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Chinese president calls for closer cooperation with Malaysia

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping called Friday for efforts to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Malaysia.| Special Report

• Chinese Premier's coming Brunei visit to enhance practical cooperation between Brunei and China
• China-U.S. intercultural dialogue helpful for strengthening bilateral relations: experts
• Interview: Ethiopia, China need to strengthen cooperation on industry sector: State Minister

Youth writers dominate Chinese sci-fi awards

Eight Chinese science fiction writers and editors won top prizes at the fourth Xingyun (nebula) Awards on Friday, with the post-80s generation consolidating its place as the main drivers of this niche literary genre in China.

• China on orange alert as Typhoon Fitow nears
• Local gov't of Sansha dispatches relief materials to residents
• Silk Road trade hub struggles to conserve water

China tops APEC CEOs' picks for investment: survey

Despite signs of an economic slowdown and capital outflows, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) study of chief executive officers (CEOs) in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries found 68 percent are planning to increase investments.

• China-ASEAN auto expo opens in Liuzhou
• China Focus: South Chinese fishermen face troubled times
• Macao's lending to private sector up 3.3 pct in Aug.

Politics & Foreign Affairs

Chinese president meets Indonesian counterpart on ties

• China, Malaysia to expand trade ties
• Chinese president meets Indonesian VP on bilateral ties
• Chinese president meets chairman of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly

Society

Twins Culture Festival kicks off in Beijing

• 268 fishermen trapped by Typhoon Wutip arrive in Sanya
• HK official: low-income benefit planned
• HK welcomes Shenzhen's Air quality plan
• 16 buried in north China building collapse

Business

Foreign firms show way in direct selling

• Chinese tycoon aims to restore London's Crystal Palace
• China, Indonesia aim for 80 bln dollars in bilateral trade by 2015
• Free trade top agenda for APEC business leaders' meeting in New Zealand next year

Life & Culture

Tianyu Music Festival held in China's Lijiang

• Venice fetes contemporary art and culture
• Gelato World Tour set to hit Australia
• Health documentary series to air on CCTV
• Innovative designs give old Beijing new look

Military

Photo collection of Chinese Navy

• U.S. aircraft carrier conducts military drills with S.Korea, Japan
• China's military takes concrete steps to enhance mutual trust with Western powers
• Chinese PLA Navy in marine security exercise in Jervis Bay

Travel

Shanghai to receive 8 mln tourists in National Day holiday

• Overburdened scenic spots urged to improve management
• Restrict tourist flow to ensure order
• World Heritage Site: traditional life in Porto Venere, Italy
• Rubber Duck moves to new home in Beijing

Sports

Li Na edges Lisicki to reach China Open quarterfinals

• Novak Djokovic battles to reach China Open quarterfinals
• Radwanska cruises into third round at China Open 2013
• Nadal one step closer to world No. 1 at China Open 2013
• Sun Yang shows up as school's volunteer teacher in Dehui, Jilin

Sci-Tech

Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 kicks off

• China unveils its first and unnamed moon rover
• Australia's new prototype vehicle to improve Earth observation satellites' accuracy
• PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2013 kicks off in Beijing