China's healthcare more accessible

2011-09-23 09:57:15

China's reform of its healthcare system has put it on the right path, said Health Minister Chen Zhu.

Shark fin soup leaves bad taste, basketball star says

2011-09-23 09:56:39

Basketball superstar Yao Ming and British entrepreneur Richard Branson joined forces on Thursday to get shark fin soup off the menu and save some of the species from extinction.

Japan relaxes visa rules to attract Chinese tourists

2011-09-22 14:41:18

The Japanese government on Thursday relaxed visa rules applicable to Chinese nationals.

Outstanding students compete for trip of lifetime

2011-09-22 14:03:03

Thirty students will have a chance to interact with high-ranking politicians and professors in the United States.

Wisteria dwells on Regret for the Past

2011-09-22 14:02:04

Wisteria will be put on by the Zheng Xiaoying Opera Center of Xiamen Institute of Technology.

Ozark launches preservation drive

2011-09-22 13:55:56

Swiss outdoor garment label Ozark has held two parties in Beijing and Shanghai to celebrate its 15-year anniversary.

Diplomats get a taste of TCM philosophy, practices

2011-09-22 13:51:35

At least 200 embassy officials gathered at the opening of the 2011 Friendship Communication of Ambassadors and Madams.

What the stars foretell

2011-09-22 13:49:52

More Chinese are turning to fortune-telling and geomancy as set out in the classic texts.

I thee wed for 50 years

2011-09-22 10:38:10

Taiwan photographer trains his lens on the "golden marriages" of nation's ethnic groups.

Life weekly photos: Sept 12-18

2011-09-21 18:05:31

Weekly photo of lives around the world from Sept 12 to 18.

Most business travelers coming to Indonesia

2011-09-21 17:10:39

Most foreigners traveling on business to Indonesia come from neighboring Singapore and Malaysia.

Ten most fascinating historic castles

2011-09-21 17:03:59

Ten most fascinating historic castles on earth.