Buffett celebrates Chinese New Year by playing ukulele
The famous American billionaire Warren Buffett has expressed good wishes for the Chinese New Year in an unusual way. Broadcasted on one of the most watched programs in the world,…
People in DPRK Pay Tribute to Kim Jong Il
After the death of Kim Jong Il, many North Korean people, including soldiers, citizens and students, have participated in the memorial activities.…
The Secret World of Military Policewomen
Photographer Li Yuning recorded the inner world of military policewomen who were born in 1990s. Li works in Zhengzhou, Henan. Been a journalist in Political Department of the Armed Police,…
Yao Ming Will Stay in China to Study at University
Former Chinese NBA player Yao Ming, the most popular and recognized sportsman in China and announced his retirement from professional basketball last July 20, will stay in his hometown to…
A Billionaire in Central Committee of Communist Party?
Top of the country’s fortune list, Liang Wengen may soon join the governing body of the People’s Republic. In autumn 2012, the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party may…
@mranti Michael Anti was awarded M100 Sanssouci Media Award 2011
Chinese Blogger Michael Anti (wiki) was awarded the “M100 Sanssouci Media Award” in Potsdam this Thursday. Previous winners of this international media conference were, among others, Bernard Kouchner, founder of…
Miss Universe 2011: Miss China must be “less Chinese”
Miss China Luo Zilin (罗紫琳) is training to be less Chinese for the Miss Universe pageant to be held on Sep.12 in Sao Paulo. In fact, she is now called…
The Leaders of China: From Late 19th Century to 1949
The leaders of China from late 19th century to 1949. Short-term Prime Ministers are not included.…
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Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
May 15, 2012, the construction site of the Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge (湖北十堰鄖陽漢江大橋) in Shiyan City, central China’s Hubei Province. Located in the Danjiangkou reservoir district, the 2,102-meter-long bridge, with total investment of 255 million RMB yuan (about 40.37 million U.S. dollars), will be open to traffic in late May. (Xinhua/Cao Zhonghong)
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian Harbor after 9 days of sea trial. It arrived on Tuesday.
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
A two-and-a half month fishing ban will start at noon Wednesday in most part of the South China Sea to rehabilitate marine resources, according to fishery authorities. The Hainan provincial marine and fishing department said all 8,994 locally-registered fishing vessels are all moored, affecting 35,611 people. A fisherman neatens his nets in Haikou, capital of [...]
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
Torrential rain that struck south China since May 11 has affected the daily lives of 2.91 million residents within Hunan as of Monday noon. Direct economic losses caused by the flood reached 2.88 billion yuan (456.2 million U.S. dollars), according to provincial flood control authorities. May 14, 2012, a house that has been torn down [...]
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” (郑和训练舰) ended its visit to Kochi, India on May 13th and left for the Gulf of Aden at 10:00 local time. Kochi is the third leg of the “Zheng He” ship’s world sailing trip. According to the plan, two Navy trainees from South Korea and India ended their voyage [...]
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda before holding talks with him in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd L) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd R) in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
A bridge located in Pingjiang County, northeast of Hunan Province suddenly collapsed on the morning of the 13th. Soldiers and men rushed to the scene of the incident and started the rescue work. The number of people walking on the bridge when it collapsed is unknown yet. There was heavy rain on May 12th, Pingjiang [...]
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
The largest U.S. private Music School, Manhattan School of Music, awarded honorary doctorate to Chinese pianist Lang Lang in 2012 graduation ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to arts, charity, education and other fields. The President of Manhattan School of Music Robert Sirota awarded the certificate to Lang Lang, as well as Hollywood actor [...]