Sandstorm hits Beijing

Vehicles are seen amid floating dust and sand storm on the Guomao Bridge in Beijing's central business district April 30, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

A resident wears a veil to cover her head against floating dust and sand storm cycles in central Beijing April 30, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Specials

Prince William and Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey in a royal occasion of dazzling pomp and pageantry.
Best wishes

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Tsinghua University attracts a cohort of foreign students wanting to come to China.