China plans on pushing its all-round strategic partnership with Italy to a higher level. Chinese President, Hu Jintao, made the remark while meeting with Italian PM in Rome. Video
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Both Chinese mainland and Taiwan participants agreed to promote cultural exchanges and educational cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
Video: Opening ceremony | Closing ceremony
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Renowned Chinese scholar Ji Xianlin passed away of illness at the age of 98 on 11th, July. Premier Wen paid a special visit to Ji´s deathbed at the hospital hours after Ji´s death.
·People mourn for renowned scholar Ji Xianlin Photo
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Over 300 people were injured and more than 10,000 houses collapsed in a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit southwest China´s Yunnan Province on the evening of 9th, July.
·Relief supplies reach quake-hit Yunnan