China

Suspect in sex tape scandal denies charges

Business

Lack of liquidity, IPO concerns push stocks to six-month low
  • Wanda expands footprint with UK plans

    Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is to invest more than 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) to buy a British yacht maker and to build a top-end hotel in central London.

  • China less likely to release property curbs

    The government is not likely to release new tightening policies in the short-term to curb property prices, JP Morgan's chief China economist Zhu Haibin said.

  • 'Move faster' on South Korean trade pact

    A free trade agreement between China and South Korea should be a top priority for both sides, and can serve as a boost to the accelerated economic integration of East Asia.

Life

Life of herdsmen through pictures
  • From China with love and care

    This is Liu Baichen's third ocean voyage. The 48-year-old ophthalmologist is again traveling with Chinese hospital ship No 866, nicknamed Peace Ark, on a four-month medical mission overseas.

  • Baa, baa, lab sheep

    At the TEDA International Cardiovascular Hospital in Tianjin, there is a very famous animal of the woolly persuasion. His name is Tianjiu, a sheep whose name has hogged headlines in the mainstream media, and whose photograph went viral on the Internet.

  • Finding their Zen in sports

    Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou has the only formal badminton team in China's religious circles, whose monks have competed in matches and won prizes.

Food

Ancient hotpot, modern cuisine
  • Wine journey

    While names like Bourdeux and Champagne are familiar to even the most casual of wine drinkers, Australian wines from the Yarra Valley is making inroads into the Chinese market.

  • Stuff of summer

    In winter it is a warm, whitewashed haven serving delicious fish and chips and chicken Kiev, but in summer it transforms into an airy chilled getaway.

  • Macaroon madness

    Seeing a dozen people or so line up inside the Laduree outlet in Hong Kong's Harbour City mall is now a common sight.

Culture

Precious photos offer glimpse into old Beijing
  • Upcycling can look good

    From a distance, it looks like a crystal chandelier. Take a closer look and one will notice that the "bulbs" are actually toothpaste tube covers.

  • Famed Buddhist temple going global

    The Shaolin Temple, known as the cradle of Chinese kung fu, is preparing to stage its first cultural festival in the US to expand its global clout.

Entertainment

Pregnant Yao Chen poses for Bazaar magazine

Pumping up power of consumption

Justin Yifu Lin warned recently that China risked potential disaster if it makes a dash for consumption.

From China with love and care

China has the responsibility and the capability to provide humanitarian services to people across the world.

From the classroom to the boardroom

Graduates are being helped to start their own companies.

Schools open overseas campus

Cross-border expansion of Chinese universities signifies China's growing clout and rising world interest.

Domestic power of new energy

A new installation at a home in one of China's largest ports could herald an upsurge in domestic use of new energy.

Clearing the air

United effort by Beijing and surrounding cities is needed to fight pollution.

Beijing learns a soggy lesson

Last July, Lyu Hong was driving his SUV in Beijing when the heavens well and truly opened.

President Xi visits 4 countries

President Xi Jinping's second foreign trip abroad since he took office is expected to generate a series of cooperative documents.

Showtime for Chongqing

The economic focus is shifting from China's east to west.

Hunting for clues to fire

Process of identifying the dead is continuing slowly after a fire engulfed a slaughterhouse, killing at least 120.

No giving up in finding survivors

Relatives search hospitals for loved ones in aftermath of blaze.

Help at home is maid to order

Better skills give ayi, the Chinese word for maid, an edge with expat families in China.

Shenzhou X astronaut gives lecture today

A special lecture began Thursday morning, given by a teacher aboard China's space module Tiangong-1 to students on Earth.

FBI uses drones on US soil

The United States uses drones for surveillance in some limited law enforcement situations, FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Wednesday.
Obama defends US intelligence strategy

President Xi meets UN chief

Chinese President Xi Jinping and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meet in Beijing on Wednesday and exchange views on a variety of issues.
UN chief hails China's peacekeepers

Actor James Gandolfini dies at 51

Actor James Gandolfini, best known for his portrayal of a New Jersey mob boss in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy at age 51.

China-US

Chinese vendor makes no easy money in NYC
  • Wanda to build hotel in NYC

    China's Wanda Group, which owns AMC Theaters, said it will invest $1 billion to build a five-star hotel in New York City.

  • Angels, startups visit San Jose

    A 30-member delegation of startup leaders, angel investors and venture capitalists from Hong Kong arrived in San Jose on Monday to have broad-ranging discussions on information and communications technology.

  • US-China relations a must win

    American think tanks believe that China and the US will have tremendous opportunities for cooperation in energy, tourism, and science and technology.

US

Obama defends US intelligence strategy in Berlin

World

Highlights of Paris Air Show

Sports

  • Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon

    After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament on Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.

  • Iran qualifies for 2014 World Cup

    Tehran's streets were filled with young revellers for the second time in four days on Tuesday after the Iranian national soccer team qualified for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a win over South Korea.

Opinion

In defense of Edward Snowden
  • G8 members keen to show united front

    In face of the developed countries' new cooperative initiative, China as the largest developing country will need to be on the alert and make accurate assessments about its impact and respond appropriately.

  • Currency reforms to continue

    More efforts needed to push for marketization of the yuan's benchmark deposit interest rates in face of speculative capital

  • US dilemma vs Sino-African opportunities

    US foreign policy stewards acknowledge China's increasingly important role in the economic development and political affairs of Africa.

Travel

Take a visit to Yangtze River
  • A head of steam

    The Grand Canal sweeps by the writer's hometown, suffusing him with childhood memories and a vista point to gaze into a country on the rise, observes Raymond Zhou.

  • Expert insight: Traveling to Tibet

    Tibet captivates many tourists with its unique natural landscape and distinctive local customs.

  • Treasured Islands

    There's something appealing about the idea of escaping the grind of daily routine by cutting and running to a desert island.

Odd News

USA Weekly

Geared to go

China and Europe will take significant steps to bolster bilateral ties during Premier Li Keqiang's visit.

Outbound investment continues
Shipping industry feels adrift
Siemens gets smart