Universal language helps warm relations
Music, a universal expression that transcends languages and differences - it is a view many attending the first concert performed by Chinese musicians for the Pope at the Vatican on Wednesday could agree with.
Three Chinese workers kidnapped in S. Nigeria
Three Chinese workers were abducted by unidentified kidnappers on Tuesday in Calabar, the capital city of Nigeria's southern Cross River State.
Visit to Japanese ballet troupe rekindles old ties
Old friendship was renewed on President Hu Jintao's last day in Tokyo. He visited a family-run Japanese ballet troupe that has long served as a friendly bridge between China and Japan.
Chinese FM to attend FM meetings in Russia
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi would attend meetings with his Russian, Indian and Brazilian counterparts in Russia, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman announced.

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NATIONAL
Chalco to take stake in Saudi aluminum smelter venture

Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd (Chalco), the country's top aluminum producer, will team up with Malaysia's MMC and Saudi Arabia's Binladin for a joint aluminum project in Saudi Arabia.


Replica of 14th century ship makes trial voyage

REGIONAL
China boosts Shanghai's growth as global financial center

The financial hub of Shanghai has more to do to consolidate its status as an international financial center, China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) chairman Liu Mingkang told a forum here on Friday.


Examination, education carried out to prevent HFMD

TAIWAN, HONG KONG, MACAO
Senior Taiwan official quits over chequebook diplomacy scandal

Taiwan's "vice premier" quit the ruling Democratic Progressive Party Monday to take responsibility for a diplomatic scandal involving the alleged embezzlement of millions of dollars.


Rare diamond fetches $10m at Hong Kong auction

ODD NEWS
Resident knocked flat by falling cat

Mu, a resident of Chongqing municipality, was knocked out cold by a falling cat on Saturday morning.


Dog takes pleasure in owner's pastimes

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