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· China's power consumption grows 40 ％ in Jan. · Hong Kong's population exceeds 7 million· Chinese mainland, Taiwan hold 1st joint lantern fair in Nanjing· Chinese state councilor exchanges views with Russian security chief over phone · Chinese, Brazilian presidents hold phone talks on bilateral ties Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Thursday called for greater efforts in boosting maritime activities, especially scientific expeditions to polar regions and the oceans. Li extended New Year's greetings via video signals and phone calls from Beijing Thursday to members who have been performing scientific expedition missions in oceans and polar regions. China urges U.S. to stop arranging Obama-Dalai meet China urges the United States to immediately withdraw a decision of arranging President Obama to meet with Dalai Lama, which is slated for Feb. 18 at the White House. more top news Power consumption grows 40 ％ in Jan. Hu, Brazilian counterpart hold phone talks Chinese leaders visit, greet former leaders Mainland, Taiwan hold 1st joint lantern fair China's CPI rises 1.5% in January Housing prices up 9.5% in January 2010 1.39 trillion yuan of new loans in January   more Leaders Highlights Hu Jintao Wu Bangguo Wen Jiabao Jia Qinglin Hu, Brazilian counterpart hold phone talks China, Costa Rica conclude FTA talks Russia told to report on fate of Chinese merchants' seized goods China, Colombia: 30 years of diplomatic ties China, Nepal to boost law enforcement co-op SCIO Press Conferences FM Press & Media Service more State Council Gazettes Statistical Communiques White Papers Work Reports more Constitution NPC.gov.cn Database Chinalaw.gov.cn Database more more Travel Hotel Booking Air Flights Attractions E China city Nanchang to get 7 extra direct cross-Strait holiday flights Heavy snow strands 1,000 in Xinjiang airport China expects fresh strong cold snap more Business Invest in China Trademark Application Enterprise Registration China's power company says "it did not contact nor negotiate" with Resourcehouse Hotel rates reach new highs in China's tourist island China's XCMG posts soaring business revenue in 2009 more Studying Study Visa Colleges and Universities Study in China Tsinghua Alumni Association debuts in France More foreigners study traditional Tibetan medicine China pledges additional scholarships for candidates from E Asian developing nations more Working Hot Jobs Professional Jobs SAFEA Wen welcomes more foreign experts to work in China 2010 Spring Festival holiday arrangement Foreigners can stay longer in Shanghai more Immigrating Residence Permit Permanent Residence Chinese Citizenship... Marriage Marrying a Chinese Citizen Embassy, Consular Services Local Register Service... Adopting Children Adoption Guide Translation Services Reception Service... Quick Info Visa & Customs Money Matters   Transportation Weather in China   Missions Abroad Foreign Embassies