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Wanda announces $1.6b UK investment

Chinese expat population highest in Japan

Huawei denies Nokia acquisition

Debate rages over lingua franca

7-Eleven to open 300 stores in Chongqing

Carrefour to enter 30 new Chinese cities in three years

EBay aware of Chinese market challenges

RMB appreciation stimulates outbound travel

China

Suspect in sex tape scandal denies charges

Space lesson to reach millions

More than 60 million students and teachers at China's 80,000 middle schools will experience a special class delivered by China's first teacher in space.
Air quality in major cities drops in May

Air quality slightly dropped in China's major cities in May compared with the previous month, the environmental watchdog announced on Wednesday.
City plan will grant migrants benefits

A point system is to be introduced in Shanghai for migrant residents from other parts of the mainland.

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 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.

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.

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.

Jackie Chan opens 'Chinese Film Festival' in India

Justin Bieber hits photographer in LA

Justin Bieber struck a photographer with his Ferrari while driving away from a comedy club in LA, but the accident was not considered a hit-and-run.
Justin Bieber books space voyage
Justin Bieber investigated for reckless driving
Crystal, Goodman head back to school

One-eyed green monster Mike Wazowski and his giant blue, furry friend James P. "Sully" Sullivan go back in time as "scaring" students in "Monsters University."
Premiere Helen Mirren is ferocious in 'Monsters'

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.

From mystery to history

One-time nuclear testing ground in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is still little known.

Etiquette: The class that teaches class

Etiquette courses are on the rise in China.

They've got your number

The theft and sale of personal information taken from the Internet and mobile devices has prompted calls for tougher laws.

Chen Weihua

World owes Snowden debt of gratitude

Berlin Fang

Cure needed for plague of rural pollution

Go to forum

Shenzhou X astronaut to give lecture today

More than 60 million students and teachers at China's 80,000 middle schools will experience a special class delivered by China's first teacher in space.

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

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 Internet surveillance

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

A letter to China's first space teacher from US

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.
Fan paintings bridge two cultures

For most Americans, the folding fans which they find in Chinatown stores are used to bring a cool breeze in hot summer, like in Washington DC these days.
Delta offers Seattle-Shanghai service

Delta Air Lines Inc started its new service connecting Seattle and Shanghai at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday, the latest addition to Delta's growing Asian gateway in Seattle.

US names envoy to close Guantanamo

FBI uses surveillance 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 Internet surveillance
Nightclub shooting kills one in Houston

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting at a nightclub in the US city of Houston Sunday.
US will not rush to war in Syria

The United States will not rush to war in Syria as it did in the past in the region, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said on Sunday.

A land of smiles for the weary traveler

UN condemns office attack in Somalia

The UN Security Council on Wednesday voiced its outrage by the attack on a UN compound in Mogadishu, Somalia, which killed at least 15 people.
Sudan receives China's representative

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday received the Chinese government's representative on African affairs Zhong Jianhua.
Brazilian cities revoke fare hikes

Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations.

Allen inspires Heat even with Spurs, into Game 7

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.
Rask is brilliant as Bruins take 2-1 lead

Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime.

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.

Take a visit to Yangtze River

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.
Desert oasis

Most tourists to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region seek out the famous grasslands, but you can find a kaleidoscope of colors in Wuhai.

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.

USA Weekly

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City Special

Suspect in sex tape scandal denies charges

More than 60 million students and teachers at China's 80,000 middle schools will experience a special class delivered by China's first teacher in space.

Air quality slightly dropped in China's major cities in May compared with the previous month, the environmental watchdog announced on Wednesday.

A point system is to be introduced in Shanghai for migrant residents from other parts of the mainland.

Lack of liquidity, IPO concerns push stocks to six-month low

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.

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.

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 of herdsmen through pictures

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.

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.

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

Ancient hotpot, modern cuisine

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.

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.

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

Precious photos offer glimpse into old Beijing

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.

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.

Jackie Chan opens 'Chinese Film Festival' in India

Justin Bieber struck a photographer with his Ferrari while driving away from a comedy club in LA, but the accident was not considered a hit-and-run. Justin Bieber books space voyage Justin Bieber investigated for reckless driving

One-eyed green monster Mike Wazowski and his giant blue, furry friend James P. "Sully" Sullivan go back in time as "scaring" students in "Monsters University." Premiere Helen Mirren is ferocious in 'Monsters'

Columnists

More than 60 million students and teachers at China's 80,000 middle schools will experience a special class delivered by China's first teacher in space.

A letter to China's first space teacher from US

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

For most Americans, the folding fans which they find in Chinatown stores are used to bring a cool breeze in hot summer, like in Washington DC these days.

Delta Air Lines Inc started its new service connecting Seattle and Shanghai at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday, the latest addition to Delta's growing Asian gateway in Seattle.

US names envoy to close Guantanamo

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

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting at a nightclub in the US city of Houston Sunday.

The United States will not rush to war in Syria as it did in the past in the region, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said on Sunday.

A land of smiles for the weary traveler

The UN Security Council on Wednesday voiced its outrage by the attack on a UN compound in Mogadishu, Somalia, which killed at least 15 people.

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday received the Chinese government's representative on African affairs Zhong Jianhua.

Brazil's two biggest cities agreed on Wednesday to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations.

Allen inspires Heat even with Spurs, into Game 7

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.

Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins' offense to do it without another exhausting overtime.

In defense of Edward Snowden

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.

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

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

Take a visit to Yangtze River

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

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

Most tourists to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region seek out the famous grasslands, but you can find a kaleidoscope of colors in Wuhai.

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.

USA Weekly

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Justin Bieber struck a photographer with his Ferrari while driving away from a comedy club in LA, but the accident was not considered a hit-and-run.
Justin Bieber books space voyage
Justin Bieber investigated for reckless driving

One-eyed green monster Mike Wazowski and his giant blue, furry friend James P. "Sully" Sullivan go back in time as "scaring" students in "Monsters University."
Premiere Helen Mirren is ferocious in 'Monsters'

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