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Shaolin Temple to expand overseas

China's most renowned Buddhist attraction, Shaolin Temple, is planning to open overseas branches "when conditions mature".
Coast guard 'needed for disputes'

China should set up a coast guard to cope with the "increasingly challenging" maritime disputes with neighboring countries.
Smoking is rampant in Internet bars

Shanghai is seeking more effective ways to prevent smoking in Internet bars and other entertainment venues.

Ice dam collapses at Argentine glacier

Yahoo plans major restructuring, layoffs

Yahoo's new Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson is preparing a major restructuring of the company that could result in significant layoffs.
UN special envoy Annan to visit Syria

Kofi Annan, the United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, and Valerie Amos, the UN humanitarian chief, will visit Syria in the coming days, a UN spokesman said on Monday.
Canada closes embassy in Syria

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said on Monday that Canada has closed its embassy and consulate in Syria and put further sanctions on Damascus.

US-Israel divide on Iran

Redesigning path to the future

It is an era calling for great diplomacy, one that requires China and the US to make joint efforts to go beyond the immediate bilateral issues to shoulder more international responsibilities.
Rebalancing Russia's foreign relations

The geopolitical position of Russia dictates a balanced approach to the development of its Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific relations.
Spending attacks indefensible

The continual attempts by Western countries to occupy the moral high ground and point their fingers at China's defense spending are unjustifiable.

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Animated 'Lorax' leads box office

A big-screen version of classic Dr. Seuss children's book "The Lorax" rang up a massive $70.7 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend, the biggest movie debut so far this year.
Ponchos, tender leather mark Hermes show

In third collection for Hermes, Christophe Lemaire flew business-class to Argentina, where he reworked the iconic Gaucho look in an accomplished display.
Mariah Carey returns to stage

Mariah Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall.

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The number of Chinese people who bought luxury products has reached about 200 million and grew 25 percent.

A life on the ocean wave

Wenzhou's businessmen have made a foray into the ocean tourism industry by acquiring a luxury cruise liner.

Hall of memories for Lei Feng spirit

"For me, Lei Feng is the greatest person, not only in China, but also in the whole world."

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Special coverage of Milan Fashion Week 2012 Autumn/Winter.

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Iran Russia Japan Neighboring countries

China falls short in energy use cut

China failed to attain its planned targets for slashing energy consumption and carbon emissions in 2011.

Constructive China-US ties help

The pace of China building its infrastruction has been so fast that many people say the US could learn a thing or two.

Income gap needs attention: deputy

Bo Xilai, a deputy of the 11th NPC and Party chief of Chongqing, called on Monday for urgent attention to the widening income gap in the country.

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Stock delisting procedure on track

Growth target faces cut

The economic growth target could be lowered further in the coming years after it was set at 7.5 percent for 2012. The target, the lowest in eight years and down from last year's 8 percent.
Top statistician sees inflation easing

Ma Jiantang, China's top statistics official, on March 5 said he expected inflationary pressure to ease a little as the economy slows this year.
China to further economic reform

China needs to continue deepening reform in an effort to give impetus to its further economic development, a top economic planning official said on March 5.

Malecon of Santo Domingo

Here's some spice for your life

Newly opened Indian restaurant Khajuraho at Sanlitun SOHO does a fairly good job of adapting to Chinese tastes.
House of gold reflects creativity

An ongoing exhibition explores the art world of the past three decades through physically creating the concept of domestic space.
The art of traveling

Colombo's annual street art festival, Kala Pola, is the perfect excuse to explore stunning Sri Lanka.

Cuba' s Robles won't defend title in Turkey

Brazil runs risk of not hosting 2014 Cup

A long line of poor communication within the Brazilian government and towards FIFA has caused the country to consider the possibility of losing the privilege to host the 2014 World Cup on Monday.
London Olympics to hit revenue target

Organizers of the London Olympics are set to meet their target of raising 2 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) to help stage the Games this summer. British swimmers hope to ride wave of home support
Discuss, punish and then try to move on

The 2012 Chinese Super League is set to get off to a smooth start after the Chinese Football Association recently released the coming season's schedule. Getting hang of Hangzhou Sound bites

Talking robot silenced by bad language

The innocent charm of a talking robot proved irresistible to many - but what they talked about proved too much for the automated servant.
Student needs a new name for hukou

A graduate of Hunan University called Peng A has a problem with her hukou (permanent residence permit) for her unusual given name.
Buffalo as owner's 'best man'

When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice, but not for Ronald Bridges. He knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.
Fan-shaped lettuce grown in E China

A fan-shaped lettuce is measured in China's Zhejiang province. The vegetable is 40 centimeters long and 25 centimeters at its greatest width.

