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  • Who's cheating who in couple's dispute?

    2011-07-14 07:58

    The wife of a scientist said she will accuse her husband of libel and defamation for alleging that she made up posts about his affairs with three women. The man said he did not cheat on his wife but donated sperm to the other "mistresses".

  • Chinese fans are putty in Potter's hands

    2011-07-09 07:56

    BEIJING - Although China's diehard Harry Potter fans will have to wait until early August for the final film in the series, which premiered in London on July 7, they can already talk to their icon online.

  • Complex craft fights to survive

    2011-06-08 07:32

    Few people would argue that the craft that most represents China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is cloisonne enamelware.

  • Home truths about your subway

    2011-05-31 07:42

    In a bustling metropolis like Beijing, the subway plays an important role in everyday life. Like an old friend, it takes us to work, back home and to our many playgrounds.

  • Kindergarten kids get to act up in class

    2011-05-26 07:59

    Professional performers help pupils learn art of traditional Peking Opera. Thursday is Xu Hao's fifth-favorite day of the week because that is when the kindergarten pupil gets to play soldiers.

  • Imperial skill gets a modern twist

    2011-05-25 07:52

    A talented craftswoman is making haute couture jewelry with ancient Chinese characteristics, Mei Jia reports.

  • Classy musos let it rip at jam sessions

    2011-05-24 07:57

    A Beijing music venue is attracting off-duty professional musicians after midnight for impromptu jam sessions.

  • Dig site gives glimpse into ancient daily life

    2011-05-23 08:03

    An accidental find on a routine dig on the outskirts of the capital led to rare discoveries, Qin Zhongwei discovers.

  • Charting a dream map of the world

    2011-05-19 08:00

    Editor's note: Yu Ying, 28, was in 2009 one of the runners-up for the competition to land the "Best Job in the World". Since then, she has completed a tour of Asia and Oceania, and will soon continue her 10-month global travel plan in the Americas and Europe.

  • Emperor's port of call

    2011-05-19 08:00

    A 30-minute high-speed train trip from the capital makes Tianjin a convenient gateway, Liu Lu discovers.

  • Making sure ancient art stays up to snuff

    2011-05-18 08:25

    A few dedicated painters are working hard to keep alive one ofQing Dynasty's most celebrated skills, Wu Wencong discovers.

  • City's special Museums

    2011-05-17 07:55

    China Fire Museum

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