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China (Traditional Chinese: 中國; Simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó (help·info); Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó) is a cultural region and ancient civilization in East Asia. China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. The stalemate of the last Chinese Civil War following World War II has resulted in two de-facto political entities using the name China: the People's Republic of China (PRC), de-facto administering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; and the Republic of China (ROC), de-facto administering Taiwan and its surrounding islands. See Political status of Taiwan for more information. Read more at Wikipedia

The Chinese dissidents the world forgot

...Luck," arguing that "the role that luck played in Chen's saga is among the things that stand out." Unfortunately, other dissidents in China have not been so fortunate. Consider Ni Yulan, a 52 year-old lawyer from Beijing, who since 2002 has advocated for Beijing...

China Slowdown to End in Third Quarter, Survey Shows

...in 2011. Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and UBS AG were among banks to pare their forecasts for China’s expansion following last week’s data, which included the weakest industrial production growth in three years. Lu Ting, head of Greater...

Nigeria to introduce Chinese language in schools

...the move is out of the desire to reposition the state to the phenomenal socioeconomic revolution coming from China. Offiong said China would emerge as a world power, given its population and leading role in the information and communication technology, in...

Aquino designates 2 envoys to China

...with and provide regular feedback on initiatives undertaken" to the Philippine ambassador to the People's Republic of China and the Department Foreign Affairs assistant secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs. He will submit regular reports to the Foreign...

Challenger eyes Asia assets for Aussie super funds

...securities exposure. Challenger, with $30 billion under management, acquired an equity stake in Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) and Greater China equities firm MIR Investment Management in a deal finalised on May 11. The size of the stake, which belonged to MIR founder...

Snow leopard triplets born at Woodland Park Zoo

...The snow leopard is a moderately large cat native to the high mountain ranges of Central Asia and Russia, including in Afghanistan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal and Pakistan. Snow leopard scientists estimate as few as 3,500 remain in the wild....

Singapore Warns of Europe Default Risk as Economy Expands 10%

...Singapore, Thailand and South Korea, where overseas sales make up the equivalent of half or more of gross domestic product. China’s exports rose less than estimated in April, while Philippine and Malaysian shipments unexpectedly fell in March, reports earlier...

Samsung on top as mobile phone sales dip

...doubled in the quarter as the latest model of the smartphone spread to new markets. Apple sold more than five million iPhones in China, making it the top market for the California-based company after the United States. BlackBerry maker Research In Motion saw...

League of Legends World Championship Promises 'The Biggest Payday in eSports History' [Video]

...series of Challenger Circuit events to qualify for the regional championships. The first of those will be staged July 26 in Shanghai, China. Europe's regional championship will be Aug. 16 in Cologne, Germany at Gamescom. North America's is Aug. 31 in Seattle,...

Button artist reveals her plans to float the royal boat

...in hushed tones, he came back and said it was fine." The design approved, Carrington ordered more than £15,000 of buttons from China from her studio at Margate in Kent. She drew the outline of her design using chalk on velvet before the sewing could begin....

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Published by Global Post on 2012-05-16 16:30:00

The Shaolin Warriors, from Shaolin Monastery in central China, put on a demonstration of traditional kung fu fighting techniques, with some crowd-pleasing stunts thrown in. They had never performed with a circus before this year. - Published on 2012-05-16 13:19:00 by NPR

The Shaolin Warriors, from Shaolin Monastery in central China, put on a demonstration of traditional kung fu fighting techniques, with some crowd-pleasing stunts thrown in. They had never performed with a circus before this year.

Published by NPR on 2012-05-16 13:19:00

In this picture taken on April 13, 2012, a construction worker sets up scaffolding in front of the headquarters of China Central Television in Beijing. China's largest state television broadcaster will be moving into its new headquarters, nearly eight years after the ground broke for the iconic CCTV building.
- Published on 2012-05-16 12:13:00 by KansasCity.com

In this picture taken on April 13, 2012, a construction worker sets up scaffolding in front of the headquarters of China Central Television in Beijing. China's largest state television broadcaster will be moving into its new headquarters, nearly eight years after the ground broke for the iconic CCTV building.

Published by KansasCity.com on 2012-05-16 12:13:00

Published by Boston.com on 2012-05-16 11:44:00

Published by Boston.com on 2012-05-16 11:10:00

Senior officials visit China Daily - Published on 2012-05-16 10:53:00 by China Daily

Senior officials visit China Daily

Published by China Daily on 2012-05-16 10:53:00

A picture dated March 28, 2005 shows blind activist Chen Guangcheng (R) with his wife and son Chen Kerui outside the home in Dondshigu village, northeast China's Shandong Province. (STR/AFP/Getty Images) - Published on 2012-05-16 10:33:00 by The Epoch Times

A picture dated March 28, 2005 shows blind activist Chen Guangcheng (R) with his wife and son Chen Kerui outside the home in Dondshigu village, northeast China's Shandong Province. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Published by The Epoch Times on 2012-05-16 10:33:00