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Extradition deal with US key to nabbing fugitives
Signing an extradition treaty with the US is essential to China's ongoing efforts to capture and repatriate economic fugitives, a senior security official has said.
262 fugitives repatriated to China in 2012
China ratifies extradition treaty with Italy
Li urges greater effort on reforms
China will make greater efforts to advance reforms, which will play a key role in consolidating the recent upward trend in Chinese economy, Premier Li said.
Economic issues to stand out at session
Stable growth 'paves way for reforms'
Economic reform must solve monopoly problem
China, Japan need constructive ideas
Experts from China and Japan are calling for "constructive" grass-roots dialogues to inspire the two governments to repair strained relations.
China responds to Japan officials' shrine visit
Major issues in China-Japan relations
Govt requested to plant GM crops
Experts in genetically modified product research have revealed that they petitioned the central government to increase the production of genetically modified crops.
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City offers free skiing for youths

Youngsters from Zhangjiakou, co-host of the 2022 Winter Olympics, can ski for free at major resorts in Chongli district during the 2017-18 season, a move to inspire more young people to participate in winter sports.

Scientists mull using robots on lunar research station

Chinese scientists are discussing the possibility of building a lunar research station with robots on duty, a senior official from the China National Space Administration said recently.

Beijing limits signs attached to top of buildings across city

The Beijing city management authority is limiting the number and placement of signs on buildings in order to "create an urban skyline that is visually clear and bright", and strengthen urban management.

Acrobats inject life into folk art

Born in a county where more than 20,000 people are skilled acrobats, Yin Bo has spent most of his life performing around the country.

4 self-driving buses tested in Shenzhen

Four self-driving buses were tested on public roads in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Saturday. It was believed to be the first such live test in the world.
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CPI falls 0.5% in October, PPI down 5.8%
Mergers drop number of centrally-administered SOEs to 132
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Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said on Wednesday that globalization will help reduce inequality as technology empowers small countries and businesses.
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CIRC issues 2008 insurance intermediaries report
In 2008, insurance intermediary organs across China raked in a premium income of 804.35 billion yuan ($117.60 billion), up 38.84 percent from a year earlier.
Insurers trim staff to reduce losses
Insurers' unit-linked products suffer heavy losses
Top 8 insurance executives under spotlight in 2008 CIRC tightens supervision on insurers' financial chiefs
Ex-chairman of New China Life charged Insurers refocus on traditional products
Government: Sharing economy expected to grow 40% annually

Smartphone apps can be used to rent bikes, taxi rides, homes, and now, mini-gymnasiums.

China leads in industrial innovation

China is much more likely to become a leader in innovation in key emerging industries－boosted by its young talent, government support and extending internet penetration.

Digital economy growth requires global efforts

Senior official calls on countries to build a fair and efficient governance system.

Nation shines in digital

Businesses laud leadership's backing for technology-driven progress.

Chinese firms harness technology for empowerment

Indeed, China is already more digitized than many observers appreciate and has the potential to set the digital frontier in the coming decades.

Rapid advances power China's online transformation

Since the inception of the Internet Plus, new industries and business models have emerged, which have greatly boosted China's economic growth, according to Premier Li Keqiang.

  
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Founder of China's leading computer maker Lenovo makes comeback
Liu Chuanzhi, founder of China's leading computer maker Lenovo Group, has been reinstated as company chairman, the group announced Thursday.
A mysterious message millionaire
Pony Ma is a mystery to many. He seldom accepts interviews, but his name appears in the media almost daily. He (whose Chinese name is Ma Huateng takes his English nickname from his surname, Ma which means "horse" in Chinese) is rarely involved in any public debates, yet due to his success some in China's Internet industry regard him as a "public enemy".
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Battling Baidu

Baidu.com might have won the first round of the legal battle in providing links to sites offering free music download. But it is facing an even fiercer new attack from its opponents.
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Flying across Straits

Mainland airlines are preparing for new business as cross-Straits weekend charter flights agreement was signed.
   
