Video: The Year of the Dog

13:51, February 11, 2018

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  It's dog-eat-dog as canine contest kicks off in New York

  A dog competes in the agility course at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York on February 10, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Timothy A. ClaryFur fluffed, coats sleeked and tails a-quiver, thousands of four-legged hopefuls squared off Monday for perhaps the canine world's most prestigious honor, as the Westminster Dog Show kicked off in New York.The 142nd installment of the

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  Beverly Hills celebrates the Year of the Dog with "Charming Beijing Tianjin Hebei" variety show

  Photo: XinhuaWith the approaching of the Year of the Dog in the Chinese lunar calendar, "Charming Beijing Tianjin Hebei" came to the affluent Californian city of Beverly Hills in the United States first time on Saturday, highlighting traditional Chinese culture in the three major areas in northern China.With the support of the Chinese Consulate of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Conference

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  Holiday drives up gold demand

  A passer-by looks at Year of the Dog-themed gold ornaments in a shop in Fuyang, East China's Anhui Province on January 1. Photo: VCGDomestic consumption of gold has increased ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, as many see the precious metal as both an ideal gift and a sound investment.At a Chow Tai Fook jewelry store in Beijing