Jiangsu farmers feel the pinch as demand for crabs plummets
Orders for the popular Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, which officially went on sale on Tuesday, are lower than in previous years.
US shooting leaves 13 dead
A former US naval reservist killed 12 people and wounded 14 in a shooting rampage at a military base in the heart of Washington on Monday.
Tibet gears up for new climbing season
The Tibet autonomous region is bracing itself for the start of the fall climbing season.
Key economic indicators point to sound fundamentals, official says
China is almost certain to be able to achieve growth no lower than 7.5 percent in 2013.
More foreigners get residency permits
Chinese green cards help attract talent from abroad and enhance the country's interaction with the world, an official says.
Stranded cruise guests flown home
About 1,120 passengers from the Chinese luxury liner Henna, which is being held at the South Korean island of Jeju, returned to Beijing on Sunday.
Shared culture helps build bridges
Ningxia Hui autonomous region is emerging as a new driving force for development in the west through the revival of the ancient Silk Road trade route.
US still first choice for rising number of migrants
More people than ever around the world are living abroad, and the United States remains the most popular destination.
China's Christian churches reduce leaders' age ceiling
China's top Christian authority has decided to lower the age ceiling for its senior religious leaders.
New Shangri-La targets conventioneers
To cater to the constantly changing demands of event organizers, the hotel unveiled new promotions this year, including themed coffee breaks.
Hong Kong, Shanghai among the elite
Shanghai remains the world's sixth most influential financial center, according to a new index of 45 cities, while Hong Kong moved up the ranks to third place.
It is lucky 13 for bullish Nadal
Nadal has won a record eight titles at the French Open, two each at US Open and Wimbledon and one at Australian Open.
Region urged to facilitate tourism
Central Asian nations should take a host of measures to attract more Chinese travelers.
Kim presides over mass parade
Kim waved to troops marching through central Pyongyang to mark the DPRK's 65th birthday, but made no public comments.
Beijing set to host global tourism center
The delights and flavors of the world's leading cities are coming to Beijing with the opening of a center dedicated to replicating what tourists will see.