Chinese FM calls for greater efforts to build new model of China-U.S. relations

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called for "sustained political resolve, persistent commitment and tireless efforts" by both China and the United States to turn the proposed new model of major-country relations into reality.

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• 13 shot in Chicago park
• Huawei refutes false allegations in Belgian press
• Chinese MA60 aircraft set to receive type certificate in Nepal

Worries linger despite apology on GM rice test

Parents of students in central China who took part in a joint China-U.S. test of genetically modified (GM) rice said they still worry about possible negative impacts of the GM food on their children despite an apology from the U.S. side.

• Super typhoon Usagi to hit S China
• Chinese student sentenced to life for killing 9-year-old
• Festival traffic jam tests Beijing's patience

In the best possible taste?

When Florentijn Hofman's Rubber Duck debuted in Beijing's Garden Expo Park, another yellow rubber duck, dressed in a green waistcoat and followed by seven green eggs in a line, was unveiled on the lake at Beijing's Yuyuantan Park.

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• Chinese visitors to London double in 3 years
• Time to pass new Olympic sport onto the youth

Politics & Foreign Affairs

African media delegation visits People's Daily Online

• Leaders of national political advisory body discuss expelling corrupted official
• China asked to help end Syrian conflict
• China urges U.S. to abide by neutrality on Diaoyu islands

Society

Maternal love under streetlight: Mother accompanies daughter to study beside road

• Private institutions encouraged to play big role in eldercare
• All's fare as apps take road to upgrades
• China marks out ecologically vulnerable zones
• 2,200 Chinese muslims head for Mecca pilgrimage

Business

118.28-carat diamond to be auctioned in Hong Kong

• Foreign investments in U.S. boost job creation, innovation: economists
• New Zealand's largest electricity generator reveals IPO pricing
• Carlyle checks into Chinese hotel sector

Life & Culture

Flower exhibition kicks off in Shanghai

• Flower exhibition kicks off in Shanghai
• Exhibition themed "Life in Photography" kicks off in N. China
• Giant mooncakes greet Mid-Autumn Festival
• What China wants

Military

New takeoff and landing test of J-15 fighter held on Liaoning aircraft carrier

• Vegetable supply chain for Nansha troops in operation
• Senior military officer urges "mass line" to lift combat preparedness
• Expert: One Chinese aircraft carrier insufficient to
  cope with high-intensity combat

Travel

Colorful Yunnan: Enjoy the natural beauty

• Top 10 destinations for Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing
• Travel Guide for the Mid-autumn Festival in China
• Top 10 attractions in Shenyang, China
• Hongjiang ancient commercial town in China's Hunan

Sports

Round 2 of Tashkent Women's Grand Prix in Uzbekistan

• Vuelta winner Horner out as drug testers visit wrong hotel
• Kaka asks Milan to stop paying his salary
• Russia opens International Olympic University
• Real Madrid announce new Ronaldo contract

Sci-Tech

President of Royal Society Paul Nurse visits People’s Daily Online

• Organic farms grow healthier produce for residents in Southern California
• Chinese shipbuilder reveals breakthrough technology
• Seedlings from outer space