China needs more professional translators 2012-06-19 10:00:41
Despite an increasing number of Chinese people who are able to converse in English thanks to the nation's growing exchanges with the world and the spread of higher education, professional translators and interpreters who can work with English and Chinese still fall short of demand.
Photos: Britain prepares for the Games with gourmet 2012-06-19 10:53:06
A menu of oddly named and sometimes oddly tasting traditional British dishes awaits adventurous diners visiting London for the Olympic Games this summer.
Hot words: Aerospace economy 2012-06-19 15:43:02
Aerospace economy refers to economic benefits produced by space-related industry.
Buzzword: The last-name effect 2012-06-19 15:43:02
People whose surnames start with letters late in the alphabet may be the fastest to buy.
Culture: Liuli artwork in the Summer Palace 2012-06-19 15:19:22
The art of Liuli left an indelible trail throughout Chinese history.
Video: Sha Zukang speaks ahead of Rio+20 2012-06-19 10:14:34
In an interview with China Daily in New York, Chinese diplomat Sha Zukang, secretary-general for Rio+20, expressed confidence that the Brazilian meeting won't be just "another UN conference" but will establish concrete goals.
Video: Hello World: Ep.3 Students' story 2012-06-19 10:07:34
Twelve senior officials from around China have temporarily left their posts to undertake 15 weeks of intensive training of English. This video talks about what the students have learned and how they feel about the program.
Activity: Everyone joins us in learning English day by day 2012-06-18 19:40:25
Learn English together here with others.
Video: Building new lives: Zhang's memory 2012-06-18 11:10:38
Zhang Wenxiang, 90, has been living near the Bell Tower for nearly 70 years. But now his old house will be demolished due to a road-widening construction project. He spoke about his life over the past decades and all of his good memories.
Bilingual: Secondary school bans girls from wearing skirts to prevent early sexualisation of pupils 2012-06-18 15:57:46
Skirts have been banned at a school because the head teacher said girls have repeatedly breached rules by wearing them above the knee.
