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Chinese Premier seeks opinions on draft of education reform plan

Wen:
-- The reform plan must stick to principles including emancipation of the mind from shackles of traditional concepts and system to realize scientific development in education;
-- Letting teaching faculty, instead of the administrative staff;
-- Play a leading role in schools;
-- And advancing an equal distribution of educational resources.

Door still open for further talks with Dalai Lama, national sovereignty non-negotiable: Official

Communist Party of China officials have briefed the media about their latest talks with the Dalai Lama´s private envoys.
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China files WTO complaint over EU duties on shoes

In Thursday´s filing to the WTO, China says that it is seeking consultation with the European Union over the duties, the first step in a formal dispute.

Migrant workers becomes entrepreneur
| Special: My Migrant Life

Millions of China´s farmers have left the countryside to seek a better life in the city. Their exodus has helped push forward the country´s urbanization and the economy.
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1st holiday travel peak in China
| Sweet Going Home

The first travel peak hit China on Sunday in the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. It came one week ahead of Chinese lunar new year´s eve, a time for family reunions.

People

Retired TV show host popular among people for unique style

Chen Yang has almost become a cultural icon in Guangzhou. After his program was cancelled, some audiences even held this poster high: Sir Chen, Guangzhou Supports You!

Living in Beijing

Industrial Bank launches China´s first low-carbon credit card in Beijing

It is the China´s first low-carbon credit card. It signifies that China has begun to encourage individual consumers to save energy and reduce emissions.