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Sumatran women dance the Tor-tor folk dance to welcome tourists at the Tuk-tuk village in Samosir, Indonesia's North Sumatra Province.
Nearly 2.1 Million Chinese Tourists Expected to Visit Indonesia This Year

Chinese tourist arrivals in Indonesia are expected to increase this year, as the Southeast Asian country has developed special historical destinations, enhanced supportive policies and improved promotions, a senior tourism official said in an interview with the Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Chinese-American officer Peter Liang was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in a darkened public housing stairwell.
Thousands Set to Join Protests Across US Over Officer Peter Liang’s Conviction

More than 10,000 people are set to join rallies across the U.S. next week to protest the conviction of a Chinese-American police officer involved in the case of a man who died from a bullet which ricocheted, the Global Times reported.

Fu Ying, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the NPC, echoes China's stand for common security and calls for an inclusive world order at Munich Security Conference held on Feb. 14.
China States Firm Position on Common Security, Inclusive World Order

A Chinese official declared in Munich on Sunday, Feb. 14, China’s position of standing for common security and called for an inclusive world order, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Rescuers carry a victim of the Feb. 6 Taiwan earthquake. China has pledged assistance to the victims of the quake.
China Gives Aid After Devastating Taiwan Quake

Days after a devastating magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the southern part of Taiwan, various groups from mainland China have extended aid to the victims.

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Due to the flight cancellations and road closures, travelers stranded in Northeast China were given the option to ask for ticket refunds and take the train.
Severe Weather Conditions Cancel Flights, Close Highways

Travelers returning home from their Spring Festival travels were forced to delay arrangements as rain and snow caused flight cancellations in Northeast and South China, according to China Daily.

China accommodates over 200 times the number of international students back four decades ago.
Quality of Education, Programs Must Be Improved to Attract Talented International Students

Although statistics indicate that China is the third largest host of international studies, the reality paints a different picture for Fang Jun, deputy director of the Ministry of Education's Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, China Daily reported.

Wang has already advised the United States to exercise caution regarding the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Senior Chinese Diplomats Warn US on Missile Deployment

Chinese diplomats in senior posts encouraged the United States to exercise caution in any action that might cause damage to China's interests, according to a report by China Daily. One issue officials fear will result in backlash is the deployment of a missile system allowed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Qihoo 360, a Chinese Internet security company, released a report showing that more than 40 percent of Chinese websites have security flaws.
Over 40 Percent of Chinese Websites Found to Have Security Flaws

More than 40 percent of Chinese websites were found to be vulnerable to attacks and personal information leakage.

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf praised the Chinese government for extending assistance to help rebuild its military.
Liberian Leader Lauds China for Military Equipment Donations

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf praised the Chinese government for donating equipment in support of efforts for the rebuilding of a new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), the Xinhua News Agency reported.

South Korea has asked the help of the United States in building a defense system against missiles.
China Protests South Korea’s Request for US Missile Shield

China gave an official protest to the South Korean government over the latter's decision to request for U.S. missile shield. This comes after North Korea held its latest missile test.

The Zika virus is strongly linked to primary microcephaly.
Chinese Border Province Heightens Alertness Over Zika Virus

The southwest Chinese border province of Yunnan heightened its alertness over the Zika virus. The region borders Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos.

Aedes aegypti mosquitos are seen in a lab at the Fiocruz institute on January 26, 2016 in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. The mosquito transmits the Zika virus and is being studied at the institute.
Shenzhen Adopts Lab Test for Zika Virus

Shenzhen has adopted a laboratory test for the rapidly spreading Zika virus. This comes after the country confirmed its first case, involving a man who traveled from Venezuela.

China's Ministry of Education is calling for more patriotic education for Chinese students, including those studying overseas.
New Directive Calls for More ‘Patriotic Education’ of Chinese Students, Even Those Abroad

The Communist Party Organization of the Ministry of Education has issued a new directive urging that Chinese students must be made even more patriotic and devoted to the party, even when they are studying in universities abroad, an article published in the New York Times said.

Tourists head to Chongli over the Lunar New Year holiday to try their hands at skiing.
Heading to Hebei: Chinese Tourists Ski During Chinese New Year Holiday

A huge number of Chinese tourists are heading to Hebei to try skiing. Hebei's Chongli County is a popular winter tourist destination in China.

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