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Master works

[2014-05-29 09:12]

A Chinese painter known primarily for his ink paintings of horses and birds and who was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expression reflecting a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century.

Police arrest 26 in Florida dog-fighting ring

[2014-05-29 07:09]

Police arrested 26 people and rescued 28 dogs on Tuesday night in a raid on what they believe to be a dog-fighting ring operating throughout central Florida. The raid broke up a dog fight in the backyard of a home in Apopka, less than 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Orlando.

Adults refusing to grow up

[2014-05-29 06:53]

In the run up to Children's Day on June 1, let's take a look at some innocent moments involving world politicians and celebrities.

4 Chinese soloists in music competition semi-finals

[2014-05-29 05:03]

Four Chinese musicians, selected to be among the 10 semi-finalists in the Ima Hogg Concerto Competition, were introduced to the local Chinese community on Tuesday evening at a special reception hosted by the Houston Symphony and the Chinese Consulate General. The event, held at the elegantly designed Zhang Yaowu Art Center, was part of the Houston Symphony's efforts to better connect with Houston's Chinese community.

China's lacrosse team seeks funds

[2014-05-28 11:34]

When it comes to the topic of sports in China, few begin the conversation with lacrosse. But Chinese interest in the game is growing, thanks to the work of some dedicated players and a growing international presence.

Concert masters

[2014-05-28 11:34]

Group of 7,000 ends historic California tour

[2014-05-28 11:34]

After a week-long visit in various places in southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the 7,000-person Perfect China group arrived in Anaheim and celebrated their visit on Tuesday at the Anaheim Convention Center.

World leaders on the selfie stage

[2014-05-28 06:59]

World leaders are not immune to selfies and here are some lucky members of the public to have taken selfies alongside famous faces.

US foreign policy at a crossroads

[2014-05-28 06:27]

Robert Kagen and one of the few conservatives in the liberal- leaning think tank, talks about America's leadership in the world and President Barack Obama's foreign policy at a seminar at Brookings on Tuesday.

China's got talent

[2014-05-27 22:25]

Hanbo Liu (center), 21, who is from Liaoning province and lives in New Jersey, won first place in the Supernova Chinese American Singing Contest Final 2014 held on Sunday in Queens. Ricky Nan (right), 22, from Xi’an, Shaanxi province, took runner-up and Paulina Yeung, 24, who is from Hong Kong, finished third.

China week wraps up on Mall

[2014-05-27 11:11]

Saturday's 2014 Asia-Pacific American Month-New World China Week marked the closing of a week-long celebration of Chinese traditional culture on the National Mall in DC, with characters of "peace", "friendship" and "love" as themes of this year's celebration, composed by small windmills and painting books displayed on the lawn.

3 Chinese killed in UCSB spree

[2014-05-27 11:11]

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association of the University of California-Santa Barbara is trying to contact families of victims and hosting a mourning event on Tuesday for the three Chinese students identified among the victims of Friday's killing spree.

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