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Chinese premier stresses importance of innovation, IPR protection

Innovation can create immeasurable wealth, Li said during a visit to the Einstein House museum in the Swiss capital of Bern, the residence of Albert Einstein from 1903 to 1905.

News Analysis: Chinese premier's Germany tour to enhance bilateral partnership, China-EU ties

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is slated to start an official visit to Germany late Saturday, the last leg of his first overseas trip since taking office in March.

News Analysis: China-Switzerland FTA to benefit both sides

China and Switzerland on Friday announced the completion of talks concerning a new free trade agreement (FTA), the first to be signed between Beijing and continental Europe.

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•	China's pension insurance covers 486 mln people
•	China's energy demand to peak in 20 years: expert
•	Top Chinese political advisor to visit Finland, Sweden and Denmark
•	Uruguayan president arrives in China

Chinese VP stresses scientific, technological innovation

Vice President Li Yuanchao has called for science and technology (S&T) workers to devote themselves to innovation. Li made the remarks on Saturday at the opening ceremony of the 15th annual meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST).

China-Germany ties play leading role in China-EU relations

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to start a visit to Germany on Saturday, the last stop of his first overseas trip after he took office.

Chinese premier's visit to enhance partnership: German ambassador

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming visit to Germany will enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries, German Ambassador to China Michael Schaeffer said.

Politics >>

•	Chinese VP stresses scientific, technological innovation

•	Vice Premier calls for scientific quake reconstruction

•	President Xi vows strict observation of ecological "red line"

•	President Xi urges pollution prevention, control

•	President Xi pledges not to sacrifice environment

Voice of China >>

•	China repeats call for implementing DOC

•	China wants cyber security communication with U.S.

•	China urges DPRK on detained Chinese fishermen's treatment

•	Telecoms probe hurts Chinese, EU interests: MOC

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

Health >>

•	H7N9 virus can transmit via air-borne exposure among mammals: research

•	Most Chinese satisfied with gov't H7N9 response: survey

•	Taiwan's 1st H7N9 bird flu patient recovers

•	No H7N9 virus found in poultry farms: MOA

•	China okays H7N9 test reagents for market entry

Entertainment >>

•	Zhang Ziyi graces Numero magazine

•	Model displays valuable diamond bra

•	Fan Bingbing, Aarif Rahman pose for SELF magazine

•	Rising Chinese female actresses

•	Vivian Wu poses for FHM China

China & World >>

•	AU Commission chair meets with Chinese vice premier

•	China pledges to step up partnership with Africa

•	Chinese premier arrives in Germany for official visit

•	News Analysis: China-Switzerland FTA to benefit both sides

•	Chinese premier stresses importance of innovation, IPR protection

Culture & Edu >>

•	Blind date event held in China's Hangzhou

•	Children's Day celebrated in low-carbon way at E China's kindergarten

•	Elite academy discovers illicit election canvassing

•	Great Wall in NW China needs more protection

•	Traditional wedding ceremony held for mixed marriage in China's Chongqing

Sci & Tech >>

•	Chinese VP stresses scientific, technological innovation

•	China's satellite data network reaches South China Sea

•	China Focus: Hope and concerns for civilian drone industry

•	Large tungsten mine discovered in E China

•	New Chinese gov't subsidies to promote green cars

HK/Macao/Taiwan >>

•	Macao records 73 days of acid rain in 2012

•	Macao's visitor spending up 10 pct in Q1

•	73 days of acid rain recorded in Macao in 2012

•	Taiwan slashes 2013 GDP growth forecast

•	Gold price closes higher in Hong Kong

Business >>

•	China's energy demand to peak in 20 years: expert

•	France's Air liquide wins long-term gas contract in China

•	Throwing cold water on hot money

•	China shuts down over 3,700 firework plants

•	Air China, subsidiary to buy 100 Airbus planes for 8.85 bln USD

Society >>

•	Landslide kills 7 in NW China

•	China's pension insurance covers 486 mln people

•	20 ancient tombs unearthed near Three Gorges Reservoir

•	Strong rain to relieve drought in parts of China

•	School principal, government clerk face rape charge

Sports >>

•	Head-to-heads of China vs Denmark at Sudirman Cup

•	International Bowl Invitational to kick off in Sanya

•	Chinese Olympic champ seeks victory in fencing GP

•	China goes through test from Indonesia at Sudirman Cup

•	Li Xiaoxia adds women's doubles title to singles win at table tennis worlds

Opinion >>

•	What China-Switzerland FTA brings about?

•	News Analysis: Chinese premier's Germany tour to enhance bilateral partnership, China-EU ties

•	Chinese premier's visit to enhance partnership: German ambassador

•	Xi, Obama's meeting to further define bilateral ties

•	Secret to successful China-Germany ties lies at the top

Video >>

China plans urbanization steps

Sino-African partnership in focus at celebratory events

President Xi Jinping meets with DPRK special envoy

China, Switzerland sign MOU on FTA

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.

	Syria opposition refuses to attend peace talks if Assad participates

	Obama seeks new path in war on terror

	U.S. slaps new sanctions on Iran

	25 killed, 30 injured in suicide attacks in Niger

	Commemoration seen near Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich

	Unmanned MQ-4C Triton completes first flight

	Putin's letter to Obama covers all hot issues: Kremlin

	Photocall for film "The Immigrant" at Cannes

	Wolfsburg claim Euro crown

	Molecule behind sensation of itch discovered

Special Reports >>

Premier Li Keqiang visits India, Pakistan, Switzerland, Germany

Global Public Benefit Activities -- Focus on Cultural Heritage

BMUN 2013

China, India border issue