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China No 1 dumper of plastic into ocean
With more than three quarters of waste going inadequately processed in China, the world's most populous country is now the world's No 1 dumper of plastic into the sea, according to research published in Science.
Chinese students gather in Washington
To Zhang Qiyu, a high school student from Jiangsu, China, everything in the United States seemed new as he celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year with his American peers in Washington.
China
Ratings of China's Spring Festival gala hit new low
Rail modernizations civilize Spring Festival travel rush
The advent of high-speed rail has greatly increased capacity, and modern trains have made the travel experience a lot more comfortable during chunyun, the Spring Festival travel rush.
Thousands affected by SW China earthquake
Over 10,000 people were affected by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Saturday morning, local authorities said.
Discipline watchdog names 855 for violations during holidays
The disciplinary watchdog of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has publicly named and shamed 855 officials for disciplinary violations during the New Year and Spring Festival holidays.
Business
China's A shares raise 724.9b yuan in 2014
China to step up construction on major transport infrastructure
China will maintain the scale and intensity of major transportation infrastructure construction in 2015 to buoy growth.
China to keep yuan exchange rate stable
China will continue to improve the formation mechanism of the yuan's exchange rate to keep it basically stable in 2015, according to its foreign exchange regulator.
China, ADB can tap 'belt and road' potential
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and China can make use of the huge potential in infrastructure and energy along the belt and road, said ADB Vice President Zhang Wencai.
Life
Nurturing creativity, and even rockers
Pilots follow their impulse
Swiss aviators' dream is to change the way the world flies and support growth of clean energy.
Lunar New Year gift giving in the Internet era
The traditional scene of children clad in red, knelt down, kowtowing to their elders, who hand them red envelopes containing "lucky money" for Spring Festival is now a rarity.
New York Fashion Week: Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2015 collection
Models present creations from the Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2015 collection during New York Fashion Week, in New York, the United States, Feb 19, 2015.
BC lures Chinese tourists
As the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 19, draws close, the scramble to attract Chinese travelers is growing intense.
Festival Special: Apps that make holiday shopping easier
With the increase in sales of nianhuo, the special goods bought to celebrate the Spring Festival, the rising purchasing power of Chinese consumers is on full display.
Alibaba places China smartphone business bet with $590m Meizu deal
Alibaba is taking a $590 million stake in an obscure domestic smartphone maker.
China, US vow to deepen military relations
Vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission Fan Changlong met with Michael Vickers, visiting US under secretary of defense for intelligence.
Premier Li attends Davos Forum
China plans to withstand downward pressure and continue with its strategic focus in 2015, Premier Li Keqiang said at the Davos Forum.
Li Na expecting first baby
Reigning Australian Open champion Li Na and husband Jiang Shan are expecting their first child.
Star's marriage is 'bittersweet' news for fans
Liu Jiao and a bunch of her music-loving peers were "heartbroken" at the news that Chinese pop icon Jay Chou got married in Britain.
Chinese IPOs in the US in 2014
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.
