Shandong, a coastal province in east China, features a long history, majestic mountains, and beautiful seaside scenery.
The development of int'l marine laws and competition for resources and strategic locations are behind the S. China Sea territorial disputes.
The US declined to name China a currency manipulator but said it would "press for policy changes that yield greater exchange rate flexibility" in the yuan.
China sent a telecommunication satellite, "ChinaSat 2A," into orbit on Saturday evening.
Medvedev on Saturday succeeded Putin as leader of the ruling United Russia party.
Two people died and more than 8,500 were evacuated Saturday as heavy rain continued in Cuba.
A ceremony was held Friday evening to present the 9th Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad.
The Netherlands was disappointed with a 2-1 loss to Bulgaria in Amsterdam.
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Bird's eye view from the Empire State Building
Kenyans learning Chinese in Confucius Institute
Egypt heads for presidential run-off
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