London scarred after riots

A police officers stands near a burnt out shop in Clapham Junction, in south London August 9, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron talks to members of the emergency services in Croydon, south London August 9, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

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Li Xing, China Daily's assistant editor-in-chief and veteran columnist, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on Aug 7 in Washington DC, US.

Early numbers not so robust for Beijing's first international beer festival

Beijing's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is steeped in history, dreams and tears, which are perfectly reflected in design.