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Vice President stresses reality-based Party work

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping has called on members and officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to stick to the principle of "seeking truth from facts."

Dubai financial supervisor, China banking regulator partner up

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), which oversees Dubai's financial free zone, and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) signed on Wednesday an agreement in order to cooperate in the field of financial supervision.

Vice premier meets IOSCO delegates

Vice Premier Wang Qishan met with overseas delegates from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which began its 37th annual meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

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•	Chinese vice permier urges stronger ties with Australia
•	China-Myanmar friendship activities held in Yangon to boost ties
•	China issues draft proposal on implementation of State Secrets Law regulation
•	China calls on Bosnian parties to settle differences through dialogue

China to push forward equalization of public services

The State Council, or China's Cabinet, announced Wednesday that the government will work to give both urban and rural residents equal access to public services during the 2011-2015 period.

China Voice: Dalai Lama apathetic toward loss of life

The Dalai Lama has openly refused to condemn the act of lamas in China's Tibetan areas setting themselves on fire.

China welcomes UN decision over Japanese "island" claims

China on Wednesday welcomed a decision by a United Nations (UN) commission not to adopt Japanese claims over the geopolitical classification of Okinotori Atoll, an outcropping in the Philippine Sea.

Politics >>

•	Senior leader attends stage performance depicting Beijing history

•	Vice President stresses reality-based Party work

•	Cross-Strait forum opening June 16 in Fujian

•	China's prestigious law university marks 60th anniversary

•	Self-immolations in Tibetan regions politically motivated: lawmaker

Voice of China >>

•	China Voice: Dalai Lama apathetic toward loss of life

•	China condemns Syria bomb attack, supports UNSMIS

•	Russian foreign minister to visit China

•	China's stance on Huangyan Island remains unchanged: spokesman

•	Chen Guangcheng reported to hope to study abroad

Health >>

•	Fake stewed pig ears pose health risks

•	China to expand medical payment reform

•	Hand-foot-and-mouth disease kills 19 in central China province

•	HK detects new case of antibiotic resistant bacteria

•	China nurses increase by 66 pct in 6 years

Entertainment >>

•	Lady Gaga arrives in Taipei for concerts

•	News Corporation buys stake of Chinese film firm

•	Hollywood blockbuster "The Grey" to open in China

•	Andy Lau has baby daughter

•	"Shadows of Love" premieres in Beijing

China & World >>

•	China, Netherlands vow to expand mutual investment, oppose trade protectionism

•	Air Asia to launch Beijing-Kuala Lumpur route

•	Philippine president designates two special envoys to China

•	10 phone fraud suspects transferred to Thai police

•	Dubai financial supervisor, China banking regulator partner up

Culture & Edu >>

•	School punished for arbitrary charges following students' protests

•	New institute to improve China's communication abroad

•	Yungang Grottoes in Shanxi

•	China to showcase cultural heritage at biggest U.S. folklife festival

•	China to further promote cultural reform: minister

Sci & Tech >>

•	Chinese navigation system to cover Asia-Pacific this year

•	Interview: TCM-Western medicine interaction full of promise: Prodi

•	4,000 Chinese islands under 3D watch

•	Chinese innovator wins inaugural botanic medal in Sydney

•	China launches new remote-sensing satellite

HK/Macao/Taiwan >>

•	Taiwan probes wire purchases for nuclear plant

•	Gold price closes lower in Hong Kong

•	HK stocks end 3.19 pct lower

•	Foreign exchange rates in Hong Kong

•	Interview: HK willing to expand offshore Renminbi business with other financial centers: HKMA chief

Business >>

•	News Analysis: Purchase subsidies for energy-saving appliances boost economy

•	Chinese banking official calls for greater capital market reforms

•	Shanghai property sales down 16% on gov't curbs

•	China's tourism investment hit 206 bln yuan in 2011

•	Global securities regulators urged to build investor confidence

Society >>

•	Fishing ban starts in South China Sea

•	Teacher honored after saving children from bus

•	China to push forward equalization of public services

•	Chinese police crack 101,700 drug-related cases in 2011: report

•	10 phone fraud suspects transferred to Thai police

Sports >>

•	Ren made history, Kom stopped at Qinhuangdao worlds

•	Chinese boxer Ren made history with ticket to London Olympics

•	China seek improvement, Canada warm up for Olympic berth

•	Local favourite Dong upset at women's boxing worlds

•	Chinese female players win 11th Asian Continental Chess Championships

Opinion >>

•	Xinhua Insight: Tourism hit as Huangyan dispute escalates

•	Why Western leaders should refrain from meeting with Dalai Lama

•	Confronting some of the major criticisms of contemporary Sino-African ties

•	Military spending meets country's need

•	Chance to show goodwill

Video >>

Wu: China sees the Netherlands as important partner in Europe

China voices strong indignation and objection to UK Dalai Lama meeting

China's new E-passport improves security, prevent counterfeiting

Rain storms kill 53 in NW China

Biz China Weekly >>

May 7 -May 13

Chinese price watchdog Wednesday cut gasoline and diesel prices for the first time since last October, which has fuelled mixed voices to reform current pricing mechanism for refined oil products.

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	Obama campaign reaches out to women

	Moody's cuts 26 Italian bank ratings

	Obama to skip APEC summit in Russia

Special Reports >>

Top legislator Wu Bangguo visits four European nations

China-Russia Joint Naval Drill 2012

Premier Wen visits Iceland, Sweden, Poland, attends Hannover Messe 2012

53rd anniversary of Tibetan Serfs' Emancipation