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THE WEEK May 17: Gas pump prank goes viral	BYD opens plant in California

City hosts Buddhist items expo

Highest monastery in the world

Family dinners still sweet despite destruction

Candlelight prayers for quake victims

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Reebonz raises $40 million in new capital

Tong Ren Tang’s mercury storm continues

Marine-based economy on wave of growth

UBS downgrades GDP growth

Developers rush to senior housing projects

A glance at the Central China Expo 2013

Employment system for civil servants piloted

Yiwu to expand personal cross-border RMB settlement

China

Taxi fare increase finds support at hearing

Sun's former residence to be tourism center

The village of Cuiheng in Guangdong is described as the birthplace of China's democratic revolution.
Internet revolutionizes the music industry

At 8:08 pm on Sunday, folk singer Li Zhi announced on his micro blog that he would have a gig at Beijing's Mako music club at 9:30 pm.
Draft takes aim at terrorism

A draft regulation aiming to cut funds for terrorist activities began soliciting public opinion in a measure to assist the country's fight against terrorism.

Eyeing global appeal of local music

Jobs scarce as record numbers graduate

Competition in the job market is expected to intensify this year as the number of fresh college graduates in China hits a record high this summer.
Solar negotiations with EC fail

A leading trade organization announced that first-round talks between China and the European Commission over a solar trade probe have broken down.
Consumers' demand for luxuries growing

Demand for high-end products among Chinese consumers is growing from fast-moving consumer goods to other sectors, including the car market and financial products, according to a Nielsen survey.

A soldier's life

Action men

When he puts on his armor, Iron Man has all the power. In reality, there is a group of high-performing humans in camouflage uniform who, minus Tony Stark's caprice and quips, have the tasks and physique of a superhero.
Jobs scarce as record numbers graduate

Competition in the job market is expected to intensify this year as the number of fresh college graduates in China hits a record high this summer.
Taobao offers free hospital appointments

Taobao, China's largest online retail site, has joined the fight against scalpers at hospitals by adding a free online appointment service.Caustic composer

A savory ride to China's southwest

Mills investigated over tainted rice

Three rice mills in central China's Hunan Province are being investigated after rice they produced was found to be contaminated with cadmium last week.
Improved teaching aids TCM understanding

Maximin Gaillard, a French student obsessed with traditional Chinese medicine, used to feel completely lost in class.
Shanghai to allow chicken again

With no new confirmed cases of the H7N9 virus on the Chinese mainland for more than a week, Shanghai is planning to allow cold-processed poultry meat onto the market by the end of May.

Thangka Festival held in Tibet

Confucius is the one who first used Weibo

In recently days, a forum post "Confucius is the first person who used Weibo" is hot on the Internet in China.
Crowd pleaser

Yangqin player Lu Jing's recent concert at Carnegie Hall fulfills a dream for the young artist.Top 10 weirdest currencies in the world

'All is Lost' screens in Cannes

Li Bingbing joins 'Transformers 4'

Paramount Pictures announced that it had added Chinese actress Li Bingbing into the cast for the upcoming sci-fi actioner "Transformers 4".
Nerves of steel and hairspray are musts

Walking the red carpet of Cannes is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers shouting their names.

LeBron James delivers winner as Miami Heat beat Pacers

Man City, Yankees get MLS team

The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer team to play in New York City beginning in 2015.
Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year.

A new life on the red planet

A putative program to establish a human colony on Mars has met with a strong response from Chinese citizens.

Society: The age of anxiety

Grim plight faces 'left-behind seniors' in China's rural areas.

Eager parents quick to learn marriage lines

Finding the perfect partner can be a family affair for many in China.

Sowing the seeds of change

Guizhou province makes full use of natural resources, and maintains ecosystem.

Hungry investors on the hunt for their pot of gold

Lack of investment channels for investors means fewer choices for seeking wealth.

Premier Li visits four countries

Premier Li Keqiang will pay official visits to India, Pakistan, Switzerland and Germany from May 19 to 27.

Birth Tourists: Going for the 14th Amendment

Women from China are giving birth in California and getting US citizenship for their newborns, while authorities are cracking down on homes where they stay.

A hard life on ocean wave

China's shipping industry is experiencing that sinking feeling as economies in US and Europe contract.

Sex case takes a new turn

A school principal and a local government employee have been arrested on suspicion of molesting children in Hainan province.

Micro blogs help fight graft

More people are using social media to tackle corrupt officials.

Special: Have some more tea

Chinese tea is popular for its special fragrance and also its function. This special coverage is to guide you to find more about this traditional Chinese beverage.

Quake prompts growth in NGOs

Sichuan has the third-largest number of NGOs, after Beijing and Shanghai. Wenchuan quake was a catalyst in their foundation.

