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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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China has stake in Kashmir's peace: separatist (AFP)

AFP - The leader of Indian Kashmir's moderate separatists said on Saturday China has a stake in peace in restive Kashmir as part of the disputed Himalayan region is under Beijing's control.

China mine explosion kills 31, traps 78

BEIJING (Reuters) - At least 31 miners were killed and 78 remain trapped 500 meters (yards) underground following a gas blast at a mine in China, state media said on Saturday.

Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong (AP)

AP - A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil.

US envoy pans media coverage of Obama China visit (AP)

AP - Washington's ambassador to Beijing hit out Friday at negative U.S. media coverage of President Barack Obama's visit to China, saying it failed to take into account important progress on many issues.

'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China (AP)

AP - When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world.

US envoy criticizes coverage of Obama China visit (AP)

U.S. seeks release of geologist in China secrets case (Reuters)

Reuters - The United States is seeking the release of an American citizen detained in Beijing for two years, in a case similar to the detentions of Rio Tinto staff which launched an international debate over China's secrets laws.

Dell's profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report (AP)

AP - Some of the computer-industry's biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits.

U.S. seeks release of geologist in China secrets case

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States is seeking the release of an American citizen detained in Beijing for two years, in a case similar to the detentions of Rio Tinto staff which launched an international debate over China's secrets laws.

China vows to punish H1N1 death cover-ups

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has promised severe punishment for officials caught concealing deaths from H1N1 swine flu after a medical expert said suspect cases may have been held back by local governments.

China activists say detained after seeking to meet Obama

BEIJING (Reuters) - Two Chinese rights activists who sought a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama hours before he left Beijing said on Friday they were briefly detained by police, and one said Washington's sway over rights in China had eroded.

Dell profit falls 54 pct; report pulls shares down (AP)

AP - Dell Inc. said Thursday that its net income dropped 54 percent in the latest quarter and amid signs the company isn't fully benefiting from the computer industry's fledgling recovery.