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Commemorating ancient patriot poet Qu Yuan 2012-06-24

People wearing traditional costumes join a ceremony to commemorate Qu Yuan at Wuhan East Lake Duanwu Cultural Festival in Wuhan, Hubei province on June 23.

Chinese airline to begin Wuhan-Bangkok direct flights 2012-06-21

China Southern Airlines will launch direct services on July 5 between the city of Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, and Thailand's Bangkok.

Qu Yuan's hometown marks upcoming Dragon Boat Festival 2012-06-21

Qu Yuan's hometown marks upcoming Dragon Boat Festival

The Wuhan Dragon Boat Race ends in a draw 2012-06-19

The first-ever Dragon Boat Race was held on June 17 in the Wuhan East Lake with participation from Wuhan University (WHU) and Huazhong University of Technology and Science (HUST). More than 44 players from both schools finally made a tie.

Hope School students sing at Great Hall 2012-06-18

A concert by more than 300 students from 125 Hope Schools was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 15, a demonstration of both the children's musical talent and also achievements of the Mercedes-Benz Happy Music Classroom program over the past two years.

Wuhan-Beijing flight delayed by sick passenger 2012-06-08

An aircraft flying from Wuhan to Beijing turned back on Wednesday after a passenger began complaining of discomfort.

Ling Xiaosu and girlfriend get married 2012-06-08

Chinese actor Ling Xiaosu, who divorced from Yao Chen last year, and his girlfriend Tang Yifei got married in a church in Wuhan, Hubei province on June 7, 2012.

French Open loss has not discouraged Li 2012-06-06

Former champion at Roland Garros looking forward to grass at Wimbledon

French Open loss has not discouraged Li 2012-06-06

An obviously disappointed Li Na remains upbeat about her tennis future despite being upset by unheralded Kazakh Yaroslava Shvedova in the fourth round of the French Open.

Criticism raining down on students who got help 2012-06-01

A university cleaner never imagined her kindhearted action to assist young students across ankle-deep water would ignite a wave of negative reaction.

Attraction of Peking Opera 2012-05-21

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2011 shows a scene of the Peking Opera "Notre Dame" at the Luojiashan Theater in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province.

Fantastic view of Dajiuhu Lake Wetland Park 2012-05-21

Located in the southeast region of Shennongjia, Dajiuhu Lake is the largest and highest wetland in central China. It is surrounded by mountains and a total of nine different lakes are connected by a flowing stream.