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It’s being acknowledged by parents that once children complete the final piano exam, they never go back to playing. Parents are now willing to sell their pianos even at rock-bottom prices

Like in India, in China too, there’s a demand that juveniles be tried as adults if their crime is heinous. In fact, Chinese law allows offenders aged 14 and above to be charged with criminal offences

CHINA DIARY | Two businesses that have been most affected by Japan’s action have been that of Japanese restaurants — the cuisine is very popular in China — and the domestic fishing industry

PAUL WHITE who has died at the age of 77, was a widely travelled British journalist, translator and former miner, who spent the last 36 years of his life in Beijing. For many years, he wrote the China Diary column for this newspaper. Morning Star editor Ben Chacko said: “His China Diary was unique — a brisk and breezy overview of Chinese events that provided a window into the country. We’ll miss it.” A hard worker and keen socialist, Paul had a passion for studying languages and he lear...

Of us are going to remember for a long time, these days as we reflect on this great american leader. >> reporter: no question, wolf. it is remarkable to be here in houston in the late presidents hometown, a place that he loved. he was certainly a member of the community here. but you got to know him, wolf, covering him as a master on the world stage. here in houston now joining me is someone who edited the presidents book on that period "the china diary" george h.w. bush, the making of a global ...