Why the Dalai Lama worries about rebirth

2011-09-26 20:50:41

The 14th Dalai Lama said Saturday he will decide whether to be incarnated when he is "about 90" and that China should have no say in the matter.

Hand in hand for 83 years

2011-09-26 10:29:03

101-year-old Zheng Xuechu (L) and his wife, 102-year-old Zhang Yaqin, show their ID cards in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 21, 2011.

Researcher wins 'America's Nobel'

2011-09-26 07:31:36

A Chinese scientist received a prestigious US award over the weekend for the discovery of artemisinin, a drug therapy for malaria that has saved millions of lives across the globe, especially in the developing world.

Looking out for a dog's life

2011-09-25 10:22:53

A Chinese-American entrepreneur pushes better health for pets - and rabies vaccinations for humans.

From Beijing to Santiago City

2011-09-25 09:39:06

Chen Huangchao, 23, tells how he deals with restive kids, cockroaches and piled-up laundry as he travels far to help children in the Philippines get in touch with their Chinese roots.

Blog is his calling card

2011-09-23 07:39:44

It doesn't take a celebrity to attract half a million followers on a micro blog.

Shark fin soup is cruel: Yao Ming

2011-09-23 07:35:53

Yao Ming and British entrepreneur Richard Branson joined forces to get shark fin soup off the menu.

Guardian honored to protect the community

2011-09-22 07:24:23

Xiao Linchun's cell phone is never turned off, and when it rings he knows there is an emergency he needs to deal with.

Rider proves she's not just horsing around

2011-09-21 07:58:14

Her training as a ballet dancer has served Tian Yu well in her bid to be a top equestrian.

Motorbike volunteers bring help to kids in need

2011-09-20 11:41:15

A team of motorcyclists was launched by teachers in Ganshui town in February to visit students from poor families and seek help for them.

Gao Ming, video king

2011-09-20 07:46:15

The Beijing-based paike (someone who makes digital videos and shares them online) focuses his lens mostly on the hot spots of society and ordinary people.

Doctor is out collecting herbs

2011-09-16 07:02:09

Gathering herbs for traditional Chinese medicine nearly cost Long Xingchao his life.