Hangzhou bus fire injures 32 passengers

A bus in the downtown area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, caught fire at 5 pm on Saturday, injuring 32 people, including 24 critically.

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Cultivating interest

In 1980, five US plant scientists came to China for both herbarium study and "botanizing" fieldwork. Two years later, five Chinese experts went to the United States in a reciprocal visit.

Asian roots

Common ground

While the footballers from 32 countries have been showing off their skills at the World Cup in Brazil, a group of children about 20,000 kilometers away from Rio de Janeiro have been practicing their footwork in a park in Beijing.

Newsman proud of his double identity

World Scene

Character test

Polish Sinologist bridging the cultural divide

Out and about

Right at home

In a recent speech in Beijing about China-Arab cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the story of a Jordanian merchant Mohanad Ali Moh'd Shalabi who runs an Arabian restaurant in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. He has not only seen business flourishing but also love blossoming, Xi said.

Qiegao gaining popularity

College student from Xinjiang hopes to turn nut cake into a well-known energy snack

Worth their salt

What would life be without salt? We use it to flavor food. Pickle food. Cure meat. Melt ice on driveways and roads. We don't usually give much thought to the types of salt we are using - but some restaurant chefs have become intrigued. Armani/Aqua has introduced a Salt Discovery menu which uses a number of ancient salts to enhance the natural flavors of each dish.

Meat at Morton's shines on lighter summer menu

Flavor is king at Nepalese eatery with broad Himalayan menu

Finding new magic in lv

Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry and Cindy Sherman are applying their creativity to a new and surprising canvas: Louis Vuitton's famous brown and gold monogram.

The blue and the brave are stars of Paris fashion

Ring Road comes full circle

Chinese critics sometimes are challenged by artists, authors or filmmakers who receive negative reviews and who respond by saying: "You can you up."

UpClose Encounters with favorite classical musicians

From Westlife to the East

Spirited away

The ancient capital of Laos offers small-town charm with the soul of Buddhism prevalent in every aspect of life.

A gleam of renewal in urban Detroit

Big guns poised for shootout

Roger Federer targets a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday against Novak Djokovic, who is desperate to end a stretch of Grand Slam finals losses that threaten to shatter his legacy.

No changing of the guard just yet

Khan arrested, released

Ginobili 'shocked' to learn of injury

Score board

Brazil outraged by Neymar's exit

Germany's Loew-key approach

World cup tidbits

Preserving childhood flavors

Wearing a jacket and a pair of sport shoes, CEO of JHX Group Jin Wei represents the typical image of the new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs - optimistic, relaxed and full of confidence.

Huang Nubo: Nature, culture and humility

He's developing part of Iceland, climbed the highest peaks and drives an i3 electric by BMW

Pang and Tong: Accolades, but love is the biggest reward

Speedy run in Year of the Horse

Bringing global quality with a local focus

Leaders witness localization

Project i is the solution

Sporty i3 rolls out across the country

BMW 2 Series Tourer setting new standards

BMW's DNA: Rich heritage, yet forward-looking design

BMW's highlights at 2014 Beijing Auto show

Expedition explores cultural heritage

Safety first taught at kids traffic camp

Warm hearts as quake relief efforts continue

Design through the decades

Family's drive to Everest an epic MINI adventure

Mercedes maintains lead in intelligent innovations

In the increasingly connected world, intelligence has become the name of the game. Phones are smarter. Watches are smarter. Even eyewear has gained smart functionality.

Mercedes-Benz' China strategy paying dividends

Giving back a priority for three-pointed star

New Mercedes C-Class refuses to compromise

Creme-de-la-Creme S 600 L, S 65 L AMG landed in China

Mercedes-Benz CLA set to shine at Auto China 2014

AMG races to fast start

Smart - a five-year journey to 'open your mind'

Luxury customization opens door to China

New MKZ drives Lincoln into new era

MKC: Top tech and design

Never stop achieving

Leap ahead in the 'Year of the Cat'

Volkswagen celebrates 20m sales in 30 years

Get up close to 37 luxury, sporty and hybrid cars

Auto giant goes green and aims for record sales

Maserati marks 100 years with three new models

Return to robust growth

Although more local governments are likely to implement policies to curb new car sales, the Chinese auto market still has great potential for growth in the long run and even in the next two years, said industry insiders.

Drive to a better future at auto show

Industry experts share their thoughts on the Beijing event

What they say

Premiere showroom

Local production, 'emotional' fit for Infiniti

F1 champion's 'unbroken run' of success despite challenges

Big ambition to build brand and new 'resonance'

Challenging the German-led status quo

Star car poised to shake up segment

Auto financing a key driver in auto industry

Mixed reaction to mixed ownership reform of SOEs

Automakers up their game in China

Battle moves to the message

Exhibition Special: Automechanika Shanghai: Top trade fair for parts and services

Premiere showroom

Auto Special: Bespoke model offers personal touch

Ma: New-energy cars need additional jolt

Shoppers in a strange land

When Sheila Zhang, who has lived in the United States for 20 years, returned to Beijing in 2011 she found shopping online to be problematic.

Paying it back

From a country boy to the leader of a multi-faceted company, Han Xuechen believes that a sense of commitment to society is crucial to success.