Chen Weihua

Dhaka building collapse a lesson for all

Berlin Fang

Household chores part of a child's education

Go to forum

China to step up investment in Pakistan

China pledged on Thursday to increase investment in Pakistan in return for a tariff reduction the two governments have agreed on.
Trip strengthens ties with South Asian partner
Nation aiming to deepen Swiss ties
FTA would bring benefits to both nations
Full text of Li's article on Swiss newspaper

Obama seeks path in war on terror

US President Barack Obama on Thursday announced new guidelines codifying controversial drone strikes against militant targets

No fast results expected from summit

With anticipation running high for the meeting between Xi Jinping and Barack Obama in California next month, China's ambassador to the US said people shouldn't expect concrete results.

Pyongyang 'to heed Beijing'

Pyongyang is willing to take Beijing's advice to engage in dialogue on the Korean Peninsula issue, an envoy of the DPRK top leader Kim Jong-un said.

China-US

Social-welfare pioneer wins honor

China donates to SF hospital

A $100,000 donation from the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council was delivered to San Francisco Chinese Hospital on Tuesday by China's consul general in the city, Yuan Nansheng.
Wuxi makes pitch for US funds

The city of Wuxi hopes to spur foreign investment to its services sector by opening a chamber of commerce office in New York.
Overseas students receive top awards

Thirty Chinese from 16 US colleges and universities are the newest recipients of an annual award from their government for outstanding achievement by students self-financing their overseas education.

Obama seeks new path in war on terror

Record long python captured in Florida

An 18-foot, 8-inch Burmese python set a record for the longest snake ever captured in South Florida, where the exotic species has taken up residence.
Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes

President Barack Obama will lay out the rationale for US drone strikes in a speech on Thursday.
US immigration bill gets Senate boost

Supporters of US immigration reform are hoping that the smooth passage of their legislation through a Senate committee will boost the likelihood of the bill winning full Senate approval.

In memory of dead London soldier

Japan ponders direct talks with Pyongyang

Japan is considering direct talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the government said on Wednesday.
Iran expands nuclear enrichment capability

Iran further expanded its nuclear enrichment capability by installing hundred advanced centrifuges in a uranium enrichment plant.
US, Myanmar sign trade agreement

The United States and Myanmar on Tuesday signed a trade and investment framework agreement, announced the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in a statement.

Real film co-production

Why Switzerland?

The following is an English translation of a signed article by Premier Li Keqiang published on May 23 in Neue Zürcher Zeitung of Switzerland.
Consolidating China-Pakistan friendship

Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Pakistan, fully reflects the new Chinese leadership's emphasis on China-Pakistan relations, as well as the two sides' common aspiration to consolidate and develop their friendship.
Exchange rate reform may take time

It is worth revisiting what exchange rate flexibility is about, why it is useful for China, what are the possible challenges in attaining it and what that may mean for the time frame.

Top 10 endangered attractions in the world

Korean corner

Vast and culturally diverse, sometimes it is possible to find a part of China that feels like someplace else.
Adventure of a lifetime

When Canadian brothers Ryan and Colin Pyle each found themselves at a career crossroads, they decided to go traveling and embarked on an ambitious motorcycle ride around China.
Restoring the sea to an island

A dispatch in The New York Times in August 1944 described the view American soldiers had of Mont-St.-Michel, seeming "to float on the sea as gracefully as a ship under full sail."

Native American tribe to dub 'Star Wars'

The largest Native American tribe in the United States is seeking to dub the classic 1977 movie "Star Wars" movie in Navajo as a way to help preserve its traditional language.
Police sorry for video mocking homeless

Seattle's interim police chief has apologized for appearing in a 1986 video that showed him and other officers mocking the homeless.
Microraptors had taste for sashimi: Study

Fossil evidence showed that the Microraptor — a four-winged, flying dinosaur about the size of a pigeon — may have been a big fan of sashimi.
Pig takes dog's place as family member

Mr Min spends four hours and walks twice a day with his 'BAMA miniature pig' Zhu Zhu in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province.

USA Weekly

Reporter's Journal

Across America

City Special

Taxi fare increase finds support at hearing

The village of Cuiheng in Guangdong is described as the birthplace of China's democratic revolution.

At 8:08 pm on Sunday, folk singer Li Zhi announced on his micro blog that he would have a gig at Beijing's Mako music club at 9:30 pm.

A draft regulation aiming to cut funds for terrorist activities began soliciting public opinion in a measure to assist the country's fight against terrorism.

Eyeing global appeal of local music

Competition in the job market is expected to intensify this year as the number of fresh college graduates in China hits a record high this summer.

A leading trade organization announced that first-round talks between China and the European Commission over a solar trade probe have broken down.

