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Chinese leaders met non-communist and business chiefs to listen to their opinions on the 13th Five-year Plan proposal approved at Thursday's plenary session.

CPC confirms medium-high growth target

China to allow two children for all couples

China, ROK vow to enhance pragmatic cooperation amid closer ties
10-31 23:16

China and ROK on Saturday pledged to deepen their pragmatic cooperation in various areas ranging from innovation to manufacturing, cementing the strategic cooperative partnership between the East Asian neighbors.

Deals inked as Chinese premier starts ROK visit

Black box of crashed Russian plane found, dead bodies arrive in Cairo morgue
11-01 05:16

The black box of the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai earlier on Saturday has been found and 129 bodies have been picked up.

IS claims responsibility for Russian plane crash

Russia promises thorough investigation into crash

Syrians to decide on President Assad's future: UN head
11-01 01:56

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told press on Saturday "that the future of Syria... should not be held up by the future of one man," adding that there is a need to rekindle political dialogue to find peace solutions in the war-torn country.

U.S. to send military advisers to Syria

China attends Vienna meeting with proposal

•	Long haul train collides with limousine in Finland, killing two

•	Greek parliament approves bank recapitalization bill

•	Italy holds closing ceremony for Expo Milano 2015

•	Turkish war planes hit IS targets in Syria

•	Death toll in Bucharest nightclub fire may rise: official

•	Scientists find why light touch evokes intense itch

China >>

Premier Li holds talks with S. Korean president in Seoul

•	Interview: Xi's visit to map out blueprint for China-Vietnam ties: ambassador

•	Frequent exchange of high-level visits highlights closer China-South Korea ties

•	Spotlight: New circumstances demand China-Japan-ROK cooperation back on balanced track

•	Commentary: No hidden agenda behind China's bid to boost cooperation with S. Korea, Japan

In-Depth >>

News Analysis: Two-child policy calls for better public services

•	Spotlight: Syria talks shed light on gap over fate of Bashar al-Assad

•	Interview: Health systems should use resources in best way possible: expert

•	Interview: More ambitious EU border management policy needed: official

•	News Analysis: Cambodia's political tension rises as opposition deputy leader removed as vice president

Entertainment >>

Singer Aaron Kwok holds concdert in Singapore

•	Polish court rejects Polanski's extradition to U.S.

•	PLD Fu Suqin Collection shown at China Fashion Week

•	Models present creations at Zagreb Fashion Week

•	Zhang Xinyi graces fashion magazine

Odd News >>

Amazing starry sky

•	Photos of cute girl go viral

•	Amazing view of rainbow upon Hukou Falls of Yellow River

•	X'mas is upcoming. Welcome to Santa Claus training programme in Brazil!

•	Black-headed gulls come to Kunming for winter for 31 years in a row

World >>

Russian civilian plane crashes in Egypt's Sinai

•	IS claims responsibility for Russian plane crash in Egypt

•	Russian plane crashes in Egypt's Sinai, 100 bodies found

•	Airstrike kills 12 Taliban including key commander in eastern Afghan province

•	New national party launched in Osaka, splitting Japan's second largest opposition party

Culture & Edu >>

Pop-up pumpkin patch is set up for Halloween in Times Square, New York

•	Confucius Institute celebrates 6th anniversary in Togo

•	China's rural traditions showcased at Expo Milano 2015

•	Chinese Knowledge Competition organized in Dhaka, Bangladesh

•	ART TAIPEI 2015 displaying 3,000 artworks lasts until Nov.2

Sci & Tech >>

Vitamin D key to survival of endangered parrot

•	Halloween asteroid looks like "a skull": NASA

•	Chinese scholar wins Germany's "Green Talents" award

•	Fiat Chrysler recalls 894,000 vehicles to fix brake, air bag problems

•	Potentially deadly consequences of El Nino for northern Australia

Travel >>

Autumn painted scenery of Jinshanling Great Wall

•	Autumn scenery seen in southwest China's Sichuan

•	Scenery of Yalong Lingka wetland park in SW China

•	Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon in Xinjiang

•	China Focus: Full steam ahead for China's cruise market

Business >>

Nation aims to maintain strong growth rates in the next 5 years

•	ECB stress tests show capital shortfall of 14.4 bln euros in 4 Greek banks

•	Chinese brokerages see surging profits in first nine months

•	U.S. Fed proposes new rule to reduce bailout risks

•	Shanghai FTZ unveils new financial reforms

Sports >>

Gilbert enters 2015 World Snooker Int'l Championship final

•	Guangdong beats Beijing to claim 5th consecutive title in Chinese Super League

•	Rockets lose game against Warriors 92-112

•	Cavs topple Heat 102-92

•	Frankfurt held Bayern to goalless draw in German Bundesliga

Health >>

WHO to further assess cancer risk of processed, red meat

•	Having children might reduce woman's death risk from several common conditions: study

•	Brazil to set up workgroup to study possible cancer cure

•	Philippines urges public to observe balanced diet

•	Kenya sets up mini labs to test counterfeit medicine

Forum >>

Lovely moments of polar bears

•	Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2016

•	Black-headed gulls come to Kunming for winter for 31 years in a row

•	Highlights of Jakarta Fashion Week 2016

•	UN member states urged to observe Olympic truce

Video >>

Xi Jinping plans Vietnam, Singapore trips

Chinese Premier arrives in Seoul for official visit

Egypt confirms Russian airliner crashes in Sinai

Dozens drown off Greece as Europe dithers

China adds twenty new criminal charges to existing legal system

Rugby World Cup: Springboks secure Third spot with win over Pumas

Biz China Weekly >>

Oct. 19 - Oct. 25

China and Britain signed an array of business deals worth billions of dollars on Wednesday, as both sides work together to usher in a "golden time" for bilateral ties.

	Creations of designer Chu Yan displayed in China Fashion Week

	China to set up civil satellite systems by 2020

	Vietnam Motor Show 2015 kicks off

	In pics: Hailuogou National Glacier Park in SW China

	Ak Bars Kazan beats Medvescak Zagreb at KHL

	Hot Air Balloon Challenge kicks off in Enshi, Hubei

	PLA gunships conduct low-level flight training

	South China Sea Fleet conducts confrontation drill

	France-Germany digital conference held in Paris

	Kerry: Vienna talks offer "most promising opportunity" for Syria's future