The mainland and Taiwan witnessed their historic regular flights being launched Friday, in an apparent sign of accelerating conciliation and getting to each other nearer and closer.
A third postmortem examination confirmed that the girl whose controversial death sparked a violent protest in southwest China had drowned. Police Chief Sacked
Former Olympic diving champion Tian Liang bears the Olympic flame during the Xi'an leg relay in Shaanxi Province July 4, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China next month, the White House said on Thursday.
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Zheng Jie missed the tie-breaker in the second set against Serena Williams from the US in their semi-finals at Wimbledon.
Serena Williams will play her sister Venus in this year's Wimbledon final. Zheng Jie did enough to underline her status as the surprise package of this Wimbledon.
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
Two police officials of a southwest China county that saw a violent protest on June 28 over the death of a teenage girl have been replaced for "severe malfeasance".
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
Wang Li, an 18-year-old student from Dongqi Middle School in Hanwang county of Deyang, Sichuan province, sat for the national college entrance examination in a hospital Thursday.
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
When former diving champion Gao Min heard the scholarship she had provided had helped two young women to complete their college education, she said she was overcome with delight.
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
Buddhist temples are not normally associated with obstetrics. Since the May 12 earthquake, however, 81 infants have been born in Luohan Temple, first built in AD 709, in the small earthquake-hit city of Shifang in Sichuan province.
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Vehicles wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, July, 4, 2008.
China's industrial output showed signs of slowdown in May, suggesting the Asian giant is hurting from weakening demand from abroad. GDP Growth May Slow to 10.4%
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People in Beijing who buy and sell online must apply for a business license and declare their earnings for tax purposes.
Now some are calling on the development of heavy helicopters in China, but others are seeing the development of large aircraft as key for China's aviation industry.
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China's futures market witnessed a sharp increase in trade volume in the first half.
The operations office of the People's Bank of China has made a range of moves to facilitate payment and currency exchange for the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Aluminum Corp of China (Chinalco), the country's largest alumina and aluminum producer, plans to start construction of its Aurukun bauxite mining project in Australia at the end of 2009.
Wartsila, one of the world's major ship power suppliers and manufacturers, is moving to tap into the vast Chinese shipbuilding sector, banking on its advanced technology and services.
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Hi-tech industries are driving a new round of economic development and innovation at the Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Area.
China will start a new round of talent recruitment globally to find 16 senior managers and chief accountants for its elite State enterprises.
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People in Beijing who buy and sell online must apply for a business license and declare their earnings for tax purposes.
The government is ready with new rules to tighten control over speculative capital inflow from abroad, or "hot money".
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The Llaima volcano spews lava in Cherquenco town July 3, 2008. Chile on Wednesday evacuated the remaining occupants of a southern ski station as Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, spewed lava for a second day prompting fears of landslides, officials said.
A total of 38 villagers have been confirmed dead in a boat capsize in the Yway River in Myanmar's southwestern Ayeyawaddy division earlier this week, according to Friday's official newspaper New Light of Myanmar.
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The Llaima volcano spews lava in Cherquenco town July 3, 2008. Chile on Wednesday evacuated the remaining occupants of a southern ski station as Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, spewed lava for a second day prompting fears of landslides, officials said.
Two mysterious faceless figures have been spotted in some of the UK's most high-profile events this summer, like Wimbledon and Henley Regatta.
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The Llaima volcano spews lava in Cherquenco town July 3, 2008. Chile on Wednesday evacuated the remaining occupants of a southern ski station as Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, spewed lava for a second day prompting fears of landslides, officials said.
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The Llaima volcano spews lava in Cherquenco town July 3, 2008. Chile on Wednesday evacuated the remaining occupants of a southern ski station as Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, spewed lava for a second day prompting fears of landslides, officials said.
In her first hours of freedom, Ingrid Betancourt held her children tight, visited her father's grave and sent her husband out to find oranges for breakfast.
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The Llaima volcano spews lava in Cherquenco town July 3, 2008. Chile on Wednesday evacuated the remaining occupants of a southern ski station as Llaima volcano, one of South America's most active, spewed lava for a second day prompting fears of landslides, officials said.
Grappling with a record death toll in an overshadowed war, President George W. Bush promised Wednesday to send more US troops into Afghanistan by year's end.
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Pierce Brosnan attends a photo opportunity during a promotional event for the movie 'Mamma Mia!' in a Berlin hotel July 3, 2008.
A blonde hair extension that supermodel Kate Moss reputedly lost in Berlin has been auctioned on eBay for 805 euros.
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Angelina Jolie may not give birth for weeks, says her doctor. The 'Wanted' actress - who is pregnant with partner Brad Pitt's twins.
Angelina Jolie's twins may take a few more weeks to arrive, media quoted the actress's doctor as saying Thursday.
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Will Smith says the secret to a happy marriage is "lots of sex".
James McAvoy hates it when fans interrupt him when he is using the toilet.
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Britney Spears is reportedly back with old flame Adnan Ghalib.
Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world.
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Reality TV star Denise Richards has had a tattoo of her ex-husband Charlie Sheen's name replaced with the image of a fairy.
Stills of some of the leading female roles in the new version of "The Dreams of the Red Mansion" TV drama were posted on the TV drama's official website.
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Be afraid, be very afraid: David Cronenberg's 1986 horror flick, "The Fly," has undergone a bizarre metamorphosis.
William Shakespeare and his Chinese colleague Tang Xianzu lived in the same era and died in the same year.
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Kylie Minogue smiles as she poses for photographers with the OBE she received from Britain's Prince Charles for her services to music July 3, 2008.
David Beckham was left with red hot genitals because of a faulty car heater. The English soccer star ran into trouble when the heated seats of his 4x4 car malfunctioned in Los Angeles.
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A model presents a creation by French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier as part of his Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 Haute Couture fashion show in Paris July 2, 2008.
Alan Paul ducks into the shade of red wooden beams in the Stone Boat Bar in downtown Beijing, pulling out a roll of promotional posters for his band, Woodie Alan.
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A model presents a creation by Lebanese designer Elie Saab as part of his haute couture autumn/winter 2008-2009 fashion show in Paris July 2, 2008.
A model presents a creation from British designer John Gallian for French fashion house Dior in Paris, June 30, 2008.
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Ladies the world round love Sex and the City-a popular icon of modern single life that is now as recognizable to audiences in Beijing.
False beliefs are everywhere. Eighteen percent of Americans think the sun revolves around the earth, one poll has found.
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A visit to Royal MeiWeiZhen is to experience the food, etiquette, art, and the cultural aesthetics of historically traditional imperial dining.
With several locations in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and now Shanghai, the Sweet Dynasty is undoubtedly a popular place to sample classic Cantonese style food.
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The rules stipulate that advertising must be true and legal and should not cheat or mislead customers.
The first strong rays of sunshine after the dark winter months lure many people outside, but the sun's rays are also dangerous.
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Stewardesses from the Jiangsu branch of China Eastern Airlines will wear new uniforms from Friday to promote weekend chartered flights across the Taiwan Straits.
Vodka, the famous Starowka quarter and the Palace of Culture commonly draw tourists to Warsaw, but John Bentley had a more mercenary motive.
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Miss Australia Laura Dundovic poses for photos in a swimsuit in Nha Trang city.
LeAnn Rimesis putting her own stamp on My Little Pony. The singer is among celebrities and artists who've agreed to design some new versions.
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