China gears up for 1st national tourism day

Photo taken on Aug 29, 2004 shows the beautiful scenery of Seventeen Arch Bridge in the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua]

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There are MORE THAN 300 types of Chinese operas but two POPULAR varieties are major standouts

China and the US hold the third round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue from May 9-10 in Washington.

American architect John Portman and his company have developed more than 30 projects across China.