China

Lhasa crowded with pilgrims

Business

Postal service revenue jumps 22% in 2011
  • China's auto exports hit record high

    China's auto exports hit 849,000 units last year, the highest level seen since the onset of the global financial crisis.

  • China plans steady wage hike

    The government aims to raise its minimum wage at least 13 percent each year from 2011 to 2015, according to a national employment promotion plan released on Wednesday.

  • Sinochem agrees on $1b oil deal

    Sinochem Group, China's fourth-biggest oil producer, has agreed to buy assets in Colombia from the French oil company Total SA for about $1 billion.

Life

Fat & fit
  • Green tea makes you last longer

    Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time.

  • Cosplay dinner attracts China's anime fans

    Waitresses, dressed as maidservants greet customers at a cosplay restaurant in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province on Feb 5, 2012.

  • Snakes in a bowl

    There are enough exotic foods in China to please the most bizarre-loving gourmets, but often, it is not the love of the unusual that drives the epicurean quest.

Culture

For love and money
  • She did it her way

    Jin Xing fulfilled a promise she made to herself 20 years ago as a young dance student studying in Manhattan.

  • Art that's truly explosive

    Chinese people have used fireworks to celebrate festive occasions for centuries, but artist Cai Guoqiang uses pyrotechnics as a medium to convey contemporary art concepts.

Entertainment

Grammy spotlight shines on Adele

Sport

Phelps strikes a pose at water pool

Spirit master is toast of the town

26-year-old has spent 10 years tasting and blending the pungent drink.

On high ground

Mountain attractions take Chinese beauty to new heights.

Dual track

Music man hears the sounds from two continents.

Back in the race

US-born TV host who was once lost for words found his voice in China.

War of words set for showdown

Famous writer sues blogger known for exposing fraud.

Guess work

Ancient Chinese word game infused with essence of culture continues to delight in modern times.

The good old days

Popular Chinese movie recalls beautiful memories of youth.

BRIC layer proud of his work

Economist sees future and leaves mark on language.

Vice-president to revisit Iowa after 27 years

Xi Jinping will reunite with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad who hosted him back in 1985.

China's CPI at three-month high

China's consumer prices rose to a three-month high of 4.5% in January. PPI up 0.7%

Canada trade links tightened

Wen and Harper witness signing of agreements across a range of sectors. Chinese companies urged to increase investment in Canada

Starbucks fever grips China

Prices on par with US fail to deter Chinese customers who want a taste of 'the good life.'

China-US

Pizza Hut seeks bigger piece of pie

US

Mrs Obama beats Fallon in fitness challenge

World

Children play at a UNESCO World Heritage site

Opinion

Iran vs US on oil

Travel

Miracle & mirage

Odd News

USA Weekly

One town's indomitable spirit

More than half the population of remote Maotai produces the legendary national liquor of China.

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