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About Beijing

This City is the nation's center of government, economy, culture, and international activities, as well as a transportation hub. It has 18 districts and counties, with an area of 16,800 square kilometers and a population of 11 million.
Beijing has a long history. As early as 500,000 years ago, Peking Man lived there. It is alo an ancient cultural city. It was established in 1045 B.C. and for 800 years served as the capital of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Beijing is also known as a tourist city for its many places of interest, including ancient buildings, royal gardens, temples, palaces, and modern structures. It is a gathering place of artists and other people of talent.

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Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa (AP)

AP - China's premier says Beijing will provide $10 billion in new loans to African nations over the next three years and has outlined a plan to cancel government debts for some of the poorest of those countries.

iPhone disappoints in China launch: analysts (AFP)

AFP - The official launch of Apple's iPhone in China has been disappointing at best for mobile operator China Unicom, with the grey market still booming and competitors offering worthy alternatives, experts say.

China PM reaches out to Muslims in Cairo speech (AFP)

AFP - Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiaobao sought to reassure the world's Muslims about his country's goodwill towards them in Cairo on Saturday, at a time when Beijing is criticised for the treatment of its own Muslim minority.

Chinese PM reaches out to Muslims (AFP)

China not courting Africa only for energy: Wen (AFP)

AFP - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao denied that Beijing was developing ties in Africa purely to satisfy its need for energy, as he headed for talks with the continent's leaders, according to state media.

China PM heads to Egypt for Africa summit (AFP)

AFP - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao headed to Egypt on Friday for a summit with African leaders as Beijing bids to expand its diplomatic and economic influence on the resource-rich continent.

China criticizes US over pipe duties (AP)

AP - China criticized Washington for imposing anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made steel pipes and launched a probe Friday of imported U.S. autos, adding to trade tensions two weeks before President Barack Obama visits Beijing.

APEC seeks to slash emissions by 2050 (AFP)

AFP - Asia-Pacific powers including the United States, China and Russia are expected to call next week for sweeping cuts in greenhouse gas emissions on the final countdown to a crunch climate meeting.

Hu says China seeks peaceful use of airspace

BEIJING (Reuters) - China supports the peaceful exploration and use of space, President Hu Jintao said on Friday, days after its top air force officials sparked concerns with talk of a "Great Wall of steel in the blue sky."

China's Africa investments under harsh spotlight (AFP)

AFP - As Chinese firms pour billions of dollars into mining, energy and infrastructure deals in Africa, Beijing is turning a blind eye to rogue regimes that stand to reap the benefits, observers say.

China says studying weaker framework climate deal

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is weighing the prospect of reaching only a framework agreement at U.N. climate talks this December, but would want guarantees that principles laid out in previous deals would be retained, a top diplomat said on Friday.

China urges military cooperation ahead of Obama visit

BEIJING (Reuters) - China urged more contact with the U.S. military on Friday while President Hu Jintao said his nation's plans for space were peaceful, striking a conciliatory tone ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit.