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Creative colored drawings embrace New Year

Chongqing collective wedding applies for Guinness records

Autumn scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou

Across America

Canada Post unveils Year of Ram stamp

US rebound should lift China

The US economy is on track to post solid growth in 2015 and this bodes well for countries like China that export heavily into the American market, according to analysts.
Chinese piece headlines Carnegie recital

Concert pianist Tian Jiaxin will join the ranks of world class musicians with a performance at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium on Feb 18, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve. And she's offering the audience a special holiday gift.

Braving bitter cold for nation’s security

Beijing holds first terrorism drill in 2015

Beijing's police department had its first terror drill of 2015 on Friday afternoon, which aimed to grantee security -- preparing especially for Chinese New Year.
Chengdu couple receives blessing from Obama

An old couple in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, received a wedding card and greetings from US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, on their diamond wedding anniversary, marking sixty years of marriage.
Former Nanjing mayor stands trial

Ji Jianye, former mayor of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, stands trial on Friday morning.

Abandoned boat become work of art

Market, not government, causes China's trade surplus

China's soaring trade surplus is largely due to slumping prices in imports, and the big trade gap was not intentional, a commerce official said on Friday.
China launches tourist tax refund scheme

Overseas visitors can now claim tax refunds on purchases across China, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Friday, to boost inbound trips and domestic consumption.
State Grid investment to hit record in 2015

China's top electricity company State Grid announced a record investment plan for 2015 on Friday to fund its large-scale grid construction.

Dressing the debs

Free fashion

It's a radical concept - designer clothes that cost nothing.
Little friends, big love

Big is not always better, especially when it comes to pets.
Cafe helps startups get started

Located in China's technology hub Zhongguancun, more than 140 young companies use Garage Cafe as a place to grow their businesses and meet investors.

Yakitori you can bank on

Guts, Glory - and Haggis

Just before 5 in the morning, the slender streets of little Dingwall, a town in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, were completely silent.
Beijing's most lauded Spanish restaurant a weekend treat

Last Sunday turned into a gaggle of little plates, as I joined two friends at chef Jordi Valles' popular "Infinity Brunch" at Agua.
Food with flair

When the winter nights are deep and cold it is comforting to know where you can put some fire in your belly.

Musicians take part in Gala Concert to celebrate Chinese New Year in Chile

Taste of nostalgia

In He's mind, these old items are not only the things that marked his childhood, but also evoke his family's legacy of Shanghai style.
The Sound of Nature

An oil painting exhibition now at the National Museum of China immerses viewers in the sound of nature through dozens of landscapes.

Jay Chou, Hannah Quinlivan get married in UK

Singer Jonathan Lee holds concert in Beijing

Taiwan singer-songwriter Jonathan Lee performs at his concert in Beijing.
Gwyneth Paltrow's January detox plan

If you are Gwyneth Paltrow, the prospect of a January detox is a decidedly more serious business. She has published a detailed January detox plan on her website.

Tale of two cities

Tales from living nightmare of commuters' life in the 'city of beds'

China's 2014 diplomacy

The past year has witnessed a bumper harvest in Chinese diplomacy, guided by some new concepts raised by the leadership to help shape a new world where everyone is a winner.

CES: Connected cars trends to watch

Driverless cars, piloted driving solutions and connected cars are believed as a major trend of this year's International Consumer Electronics Show.

Kung fu star's son sentenced to six months in prison

Jaycee Chan, son of Jackie Chan, was sentenced to six months in prison and fined two thousand yuan ($322) for drug related charges in Beijing.

CES: Spotlight on Chinese gadgets

Chinese tech giants Lenovo, Huawei, HTC and Acer will debut their latest smartphones, laptops and wearable devices during the CES.

95% of netizens disapprove of removal of cleavage scenes

Nearly 95% of netizens disapprove the removal of scenes showing cleavage on screen in Empress of China, calling the move "unnecessary".

How does anti-graft watchdog handle petitions?

China's top anti-graft watchdog has published photos on its new mobile app and relaunched website that shed light on the process involved in dealing with people's petitions.

2014 top news events in China

Filled with joy and sorrow, 2014 has come to an end. China Daily has gathered this year's most newsworthy China stories for a look back at the year that was.

Yearender: Ten most talked-about sport stars in 2014

Top 10 policy changes of China in 2014

Labeled as "the beginning year of China's comprehensively deepening reform era", 2014 has seen many real changes in various fields.

Yearender: What happened around the globe in 2014

The world in the past year suffered panic and terror the like of which looks set to continue with war and adversity seemingly around every corner. There were also humanitarian concerns with disease and poverty testing the resolve of nations.

China's newsmakers of the Year

Some Americans yet to wake up from Cold War

Wisdom is seeing life for what it really is

Go to forum

Secret Service: Shots fired outside Bidens' home

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

China's civil servants to see 60% increase in salary

Chinese mainland authorities have rolled out its long-expected plan to increase salaries for civil servants, Hong Kong-based Wen Wei Po reported.

Hundreds of Chinese trapped by fighting in eastern Myanmar

The commander in chief of the ethnic Kachin Independence Army said they would guarantee the safe withdrawal of Chinese civilians from the warring area in Myanmar's state of Kachin.

Dec home prices fall in China

China's real estate market has extended a sluggish trend with new home prices in December registering month-on-month declines in most surveyed cities.

Chinese Community Leaders

Jack Tchen: Curating Chinese-American history

Biz school dean takes practical approach

For Professor Lei Lei, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.
Susan Lee: Making Chinese community proud

Maryland State Senator Susan Lee wishes she could have learned to speak Chinese so she could have talked to her grandparents about how they overcame obstacles in life in the United States. When she was growing up, Chinese language schools were not around as they are now.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

Gary Locke: China hand extraordinaire

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.
Building bridges from Michigan to China

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

Beijing travel film wows TV viewers

Bank of China marks 20th in Vancouver

The International Business Center of Bank of China (Canada) in Vancouver was established on Jan 9 to formally provide complete RMB cross-border products and services to local customers across Canada.
Silicon Valley will mark Spring Festival

Silicon Valley will not be missing out in the Year of the Ram. A series of cultural exchange activities is set to take place there through February marking the Lunar New Year.
Falling sales in China jolt Tesla shares

Shares of Tesla Motors Inc may have tumbled Wednesday on slowing sales in China, but the picture is not as bleak to some who follow the electric-car maker's future there.

Across Americas Over the Week (Jan 9-Jan 15)

Kerry to attend counter-IS meeting in London

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to London next week to attend a foreign ministers' meeting on fighting the Islamic State (IS), the State Department announced Sunday.
Flying Tiger nurse honored

Back in the early days of World War II, Chan, a trained nurse in Hong Kong, escaped to Chongqing after the Japanese invaded in 1941.
Shots fired outside Bidens' home

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

The world in photos: Jan 12-18

Mexican chia seed a hit among Chinese

The Mexican chia seed has been avidly sought by increasing numbers of Chinese, especially among aerobic enthusiasts, bodybuilders and gym worshipers.
Davos explores economic solution

Klaus Schwab, the 76-year-old founder of the World Economic Forum thinks Premier Li Keqiang needs to let the world know that China will continue to drive the global economy.
Shots fired outside Bidens' home

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

Kobe Bryant admits retiring after this season 'has crossed my mind'

Snooker worlds to stay in Sheffield until 2017

The snooker World Championship will stay in Sheffield's Crucible Theater until 2017, World Snooker announced Sunday.
O'Sullivan sets new tons record, into semis at snooker Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan set a new record for career centuries with his 776th as he breezed past Marco Fu 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the snooker Masters at the Alexandra Palace here on Thursday.

Opinion
Blog

SNB breaks Euro ceiling

Abe should give sincere apology to all

If he really cares about his country, Abe should make an apology to all for its past actions, make it sincere and show that sincerity through his words and deeds.
Monetary union road to EU prosperity

Economic convergence among countries cannot be only an entry criterion for monetary union, or a condition that is met some of the time.
Agents of ill will, not piety, are villains of peace

The bloody attacks on French cartoonists have the Western media talking about press freedom, but the hail of bullets that cut down innocent lives in Paris is about much more than that.

Historic ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

At a Paris Flea Market, Tips for Treasure Hunters

St.-Ouen. The name made me shudder. Whenever visitors asked me to take them to that vast set of flea markets just north of the Paris city line, I did my best to divert them elsewhere.
Rubbing shoulders with world celebrities at Wuxi's wax museum

Seeing The Hulk at the entrance of PinLa Star Wax Model Producing Pavilion was deja vu - it reminded me of my visit five years ago to the New York Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax museum where visitors are also greeted by the green giant.
Jewel of the Bund

The grand old building was the first high-rise in China, and it has hosted Shanghai's grandest parties and celebrations for generations.

Canada Post unveils Year of Ram stamp

The US economy is on track to post solid growth in 2015 and this bodes well for countries like China that export heavily into the American market, according to analysts.

Concert pianist Tian Jiaxin will join the ranks of world class musicians with a performance at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium on Feb 18, the Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve. And she's offering the audience a special holiday gift.

Braving bitter cold for nation’s security

Beijing's police department had its first terror drill of 2015 on Friday afternoon, which aimed to grantee security -- preparing especially for Chinese New Year.

An old couple in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, received a wedding card and greetings from US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, on their diamond wedding anniversary, marking sixty years of marriage.

Ji Jianye, former mayor of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, stands trial on Friday morning.

Abandoned boat become work of art

China's soaring trade surplus is largely due to slumping prices in imports, and the big trade gap was not intentional, a commerce official said on Friday.

Overseas visitors can now claim tax refunds on purchases across China, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Friday, to boost inbound trips and domestic consumption.

China's top electricity company State Grid announced a record investment plan for 2015 on Friday to fund its large-scale grid construction.

Dressing the debs

It's a radical concept - designer clothes that cost nothing.

Big is not always better, especially when it comes to pets.

Located in China's technology hub Zhongguancun, more than 140 young companies use Garage Cafe as a place to grow their businesses and meet investors.

Yakitori you can bank on

Just before 5 in the morning, the slender streets of little Dingwall, a town in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, were completely silent.

Last Sunday turned into a gaggle of little plates, as I joined two friends at chef Jordi Valles' popular "Infinity Brunch" at Agua.

When the winter nights are deep and cold it is comforting to know where you can put some fire in your belly.

Musicians take part in Gala Concert to celebrate Chinese New Year in Chile

In He's mind, these old items are not only the things that marked his childhood, but also evoke his family's legacy of Shanghai style.

An oil painting exhibition now at the National Museum of China immerses viewers in the sound of nature through dozens of landscapes.

Jay Chou, Hannah Quinlivan get married in UK

Taiwan singer-songwriter Jonathan Lee performs at his concert in Beijing.

If you are Gwyneth Paltrow, the prospect of a January detox is a decidedly more serious business. She has published a detailed January detox plan on her website.

Columnists

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

Jack Tchen: Curating Chinese-American history

For Professor Lei Lei, it's always been about teaching her graduate students what to do after they get out of school.

Maryland State Senator Susan Lee wishes she could have learned to speak Chinese so she could have talked to her grandparents about how they overcame obstacles in life in the United States. When she was growing up, Chinese language schools were not around as they are now.

Robert Daly: Many of his paths lead to China

He is a man of many firsts: the first Chinese-American US ambassador to China, the first Chinese-American Secretary of Commerce and the first Chinese-American governor of the State of Washington.

As Governor Rick Snyder wraps up another extended trip to China, Michigan continues to be a leader among US states in developing economic and cultural ties with China.

Beijing travel film wows TV viewers

The International Business Center of Bank of China (Canada) in Vancouver was established on Jan 9 to formally provide complete RMB cross-border products and services to local customers across Canada.

Silicon Valley will not be missing out in the Year of the Ram. A series of cultural exchange activities is set to take place there through February marking the Lunar New Year.

Shares of Tesla Motors Inc may have tumbled Wednesday on slowing sales in China, but the picture is not as bleak to some who follow the electric-car maker's future there.

Across Americas Over the Week (Jan 9-Jan 15)

US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to London next week to attend a foreign ministers' meeting on fighting the Islamic State (IS), the State Department announced Sunday.

Back in the early days of World War II, Chan, a trained nurse in Hong Kong, escaped to Chongqing after the Japanese invaded in 1941.

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

The world in photos: Jan 12-18

The Mexican chia seed has been avidly sought by increasing numbers of Chinese, especially among aerobic enthusiasts, bodybuilders and gym worshipers.

Klaus Schwab, the 76-year-old founder of the World Economic Forum thinks Premier Li Keqiang needs to let the world know that China will continue to drive the global economy.

The US Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. The vice president and his wife were not at home at the time of the shooting.

Kobe Bryant admits retiring after this season 'has crossed my mind'

The snooker World Championship will stay in Sheffield's Crucible Theater until 2017, World Snooker announced Sunday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan set a new record for career centuries with his 776th as he breezed past Marco Fu 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the snooker Masters at the Alexandra Palace here on Thursday.

SNB breaks Euro ceiling

If he really cares about his country, Abe should make an apology to all for its past actions, make it sincere and show that sincerity through his words and deeds.

Economic convergence among countries cannot be only an entry criterion for monetary union, or a condition that is met some of the time.

The bloody attacks on French cartoonists have the Western media talking about press freedom, but the hail of bullets that cut down innocent lives in Paris is about much more than that.

Historic ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

St.-Ouen. The name made me shudder. Whenever visitors asked me to take them to that vast set of flea markets just north of the Paris city line, I did my best to divert them elsewhere.

Seeing The Hulk at the entrance of PinLa Star Wax Model Producing Pavilion was deja vu - it reminded me of my visit five years ago to the New York Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax museum where visitors are also greeted by the green giant.

The grand old building was the first high-rise in China, and it has hosted Shanghai's grandest parties and celebrations for generations.

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