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The deepened reform China is implementing must be "people-centric" and just, President Xi Jinping said at a meeting of the Leading Group for Overall Reform on Monday.

Chinese leaders press reform, development

More co-op among China, Russia, India for bigger role in global affairs: Chinese FM
04-19 06:21

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday suggested that China, Russia and India expand cooperation so that the three-party mechanism will play a bigger role in global affairs.

Rescue efforts intensify in Ecuador as death toll rises to 350
04-19 06:23

Rescue teams in Ecuador intensified efforts on Monday to rescue people and find bodies trapped in the rubble caused by Saturday night's 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which has left at least 350 people dead and 2,068 injured.

Syrian opposition suspends formal presence as UN envoy vows to push peace talks forward
04-19 06:29

The Syrian opposition the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) on Monday evening issued a statement, saying that they have asked UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura to place the talks "on a brief hold".

•	China ready to provide relief to Ecuador

•	Sisi, Hollande call for closer economic ties

•	Marbury gets China's "green card"

•	Carter in Baghdad to step up fight against IS

•	China, Denmark pledge to further cooperation

•	China's monetary policy to feature more prudence

China >>

Re-entry capsule of SJ-10 lands in N. China

•	More cooperation among China, Russia, India for bigger role in global affairs: Chinese FM

•	China, Russia oppose internationalizing South China Sea dispute

•	Xi expresses condolences over Ecuador earthquake

•	Xi sends condolences to Japan over earthquakes

In-Depth >>

Xinhua Insight: Hey TV! Leave those kids alone!

•	News Analysis: Palestinians fear Israeli settlements cut off Jerusalem from West Bank

•	Spotlight: Brazil's lower house green-lights presidential impeachment

•	Feature: PNG can't sweep latest corruption arrests away as APEC hosting duties loom

•	Commentary: Finger-pointing, protectionism won't solve global steel woes

Entertainment >>

Chinese actor Geng Le releases fashion shots

•	Johnny Depp's wife faces Australian court over dog smuggling

•	China Film Co., Ltd & Paramount Pics Co-op Summit held in Beijing

•	China bans reality shows featuring celebrity offspring

•	"Chongqing Hotpot" tops China's box office

Odd News >>

11th Comicdom Con Athens exhibition draws over 12,000 comic fans

•	Motorcycle riders perform stunt show in E China

•	When friends become foes

•	Stunning clockwork animals

•	Wild animals enjoy lives in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

World >>

UN-backed peace talks held in Geneva to end Syria's civil war

•	EU Foreign Affairs Council discusses migration, security issues

•	21 injured in Jerusalem bus blast, police confirms as terror attack

•	Libyan parliament fails to vote on unity gov't

•	Sisi, Hollande stress need to boost cooperation as economic deals signed

Culture & Edu >>

Art and craft exhibition held in Pakistan's Lahore

•	Feature: Plays of Shakespeare, Tang Xianzu become bridge between British, Chinese students

•	Tea cultural festival opens in Meitan County, SW China's Guizhou

•	9th Horticultural Expo of Jiangsu Province opens in E China's Suzhou

•	Athens neighborhood "taken over" by comic heroes during ComicDom Con festival

Sci & Tech >>

Chinese scientists develop mammal embryos in space for first time

•	China Exclusive: Still a long way ahead for Chinese driverless cars

•	Philippines needs to tap more renewable resources: official

•	Re-entry capsule of SJ-10 lands in N. China

•	4,500-year-old skeletons found in S.W. China

Travel >>

Dunhuang City shows natural beauty after rainfall in NW China

•	Weather forecast for major Chinese cities, regions -- April 18

•	Airbus opens new Asia training center in Singapore

•	Clear sky over downtown Jinan, E China's Shandong

•	Scenery of rice fields after sustained rainfall in S China's township

Business >>

Rally against Money Politics held in Washington D.C.

•	Gold up slightly on weaker U.S. dollar

•	China to step up regulation on GM crops

•	U.S. stocks open lower as oil output deal fails in Doha

•	Global trade in fake goods worth nearly half a trillion dollars: study

Sports >>

Highlights of Asian Taekwondo Qualifying Tournament

•	IOC: Brazil crisis won't impact Olympics

•	Vietnam grabs second gymnastics Olympic berth

•	Marathon becomes another bridge of Sino-Greek friendship and cooperation

•	Paul George dominates in playoff return to give Pacers 1-0 lead

Health >>

East China province reports two H7N9 cases

•	Sexually transmitted infection may soon become untreatable: health experts warn

•	Dubai, China join hands in traditional Chinese medicine research

•	Pine wood cancer wreaks havoc in east China province

•	Myanmar takes measures to prevent further spread of bird flu

Forum >>

4th day of Seto Machhendranath Chariot Festival marked in Nepal

•	Sindoor Jatra Festival celebrated in Nepal

•	155th anniv. of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts marked

•	Hello, China! Stephen Hawking debuts Weibo account

•	Blooming tulip flowers seen in Amsterdam

Video >>

Talks highlight China-New Zealand trade, economic cooperation

China clarifies criteria for punishment of graft

Chinese violinist wins top classical-music award

Rousseff losses impeachment vote in Chamber of Deputies

S. Korean president: DPRK is preparing nuclear test

Ecuador troops travel to Manta to help in rescue

New China >>

Biz China Weekly >>

April 4 - April 10

A change of China's tax policy on retails sales on cross-border e-commerce platforms has triggered mixed feelings among buyers and sellers as the policy is expected to raise retail prices.

	Aftermath of 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto

	Turkey, Iran keen to boost wide-ranging economic ties

	French, German foreign ministers in Libya to back unity gov't

	Kenya to burn at least 105 tons of ivory

	6th Beijing International Film Festival kicks off

	Official Slovenian Olympic team uniform presented

	People attend "Fight for $15" rally in Vancouver, Canada

	Water-sprinkling festival celebrated in SW China's Yunnan

	G20 reiterates commitments to using all policy tools for growth

	People rally against Money Politics in Washington D.C.