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Renowned Chinese scientist Qian Weichang passes away

Qian Weichang, a well-known Chinese scientist in applied mathematics, mechanics and physics, died in Shanghai Friday morning.

China rejects Western standards on human rights, Vice FM says

China is gradually learning and absorbing ideas on human rights that can grow on its soil, and remains opposed to attempts by the West to impose its standards on China.

China vows stronger support for education for ethnic minority groups

The Chinese government will offer greater financial support to education for ethnic minority groups in the next decade, says a national education plan released Thursday.

•	China leads the world in urbanization: blue paper
•	Workers rush to retrieve 3,000 chemical-filled barrels in NE China river
•	PLA Navy conducts live-ammunition training in South China Sea
•	Death toll in east China plant explosion rises to 13
•	Chinese DM stresses China-Japan people-to-people friendship

Renowned Chinese scientist Qian Weichang passes away

Qian Weichang, a well-known Chinese scientist in applied mathematics, mechanics and physics, died in Shanghai Friday morning.

7 miners saved after 80 hrs in flooded colliery in SW China

Seven miners trapped for almost 80 hours in a flooded coal mine in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality were rescued Thursday, authorities said Friday.

Flood kills 29, brings fear of water contamination in northeast China province

At least 29 people were killed and 7 missing in a flood that hit northeast China's Jilin Province from Sunday to Wednesday, according to the latest death toll updated by the provincial authorities Thursday night.

Politics >>

•	Mainland will agree to cross-Strait military security talks: defense spokesman

•	Chinese Defense Ministry introduces new spokesmen to media

•	Chinese vice president calls for more efforts to recruit global experts

•	PLA Navy conducts live-ammunition training in South China Sea

•	China appoints acting governor of northwest province

Voice of China >>

•	China says Kosovo issue should be resolved through dialogue

•	China expresses concern over ROK-US military drills

•	Chinese FM to visit Austria, Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica

•	FM press conference on July 15

•	China calls for restraint as U.S., ROK plan military drill

Health >>

•	China to vaccinate children nationwide against measles

•	China reports surging Hepatitis C infections

•	China's expanding waistlines to lead to lighter pay packets: expert

•	Young Chinese diets deteriorate as they skip meals to get ahead

•	Danish company recalls drugs on Chinese market

Entertainment >>

•	Karen Mok performs at live concert in HK

•	Stars gridlock at Daniel Wu, Lisa S' wedding feast

•	Stars in Qipao, who looks better?

•	HK band "Grasshopper" promotes 25th anniversary concert

•	Taiwan pop singers take part in Yao Ming's charity basketball match

China & World >>

•	Senior Chinese legislator meets with European Parliament VP

•	China reiterates "indisputable" sovereignty over South China Sea islands

•	Chinese embassy in Chile celebrates 83rd PLA anniversary

•	Chinese, Mexican FMs agree to promote strategic cooperation

•	Senior Chinese diplomat reaffirms friendship with DPRK

Culture & Edu >>

•	Macao chief promises greater support for local colleges

•	China plans to strengthen schools' fund management to prevent financial risks: outline

•	China to ensure big counties have special education schools by 2020: outline

•	"Learning society" promised in China's 10-year national education plan

•	Parts of classic Chinese painting reunited after 360 years of separation

Sci & Tech >>

•	Renowned Chinese scientist Qian Weichang passes away

•	China to launch high-resolution mapping satellite in 2011

•	Internet Society honors Chinese technologist

•	Viewing sunset from icebreaker "Snow Dragon"

•	China's growing energy demand "legitimate": IEA economist

HK/Macao/Taiwan >>

•	Mainland will agree to cross-Strait military security talks: defense spokesman

•	Price index of Macao's residential construction materials up 4.5% in Q2

•	Macao consumers' satisfaction toward shopping drops to new low

•	Macao's electricity consumption up 4.9 pct in Q2

•	Hong Kong, Indonesia to enhance cooperation in public security

Business >>

•	Hong Kong stocks down 0.53% by midday

•	Hong Kong stocks open 0.4% lower

•	Gold price opens higher in HK

•	China's stocks open lower Friday

•	China stock index futures fall at Friday's opening

Society >>

•	Nearly 3,000 chemical barrels retrieved from major river of NE China

•	Chinese army hopes to enhance int'l co-op in disaster relief work

•	7 miners saved after 80 hrs in flooded colliery in SW China

•	Floods trap some 100 people in Xinjiang

•	Workers struggle to retrieve barrels from NE China river

Sports >>

•	Stankovic Continental Cup 2010: China vs Iran

•	China Star Diving Series to start on Aug. 7

•	Chinese women cagers to tune up for London Olympics

•	Strict measures adopted to keep age problem off Chinese delegation

•	China to send 70 athletes for inaugural Youth Olympics Games

Opinion >>

•	Luxury goods can't buy happiness

•	Humanitarian deed

•	Respect development rights

•	Blistering days

•	Reassuring review

Video >>

Floods wash 7,000 chemical barrels into China river

Jilin: Local gov't take action to relieve residents' nerves

Tianjin Int'l Beer Festival opens

Spring Airlines opens Japan route

	S Korea, U.S. wrap up joint military drills

	EW: 17 sexy action stars

	People mourn over relatives in Pakistan plane crash

	Iran defies fresh EU sanctions

	Stunning photos: Disappearing tropical forest in Indonesia

	Death toll in east China plant explosion rises to 13

	1,100 chemical-filled barrels recovered in major NE China river

	Smaller & cheaper: Amazon launches new Kindle e-readers

	Forbes: World's most valuable brands

	Gulf oil spill hits 100 days

Special Reports >>

China Fights Against Floods

World Expo Shanghai 2010 (May 1 - Oct. 31)

President Hu Visits Canada, Attends G20 Summit

Hu Visits 2 Countries, Attends Annual SCO Summit