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Top political advisor stresses steady promotion of cross-Strait ties

Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said Tuesday that more attention should be attached to the steady promotion and overall development of relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

China indignant at Japanese politician's "comfort women" statement

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei on Tuesday expressed shock and indignation at a Japanese politician's statement regarding "comfort women."

China urges Philippines to thoroughly investigate, explain shooting

A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday that China hopes the Phillippines will conduct a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard that occurred last Thursday.

•	Premier calls for less political power in market economy
•	Chinese Premier on first foreign trip to demonstrate diplomacy of new leadership
•	Top political advisor meets Hong Kong delegates
•	China issues white paper on human rights
•	China promises more help to int'l humanitarian efforts

Chinese VP holds talks with Venezuelan president, top lawmaker

Visiting Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao held talks Monday with Venezuelan leaders, voicing the hope to advance the bilateral strategic partnership and cooperation.

Chinese vice premier meets with UN official

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai met with Guy Ryder, director general of the United Nations International Labor Organization, in Beijing on Tuesday.

State councilor meets with Russian presidential rep

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Mikhail Babich, a Russian presidential representative, on Tuesday co-chaired a forum on the cooperation of regions along the Yangtze and Volga rivers.

Politics >>

•	Top political advisor stresses steady promotion of cross-Strait ties

•	China firm on transforming gov't function: paper

•	Full Text: Progress in China's Human Rights in 2012

•	China ensures citizens' right to know: white paper

•	China issues white paper on human rights

Voice of China >>

•	China indignant at Japanese politician's "comfort women" statement

•	Abbas, Netanyahu visits highlight China's Middle East efforts: spokeswoman

•	Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon to visit China

•	MOC queries World Bank China business report

•	China condemns "barbaric" shooting of Taiwanese fisherman

Health >>

•	H7N9 case reported on Chinese mainland

•	H5N1 bird flu reported in Tibet

•	H7N9 kills 1 in Shanghai

•	China steps up H7N9 flu monitoring

•	Infectious diseases kill 1,260 in China in April

Entertainment >>

•	Quietly elegant girls dress in nude color to present Summer romances

•	Leading cast of "Set Love Around" meet press in Taipei

•	Pure beauties in Taiwan silver screen

•	Singer Aska Wang promotes album "First Love" in Taipei

•	Liu Yifei covers FIGARO magazine

China & World >>

•	Top Chinese legislator holds talks with Irish parliament leaders

•	Chinese political advisor meets with Irish parliament leaders

•	Palestinian official calls for adding China to Mideast Quartet

•	State councilor meets with Russian presidential rep

•	Chinese vice premier meets with UN official

Culture & Edu >>

•	China Focus: Private collector cherishes memory of Mao's "educated youth"

•	Sexual revolution with Chinese characteristics

•	Protests halt excavation on ancient mausoleum

•	Mo Yan heads alma mater's writing center

•	Oversight of foreign experts to improve

Sci & Tech >>

•	China conducts scientific probe in high-altitude atmosphere

•	Researchers find trickery in ancient Chinese divination

•	Around China: Jiaolong poised for South China Sea mission

•	Wheelchair capable of climbing stairs invented by 71-year-old man

•	Visitors experience in China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair

HK/Macao/Taiwan >>

•	HK's ICAC to conduct criminal probe against its former head

•	Taiwanese protest against Philippines over fatal shooting

•	Hong Kong transsexual woman allowed to marry her boyfriend

•	HK stocks end 1.42 pct lower

•	Taiwan dispatches fleet to protect fishing boats

Business >>

•	Volkswagen sales up on demands from China, North America

•	BMW recalls cars over airbag defects in China

•	China's Internet giants in acquisition spree

•	Chinese shares close lower amid gloomy economic prospects

•	News Analysis: Central banks rush to cut rates, but China stands firm

Society >>

•	Police nab counterfeit medicine, health product gangs

•	43 suspects arrested over fake sanitary products in China

•	Around China: Ethnic group eyes development from nature worship

•	Police confiscate smuggled secondhand medical devices

•	Localities, enterprises punished for pollutant reduction failures

Sports >>

•	China's Lin Dan gets wild card for world championships

•	2nd Asian Youth Games Flame-Lighting ceremony held in China's Nanjing

•	China signs basketball deal with Australia

•	China looks to youth to promote golf

•	China to play Netherlands in soccer friendly in June

Opinion >>

•	Xinhua Insight: Real-name whistleblowing fuels China's online anti-corruption efforts

•	China Focus: Int'l Red Cross organs recognize RCSC's efforts amid trust crisis

•	New type of ties

•	On quake anniversary

•	China Exclusive: Flower business blossoms amid social, cultural change

Video >>

32 Chinese fishing boats arrive in Nansha islands

18 rescued in Yangtze River boat collision

Taiwan fishermen protest over shooting

Chinese fishing boats arrive at Nansha

Biz China Weekly >>

May 6 -- May 12

Economic date in April suggested China’s policymakers to continue fine-tuning policies to support the tepid economic recovery.

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	China may postpone IPO resumption: report

	Campus Queen Contest in Japan

	At least 17 injured in Mother's Day shooting in U.S.

	Argentine ghost towntown resurfaces after 25 years under water

	Turkish PM blames Syria for border bombings \| Discuss

	Pakistan's Sharif invites Indian PM for oath-taking

	China's industrial output up 9.3 pct in April

	Nadal triumphs at Madrid Open

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