BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Renminbi (RMB) climbed 101 basis points to break the 7.45 mark on Wednesday, with the central parity rate at 7.4476 yuan against one U.S. dollar, according to the C
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China has announced favorable policies to facilitate the shooting, broadcasting and distribution of television series jointly made by the Chinese mainland and Taiwan. Speak
Monks take part in a protest against the government in Yangon, Sep. 22, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)Photo Gallery>>>YANGON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Myanmar authorities hav
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf Wednesday again defended proclamation of emergency and said that the action was taken in the national interest so as to ensur
Comedian Ge You plays the leading role in “Crossed Lines.“ [Photo: ent.sina.com.cn]Cell phones have become so common that most of us will not spare a thought for them. However, the cell phone-rela
British researchers have confirmed that being overweight doubles the risk of certain cancers in women. Being overweight or obese accounts for one in 20 cancer cases diagnosed in women in their 50s and
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- French President Nicholas Sarkozy arrived at Andrews air base outside Washington Tuesday, kicking off his first official visit to the United States. Sarkozy, accompanied
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Senate and House agreed Tuesday to spend some 460 billion U.S. dollars in baseline defense budget for fiscal year 2008, but left most of the 196 billion dollars of
While food gives people energy, it can also make people happier. Usually when people are feeling depressed, they go see a psychologist, but food can also lift people’s spirits. Scientific studie
Although not as famous as other sorts of Chinese cuisines, the dishes specific to Northeastern China are omnipresent in Beijing. At most places, this cuisine almost stands for home-style cuisine, beca