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Hu Jintao, Wu Poh-hsiung meet on cross-Strait ties

General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Hu Jintao, held talks on cross-strait relations with Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon.

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22nd "World No Tobacco Day"

May 31 is the 22nd "World No Tobacco Day". This year´s campaign is focusing on cutting down smoking by making the public more aware of associated risks. Activities are being held to mark the day in some of China´s major cities.

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Dragon Boat Festival observed nationwide with traditions back Special report

As Chinese celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu, which fell on 28th this year, folk customs have been reviving among both the old and young in this fast developing country.

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China Pavilion for Shanghai Expo gets dressed
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The construction of the China Pavilion for the 2010 Shanghai Expo has finished. Workers have begun to clothe the building in a special color.

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Official: China might have A/H1N1 influenza vaccine by July Special report

China is likely to receive samples of a flu strain by early June that will enable it to manufacture A/H1N1 influenza vaccine for human use by July.

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"Little People" shadow play troupe

"Little People" shadow play troupe

"Due to the fact that they have no voice changes, it is difficult to train their voices," Wei Demin stated in a low voice, a 46 year old shadow play artist, fearing that the apprentices might hear him.

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More than 1,000 ox models to be displayed in Chaoyang Park

More than 1,000 ox models to be displayed in Chaoyang Park

From the Dragon Boat Festival to the International Children´s Day on June 1, the Fountain Plaza in Chaoyang Park will hold “the first 2009 creative ox castle” activity.

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Poetry readings under Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi´an

Poetry readings under Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi´an

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