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Migrant seashell collectors
2011-08-18 11:16
Most of the seashell collectors are not locals, who are usually unwilling to take the dangerous job. Seashell collectors often work on remote islands, where they climb steep cliffs, and withstand a constantly changing climate.
Sukhoi T-50 makes public debut
2011-08-18 08:38
A Sukhoi T-50 flies during a display at the opening of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky airport outside Moscow August 17, 2011.
US vice-president kicks off China visit
2011-08-17 20:00
Vice-President of the United States Joe Biden arrived in Beijing Wednesday evening, kicking off a six-day official visit to China.Chinese holdings of US Treasury bonds rise in June
Giant pandas cool off with ice
2011-08-18 10:18
Two giant pandas cool down with an ice block at a giant panda base in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Aug 17, 2011. The base personnel sent ice blocks and air conditioners to offer relief to pandas amid hot temperatures.
Vice-Premier announces new measures to support HK
2011-08-17 10:35
Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang, at a forum being held in Hong Kong Wednesday, announced a series of new measures by the central government to support development of Hong Kong.
Medvedev, Putin spend holiday together
2011-08-17 15:03
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev spend a holiday together in Astrakhan, southern Russia, Aug 16, 2011.
Ground collapses under mined N China village
2011-08-17 10:54
Due to long-term exploitation by a local coal mining company, Pangpangta village suffered a massive house collapse this summer and people were forced to move into cave dwellings that have been deserted for over ten years.
China reach last eight after scoreless stalemate
2011-08-17 11:33
Tibetan girl saves baby sheep
2011-08-17 10:22
Li Keqiang expresses support to Hong Kong
2011-08-17 07:27
Recalled high-speed trains pull over for overhaul
2011-08-17 07:26
Children learn to lose weight army-style
2011-08-16 17:30
A flourish of sunflowers wow visitors
2011-08-16 15:54
China launches maritime satellite
2011-08-16 09:29
Japanese mourn Nanjing Massacre victims
2011-08-15 18:37
Children learn Peking Opera over summer
2011-08-16 10:30
Mainland bus crash kills 4 Taiwan tourists
2011-08-16 10:26
E-paper
We will not give up search, Li vows
International hunt for missing airliner continues after fruitless six-day search