The Halls in the Forbidden City

The palaces in the Forbidden City is the biggest and best-preserved ancient architecture group in today's China. The palaces, built along a central axis extending southwards to Yongdingmen and northwards to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, are neatly planned and boast an extremely magnificent appearance. As symbols of China's cultural tradition, the grand and sumptuous palaces are incomparable masterpieces in terms of layout and appearance.

Arnold Schwarzenegger attends torch relay for Special Olympic Games

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the millionaire movie star and governor of the US state of California, posed for a photo with Chinese athlete Yang Yan at a torch relay ceremony held for the Special Olympic Games in Beijing on Nov 14. All funds raised will be donated to the China Special Olympic Games.

Intel mobile PCs make public appearance

Intel's latest mobile PCs based on Centrino mobile technology made public appearance recently. Intel says with the mobile PCs consumers will be able to enjoy digital entertainment anywhere. The mobile PC shown in the picture can integrate with a bicycle. But here is a trouble: watching movies as one pedals around can be dangerous. But the GPS function the PC offers will be very helpful for a cyclist.

Chinese President meets with Spanish King

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L2) attends the welcome ceremony held by Spanish King Juan Carlos I(R2) in Madrid, on Nov. 14, 2005.

Tomb of State of Chu discovered in central China

The photo shows bell chimes and stone chimes excavated from a tomb of State of Chu in Shangcai County of central China's Henan Province. The provincial cultural relics administration said archeologists have excavated bronze wares including chimes, cooking vessels from the tomb.

Suicide car attack kills one ISAFA soldier in Kabul

Soldiers from the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF) guard at the bombing site in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, on Nov. 14, 2005. A suicide car attacked a patrolling vehicle of the ISAFA on Monday, causing one soldier dead and at least seven injured in Kabul, according to the latest news.

Mauresmo claims WTA Championships title

Amelie Mauresmo lifts the trophy after beating Mary Pierce 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the finals of the WTA Championships on Sunday. She earned $1 million for the victory; Pierce received $500,000.

Oil pipeline linking China, Kazakhstan joins together

Technicians do the welding after connecting the oil pipeline linking China and Kazakhstan in the Alataw Pass Monday November 14, 2005. The oil pipeline linking China and Kazakhstan joined ends after 18 months unremitting efforts.

Militants' attack kills two in Srinagar

An Indian policeman is on alert after a militant attack in Srinagar, Kashmir, Nov. 14, 2005. The militants blasted a grenade at Lal Chowk, downtown Srinagar, killing two people including a Japanese journalist and injuring six.

Condoleezza Rice meets Mahmoud Abbas

Visiting US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice(L) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas before their joint press conference in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Nov. 14, 2005.

Bird flu human vaccine ready for clinical tests

A scientific research worker displays the human vaccines for bird flu in Beijing, China, Nov. 14, 2005. The Ministry of Science and Technology of China announced Monday that Chinese scientists had developed human vaccines for bird flu and would carry out clinical tests in a matter of days.

Hu Jintao meets Spanish PM

Chinese President Hu Jintao(R) shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero(L) during their meeting in Madrid, capital city of Spain, on Nov. 14, 2005. Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived here Sunday for a state visit, which aims to expand cooperation between China and Spain.

Beijing, Manila establish friendly relations

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (R) shakes hands with Beijing Mayor Wang Qishan during their meeting in Manila, capital of the Philippines, Nov. 14, 2005. Wang and Manila Mayor Lito Atienza on Monday signed an agreement on the establishment of friendly relations between the two cities. The agreement called for more exchanges and cooperation between Manila and Beijing, capital of China, in the fields of economy, culture, education, city construction, sports, and health and sanitation.