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A galloping success in SW China’s Chongqing

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

Best Buy getting out of China

Intel to invest $1.6b in Chengdu plant

US-based Intel Corporation is investing $1.6 billion to upgrade a plant in Chengdu in Sichuan province even as the Chinese government conducts investigations into major foreign companies operating in the mainland.
Pols delegation to visit China

An eight-person delegation of "up and coming" US political leaders will be making a 10-day trip to China for policy and business exchange, hosted by the China-US Exchange Foundation.

A different childhood for homeless children

Zhou Yongkang expelled from CPC

Zhou Yongkang has been expelled from the Communist Party of China, according to a decision made at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday.
Tribunals reaching public with online communication

Chinese courts will continue to push to make court information more accessible to people, the spokesman for China's top court said on Thursday as contact information for the country's court system was rolled out online.
China on track for world's largest subway

China will soon surpass other countries in the combined length of its subway systems, which is expected to reach 8,500 kilometers by 2020.

China's stock markets daily turnover hits 1t yuan

Investment 'welcome' in oil and gas

The government will encourage private-sector investment in liquefied natural gas terminals and oil and gas storage and distribution facilities.
China confident of food security strategy

Domestic agricultural authorities on Friday reaffirmed China's confidence in its food security policies.
Chinese remote province opens 1st direct int'l flight

Qinghai, a remote province in northwest China, opened its first regular direct international air route on Friday, linking the provincial capital of Xining with Bangkok, Thailand.

Hong Kong welcomes Christmas with starry train

Beijing subway soon to welcome guide dogs

Beijing will allow guide dogs to board subway lines starting from May 1 next year, according to the city's new regulations.
Health in focus

Super-antioxidants in coffee may protect against obesity
Little Liu lives the cleaner's life

Six-year-old Liu Yiting helps her grandma clean the fallen leaves in Jinan city, Shandong province.

Calypso sweetheart

Blue Marlin opens Beijing branch

Although Blue Marlin is the new kid on the block on Bejing’s dining map, the chain bar and restaurant has made its name in several Chinese cities during the past 15 years, especially in East China.
Raw energy with burnt butter

He needs no introduction to the true Shanghai foodie who is most likely already a fan.
Delicious hat fashion

Maoras inventive ideas include a berry pie beret, fishy fascinator and even a salad sombrero.

'Sister Wudang' blends martial arts and music

Colored pottery camel unearthed from Tang Dynasty tomb

Over 70 funerary objects, including figurines of Hu people and potteries of camel and horse, are unearthed from a couple's tomb of Tang Dynasty (618-907) in Huayin, Central China's Shaanxi province, Dec 4, 2014.
Archeologists explore ancient ship of Song Dynasty

Archeologists have started exploring the interiors of the ancient wrecked ship of Song Dynasty "Nanhai Number One".

Entertainment weekly photos: Nov 29 - Dec 5

Golden year for Chinese cinema

This year was by many measures the best yet for Chinese cinema, although obstacles are expected alongside opportunities in 2015, insiders say.
Opening minds through film

Filmmaking can be interpreted on many levels, which makes it one of the most versatile mediums for addressing cross-cultural exchange, according to foreign film expert Roberta Seret.

Using the present to preserve the past

Enthusiastic amateurs are using modern tools, such as social networks and digital publishing, to help save endangered cultural sites and forgotten art forms.

Balloon goes up after idea for an ad fails

Niko Edwards and Green D - both aliases used on the Internet - had long dreamed of taking a look at Earth from above, like many teenagers.

China's faltering steps on family foster care

New regulations on family foster care in China take effect on Monday, allowing each foster family to take in a maximum of two children.

PLA targets corruption

The Chinese military is beefing up supervision to fight corruption in its ranks with detailed regulations, which is said to be crucial in preventing graft crimes.

Taiwan chief administrator resigns after defeat in elections

Taiwan chief administrator Jiang Yi-huah announced his resignation after the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) Party suffered a defeat in local elections.

