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Video: "The government and the police are keen to find a solution to ensure the safety of Chinese tourists and investors in France," Christian Sautter, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of employment, development and international attractiveness, told China Daily in an exclusive interview.

China culture: The 2013 global online culture contest is in full swing. Special prize winners will be offered a trip to China, giving them the opportunity to explore the colorful culture of the different regions.

Bilingual: Almost half of the US citizens want their first child to be a boy, according to a study.

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News talk: In the aftermath of the Boston explosion, safety once again becomes a huge concern when considering overseas study.

Life in China: Wang Xicheng, 60, has been the only postman on Zijin Mountain for 35 years. He delivers mail and parcels to villagers on the mountain in North China's Shanxi province.

(China Daily 04/19/2013 page2)