| Chengdu recovers tourism after May quake Tourists stroll at a historical culture preservation district in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2008. The city is trying hard to ... english.people.com.cn |
U.S. marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry Americans across the country mixed patriotism and plain old good fun to mark Independence Day on Friday, with solemn ceremony alternating with parades, fireworks and hot-dog-eating hijinks. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered t ... english.people.com.cn |
Chinese teenagers' victory turns team leader into tears Just two weeks before the Olympics, team leader of the Chinese diving Zhou Jihong lost sleep, worried about lackluster form of teen diver Lin Yue. On Monday night, Zhou had another sleepless night after Lin staged a clear-cut victory with partner Huo Liang in the men's 10m platform synchronized at the Beijing Olympics. &$ &$Chinese divers Lin Yue (L) and Huo Liang compete during the men's synchronised 10m platform f ... english.people.com.cn |
Yao leads China to 85-68 win over Angola &$ &$Yao Ming had 30 points and seven rebounds as China pocketed their first win by beating Angola 85-68 at the preliminary round of the Olympic men's basketball competitions on Aug. 14.&$&$&$ 【 1 】 【 2 】 english.people.com.cn |
Partial lunar eclipse seen in Macedonia &$ &$The moon is seen during a partial lunar eclipse from the Macedonian capital Skopje, August 17, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ &$The moon is seen during a partial lunar eclipse from the Macedonian capital Skopje, August 17, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)&$&$ &$ english.people.com.cn |