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Man executed for nail-gun murder

A court in Hebei province announced that a man convicted of murder was executed on Tuesday morning, despite his case sparking controversy.

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China should establish complete industrial system to promote development of art films: Jia Zhangke

The development of Chinese art films should not just rely on the state's subventions, but also on the establishment of a complete industrial system, Chinese director Jia Zhangke said in Cannes.

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Taking on Tesla: China's Jia Yueting aims to outmuscle Musk

Yueting, a billionaire entrepreneur and one of a new breed of Chinese who see their technology expertise re-engineering the automobile industry, and usurping Tesla Motors, a U.S. pioneer in premium electric vehicle (EV) making.

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Jia Zhangke's movie screened at Cannes to compete for Palme d'Or

​Chinese director Jia Zhangke' s latest film Shan He Gu Ren (Mountains May Depart), was screened Wednesday in Cannes to compete for Palme d'Or at the ongoing 68th Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival) .

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AirAsia plane tragedy opens still unhealed wounds

Jia Yu knows all too well how those whose loved ones were onboard missing AirAsia Indonesia Flight QZ8501 feel, since she was in a similar position nine months ago.

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Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke's search for truth in movies

China's director and screenwriter Jia Zhangke may be a well-known figure at world top film festivals such as France's Cannes, but he is worshiped by Brazilian cinephiles as the most important living filmmaker today.

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Chinese director Jia Zhangke joins Cannes festival jury

Chinese director, screenwriter and producer Jia Zhangke joined members of the jury at the 67th Cannes film festival, organizers announced Monday.

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Singapore's River Safari to celebrate birthdays for pandas

Singapore's River Safari will be celebrating the birthdays of the two giant pandas living here as well as the first anniversary of their arrival in Singapore, the zoo said Wednesday.

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Chinese leader calls for dialogue to resolve Diaoyu Islands issue

Top political advisor Jia Qinglin said Wednesday that China and Japan should resolve the Diaoyu Islands dispute through dialogue and consultation.