Obama calls for unity against violent extremism

Obama calls for unity against violent extremism


Obama calls for unity against violent extremism

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 11:09 PM PST

On the final day of the White House summit to counter violent extremism around the world, U.S. President Barack Obama called on representatives of more than 60 countries and international organizat.
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“Super China” documentary released in S. Korea

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 09:49 PM PST

A seven-part documentary in South Korea called “Super China” is being broadcast by KBS as a New Year's special, giving a comprehensive view of China in the 21st century. The crew spent...
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Beijing seeks to host Winter Olympics, but where is the snow?

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 07:59 PM PST

While winter sports haven't been particularly popular in China, the country's bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and Zhangjiakou has inspired many people to take to the...
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Colorful night parade marks New Year in Hong Kong

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:53 PM PST

A colorful night parade was held in Hong Kong on Thursday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The two hour extravaganza, which has been a staple for nearly two decades, was filled with lively...
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Cross-Strait fireworks light up night sky to celebrate Spring Festival

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 08:08 PM PST

Fireworks were set off simultaneously in the Mainland city of Xiamen and Kinmen in Taiwan, only two kilometers apart. Cross-Strait celebrations for the Lunar New Year began in 1987. The fireworks...
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In China, no business like show business?

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 07:23 PM PST

Chinese movies have been making a splash globally, raking in a record $36 billion last year. China is the second biggest movie market in the world. Around 400 movies were released last year...
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Chinese Wing Chun Kung Fu growing in U.S.

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 05:24 PM PST

While Jackie Chan's movies had made Kung Fu popular in the West, now there's a niche market in the U.S. for Wing Chun, a form of Kung Fu. Meet Lin Xiangfu, a Wing Chun master who has opened...
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Over 5 million Chinese set for overseas New Year holiday

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 05:23 PM PST

According to official figures, 5.19 million Chinese are expected to travel outside the mainland for the Spring Festival holiday, an 8% increase from last year. South Korea tops the destination...
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China’s football series episode 1: A mission starts with children

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 07:47 AM PST

Here is the first episode in a special series on the development of this sport around China, in the culmination of a cross-country journey to learn more about how the game is being grown in...
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Illegal cemetery takes 4-year-old boy’s life

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:07 AM PST

Recently, an illegally built cemetery was exposed on China's social media following the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after falling into a pond near the cemetery in a park. A local villager...
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Kim Jong-un wants to improve people's livelihoods

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:01 AM PST

The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un, has said that improving the livelihood of the people is the top priority of the ruling Workers' Party. In a nationally...
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India reported over 600 deaths from swine flu in 2015

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 03:25 AM PST

In India, swine flu deaths in February have already reached 300, taking the death toll in the country this year to over 600. The spread of the virus is reaching alarming levels as authorities...
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U.S. wants to block radicalization of Muslim youth

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 03:53 AM PST

The White House is hosting a three-day summit in a bid to combat violent extremism in the U.S. and abroad. One of the aims of the meeting is to stop the radicalization of Muslim youths who...
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Chinese tourists being asked to mind their manners

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 03:17 AM PST

As China's international tourism market increases, there have been an increasing amount of reports about "uncivilized behavior" by Chinese tourists. Chinese tour operators have decided to...
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New Ebola cases decrease to 128 in West Africa

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 03:16 AM PST

There have only been a total of 128 new confirmed cases of Ebola recorded in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone since February 15. This is the first decrease in three weeks, but resistance in...
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Firecracker sales in Beijing down by 1/3 in 2015

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 03:16 AM PST

While some Chinese traditions continue to bring enjoyment this time of year, others are gradually fading away. More people in Beijing are choosing not to celebrate with fireworks this lunar...
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Before The Kickoff Episode 3 How China’s most successful football club helps nurture future stars

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:05 AM PST

CCTV's Sports Scene continues with a focus on football in the world's most populous nation, and presents a special series on the development of this sport around China. In this installment...
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Crosstalk: A window into the world of Chinese humor

Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:21 PM PST

Crosstalk or Xiangsheng is a traditional Chinese comedic performance. It usually takes the form of a dialogue between two performers, although, at times, it can be in the form of a solo monologue....
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