Winners of expat blogging contest

The second China Daily Expat blogging contest has ended in exciting fashion.

Beijing subway: more than fare

Soccer development set to score in new school curriculum

Soccer courses will be mandatory at an increasing number of schools, a move designed to achieve the country's goal of becoming a sporting power.

Illegal wildlife trading rampant on Web

China has become the largest market for illegal wildlife trading with a huge number of animal products sold online, according to a new report.

PLA opens bidding to lower costs

The People's Liberation Army is inviting private enterprises to bid on its training-related contracts, an unprecedented move to optimize the military budget and boost participation of the private sector.

Beidou navigation system approved for operations at sea

China's independently developed Beidou Navigation Satellite System has taken a huge step toward going global as the International Maritime Organization approved its use in operations at sea.

Anti-doping agency says no cover-up of Sun's ban

Olympic and world champion swimmer Sun Yang's short ban for doping in May was "appropriate", said a senior Chinese anti-doping official.

Oh, when will they ever learn?

Chinese tale sheds light on distrust

Go to forum

China, South Africa sign economic pacts

China and South Africa signed 11 agreements, including one on transportation, on Thursday in Beijing as top leaders of the world's second-largest economy and the African economic powerhouse laid the groundwork for cooperation for the next decade.

Zhou Yongkang expelled from CPC

Zhou Yongkang has been expelled from the Communist Party of China, according to a decision made at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday.

China eyes Paris climate pact

The new global climate agreement to be signed next year in Paris should (be legally binding and) cover all elements, the deputy head of China's delegation at the United Nations climate talks in Lima said on Thursday.

Major general netted in anti-graft campaign

A major general at a People's Liberation Army university has been placed under investigation for alleged corruption, according to a report by Xinhua News Agency on Thursday.

Chinese Community Leaders

S.B. Woo: Using skills to make change

Bill Chong: Helping NYC's youths

Like millions of other Americans, Bill Chong watched the US moon landing on TV in the summer of 1969. Chong was 12 at the time and like many other young people, he was inspired by the mission.
Samuel Mok: A true leader 'by reference'

The gentleman dressed elegantly in a suit, riding the elevator five floors down at lunchtime, emerging from an office building in central Washington, and greeting potential business partners he meets in cafes frequented by politicians and executives, could be any man of heart-felt confidence in the US capital.

Gary Locke: China hand extraordinaire

Building bridges from Michigan to China

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.
Penetrating China's remote interior

For Marilyn Beach, an environmental specialist with extensive experience in China, her most memorable project there was the 18 months she spent traversing rugged terrain in remote areas of the west to research the West-East Gas Pipeline Project.

Film takes on Chinese stereotypes in US

US hospital looks to China for more medical tourists

Ten years ago, Children's Hospital Los Angeles received its first patient from the Chinese mainland, with that child patient who had traveled thousands of miles seeking more advanced medical treatment, gaining celebrity status of sorts. Today, such travel is commonplace.
Pols delegation to visit China

An eight-person delegation of "up and coming" US political leaders will be making a 10-day trip to China for policy and business exchange, hosted by the China-US Exchange Foundation.
Ashton Carter expected for Pentagon post

The man expected to be appointed the next US secretary of defense has a strong insider resume, the support of key Republicans in the Senate and a cooperative approach to China.

US, Britain pledge to support Afghanistan

Across America over the week (Nov 28- Dec 4)
NASA unmanned spaceship blasts off for trial run

US spaceship Orion designed to one day fly astronauts to Mars blasted off on Friday for an unmanned trial run around Earth.
Key milestones of NASA's first test flight of Orion capsule

For the first time in more than 40 years, NASA has launched a spaceship designed to carry astronauts far beyond Earth.

