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A lunar eclipse turns the moon pink
AIDS program targets migrant workers
At least 7 killed, hundreds injured in Iranian earthquake
Most bird-like dinosaurs ate plants, new study finds
Drills 'not worth response'
Swan's flap shows power of love
A very jolly Santa Claus obsession
Boat sinks after hitting ROK ship
People
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A billionaire keen to show heart of gold
One of the country's first billionaires, Chen Guangbiao, has just returned from a one-week charity management course in New York. -
Mission possible for Yang Liwei
The first Chinese man in space has an important desk job now, but is hoping to fly once more to the heavens. -
Chiseled to perfection
With its freezing winter temperatures, Harbin in Northeast China is emerging as a standard setter in the world of ice sculptures.
Movie
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'Buddha Mountain' to be in theaters on March 4
The release date of the Chinese movie "Buddha Mountain" ("Guan Yin Shan") will be March 4. -
'Bullets' leads Asian Film Awards nominees
The Chinese blockbuster leads the race of the Fifth Asian Film Awards with six nominations, including best picture and best director.
Health
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TCM cosmetics that pass test of time
Traditional Chinese medicine cosmetics have only recently started to compete with modern international brands. -
Litmus test of good wound healing lies in the dressing
In the future, high-tech bandages will change color if an infection has set in.
Specials
The way of the fist
Shaolin Temple charts aggressive expansion plan to cash in on growing demand for kungfu.
Mysterious pottery
Tri-colored glazed pottery utensils of the Tang Dynasty were usually rounded and full in shape in accordance with the aesthetic values of the time.
Laowai’s “list”
Following are an amusing lists of foreign visitors’ most cherished trivialities during their stint in China.
When wedding bells ring
Compounding matters was the long ‘to do’ list: taking wedding photos at studios and scenic spots, reserving a hotel for the wedding banquet, booking wedding limos, selecting the wedding dress, and buying necessities for the marital celebration.
Secret of the bamboo code
Understanding cryptic slips from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) is a painstaking process.
A funny bunny made of jade
A gray-cyan jade rabbit pendant is set to have viewers hopping to it as the Year of the Rabbit dawns.
Afternoon at the opera
An ancient art form may be losing some of its appeal on the mainland but still packs in the crowds in Hong Kong.
Glitzy gala features foreign faces
A star-studded multinational cast will make the Spring Festival Global Gala hosted by Beijing Television Station stand out.
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Society
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Murdered protester's son takes fight to Web
Meng Jianwei believed his father might still be alive. -
Forced land seizure policy needs revision
New policies often result in interest reapportionments. -
Interests complicate legislation
The proliferation of violent standoffs between local administrative authorities and residents over forced demolitions has pushed the central government to reform relevant regulations.
Delicacies
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Still among the best
Maison Boulud once again proved why it is considered one of the best both in terms of quality and service. -
Party poultry
There will be many meals to prepare as family and friends gather during the Spring Festival break. -
New beginnings at Da Dong
Chef Dong Zhenxiang continues to stride along confidently with his new takes on classic dishes.
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When creativity is the art of making excuses
I have been told many times that Chinese students lack imagination, but looking back over the last few semesters, this might not be the case. -
Highs and lows of a storied past
Shaolin Temple is located on the north side of Shaoshi, the central peak of Mount Songshan, one of the four Sacred Mountains of China, in Henan province.
Today's Paper
Setting tone
China's largest bank is to acquire 80 percent of a Bank of East Asia's US unit.
Secret of the bamboo code
True flavor of dedication
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