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Chinese Sasquatch suspected 2010-07-20

According to their research, the hair isn't human or livestock, but the possibility of bears could not be ruled out.

China's Three Gorges Dam withstands peak flood test 2010-07-20

The Three Gorges Dam on China's Yangtze River was holding up against its first major flood-control test Tuesday, said officials of the China Three Gorges Corporation. Dam braces for largest flood threat

26 laborers stranded in Russia with expired visas 2010-07-20

Twenty-six villagers from Huangpo district of Wuhan City, capital of Central China’s Hubei province, were stranded in Russia with expired visas after being cheated by a fellow villager, who promised to arrange work for them in Russia, Wuhan evening news reported on Tuesday.

Stranded residents evacuated to safe place in flooded Guangshui City 2010-07-19

Firemen search for stranded residents in Guangshui City, central China's Hubei Province, July 17, 2010.

Controversy surrounds publicizing offenders' personal info 2010-07-19

Public notices revealing names in prostitution case stir debate

11 dead in rain-triggered disasters in C China city 2010-07-17

Rain-triggered disasters have left at least 11 people dead and two missing in Yichang city of Hubei province, the local government said Friday.

When Martha met Fang 2010-07-17

Unexpected reunion awaits Wuhan-based writer thanks to the initiative to boost Sino-German understanding, launched by Chancellor Angela Merkel.

37th Wuhan International Crossing Yangtze River Festival kicks off 2010-07-16

"I swam across the Yangtze River for the first time when I was 13, and I have never missed one single Wuhan International Crossing Yangtze River Festival since then,"

Death toll from south China floods rises to 135 2010-07-16

At least 135 people had been confirmed dead and 41 are missing in the worst flooding in years.

Hubei Week set to showcase eco-friendliness 2010-07-16

Hubei Week, tomorrow through July 22 at Shanghai's ongoing World Expo, will showcase the province's friendly environment and rich culture.

Rescue work underway in Huangshi, Hubei 2010-07-15

The rain caused a dyke to burst in Huangshi city and breach more than 10 meters wide.

China national relay swimming championship to kick off 2010-07-15

The national relay swimming championship will take place in Qingjiang River on Saturday.