At the scene: Underground cables caught fire at around 2 pm Tuesday in a shaft at Lisheng Coal Mine. At least 18 people were dead in the accident. [Photo/Xinhua]
Law tops the table of the 10 most difficult professions to get a job in China.
Ever-increasing cost of homes has been found to be the top cause of anxiety among Chinese white-collar workers.
Jennifer Lopez and Fergie (L) pose during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins on the sidelines in Miami, Florida,January 3, 2010.
Mariah Carey performs in concert New Years' Eve at Madison Square Garden, December 31, 2009, New York.
Asian capitalism, notably China and South Korea are competing with the US for global power. Asian global power is driven by dynamic economic growth, while the US pursues a strategy of military-driven empire building.