Next hot language to study—Chinese: The fourth-graders at Chicago's McCormick Elementary School don't know Mandarin is supposed to be hard to learn. For most, who speak Spanish at home, it's becoming their third language. They've been hearing and using Chinese words since kindergarten, and it's now second nature to give a hearty ni hao when strangers enter the classroom.
Beijing Closes Poultry Markets: All the 168 live poultry markets in Beijing were shut yesterday as the authorities beefed up efforts to contain the spread of the bird flu virus.
UK seeks Chinese lead on climate change: Britain and China will seek this week to expand cooperation on cleaner technologies to tackle global warming during a state visit to London by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
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