Beijing

China patrols Diaoyu Islands

Two Chinese maritime police vessels patrolled China's territorial waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands on Saturday, the State Oceanic Administration said on its official website. The vessels are Haijing 2401 and 2166.

Guangxi

2 dead after raft capsizes

Two tourists were killed and 26 others rescued on Saturday morning when a raft overturned on the Lijiang River near Yangshuo in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, said local authorities. The accident happened around 6 am on Saturday. Yangshuo is a popular tourist destination thanks to its celebrated river and mountain scenery. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

Malaysia

Obama arrives for talks

US President Barack Obama arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for a three-day state visit to Malaysia, during which he is expected to discuss issues such as bilateral trade and regional affairs.

Xinhua - Reuters

(China Daily 04/27/2014 page2)