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China showcases nautical hero Zheng He's shipyard in Nanjing: As China and the world marks the 600th anniversary of the voyages of famed navigator Zheng He, a newly excavated shipyard where much of his ancient fleet was built has finally opened to the public.

Bush meets Dalai Lama, ignoring China's objections: President George W. Bush met at the White House on Wednesday with the Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, ignoring objections from China 10 days before he makes an official visit to Beijing.

Protestant Pastor in China Convicted for Printing, Distributing Bibles: A prominent pastor in Beijing's underground Protestant church was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison for illegally printing and distributing Bibles and other religious books, in a case that has attracted attention from Christian groups in the United States and elsewhere.

More Than a Billion Chinese but So Few Coffins: In China these days, just about every form of commerce is thriving, including decidedly illegal ones like prostitution and counterfeiting. But not coffin making.

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China 'warning of hotel attacks': Chinese police have warned that Islamic militants could be planning an attack on luxury hotels in Beijing in the coming week, the US embassy has said.

China plans moon landing around 2017: China, which launched its first manned space mission just two years ago, plans to put a man on the moon around 2017 and investigate what may be the perfect source of fuel.

Panda cub learns to walk: A giant panda cub learns to walk at China Giant Panda Protection and Research Centre in Wolong National Natural Reserve, southwest China's Sichuan province.

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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.

Diaper Bag

You can order an Anne Geddes ladybug diaper bag from this site.

The Ladybug Diaper bag has been specially designed by Anne for the busy Mom. It's perfect for carrying all your baby gear and looks so stylish.

(Thanks Margaret!)

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In China, Hunt on for Loch Ness Monster: Four people huddle on the edge of a floating wooden dock, eyes scanning this mountain lake near China's remote northwestern frontier with Central Asia. Small waves lap at their shoes.

Great Wall cries over graffiti: No one is a hero, a renowned Chinese leader once said, until he steps onto the Great Wall. Nowadays too many Chinese want to become "heroes", as they flood onto the Great Wall and carve their names on its bricks.

China Says Three Cases May Be Bird Flu: China announced Sunday that three people in which pneumonia was initially diagnosed, including a girl who died, are now suspected to have had bird flu. The government said it had asked the World Health Organization for help finding the cause of their illness.

Picture of the Day

A saleswoman displays the bottle-openers with the pattern of Chinese traditional opera's facial makeups at a store in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province. Such bottle-openers are quite popular in the market because of its unique design and bright colors.

Couting to 10

This interactive web page helps you learn to count to 10 in Chinese.

(Thanks Bobbie from PAC!)

China Related TV

China Sprout posts a much-appreciated weekly guide for China Related TV listings.

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Guilin - Mountains
Beautiful, eh?

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