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CPPCC marks 60th anni. of establishment

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese People´s Political Consultative Conference, or CPPCC.

Press conferences review China´s achievements

· China´s agriculture seen solid improvements, further work still needed: Full video
· China makes great achievements in science & technology in the past 60 years: Part I | Part II

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4th rehearsal for National Day wraps up

4th rehearsal for National Day wraps up

The practice consisted of a military parade, a pageant parade and a dry run of background images. The event lasted from 10pm Friday to 1am Saturday.
· Beijing tightens security and traffic controls for National Day
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China to launch own "Nasdaq" -- GEM

China to launch own "Nasdaq" -- GEM

The countdown has begun for China´s Nasdaq-style high-tech stock market, as regulators announce the first group of companies approved for listings on the Growth Enterprise Market.
· Mixed feelings for GEM
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China picks first female astronaut candidates

China picks first female astronaut candidates

China aims to select its first two female astronauts in the near future. The preliminary selection process for China´s second group of astronauts has finished. Women were allowed for the first time to be considered for selection.
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Sept. 18 invasion remembered across China

Sept. 18 invasion remembered across China

On September 18th 1931, northeast China began to resound with the noise of cannons and explosions when Japanese forces attacked the barracks of Chinese troops. That marked the beginning of a Japanese invasion and occupation that was to last for 14 years.

People

Popular colors at parade village: white marks on sun-tanned face

Popular colors at parade village: white marks on sun-tanned face

As soon as you enter the parade village, you will find white marks, untouched by the sun, on soldiers´ foreheads, cheeks, necks, arms and legs.

Living in Beijing

Lucerne Music Festival treats Beijing fans

Lucerne Music Festival treats Beijing fans

From Sunday to next Friday, the Lucerne Music Festival will treat Beijing audiences with six concerts.

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