A copy of Empress-Dowager Cixi's private car Duryea, which is said to be "the first car in China", is displayed in Shenyang Oct 23, 2009.
The nation's $200-billion sovereign wealth fund will speed up the pace of investment across a broad range of sectors.
Beyonce dazzled nearly 10,000 fans at Beijing's Wukesong Arena on Friday night with her signature spunky stage presence and sonorous vocals.
Helen Mirren poses with her award on the red carpet at the Rome Film Festival October 23, 2009.
Why has China come farther than India and Mexico?