It started off with waves, smiles and friendly handshakes. But that didn’t last long:T he three candidates crossed swords in a two-hour debate, directing questions at each other for the first time since the start of the campaign.
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New trains are one of the first steps to renewing this country’s decrepit railway network.
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When Chinese people are online, or on their phones – about a third of their time is spent using the WeChat app.
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As is the custom, the whole village turns out for the occasion. Across rural China, the scene is a common one, especially around Lunar New Year.
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It is hard to imagine what China looked like during its last imperial dynasty – the Qing – in late 19th century because few photos currently exist. But one New York collector has amassed one of the largest private collections of photographs from this era.
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No visit to Sichuan is complete without a visit to the Sichuan Opera and when you combine it with a traditional feast it becomes all the more special.
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China plans to invest a total of $2.2 trillion in transport during its 13th Five-Year Plan period from 2016 to 2020. #NPC #CPPCC #TwoSessions
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The Changle Gongzhu, or Changle Princess, began its maiden voyage from South China’s Sanya on Thursday afternoon, with 308 passengers on board.
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There are thousands of hot pot restaurants in Chengdu alone, but Sichuan food has so much more to it. CGTN’s Nathan King was recently in China and got a chance to explore the cuisine first hand.
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The allure of China’s Sichuan Province shines from its stunning scenery to diverse wildlife.
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It is a controversial story about a Chinese lawyer who was allegedly tortured by security officials while in detention. Chinese police say the reports about the lawyer being tortured are unfounded, and they have arrested one person in connection with the case. CCTV has more from China’s Hunan Province.
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Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the U.S. State Department on Tuesday. This followed Yang’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.
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China’s Huawei and Lenova launch new gadgets for mobile phones as thousands flock to Spain for World Mobile Congress.
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Where are pandas living outside of Chinese mainland?
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The severe snowstorm has even blocked mobile signals and stalled rescue operations. On one road, nearly 700 people were trapped for hours including a bus full of passengers.
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Chinese FM to attend G20 ministerial meeting, Munich Security Conference
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Across China, Lunar new year still hangs in the air, literally. Red lanterns are the most widely recognized, and among the most traditional.
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United has really been at the forefront of taking advantage of its hub in San Francisco International and using that as the gateway to the secondary cities in China. We’ll see if either American or Delta decides to try to open more flights to China in 2017.
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Da Dong, one of the most famous Peking duck restaurants in Beijing, just began construction on a three-level restaurant just around the corner from New York City’s famous Times Square.
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The cullinary roots of chamoy, a spicy Mexican condiment that’s often a mixture of sweet, sour, salt and chile, can be traced all the way back to China.
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Eighty five-year-old Mr. Wang is a former senior electrical engineer working in Beijing. He said it took courage to think about death, and come to write a will, but family harmony and fewer troubles after his passing is more important.
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A picture thought to be the most spectacular family photo during the Spring Festival in China this year has gone viral.
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“The Song of the Earth” is known as one of the greatest symphonies of Austrian composer Gustav Mahler. Recently, it has been given some Chinese touch-up.
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New York is the top choice in the country for Chinese investors, who have pumped in more than four billion dollars in direct investment, mostly in tech firms and real estate.
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Chinese investors are facing some obstacles when buying properties abroad. The Chinese government is tightening regulations on purchasing foreign currency used to invest in real estate. And that’s slowed overseas buying.
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American professional football is trying to establish a toehold in China with the help of the only full-blooded Chinese football player to ever play in the U.S.
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Earlier this year, the museum began asking visitors what they thought about the future of America. Many believe what happened to the Chinese could serve as food for thought about what’s happening today.
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There are more than 41,000 Chinese food restaurants in the United States. For the number one Chinese restaurant in New York, we find out its secret for success: it’s all about creativity and trying something new.
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The search for answers as to whether we are alone in the universe just got a big boost from China. The FAST radio telescope in Guizhou, China is joining forces with U.S. researchers to comb the stars and the planets.
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The plan for the Beijing Winter Olympics is for construction work to be complete by 2019, so test events can kick off in 2020. When all is said and done, a total of 25 competition and non-competition venues will be ready for the Olympic athletes.
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China’s Ambassador to the U.S. says the trend of mutual cooperation cannot be reversed.
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Kung Fu Komedy Club may be winning an international audience here in Manhattan, but it still holds on to its roots in China, and continues to win laughs back home in Shanghai.
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More mothers in China are welcoming their second child due to the two-child policy. China’s health and family planning commission said nearly 18 million babies were born last year – – up more than 11 percent from 2015, but surveys show more than half of 10,000 families surveyed don’t want one.
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The persistent problem of smog in china may now have a promising solution, thanks to new technology developed by China’s Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
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Everyone’s Spring Festival journey is personal, reuniting with family and friends leaving the troubles of work behind. Nathan King follows one young man in Sichuan down on his luck and longing for home.
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Chelsea Manning, known to the world over as the whistleblower who gave a treasure trove of American state secrets to the website, Wikileaks, will be released from prison in May instead of 2048.
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The following is the full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Beijing issued a yellow alert for air pollution at mid-night Sunday as a new bout of smog will hang over the city until Tuesday night.
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Rooster balloons bearing resemblance to Donald Trump rising on demand in China.
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When it comes to water, China is facing multiple challenges, with some parts grappling with severe shortages. There are no easy solutions — as it’s often a question of how to live with what’s available.
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Blue skies in Beijing have been sparse in the last few weeks with record smog levels causing school closures and bringing the city to a standstill. But the battle against pollution is being stepped up – much of the pollution in the capital city comes from neighboring Hebei province.
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China’s fast economic growth has speeded up urbanization. And rural migrants have flowed to big cities like Shanghai, for jobs and a chance to make it big. This economic upheaval also comes at a human cost.
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McDonald’s Corp has agreed to sell the bulk of its Chinese mainland and Hong Kong business to state-backed conglomerate CITIC Ltd and Carlyle Group LP for up to $2.1 billion
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Chinese physicist Zhao Zhongxian and pharmacologist Tu Youyou, won China’s top science award.
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An interest in reviving the study of traditional values has led to a growing number of schools offering Confucius classes. Many are hoping these teachings can be revived.
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China has an ancient culture of over 5,000 years. But its influence in today’s world is limited. The government is promoting traditional Chinese culture to build the country’s soft power on the world stage. One man is doing this by creating a show with the Chinese martial art, kung fu.
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As the New Year begins China announces it is cracking down on the ivory trade and production. Beijing aims to shut down the practice by the end of 2017. It is a major step in China’s commitment to protecting wildlife.
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The Chinese government hopes innovation will drive the country’s economy beyond the New Normal. The growth model transformation is a challenge the leadership is facing, to enable China to continue its growth, and Chinese enjoy better lives.
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