Demand for high-end products among Chinese consumers is growing from fast-moving consumer goods to other sectors, including the car market and financial products, according to a Nielsen survey.

A soldier's life

When he puts on his armor, Iron Man has all the power. In reality, there is a group of high-performing humans in camouflage uniform who, minus Tony Stark's caprice and quips, have the tasks and physique of a superhero.

Competition in the job market is expected to intensify this year as the number of fresh college graduates in China hits a record high this summer.

Taobao, China's largest online retail site, has joined the fight against scalpers at hospitals by adding a free online appointment service.Caustic composer

A savory ride to China's southwest

Three rice mills in central China's Hunan Province are being investigated after rice they produced was found to be contaminated with cadmium last week.

Maximin Gaillard, a French student obsessed with traditional Chinese medicine, used to feel completely lost in class.

With no new confirmed cases of the H7N9 virus on the Chinese mainland for more than a week, Shanghai is planning to allow cold-processed poultry meat onto the market by the end of May.

Thangka Festival held in Tibet

In recently days, a forum post "Confucius is the first person who used Weibo" is hot on the Internet in China.

Yangqin player Lu Jing's recent concert at Carnegie Hall fulfills a dream for the young artist.Top 10 weirdest currencies in the world

'All is Lost' screens in Cannes

Paramount Pictures announced that it had added Chinese actress Li Bingbing into the cast for the upcoming sci-fi actioner "Transformers 4".

Walking the red carpet of Cannes is a test of nerves for celebrities, not helped by wind, rain and the chaos of hundreds of photographers shouting their names.

LeBron James delivers winner as Miami Heat beat Pacers

The New York Yankees and Premier League club Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer team to play in New York City beginning in 2015.

What's not to like? Being in the lottery every year.

Columnists

China pledged on Thursday to increase investment in Pakistan in return for a tariff reduction the two governments have agreed on. Trip strengthens ties with South Asian partner Nation aiming to deepen Swiss ties FTA would bring benefits to both nations Full text of Li's article on Swiss newspaper

Social-welfare pioneer wins honor

A $100,000 donation from the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council was delivered to San Francisco Chinese Hospital on Tuesday by China's consul general in the city, Yuan Nansheng.

The city of Wuxi hopes to spur foreign investment to its services sector by opening a chamber of commerce office in New York.

Thirty Chinese from 16 US colleges and universities are the newest recipients of an annual award from their government for outstanding achievement by students self-financing their overseas education.

Obama seeks new path in war on terror

An 18-foot, 8-inch Burmese python set a record for the longest snake ever captured in South Florida, where the exotic species has taken up residence.

President Barack Obama will lay out the rationale for US drone strikes in a speech on Thursday.

Supporters of US immigration reform are hoping that the smooth passage of their legislation through a Senate committee will boost the likelihood of the bill winning full Senate approval.

In memory of dead London soldier

Japan is considering direct talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the government said on Wednesday.

Iran further expanded its nuclear enrichment capability by installing hundred advanced centrifuges in a uranium enrichment plant.

The United States and Myanmar on Tuesday signed a trade and investment framework agreement, announced the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in a statement.

Real film co-production

The following is an English translation of a signed article by Premier Li Keqiang published on May 23 in Neue Zürcher Zeitung of Switzerland.

Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Pakistan, fully reflects the new Chinese leadership's emphasis on China-Pakistan relations, as well as the two sides' common aspiration to consolidate and develop their friendship.

It is worth revisiting what exchange rate flexibility is about, why it is useful for China, what are the possible challenges in attaining it and what that may mean for the time frame.

Top 10 endangered attractions in the world

Vast and culturally diverse, sometimes it is possible to find a part of China that feels like someplace else.

When Canadian brothers Ryan and Colin Pyle each found themselves at a career crossroads, they decided to go traveling and embarked on an ambitious motorcycle ride around China.

A dispatch in The New York Times in August 1944 described the view American soldiers had of Mont-St.-Michel, seeming "to float on the sea as gracefully as a ship under full sail."

The largest Native American tribe in the United States is seeking to dub the classic 1977 movie "Star Wars" movie in Navajo as a way to help preserve its traditional language.

Seattle's interim police chief has apologized for appearing in a 1986 video that showed him and other officers mocking the homeless.

Fossil evidence showed that the Microraptor — a four-winged, flying dinosaur about the size of a pigeon — may have been a big fan of sashimi.

Mr Min spends four hours and walks twice a day with his 'BAMA miniature pig' Zhu Zhu in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province.

USA Weekly

Newspaper

China pledged on Thursday to increase investment in Pakistan in return for a tariff reduction the two governments have agreed on.
Trip strengthens ties with South Asian partner
Nation aiming to deepen Swiss ties
FTA would bring benefits to both nations
Full text of Li's article on Swiss newspaper