Spanish is the No 1 foreign language offered in the schools across the country, French is second and Chinese is third.
China does not mind criticism but cannot accept double standards from the foreign media.
Better understanding will improve Sino-US ties, business cooperation.
Great expectations in Iowa ahead of vice-president's reunion with friends
High underwater pressure will be the greatest danger facing Jiaolong, China's manned deep-sea vessel, when it attempts to make the deepest dive.
China plans to introduce 500 to 1,000 high-end non-Chinese foreign professionals in 10 years.
China will try to expand the scope and scale of its government procurement program and continue to push for reforms in the area this year.
The coming visit by Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping to the United States will be significant in furthering cooperation between the two countries.
Experts say rise shows market has confidence in Chinese economy.
More than 250,000 farmers and herders in Qinghai Province have benefited from a water project that was aimed at providing clean drinking water.
On an overcast spring day in 2005, Wee Lin finally accomplished the mission he had been planning for half a year.
China is willing to increase imports from Canada and to boost cooperation in energy and other areas.