The 2011 BET Awards kicks off in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball player Ron Artest arrives at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

The Reverend Al Sharpton arrives at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

New York Knicks NBA basketball player Carmelo Anthony arrives at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

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Premier Wen visits Hungary, Britain and Germany June 24-28.

Foreign readers are invited to share your China stories.

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