China says Rio "spy" case will not affect trade

China, US highlight economy and energy co-op Video

Premier Wen Jiabao has met with the visiting US Energy Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce. During Thursday´s meeting, both sides stressed the importance of cooperation in economy and energy.

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Friday prayer -- The most important prayer for Muslims Special reports

In Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar City, China´s largest mosque, nearly ten-thousand people gathered to pray for social stability.

· [Dialogue] Ethnic unity in "new frontier"
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China sends third naval flotilla to Gulf of Aden Video

China has sent its third naval flotilla to deter pirates in the Gulf of Aden and Somali waters. The task force started its expedition on Thursday.

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Typhoon Molave hits Guangdong

Typhoon "Molave" landed in Shenzhen City of Guangdong Province just before one o´clock July 19, with winds measuring up to 145 kilometers per hour at the center of the storm.

Family story of Beijingers: Walking through Tiananmen Square barefoot

Profile: Beijing´s permanent resident, now living in Hepingmen community, Xirongxian Hutong.

Traffic rule not effective as expected

Since the Olympics, Beijing has banned cars on inner-city roads for one day a week according to the last number on their license plate. But the traffic rules are not working as well as was hoped.