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Mascots from Olympic, Paralympic games arrive in Rio

[2014-11-24 05:06]

Five mascots from previous Olympic and Paralympic games arrived in Rio de Janeiro to meet the Rio 2016 mascots, who will make their first public appearance on Monday.

Emission goals in Brazil, China on target for 2020: report

[2014-11-24 04:59]

Brazil and China are on track to meet their emission-reduction goals by the end of the decade, according to new data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Mexican documentaries shown in Beijing to celebrate the country's revolution

[2014-11-24 04:46]

Four contemporary Mexican documentaries that celebrate the Mexican Revolution were screened at the Beijing Film Academy on Nov 20-21.

Latin American steel industry seeks 'win-win' cooperation with China

[2014-11-24 04:25]

A number of local steel companies expressed willingness to seek win-win cooperation with China's steel industry even though a substantial rise in steel imports from the world's second-largest economy has accelerated rivalry with local steel producers.

The future of the Asian Pacific

[2014-11-22 06:52]

Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of US Pacific Command, delivers a speech on the future of the Asian Pacific at Stanford University on Friday.

New York leads way in boom in real estate

[2014-11-22 06:33]

Real estate investment in the United States, especially in New York City, is enjoying a banner year, said panel members at the Asian Financial Society’s Summit.

Across Canada Nov 21

[2014-11-22 05:52]

Art revived with government support

[2014-11-21 15:23]

Statistics show there are 119 Tibetan opera troupes in the Tibet autonomous region, including one government-funded professional opera troupe.

Valuing art over earnings

[2014-11-21 15:23]

Many people choose their job for the highest salary they can earn, but for some residents of the village of Jomolung in Tibet's Doilungdeqen county, their pay is of little importance. They work eight to 10 hours a day, yet only earn 80 yuan ($13) a day.

Performers receive support from tourists, government

[2014-11-21 15:23]

Sonam Wangyal has worked as an electrician for the Shol Folk Opera Troupe for more than 30 years.

Practitioners adapt old operas to fit modern lifestyles, tastes

[2014-11-21 15:23]

Traditionally, a Tibetan opera take several days to perform. Palden Wangchuk, a leading Tibetan opera performer, believes that is one reason the art is in danger of dying.

Lantern festival coming to California

[2014-11-21 15:23]

Global Winter Wonderland, the largest Lantern Festival outside of China, will be held at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, from Nov 22 to Jan 4, 2015.

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