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6 things you may not know about Grain Buds

It means that the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe.

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China's sixth National Tourism Day: elegant toilet culture to boost tourism

Thursday is China's sixth National Tourism Day. China's domestic tourism market has been booming in last decade, with a 10 percent annual growth on average and spending is expected to reach around $890 billion by 2020.

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'Han liu' brings culture of China to South Korea

When Nirvana was on air last December, the series ranked No 7 in online purchases, as viewers are required to pay to view dramas online.

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Beijing Hutong to receive cultural makeover

More cultural spaces will be encouraged in Beijing's highly commercialized hutong, includingthe popular Nanluoguxiang, according to the Dongheng district government.

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A guide to Beijing museums on Int'l Museum Day

International Museum Day falls on tomorrow. Have you planned a museum visit yet? With the theme of "Museums and Cultural Landscapes", there will be a series of activities to celebrate the day.

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Chinese tourists' overseas spending ranks first in the world

The latest data released by the World Tourism Organization (WTO) shows that China'srevenue from international tourism in 2015 amounted to $11.4 billion, taking Spain's formerranking as second in the world. The US remains first with $17.8 billion.

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Celebrities turn into public educational examples: Good or bad?

As more and more life stories of pop stars arecited as examples in papers in schools, people's attitude on the matter is becomingincreasingly divided.

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AIIB to explore cooperation to finance investment projects

Since China put forward the proposal in 2013 that the Asian Infrastructrure Investment Bank be established, there have been speculation that AIIB will menace the existing roles of the Asian Development Bank and other international financial institutions. A prudent and cooperative approach, however, has proved to be an effective way for AIIB to achieve a solid footing on the regional and international arena.Multilateral banks can benefit by following trend of working with development partners

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Warcraft movie to hit Chinese screens before US release

The cinematic adaptation of the world's influential video game franchise Warcraft will hit theChinese theaters on June 8, two days earlier than its North American release on June 10.

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100 days to go: Will Rio be ready for Olympics?

Unlike the football World Cup in Brazil two years ago, the Rio Olympics have mostly escaped controversy about venue delays.

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Chinese female writer nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novel

Folding Beijing, a science fiction written by Chinese female writer Hao Jingfang, has beenincluded in this year's shortlist of the Hugo Award for Best Novel.

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Peking Opera master Mei Baojiu dies in Beijing

Mei Baojiu, a Peking Opera master, died at the age of 82 this morning in Beijing, according toBeijing News.

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Leah Dou debuts, diva mom shows support

Leah Dou, daughter of China's diva Faye Wong, has made a rare public appearance with her mother while promoting her debut English album Stone Cafe over the weekend.

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New flight will take Chinese directly to Calgary

Chinese tourists will soon enjoy unprecedented convenience in traveling to Alberta as newnon-stop flight will be launched soon.

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Special stamp to be released for World Reading Day

China Post is to release a special set of stamps to celebrate World Reading Day

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China strengthens music copyright protection

Chinese Internet users have long been fond of downloading the latest chart-topping songsfrom music websites or online portals, as most sites offer the tunes for free.

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Disney's The Jungle Book debuts with over $100m

Disney 3D live-action computer animated film The Jungle Book rocketed into the movietheaters of North America with a debut of $103.6 million in weekend ticket saless