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

German man sentenced to 3 years, 9 months for joining IS

A 20-year-old German man was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison on Friday after he admitted joining Islamic State militants in Syria, in the first trial in Germany of a home-grown jihadi accused of membership of the insurgent group.
US, Britain pledge to support Afghanistan

The United States and Britain pledged on Thursday to support Afghanistan's new unity government as foreign combat troops withdraw from the country after a 13-year involvement.
Ukraine unlikely to join NATO near future

Although Ukraine has officially informed NATO that it will abandon its non-aligned status, the country seems unlikely to join the alliance in the near future.

Santos signs lifetime contract with Pele

Scott may try to persuade Bryant to play on

Lakers coach Byron Scott wants Kobe Bryant to keep playing _ and he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep the star on the court.
Agassi 'shockingly uncomfortable'

American legend Andre Agassi said the International Premier Tennis League should carve out a lasting place in the sport despite a "shockingly uncomfortable" debut as he crashed to Mark Philippoussis on Tuesday.

Opinion
Blog

Lawsuit against Obama's immigration policy

Beware of suicidal minds online

What many initially assumed was a stunt to attract people's attention online turned out to be a real suicide by a frustrated 19-year-old in Luzhou of Southwest China's Sichuan province.
Oh, when will they ever learn?

The annual ritual of UN climate change conference is on in the Peruvian capital of Lima in a year which is almost certainly going to be the hottest on record.
Policy enlivens world outlook

Delivering a major speech on foreign policy over the weekend, Xi said that, instead of seeking hegemony like some big powers, China would follow an independent foreign policy of peace and pursue peaceful development.

Scenery of China's Qianling Mausoleum

Beijing's 10 strangest museums

Various museums of the capital provide a window to not only the country’s profound history, culture and civilization, but also some of the little known but very interesting facts.
Ciqikou, an ancient town in Chongqing

The town of Ciqikou is more than 1,700 years old. It features traditional southwestern Chinese architecture, small shops, a variety of unique local snacks and restaurants on boats.
Palace Museum offers free visit to 5,708 teachers today

Today, 5,708 teachers, the first batch of special visitors, are expected to visit the museum for free.

Best Buy getting out of China

US-based Intel Corporation is investing $1.6 billion to upgrade a plant in Chengdu in Sichuan province even as the Chinese government conducts investigations into major foreign companies operating in the mainland.

An eight-person delegation of "up and coming" US political leaders will be making a 10-day trip to China for policy and business exchange, hosted by the China-US Exchange Foundation.

A different childhood for homeless children

Zhou Yongkang has been expelled from the Communist Party of China, according to a decision made at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday.

Chinese courts will continue to push to make court information more accessible to people, the spokesman for China's top court said on Thursday as contact information for the country's court system was rolled out online.

China will soon surpass other countries in the combined length of its subway systems, which is expected to reach 8,500 kilometers by 2020.

China's stock markets daily turnover hits 1t yuan

The government will encourage private-sector investment in liquefied natural gas terminals and oil and gas storage and distribution facilities.

Domestic agricultural authorities on Friday reaffirmed China's confidence in its food security policies.

Qinghai, a remote province in northwest China, opened its first regular direct international air route on Friday, linking the provincial capital of Xining with Bangkok, Thailand.

Hong Kong welcomes Christmas with starry train

Beijing will allow guide dogs to board subway lines starting from May 1 next year, according to the city's new regulations.

Super-antioxidants in coffee may protect against obesity

Six-year-old Liu Yiting helps her grandma clean the fallen leaves in Jinan city, Shandong province.

Calypso sweetheart

Although Blue Marlin is the new kid on the block on Bejing’s dining map, the chain bar and restaurant has made its name in several Chinese cities during the past 15 years, especially in East China.

He needs no introduction to the true Shanghai foodie who is most likely already a fan.

Maoras inventive ideas include a berry pie beret, fishy fascinator and even a salad sombrero.

