Spring Festival or Valentine? Dilemma for lovers
2010-02-13 17:41
As Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, coincides with Valentine's Day on February 14, many young Chinese have struggled to choose between their family and their lover.
Chinese romance hits new heights in Sydney
2010-02-14 13:57
At the dawn of this Valentine's Day, couples who traveled to Sydney from China scaled to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbor Bridge for a most romantic welcome to their New Year on Sunday.
Hu urges development in revolutionary bases
2010-02-14 10:55
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday promised favorable polices to support and accelerate the development of old revolutionary bases.
Chinese police urged to tighten holiday security
2010-02-13 20:05
China's police chief Meng Jianzhu on Saturday urged the country's police officers to be vigilant on public security to ensure a safe, happy and peaceful Spring Festival.
Tibetan students mark "Year of Iron Tiger"
2010-02-13 18:48
More than 800 Tibetan students at a Beijing school celebrated the eve of Tibetan New Year Saturday by dancing and singing folk songs.
Top entertainers to perform in CCTV gala show
2010-02-13 17:27
China's most famous comedian Zhao Benshan, pop diva Faye Wong and child star Lin Miaoke will all perform in the traditional China Central Television (CCTV) Lunar New Year gala to be broadcast live on Saturday night, among other A-list entertainers.
Spring festival coincides with Valentine's Day
2010-02-13 16:32
This year's Spring Festival, China's Lunar New Year, happens to occur on the same day as Valentine's Day.
Dos and don'ts for Chinese Lunar New Year
2010-02-12 14:01
Firework and red couplets. Dumplings in China's north and glutinous rice cakes in the south. Red wrappings with cash for children. No haircut until the start of the second lunar month.
Join the party: 24 temple fairs in Beijing
2010-02-12 08:05
Join the party: 24 temple fairs in Beijing
Is a tigress too hard to handle?
2010-02-12 07:47
It's uncertain how many young couples today still believe in a "Tiger curse" on girls, but age-old Chinese folklore suggests that girls born in the Year of the Tiger are destined to bring bad luck to their families.
Tigers paws for thought
2010-02-12 07:47
Legend says girls born in the Year of the Tiger are 'bad-tempered, wild and unpredictable'
Shoemaker keeps tradition alive
2010-02-12 07:31
The coming Year of the Tiger has kept Zhu Xiaofeng extremely busy and popular with young parents in her home of Gaoyou.

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