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Nominee US envoy to China Max Baucus seen tough on security

US Senator Max Baucus testifies during his confirmation hearing to be the US ambassador to China before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill. Photo: Xinhua
30 Jan 2014 - 9:57AM

Bird flu cure claim sparks rush for herbal root

A nurse taking care of an H7N9-contracted patient in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province. Growing panic over the new strain of bird flu has sparked panic buying of  ban lan gen, a perceived cure. Photo: Xinhua

Amid growing panic over the new strain of bird flu, some mainland officials have prescribed a surprising solution: hot brews of a root called ban lan gen.

11 Apr 2013 - 5:44AM
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