emissions. Guo Ying, Quan Xiaoshu and Zhou Qiang report for Xinhua.

Plant-based meat offers eco-friendly food choices

People who want to cut down on cholesterol, reduce their carbon footprint or express compassion for animals but seem unable to quit eating meat may have found some answers at a recent exhibition called MeatFest.

Boundless beauty showcases Asia's ageless treasures

Images illustrate the continent's splendor and diversity to celebrate the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which opens in Beijing on Wednesday