Chinese leaders meet US Treasury Secretary

China reacts to missing France plane
Special report

Nine Chinese nationals were confirmed to be aboard the Air France jetliner that disappeared on Sunday over the Atlantic Ocean.

· Identities of Chinese victims on board revealed

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Protecting China´s environment

Environmental protection in China is considered increasingly important to helping realize sustainable economic development. The central government´s response to the global financial crisis is providing a golden opportunity to better implement environmental policies.

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10 mln students sit college entrance exam

Over 10 million high school graduates across China are now meeting possibly the most important challenge in their lives. The 2009 national college entrance exam began Sunday. The Ministry of Education says the number of candidates has dropped for the first time in seven years.

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Children´s Day in Zhongnanhai

June 1 was International Children´s Day, and to mark the occasion, nearly 100 pupils from China´s 56 ethnic groups spent their festival at Zhongnanhai, headquarters for the central government.