A news conference for the film 'The Artist' at the 64th Cannes Film Festival

Actor Jean Dujardin poses during a photocall for the film "The Artist" in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival, May 15, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

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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.