German trains collide near Duesseldorf, several people injured
Several people were injured in a train crash on Tuesday near the German city of Duesseldorf, fire department and police spokesmen said.
May gets little gasp as EU extends deadline for sufficient progress in Brexit talks
Despite continuous efforts and growing common grounds of Britain and the European Union, it was not possible to reach a complete agreement Monday, said EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in a hastily arranged press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Yemen's ex-president Saleh, relatives killed by Houthis
A senior Houthi official confirmed to Xinhua on Monday that former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, his nephew, relatives and the general secretary of Saleh's party were killed.
Final whistle for elephant polo in Nepal after 35 years
KATHMANDU - The curtain has come down on an elephant polo tournament in Nepal, which had been played every winter in Meghauli, Chitwan, for 35 years.
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Rusty Serena wins tough opener
World number one Serena Williams looked rusty in her first competitive match of the season ahead of the Australian Open but battled through to beat Andrea Petkovic 6-4 6-4 at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.
Coaching greats good for the game
Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Rockets lose to Clippers, again, at home court
Too many out-of-bound 3-pointers and free throws prevented the Houston Rockets to redeem their rout several days ago to the L.A. Clippers at their home court Saturday night.

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David Shoemaker will step down as CEO of NBA China after the 2017-18 season, the National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday.

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Nadal's season ends with a whimper

Maradona to face hearing on Sunday over outburst
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IOC President explains why Beijing Games is exceptional
There are many aspects that the Beijing Games is exceptional, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge told China Daily on Wednesday in Beijing.
China sends largest-ever delegation to Paralympics
China has sent its largest-ever delegation to the Paralympic Games, with both athletes and officials looking to breakthroughs in newly added events and enhance exchange with their foreign counterparts.
IPC president to pass Paralympic flame in Beijing
The Paralympic torch will be relayed at the China Millennium Monument, the Summer Palace and Chaoyang Park in Beijing on Friday and Saturday, organizers said on Thursday.
Olympics furniture a 'loser' in competition for auction buyers
Putin says Russia to consider Beijing's experience of hosting Olympics
Olympic movement 'stronger'
Olympics set to boost China's tourism: survey
China thanks nations for support for Olympics security

Torch Relay for the 2008 Olympics
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Actress Tang Yan poses for fashion magazine

Actress Tang Yan poses for fashion magazine
Fashion

A new 'Shangri-La' in Ma Yanli's runway show

Model-turned designer Ma Yanli held a runway show last week in Beijing to release her latest haute couture collection for 2018 spring/summer.
Movies

'The Wolverine' to be screened in Chinese mainland

Actor Hugh Jackman attends the press conference of the movie "The Wolverine" in Beijing, capital of China, Oct 14, 2013.
A good sports dietitian can make a significant impact on an athlete's performance.
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Modern Chinese history in red and white
Moutai Town in Southwest China's Guizhou province springs to view after about four hours of bus ride from capital Guiyang.
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Odds & Ends

Sex shop and the city

Fifty-year-old Wen Jingfeng has been interviewed many times by Chinese and foreign media. However, the Beijinger still feels self-conscious posing for pictures. But, he is completely relaxed talking about his shop: Beijing Adam & Eve Health Center - the first adult shop in the Chinese mainland, which he founded in 1993.
Beijing

How prince's palace became home to the gods
Yonghegong, or the Lama Temple, has always been one of Beijing's premier tourist attractions.

Shanghai

Jazz-infused journey through Kunqu Opera
A unique jazz-infused journey through the kingdom of Kunqu Opera will give this ancient Chinese art form a sophisticated, modern twist.
xpat children play at Shanghai-based Kidtown that features a hospital, market, police station and a beauty salon to encourage creative play.[China Daily]
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Eating out

Moroccan roll

In the expanding Face Bar empire, El Wajh is the new North African outpost. Unjustly confined to the elephant's graveyard of Maoming Nan Lu, this authentic Moroccan restaurant has been thriving on recommendations from its satisfied clientele.

Bars & Cafes

A boonna in training

Tucked away within a quiet residential nook, Boonna 3 and its outdoor deck immediately caught our interest.
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