Apple in Shanghai court over 'Siri' claim

Apple Inc, the US electronics giant, appeared in court in Shanghai on Wednesday, accused of intellectual property right infringement involving software used on "Siri", its intelligent digital assistant.

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Education policies to lessen pressure

Measures won't reduce competition for good schools, parents believe

Snakes slither into popularity

Zhou Qian was scared out of her wits when she found a snake in her 9-year-old son's pencil box.

Interest in TCM growing globally

While some Chinese scholars propose abolishing traditional Chinese medicine, foreign pharmaceutical institutions and industries are pursuing them.

Guilin seeks to expand tourism

Guilin, a popular tourist destination renowned for its unique scenery of karst topography, is going to expand its international flights and seek favorable visa policies from the central government to become more of an international tourist destination, the mayor said on Tuesday.

Using technology to keep a close eye on wildlife

Producing China's own version of the BBC's Discovery documentaries is what occupies the mind of Yan Baoping.

Chinese partnerships helping the world

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation chief outlines 'win-win' model

China pledges to boost ties with Tanzania

China and Tanzania have pledged to boost cooperation in several areas, including agriculture, investment, energy and infrastructure.

South Africa offers a 'totally different' travel experience for Chinese tourists

Wang Lechuan said it is worth spending almost 24 hours to reach Africa, and he looks forward to visiting the continent again in the near future.

Investment breathes life into developing economies

China is playing an important role in helping Africa to industrialize, said Raphael Kaplinsky, a professor of international development at the United Kingdom's Open University.

S. Africa diplomat vows cooperation

South Africa has pledged greater cooperation with China and to inject new ideas to enrich relations, the South African ambassador to China said.