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Xiaomi Buys Two-Letter Domain Name for US $3.6 Million

Apr 27, 2014 11:31 AM EDT

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has bought a two-letter domain name for a record US $3.6 million in order to make its name easier to say and remember by customers in Western countries.

China to Further Promote Village Tourism

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Apr 26, 2014 11:32 AM EDT

China will increase its investment for the development of village tourism this year in order to further entice tourists to visit the country's villages, Vice Premier Wang Yang announced.

China-Japan Bilateral Relations Pushed

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Apr 26, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

Amidst the ongoing territorial dispute between China and Japan over a piece of an island, a Chinese official on Saturday has urged both countries to push bilateral relations and deepen mutual cooperation.

President Xi Vows Intensified Campaign vs. Terrorism

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Apr 26, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

Calling terrorism the common enemy of the people, not just in China but all over the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to improve counter-terrorism measures and launch intensified campaign against terror groups in order to safeguard national security.

Chinese Businesses Becoming More Optimistic on Economy

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Apr 26, 2014 04:37 AM EDT

A recent report showed that businesses in China are becoming more optimistic about the economic outlook this year, which suggests that confidence in the country's economy is increasing.

Six Schoolboys Drown in Yunnan Lake

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Apr 26, 2014 03:51 AM EDT

Six schoolboys, who were touring a lake in Yunnan Province in a deserted boat and floating foam plank, died when they accidentally fell into the lake on Thursday, authorities announced on Saturday (China time).

Ban on Olympic Champion Sun Yang Lifted

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Apr 26, 2014 03:24 AM EDT

The Chinese national swimming team and the Zhejiang College of Sports have lifted the competition and endorsement ban imposed on London Olympic champion Sun Yang, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

World's Oldest Man Dies at 111

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Apr 26, 2014 03:04 AM EDT

The world is mourning the death of the officially-recognized oldest man, Arturo Licata, who passed away inside his humble home in Italy on 24 April at the age of 111.

Parents Oppose Selling Condoms in Middle Schools

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Apr 26, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

To curb an increase in the number of people infected with the dreaded human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes the fatal acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), health authorities in Xi'an, Shaanxi province have decided to allow the selling of condoms in middle schools.

Body of 4th Chinese Passenger On S Korean Ferry Found

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Apr 25, 2014 11:56 PM EDT

All of the four Chinese passengers who boarded the ill-fated South Korean ferry, which sank off Jindo Island on 16 April, have been accounted for. But the sad news is that all four have perished in the accident, the Chinese embassy confirmed.

Microsoft Now Officially Owns Nokia's Handset Division

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Apr 25, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

It's official. Microsoft on Friday confirmed that it now owns Nokia's Devices and Services business after completing the acquisition deal worth more than US$7 billion.

NBA Stars to Visit Summer Camps in Beijing

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Apr 25, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

Players of the National Basketball Association (NBA) are expected to visit Yao Ming's the NBA Yao School in Beijing during the summer camps that will offer basketball training and fitness programs, NBA China said.

TIME Names President Xi One of World's 100 Most Influential People

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Apr 25, 2014 06:38 AM EDT

New York-based TIME Magazine has released its 2014 World's 100 Most Influential People list, naming Chinese President Xi Jinping as one of the top influential world leaders along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Barack Obama.

Sina.com's Online Publication License Cancelled Due to Porn Content

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Apr 24, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

Chinese Internet giant Sina.com could become the biggest loser in the government's crackdown against online pornography as it is set to lose its online publication license due to pornographic content, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday.

Hospital Attack in Afghanistan Kills 3 US Doctors

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Apr 24, 2014 09:26 AM EDT

Three American doctors were killed when an Afghan security guard opened fire at a hospital in the country's capital, Kabul, on Thursday, the latest attack on foreigners in that country.