6. Cancer care — HOUSTON

Matthew Palmer, director of proton therapy development at MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center, talks about the mechanism of the intensity-modulated proton therapy gantry while Adam Sun, CIO at Concord Medical Services Holdings, looks on in Houston on Jan 19. The two institutes have partnered up to set up China Referral Office in Beijing to help smooth the process for Chinese cancer patient to seek the advanced cancer treatment in Houston. MAY ZHOU/CHINA DAILY

7. In holiday mood — NEW YORK

Guards John Wall (left) and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards will take part in the NBA’s upcoming Chinese New Year celebration (Feb 3-21). The Wizards are one of three teams (the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Wizards) that will wear specially designed Chinese-character jerseys. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY