French jewelry designs glitter in Beijing (I)

Collections of French jewelries designer Frédéric Mathon are showcased at the Oriental Plaza in Beijing from May 20 to June 11. Under the theme of More than Diamond, some 130 pieces of exhibits are in nine categories at the show sponsored by diamond giant HIERSUN where he serves. In 1994 Mathon became President of the prestigious Jewellery School "Ecole de la Bijouterie-Joaillerie" in Paris. Claude Monet who represents the French Impressionism art has profound impact on Mathon.

French jewelry designs glitter in Beijing (II)

Collections of French jewelries designer Frédéric Mathon are showcased at the Oriental Plaza in Beijing from May 20 to June 11. Under the theme of More than Diamond, some 130 pieces of exhibits are in nine categories at the show sponsored by diamond giant HIERSUN where he serves. In 1994 Mathon became President of the prestigious Jewellery School "Ecole de la Bijouterie-Joaillerie" in Paris. Claude Monet who represents the French Impressionism art has profound impact on Mathon.

US Coast Guard makes first Chinese call

A US Coast Guard vessel, called Sequoia, arrived in Shanghai on May 22 to make its first visit to China. The Sequoia, berthed at Gaoyang Road Port along the Huangpu River, participates in the 16th International Maritime Navigation Conference held on May 23. It is the first time this quadrennial meeting held in China and about 500 representatives from 50 countries and regions attended the conference.

Romania reports new cases of bird flu

Working staffs disinfect a wagon that passes the area sealed off for bird flu infection in Bucharest, capital city of Romania, May 21. Romanian public health departments noted Sunday that new cases of bird flu infections have been reported and five streets sealed off due to health concern. It is said that this is the 20th area hit by bird flu virus in Romania.

Montenegro likely to split away from Serbia

Pictured here is the national flag of Montenegro. 55.5 percent of votes cast on Sunday were in favour of ending Montenegro's union with Serbia, according to an official preliminary count.Montenegro once was among the six repulbics of former Yugoslavia.(Xinhua/AFP)

Foreigner enjoys making Zongzi

A foreign woman learns to make Zongzi during a Zongzi-making contest at the Lianhuawucun Village in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 22, 2006.

Competitors brave the waves

A woman surfer compete during the third national surfing competion in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu province May 22, 2006.

"Mashrup" under the grape vine

Folk artists perform Mashrup under the grape vine in Shanshan County, Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on May 21, 2006. Mashrup is a form of song music accompanied by dance, a cultural heritage of Uygur ethnic group. The Xinjiang government has been busy preparing for listing "Mashrup" as UNESCO intangible world heritage.

Thailand, US hold joint anti-terrorism exercises

Thai and United States troops attend the anti-terrorism military exercise in Thailand's central province of Lop Buri, May 22, 2006. As part of the annual joint exercise code named "Cobra Gold 2006", Thai and United States special froces held their first anti-terrorism military exercise on Monday.

Chinese leaders meet German Chancellor Merkel

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 22, 2006.

Xinjiang bus accident leaves 13 died, 18 injured

An injured man waits for treatment in a hospital in Shule county of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region May 21, 2006. At least 13 died and 18 others were injured after a bus fell into a river in the region Sunday afternoon, local traffic police said.

Wen, Merkel attend China-Germany High-Tech Dialogue Forum

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (1st R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) meet German entrepreneurs before attending the fourth meeting of the China-Germany High-Tech Dialogue Forum in Beijing on May 22, 2006.