Beijing
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Although labour day is a national holiday in China it is forbidden to organize a rally in a square. The only event in Beijing is one of the bigger music festival in Asia, the strawberry, where thousands attend the concert with friends.
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French President Francois Hollande dedicated an evening of his two day visit in China to the the French Community in Beijing by holding a reception in the gardens of the Ambassador. This is his first visit to China as the President of France.
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by Kit Oates
Sales in poultry have plummeted amid fears of the bird flu virus H7N9 spreading. Livestock sellers have seen sales dwindle and many market sellers have temporarily closed their shops. Some residents in Beijing now wear face masks on local transport.
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Singer Julio Iglesias and pianist Lang Lang gathered in Beijing. The spanish singer will be performing in China from 14th of April to 21st.
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Chinese pianist Lang Lang is in Beijing. Lang Lang is a New York-based Chinese concert pianist who has performed with leading orchestras in Europe, the United States and his native China.
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Zong Qinghou, 67, was listed Chinese most richest man by Forbes in 2013 (Except Hong-Kong). He is the founder and CEO of beverage giant Wahaha.
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Audi is the car brand for party officials in China. A golden Audi may mean for its owner that he has money, and power.
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In recent decades, China has suffered from severe environmental deterioration and pollution. While regulations such as the 1979 Environmental Protection Law are fairly stringent, they are poorly enforced, as they are frequently disregarded.
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Pollution in Beijing and surrounding areas has returned to dangerous levels for the second time in a week, Chinese environmental authorities said.
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by Diego Torres
Chinese celebrate Lunar New Year. Celebrations are underway across the world's most populous country. The new year begins when the new moon is seen in the sky. In the Chinese zodiac, this year will be the year of the snake.
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by tom spender
Subway stations and airports are on high alert as the city waits for the 18th Communist Party Congress, where new leaders will take power. There are a total of 2,325 delegates and specially invited delegates to the 18th Party congress.
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by Diego Torres
China National Offshore Oil Company (Cnooc), China’s biggest energy company, has indicated it is planning on getting approval for its $15.1 billion bid for Canada’s Nexen, even after Canada blocked a takeover bid for another oil company.
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by Jo Schwarz
Apple opens its biggest Asian store yet in Beijing's Wangfujing shopping district. China is now the second-biggest market for Apple after the US.
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by Diego Torres
Beijing Foreign Studies University commemorates the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Spanish department. This was the first institution in the country to teach the Spanish language.





















































