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As Xi and Obama is ready to meet for the first time after the leadership transition in both nations, analysts say the June 7-8 summit will chart the course of future development of China-U.S. relations.

Importance of China-U.S. summit highlighted

Chinese premier arrives in Pakistan for official visit
05-22 15:43

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for an official visit to Pakistan, aiming to strengthen ties between the two neighboring countries.

China-Pakistan relations stand weatherproof

Premier's Pakistan trip to deepen partnership

Iranian president to challenge ban against aide from election
05-22 16:47

Ahmadinejad said Wednesday he will take up the ban against his top aide from running in the upcoming presidential election with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ISNA reported.

Rafsanjani, Rahim-Mashaei barred from election

Top DPRK leader's envoy leaves for visit to China
05-22 12:52

A special envoy of Kim Jong Un, top leader of the DPRK, left Pyongyang Wednesday for a visit to China, the KCNA news agency reported.

DPRK launches 6 missiles in 3 days: media

Ban urges DPRK to return to negotiating table

•	7 kidnapped Egyptian soldiers in Sinai released

•	BOJ maintains monetary easing policy

•	24 dead, over 230 injured in Oklahoma tornado

•	U.S., Myanmar sign trade agreement

•	AL warns against foreign interference in Syria

•	Mars One claims "serious" amid soaring doubts

China >>

Li stresses global strategic significance of China-India relations

•	China repeats call for implementing DOC

•	Chinese premier arrives in Pakistan for official visit

•	Senior CPC official meets top DPRK leader's special envoy

•	Commentary: China-Pakistan relations of equality, mutual trust stand weatherproof

In-Depth >>

News Analysis: Debate in Egypt as IMF official urges gov't to cut energy subsidies

•	Interview: Falling commodity prices needed for China to continue economic miracle -- Gray

•	News Analysis: Opening of Chinese-Aussie gold mine shows solid partnership between Canberra, Beijing

•	Interview: Pakistan ambassador calls Chinese premier's visit "milestone"

•	Xinhua Insight: Analysts praise intra-party inspections' refocusing on corruption

Entertainment >>

2014 Hosa swimwear show presents various creations in Beijing

•	International film festival held in Russia's Khabarovsk

•	Old photos of couples at Cannes

•	Swimsuit portraits of Australian supermodel Jessica Hart

•	18th China Beauty Expo kicks off in Shanghai

Odd News >>

Annual "Plane Pull" contest held in NY

•	How to be an excellent bodybuilder?

•	Look at these funny moments!

•	Get creative with watermelon

•	Funny "moments of coincidence" photos

World >>

Aftermath of Oklahoma tornado

•	Iran qualifies 8 candidates, bars 2 hopefuls ahead of presidential race

•	Top DPRK leader's envoy leaves for visit to China

•	Israeli minister: nuclear Iran poses "largest" threat to Israel

•	Yemeni president vows to resolve southern separatist issue

Culture & Edu >>

Rato Machhindranath chariot festival kicks off in Nepal

•	Japan's Kyoto University to distribute lecture course on "edX"

•	China plans to support central, western universities

•	Peking Opera Theater of Beijing starts European tour in Hague

•	Ambassador hails "Chinese Bridge" language contest in Russia

Sci & Tech >>

Mars One claims project "serious" on soaring doubts

•	U.S. Space Tech Conference & Expo focuses on commercial space flight

•	Large gold mine discovered in Xinjiang

•	Mt. Everest ice cores to offer glimpse into climate change

•	Russian retrieves space capsule, most creatures die

Travel >>

Rural scenery of S China's Guzhai Village

•	Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring in Gansu

•	Surge in Chinese tourists drives new record in visitors to New Zealand

•	Snow seen at Changbai Mountain in NE China

•	Scenery of Daming Lake in Jinan

Business >>

Economists welcome fall in British inflation

•	China's outbound M&A value hits record high: PwC

•	Jamie Dimon keeps both posts as CEO, chairman of J.P. Morgan Chase

•	Fed's Dudley says Fed may adjust pace of QE

•	Wall Street rises on Fed officials' dovish remarks, with Dow, S&P refreshing new records

Sports >>

Beijing Guoan loses to FC Seoul at AFC Champions League in Seoul

•	Murofushi loses appeal in IOC member election

•	Murray pulls out of French Open

•	China sweeps Indonesia to reach quarterfinals at Sudirman Cup

•	China beats Indonesia 2-1 at 2013 Sudirman Cup

Health >>

China reports intestine transplant success between twins

•	China okays H7N9 test reagents for market entry

•	15 nations to attend int'l ophthalmology congress in Cuba

•	China gains international recognition for immediate, effective responses to H7N9

•	Mills investigated over tainted rice

Forum >>

Body painting in China Beauty Expo

•	Work yourself to early death

•	Gaokao memory

•	Incredible ways to eat watermelon

•	Before and after of Oklahoma tornado

Video >>

Premier Li calls for more Sino-Indian cooperation

Microsoft unveils Xbox One console

Xi Jinping visits quake-hit Lushan

African Leadership Academy: Changing the face of Africa

Chinese premier calls for stronger economic ties with India

Egyptian troops move to secure Sinai region

Biz China Weekly >>

May 13 -- May 19

By wielding the baton of trade protectionism, EU, instead of ridding itself of the economic doldrums, might lose the opportunities the Chinese firms bring to its development.

Columnists >>

	Syrian army destroys trespassing Israeli vehicle

	4 killed, 68 wounded in bomb attacks in Iraq

	Obama meets visiting Myanmar president

	Hot air balloon collision leaves 2 dead, 23 injured in Turkey

	Iran qualifies 8 candidates for president election

	5 killed, 1 injured in S China road cave-in

	Climber rescued on Mount Everest

	China, India can be good neighbors, partners

	President Xi visits quake zone in Sichuan

	Powerful tornado kills at least 51 in U.S. state of Oklahoma