ARTICLES BY CHI-CHI ZHANG

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China calls on US to retract Dalai Lama invite

BEIJING - China called on the U.S. to withdraw an invitation for the Dalai Lama to meet with President Barack Obama at the White House, saying Saturday that it could hurt relations between the two countries.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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Chan calls 'Karate Kid' role a nice break

BEIJING - Jackie Chan says his serious role in "The Karate Kid" was a pleasant break from his usual action-comedy parts.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cusack praises co-star Gong Li for intricate work

BEIJING - John Cusack says "Shanghai" co-star Gong Li was part of his cinematic introduction to China, so he jumped at the chance to work with the veteran Chinese actress.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO