Strong earthquake jolts East Japan

A tsunami carries boats across waters in Kamaishi city port in this still image taken from video footage March 11, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Specials

Lawmakers and political advisers gather in Beijing to discuss major issues.

Worker scarcity is no longer confined to eastern areas, minister says.

People spray each other with water to express good wishes in Dongguan, Guangdong province.