Death brings new channel of dialogue to life

For the past eight years, Shi Yan, a resident of Yunnan province's Yiliang county, has been pressuring the police and knocking on all doors to find out the truth behind her younger brother's death.

Yao may purchase former Chinese club

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is negotiating the possible purchase of his former club Shanghai Sharks, who are facing an uncertain future after running into financial difficulties

Liu Xiang leaps into new history text

A photo of former Olympic champion Liu Xiang during his crowning moment at the Athens Olympics has been included in a newly published "Chinese History" textbook for junior middle school students.

Lang Lang makes Montreux debut

Chinese piano virtuoso Lang Lang made his first appearance at the Montreux jazz festival on Sunday, teaming up with veteran Herbie Hancock in an audacious show blending classical and jazz music.

The foreigner who's 'not Da Shan'

The American walks down the street and is approached by star-struck teenagers chasing his autograph. The 1.9-m tall man stoops down to please his fans who are familiar with his blonde hair and green eyes from Chinese TV.

Netizens say '911' beats '120'

The death of pop icon Michael Jackson has led to unexpected criticism of China's emergency medical system.

A Namibian model in China

A group of African women in China are using stunning looks to forge ties with local people.

Happy couple breaks racial prejudices

Pang Xiaoyan met her Ugandan husband when he visited her office for a routine business meeting. That was the first time she had ever set eyes on a black man. The only thing she could think of asking him was: "Are you a Christian?"

With Jesper Mattsson

Having lived with Hepatitis C for nearly 20 years, London-based music producer and songwriter Jesper Mattsson has a personal investment in raising awareness of the chronic viral disease that affects 130 million people worldwide (another 350 million live with Hepatitis B).