Chinese leaders meet UN chief

Confirmation hearings started for new ambassador to China

Confirmation hearings have started for US President Barack Obama´s choice as new Ambassador to China, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman.

· China expects new U.S. envoy to play "positive" role
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Chinese, Russian troops demonstrate skills at military exercise

July 26 is the final day of "Peace Mission-2009", a joint anti-terror military exercise between China and Russia. Some 2,600 Chinese and Russian troops showcased their skills in a simulated combat showdown.
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China witnesses total solar eclipse
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China witnessed the total solar eclipse on Wednesday morning. Many eclipse-watchers gathered in cities and regions along the Yangtze River to see the spectacle.

· CCTV live broadcast of total solar eclipse
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Chinese films withdraw from Melbourne Film Festival to protest Rebiya´s attendence

Chinese film directors Jia Zhangke and Zhao Liang have decided to withdraw the three films to be shown at this year´s Melbourne International Film Festival. The move is to protest the inclusion of a documentary about Rebiya Kadeer.

Family story: Having a whole collection of renminbi bills

The 1-cent and 2-cent bills in 1955. At that time, it cost 3 cents to take a bus, with the farthest distance requiring only 5 cents. Most people took no notice of the cents they used every day.

Beijing CBD plans for expansion

The Beijing Central Business District(CBD) will begin a new phase of expansion later this year. The Beijing CBD Administrative Committee says it has begun collecting submission plans for the development project from around the world.