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Hands do the talking

China's most renowned Buddhist attraction, Shaolin Temple, is planning to open overseas branches "when conditions mature".

China should set up a coast guard to cope with the "increasingly challenging" maritime disputes with neighboring countries.

Shanghai is seeking more effective ways to prevent smoking in Internet bars and other entertainment venues.

Ice dam collapses at Argentine glacier

Yahoo's new Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson is preparing a major restructuring of the company that could result in significant layoffs.

Kofi Annan, the United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, and Valerie Amos, the UN humanitarian chief, will visit Syria in the coming days, a UN spokesman said on Monday.

Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird said on Monday that Canada has closed its embassy and consulate in Syria and put further sanctions on Damascus.

US-Israel divide on Iran

It is an era calling for great diplomacy, one that requires China and the US to make joint efforts to go beyond the immediate bilateral issues to shoulder more international responsibilities.

The geopolitical position of Russia dictates a balanced approach to the development of its Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific relations.

The continual attempts by Western countries to occupy the moral high ground and point their fingers at China's defense spending are unjustifiable.

Vanessa Bruno Fall/Winter 2012-2013

A big-screen version of classic Dr. Seuss children's book "The Lorax" rang up a massive $70.7 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales over the weekend, the biggest movie debut so far this year.

In third collection for Hermes, Christophe Lemaire flew business-class to Argentina, where he reworked the iconic Gaucho look in an accomplished display.

Mariah Carey, who gave birth to fraternal twins via C-section in April, performed for a few hundred fans Thursday night at New York's Gotham Hall.

Columnists

The priorities of China's diplomacy this year are to uphold peace and tackle thorny regional and international issues through dialogues.Sino-US ties Iran Russia Japan Neighboring countries

Stock delisting procedure on track

The economic growth target could be lowered further in the coming years after it was set at 7.5 percent for 2012. The target, the lowest in eight years and down from last year's 8 percent.

Ma Jiantang, China's top statistics official, on March 5 said he expected inflationary pressure to ease a little as the economy slows this year.

China needs to continue deepening reform in an effort to give impetus to its further economic development, a top economic planning official said on March 5.

Malecon of Santo Domingo

Newly opened Indian restaurant Khajuraho at Sanlitun SOHO does a fairly good job of adapting to Chinese tastes.

An ongoing exhibition explores the art world of the past three decades through physically creating the concept of domestic space.

Colombo's annual street art festival, Kala Pola, is the perfect excuse to explore stunning Sri Lanka.

Cuba' s Robles won't defend title in Turkey

A long line of poor communication within the Brazilian government and towards FIFA has caused the country to consider the possibility of losing the privilege to host the 2014 World Cup on Monday.

Organizers of the London Olympics are set to meet their target of raising 2 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) to help stage the Games this summer. British swimmers hope to ride wave of home support

The 2012 Chinese Super League is set to get off to a smooth start after the Chinese Football Association recently released the coming season's schedule. Getting hang of Hangzhou Sound bites

The innocent charm of a talking robot proved irresistible to many - but what they talked about proved too much for the automated servant.

A graduate of Hunan University called Peng A has a problem with her hukou (permanent residence permit) for her unusual given name.

When a groom chooses his best man, it is usually a difficult choice, but not for Ronald Bridges. He knew exactly who he wanted to fill the role.

A fan-shaped lettuce is measured in China's Zhejiang province. The vegetable is 40 centimeters long and 25 centimeters at its greatest width.

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The priorities of China's diplomacy this year are to uphold peace and tackle thorny regional and international issues through dialogues.Sino-US ties
Iran Russia Japan Neighboring countries