Clijsters brightens up dreary day at Australian Open

Former world No 1 Sharapova bounced out by compatriot

Guo'an's stellar season stole spotlight

The nationwide fight against corruption in soccer and Beijing Guo'an's first domestic league title were the highlights of the game in China last year.

Marbury expected to boost struggling Shanxi

The imminent arrival of NBA player Stephon Marbury has boosted morale at battlingChinese Basketball Association (CBA) club Shanxi Zhongyu.

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Nan Yong

Michelin puts emphasis on 'green' technology

Tire firm stresses importance of environmental awareness

Musical prodigy aims for top of percussion world

For Zhang Zimo, a 14-year-old musical prodigy, admssion to New York's Juilliard School pre-college program on a full scholarship last May was a day he won't forget.

Philanthropist funds new campus for business school

Chinese investor Lei Zhang donated $8,888,888 to Yale University to help build a new business school campus and to fund international scholarships.

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HK delivers baby solution for rich

The flood of Beijing women traveling to Hong Kong to give birth resumed on Jan 1 when hospitals in the special administrative region (SAR) began accepting mainland moms again.

Silk Street make-over is targeting 'knock-offs'

Silk Street, which is famed in the capital for its cheap brand-name knock-offs, is looking to clean up its act with a 10 million yuan make-over in March and a push to rid it of fake goods.

Bird's Nest hatching new money-making idea

People will be able to look back on the golden days of the 2008 Beijing Olympics when a new museum opens in China's National Stadium in the latest push to earn more revenue from the iconic landmark.

US medics bring hope to young burn victims

Bob Schneider is making his first trip to China but he will not be visiting the Great Wall or the Forbidden City.