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Meanings lost in translation 2011-06-10

A native English speaker from the United States, who gave his name only as Paul, shows the correct translation of a sign at a scenic spot in Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei province, June 9, 2011. Paul, who teaches English in the city, was invited by local authorities to help correct translations on the streets that he found wrong or misleading.

Eagle owls released back into wild 2011-06-10

Students and teachers from Northeast Forestry University release an eagle owl, China’s largest owl, at a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center in Qinhuangdao, North China’s Hebei province, June 9, 2011.

China issues heat alert in various regions 2011-06-07

China's meteorological authorities on Tuesday issued a heat alert for regions in northern, central and eastern China, saying that temperatures in those regions may climb as high as 39 degrees Celsius over the next few days.

Red tourism launched in Li Dazhao’s hometown 2011-06-07

On May 19, north China’s Hebei province started a red tourism pilgrimage activity to celebrate the country’s first China Tourism Day.

Clay sculptures simulate renowned scroll painting 2011-06-07

Figurines in a clay sculpture park built to simulate the scene in a renowned Chinese scroll painting "Riverside Scene on the Qingming Festival" in Changzhuang township.

Hotel industry experiences building boom 2011-05-30

China is witnessing an unprecedented boom in hotel construction that is changing the face of the global hospitality industry.

Beijing to revamp its city planning 2011-05-24

Beijing plans to redo its city planning scheme in 2013, The Beijing News reported. The current scheme was set in 2005 for the 2004-2020 period.

North China's summer sea resort to build airport 2011-05-21

Beidaihe, a well known international summer sea resort in North China, will build an airport to meet the booming tourism and commercial market, according to the Hebei Development and Reform Commission.

Princess' family tomb verified in N China 2011-05-17

The family tomb of an ancient princess will come under the protection of the local government, according to the cultural relics bureau in north China's Hebei Province, where the ruins are located.

Hebei specialty and snack 2011-04-27

Lolo almond juice is a kind of plant protein drink made of natural wild almond ,with healthy functions such as adjusting blood fat, improving nonspecific immunity, beautifying, etc.