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Strong earthquake jolts East Japan

2011-03-11 14:15

A massive 8.9 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan, causing a four-metre tsunami along parts of the country's coastline.

Why dairy buyers go out of the way to Hong Kong

2011-03-11 07:48

Mainland customers rushed to buy imported baby formula in HK. The store opened. A queue-jumper wanted to get more than the 3-tin quota. Then it got rowdy. But WHY the long stretch in the first place?

Earthquake kills at least 25 in SW China

2011-03-11 07:36

The 5.8-magnitude quake left at least 25 people dead and 250 others injured.
Xi: All-out efforts on rescue
Philanthropist to donate 200,000 yuan

Can Kaka and Mama be ex-panda-ble?

2011-03-10 15:16

The Tokyo Zoological Park society announced Japanese names for the pair of giant pandas that arrived from China on Feb 21: Kaka was the name given to the male panda previously called Bili and Mama was originally named Xiannv.

China's top legislator delivers work report

2011-03-10 11:00

A socialist system of laws with Chinese characteristics has been established "on schedule" in China.
Special: 2011 NPC and CPPCC sessions

Rescue continues in SW China quake zone

2011-03-11 11:26

The death toll from an earthquake that hit Yingjiang County in southwest China's Yunnan Province Thursday noon has risen to 25, local authorities said.

Stronger food safety regulations debated

2011-03-10 08:12

Lawmakers and experts have urged stronger punishments and improved law enforcement to ensure food safety, following tainted food scandals that have generated nationwide concern.