Wellesley, Mass., Jan. 24, 2013 — Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright ‘59 and Former Secretary of the Treasury Hank Paulson visited Wellesley College today for a public dialogue on “The United States and China in the 21st Century.”
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Madeleine Albright and Hank Paulson Discuss U.S. China Relations at Wellesley College
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Li Na Dominates Sharapova to Reach Australian Open Final
(from cntv.cn)
At Australian Open, China’s Li Na came into play on Wednesday, just two wins away from hoisting her second career Grand Slam title.
The Chinese sixth seed, squaring off against second seeded Maria Sharapova for a place in the Melbourne final. But if Li was to move on, she would have to knock off Sharapova, who came in-form. The Russian had conceded only nine games throughout her entire run to the round of four.
Both Sharapova and Li had played well throughout their events…but Li came out absolutely on fire, and in control.
Former French Open champion Li Na swept second-seeded Russian Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her second Australian Open final here on Thursday.
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Queen of Chinese Folk Music Song Zuying Comes To Radio City Music Hall
Song Zuying, the acclaimed Chinese soprano widely considered the “Reigning Queen” of Chinese folk songs, is embarking on a concert tour of the United States this coming February. Her New York concert, together with the American Symphony Orchestra and its Chorus, will be held at the Radio City Music Hall at 7 PM on February 16, 2013.
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Air Pollution in Beijing — A Major Concern at Start of 2013
(from chinadaily.com.cn)
China’s leading e-commerce retailers have warned their supplies of air purifiers are dwindling after sales skyrocketed in recent days as heavy smog and haze hit large parts of Central and East China.
A child with device to help breathe clean air is seen in hospital waiting for treatment for cough caused by severe air pollution in Beijing on Jan 14, 2013. [Deng Jia/Asianewsphoto] -
“Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” Comes to Salt Lake City on February 21, 2013
The Chinese New Year is by far the most ceremonious, celebrated and traditional festival in China. Sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China’s State Council and the Overseas Exchanges Association of China, “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” presents top-level art performances overseas during the Chinese New Year season, connecting people from all around the world with art and culture and bringing the spirit of unity, harmony, and peace wherever it goes.
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China’s Top Sports News and Natural Disasters in 2012
China’s Top 10 Sports News in 2012
BEIJING, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) — Following are the top 10 sports news stories of China in the year of 2012 selected by Xinhua News Agency:
– Chess world champion Hou Yifan claimed a historical victory over Hungarian Judit Polgar, the strongest female player of all time, on January 31, 2012 in their first over-the-board encounter in Gibraltar.
The 17-year-old Chinese grandmaster had white and won an endgame in round seven of the 10th Gibraltar Chess Festiva over Polgar, who had never lost to female player in 20 years.
– With the help of former NBA superstar Stephon Marbury, the Beijing Ducks knocked off title holders Guangdong Tigers 124-121 on March 30 to wrap up a 4-1 victory at the best-of-seven CBA finals for their first-ever Chinese championship.
Beijing Ducks players celebrate their first-ever CBA title after beating defending Guangdong Hongyuan in the best-of-seven final series in Beijing on March 30, 2012. [Photo/Xinhua]
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Peking University Holds New Year Forum on China’s Economic Reforms
(from cntv.cn)
Beijing, Jan. 6, 2013, — China’s top business school is holding its once-in-a-year economic forum. This year, the forum has drawn wide attention, as the Communist Party of China has elected the new leadership and vows more reforms.
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Newton South High Grad Kerry Berry Brogan Appointed Flying Tiger Goodwill Ambassador
The Flying Tiger Historical Organization (FTHO) announces the appointment of actress Kerry Berry Brogan as its Goodwill Ambassador. Brogan is an American actress based in Beijing who plays western female characters in Chinese TV dramas and films. She is also well known for her work in promoting Sino-American cultural understanding.
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China Opens World’s Longest High-speed Rail Connecting Beijing and Guangzhou
(from cntv.cn)
With the Spring Festival around the corner, many migrant workers are planning to go back home to celebrate with their families. Every year it’s hard to get a ticket. With the Beijing to Guangzhou high-speed rail coming to service, will the situation improve?
Passengers board bullet train G80 to leave for Beijing, capital of China, from the Guangzhou South Railway Station in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, Dec. 26, 2012. The world’s longest high-speed rail route linking Beijing and Guangzhou started operation on Wednesday. Running at an average speed of 300 kilometers per hour, the 2,298-kilometer new route will cut the travel time between Beijing and Guangzhou from more than 20 hours to around eight. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)
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Xi Jinping: Man of the People
Party’s top leader has developed a deep understanding of the public’s needs and vows to improve conditions in future.
It was a pleasant early December morning in a verdant park in Shenzhen, in South China’s Guangdong province. Early risers carrying on their usual morning exercise did not expect to see a big name.
Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in September 1989.
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