Tamara Nikolayevna has mastered many artistic skills, including acting and sculpting, but never expected to start learning traditional Chinese painting at the age of 75.
When I was given the assignment of arranging interviews with officials and organizations related to China in Moscow, what struck me first was worry, instead of the excitement I usually feel when going abroad.
Chinese travel agencies hope the opening of "The Year of Chinese Tourism" in Russia could attract more Russian tourists to China after the number dropped last year.
Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, which accounts for nearly one-fourth of Sino-Russian trade volume, has been redoubling its efforts to further boost trade and economic activities with Russia's Far East region, the top provincial leader said.
Sereda Sergey Vasilevich is maintaining his tractor and preparing for the upcoming spring planting.
Sino-Russian economic cooperation is expected to reach a new level as Chinese companies accelerate their investments in the Russian market, while diversifying bilateral economic ties, which used to be trade-oriented, experts say.
The new lineup of the State Council, nominated by Premier Li Keqiang, was endorsed on Saturday by nearly 3,000 lawmakers at the first session of the 12th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
A younger generation of leaders from different political parties, ethnic groups and professional backgrounds are now taking the center stage of China's legislative leadership.
Lawmakers on Friday elected Zhou Qiang president of the Supreme People's Court, making the 52 year old the 10th chief justice since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday said China is committed to world peace and stability, amid speculation that a stronger China might become more assertive.
"We should not make groundless accusations against each other and should spend more time doing practical things that will contribute to cybersecurity."
Premier Li Keqiang vowed on Sunday to use an "iron fist" to tackle China's pollution and food safety problems.
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