New Defense Ministry spokesman highlights importance of 'utmost sincerity' in key role After his successful debut as spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, Wu Qian was both focused and modest: "I expect to undertake this job ...
For the past few decades, actress Liu Xiaoqing has managed to stay in the media spotlight, owing to her longevity as one of China's most popular actresses, still playing roles much younger than her own age. And being a top-selling ...
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Ji Guanlin is known as "the voice of stars" in China. The 35-year-old has dubbed for some of the best-known roles in both foreign and Chines movies and TV series. Avatar's lithe tribal princess Neytiri, Titanic's bold and lively character ...
The UK remains one of Chinese students' top three destinations for studying abroad, and the growing number going there in recent years has not gone unnoticed. In January, the UK's Higher Education Statistics Authority said more first-year ...
Following a private lunch and a state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at UK's Buckingham Palace, President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan were invited to a viewing of Chinese-related items at the British Royal Collection. Let's ...
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The 9th day of the 9th lunar month is the traditional Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival. It usually falls in October in the Gregorian calendar. In an ancient and mysterious book Yi Jing, or The Book of Changes, number "6" was ...
Peking opera performers take part in a decorated vehicle parade as a celebration for the Chinese New Year in London, Feb 22, 2015. The China-UK Year of Cultural Exchange has been going on throughout 2015, during which the countries have ...
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Spink & Edgar Upholstery has further expanded its stockists with one of Bath’s largest furniture stores – TR Hayes – as the latest retailer to exclusively stock its new sofa range. Part of luxury bedmaker Harrison ...
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Andy Murray, which signed a deal with Under Armour last year, has drawn some attention for continuing to wear Adidas shoes at the U.S. Open. Reportedly, as part of his contract, Murray stated he would continue to wear the Adidas Barricade ...
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Researchers at the Stockholm University in Sweden have developed pacakging from films of zeolite and nanocellulose, that can remove the odor emanating from food items, such as durian. The films have the potential to absorb the gas ...
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Dried oregano is found to be adulterated with other ingredients such as olive and myrtle leaves, according to a study by Belfast Queen’s University's food safety academic Professor Chris Elliott. Figures released by the study show ...
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Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. appointed e-commerce entrepreneur and former Sears Canada executive Michele Romanow to its Board of Directors, effective June 24. Following Romanow's appointment, the Company will have eight board members, ...
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One of the best things you can do to ensure a good night’s sleep is to pick a pillow that suits you. Almost a third of your life is spent sleeping - so it’s a good idea to buy pillows that are right for you and your lifestyle. ...
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This ring is from Roberto Coin's new Golden Gate collection, one of the lines the brand brought out in Basel. Basel--If one saw Roberto Coin in January at Vicenza, they might think the brand won’t have that much new to offer just a ...
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Who are the world’s biggest polluters? A report by non-profit environmental and social responsibility organisation, As You Sow, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examined the packaging practices of forty-seven fast ...
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