'Sister Wudang' blends martial arts and music

Over 70 funerary objects, including figurines of Hu people and potteries of camel and horse, are unearthed from a couple's tomb of Tang Dynasty (618-907) in Huayin, Central China's Shaanxi province, Dec 4, 2014.

Archeologists have started exploring the interiors of the ancient wrecked ship of Song Dynasty "Nanhai Number One".

Entertainment weekly photos: Nov 29 - Dec 5

This year was by many measures the best yet for Chinese cinema, although obstacles are expected alongside opportunities in 2015, insiders say.

Filmmaking can be interpreted on many levels, which makes it one of the most versatile mediums for addressing cross-cultural exchange, according to foreign film expert Roberta Seret.

Columnists

China and South Africa signed 11 agreements, including one on transportation, on Thursday in Beijing as top leaders of the world's second-largest economy and the African economic powerhouse laid the groundwork for cooperation for the next decade.

S.B. Woo: Using skills to make change

Like millions of other Americans, Bill Chong watched the US moon landing on TV in the summer of 1969. Chong was 12 at the time and like many other young people, he was inspired by the mission.

Gary Locke: China hand extraordinaire

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

For Marilyn Beach, an environmental specialist with extensive experience in China, her most memorable project there was the 18 months she spent traversing rugged terrain in remote areas of the west to research the West-East Gas Pipeline Project.

Film takes on Chinese stereotypes in US

Ten years ago, Children's Hospital Los Angeles received its first patient from the Chinese mainland, with that child patient who had traveled thousands of miles seeking more advanced medical treatment, gaining celebrity status of sorts. Today, such travel is commonplace.

An eight-person delegation of "up and coming" US political leaders will be making a 10-day trip to China for policy and business exchange, hosted by the China-US Exchange Foundation.

The man expected to be appointed the next US secretary of defense has a strong insider resume, the support of key Republicans in the Senate and a cooperative approach to China.

US, Britain pledge to support Afghanistan

US spaceship Orion designed to one day fly astronauts to Mars blasted off on Friday for an unmanned trial run around Earth.

For the first time in more than 40 years, NASA has launched a spaceship designed to carry astronauts far beyond Earth.

Thousands evacuate as Philippines braces for typhoon Hagupit

A 20-year-old German man was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months in prison on Friday after he admitted joining Islamic State militants in Syria, in the first trial in Germany of a home-grown jihadi accused of membership of the insurgent group.

The United States and Britain pledged on Thursday to support Afghanistan's new unity government as foreign combat troops withdraw from the country after a 13-year involvement.

Although Ukraine has officially informed NATO that it will abandon its non-aligned status, the country seems unlikely to join the alliance in the near future.

Santos signs lifetime contract with Pele

Lakers coach Byron Scott wants Kobe Bryant to keep playing _ and he's willing to do whatever it takes to keep the star on the court.

American legend Andre Agassi said the International Premier Tennis League should carve out a lasting place in the sport despite a "shockingly uncomfortable" debut as he crashed to Mark Philippoussis on Tuesday.

Lawsuit against Obama's immigration policy

What many initially assumed was a stunt to attract people's attention online turned out to be a real suicide by a frustrated 19-year-old in Luzhou of Southwest China's Sichuan province.

The annual ritual of UN climate change conference is on in the Peruvian capital of Lima in a year which is almost certainly going to be the hottest on record.

Delivering a major speech on foreign policy over the weekend, Xi said that, instead of seeking hegemony like some big powers, China would follow an independent foreign policy of peace and pursue peaceful development.

Scenery of China's Qianling Mausoleum

Various museums of the capital provide a window to not only the country’s profound history, culture and civilization, but also some of the little known but very interesting facts.

The town of Ciqikou is more than 1,700 years old. It features traditional southwestern Chinese architecture, small shops, a variety of unique local snacks and restaurants on boats.

Today, 5,708 teachers, the first batch of special visitors, are expected to visit the museum for free.

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