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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Prague Monday to start a three-day state visit to the Czech Republic, as China seeks closer China-Czech ties and stronger relations with Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Interview: Xi's Czech visit to open new chapter of China-EU ties -- Chinese ambassador

Chinese premier vows further efforts for clean governance
03-28 23:00

The Chinese government will further transform its functions, improve accountability mechanisms and strengthen supervision over key sectors plagued by corruption, Premier Li Keqiang said Monday.

Obama brought "sweetened words", little else: Fidel Castro
03-29 10:22

Fidel Castro broke his silence on Obama's recent trip to Cuba, saying he brought "sweetened words," but little of substance, a media report said Monday.

News Analysis: Obama's Cuba visit carries symbolic weight but real changes expected

Belgium still hunting third airport suspect, victim toll rises to 35
03-29 02:34

Belgian police Monday issued a new appeal for information about "the man in the hat" caught on security camera footage along with two others thought to have blown themselves up in the Brussels Airport Tuesday last week.

3 charged with involvement in terrorist activities

•	Man shot by police after drawing gun at US Capitol

•	SOE reform, a tough nut to crack for China

•	Official vaccine investigation begins

•	Williams, Murray eliminated at Miami Open

•	Fire erupts in UAE skyscraper, casualties unknown

•	Gut microbes affect brain injury after stroke: study

China >>

Chinese president meets with Czech counterpart

•	Interview: Xi's Czech visit to open new chapter of China-EU ties -- Chinese ambassador

•	Spotlight: Belt & Road initiative promotes China-CEEC cooperation

•	Chinese president arrives in Czech Republic for state visit

•	Chinese envoy calls for greater role of women in countering extremism

In-Depth >>

Spotlight: Belt & Road initiative promotes China-CEEC cooperation

•	Xinhua Insight: SOE reform, a tough nut to crack for China

•	Spotlight: Belgium still hunting third airport suspect, victim toll rises to 35

•	Spotlight: Belt & Road initiative promotes China-CEEC cooperation

•	Interview: Russia-China literary exchanges help with mutual understanding

Entertainment >>

Movie "Chongqing Hotpot" debuted in Beijing

•	Wang Ou takes street shots in Paris

•	Beijing Fashion Week: Preview of Bosideng

•	"Batman v. Superman" smashes records with 170 million U.S. dollars for Easter weekend debut

•	Models present creations at China Fashion Week

Odd News >>

Raging bull vs. Matador

•	Giant pink "Floating Fish" displayed in E China

•	Shepherds' Day Festival held in Sakule, Serbia

•	Aerial shots give unique view of Shanghai Disneyland

•	2nd Uptown Cairo Classic Meet held in Egypt

World >>

White House, U.S. Capitol Hill on lockdown after reports of shooting

•	Obama brought "sweetened words", little else: Fidel Castro

•	FLASH: M5.2 EARTHQUAKE HITS 63 KM SOUTHWEST OF MOUZAKI, GREECE -- USGS

•	Bus accident kills 19 in Guatemala

•	S. Africa to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in fighting terrorism

Culture & Edu >>

Shanghai Disney Resort officially to open on June 16

•	Interview: Mozart's hometown looking to expand its reach in China

•	Annual Cherry Blossom Festival attracts crowds in Jinan

•	Farmer waters wheat seedlings in central China

•	U.S.' Denver Art Museum returns looted 10th century sculpture to Cambodia

Sci & Tech >>

Gut microbes affect brain injury after stroke: study

•	Aussie scientists to study coral reproduction event

•	Rare monkey raised 14 years before returned to forest

•	Britain sees foot-power as new mode of transport by 2040

•	Feature: Face image of Roman-era "Leasowe Man" revealed in Britain

Travel >>

Central China tourist town to abolish admission fee

•	Night view of Fenghuang Ancient Town, C China

•	Across China: Fire-ravaged Yunnan town struggling to attract tourists

•	Summer Palace embraces spring

•	Scenery of Death Valley National Park in United States

Business >>

U.S. Justice Dept. scraps request for Apple's help in phone hack

•	Chinese shares open lower Tuesday

•	Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.5060 against USD Tuesday

•	Feature: Chinese goods in high demand in Gaza

•	Extreme weather in Nepal posing threats to quake-hit tourism

Sports >>

Ding Junhui eliminated at qualifiers of 2016 World Snooker China Open

•	FIFA head to meet Bolivian President Morales

•	Brazil unveils plan to attend to Olympic influx of air passengers

•	Chile, favorite to defeat Venezuela in Russia 2018 qualifier

•	Williams, Murray eliminated at Miami Open

Health >>

58 cases of Zika virus infection confirmed in Spain

•	Official investigation launched into vaccine scandal

•	Cross-border agreements boost Dai ethnic medicine

•	Medical experts stress safety of Chinese vaccines following scandal

•	Chile confirms first case of locally acquired Zika

Forum >>

Annual Easter Egg Roll held at White House

•	Chinese paintings and calligraphies displayed in Canada

•	2nd Uptown Cairo Classic Meet held in Egypt

•	Palestinian children living with Down syndrome being cared in Gaza Strip

•	Adolescents caught in a dangerous A4 body trap

Video >>

China warns Japan over radar station near Diaoyu Islands

Xi at presidential castle for banquet

President Xi Jinping arrives in Prague for state visit

Anti-terrorism mission still difficult despite progress

Taliban: Suicide bombing in Lahore targets Christians

Tibet marks 57th anniversary of end of serfdom

New China >>

Biz China Weekly >>

March 14 - March 20

Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday that China's economy will not suffer a hard landing and there are more hopes than difficulties for the world's second largest economy.

	Chinese president arrives in Czech Republic for state visit

	World Bank opens country office in Malaysia

	China plays vital role in int'l nuclear co-op

	Scenery of Death Valley National Park in United States

	Putin congratulates Syria for recapture of Palmyra

	China Voice: China-Czech cooperation to set example for "Belt and Road Initiative"

	Windstorm engulfs Nepalese capital on Monday

	Death toll of suicide blast in Pakistan's Lahore rises to 72

	Summer Palace embraces spring

	Pakistani Taliban splinter group claims Lahore attack