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Another View: Interdependence links China, U.S. - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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In the midst of the globalization trends seen since the fall of the Berlin wall, one bilateral relationship stands out — that of the U.S. and China. Both economies — in terms of total GDP and, more strikingly, their growing economic ... [Link]
China: Traditional medicine for swine flu - United Press International
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Chinese walk past one of the thousands of public notices informing locals on how to protect themselves against the possibility of being infected with the H1NI strain of the swine flu in Beijing on May 13, 2009. China and Hong Kong both reported ... [Link]
Consulate has Israel on map in S. China - China Economic Net
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The head of the newly launched Israeli consulate general in Guangzhou hopes Israel's presence there will strengthen ties between his country and South China. Avraham Nir told China Daily there is great scope to work together on computer and mobile ... [Link]
Asian Youth Games: China dominate track and field - Channel NewsAsia
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SINGAPORE: They are the biggest rivals on the Asian stage. Over recent years though, China have clearly become the leading nation in sport, with Japan battling it out with South Korea behind it. The inaugural Asian Youth Games here is no different ... [Link]
Fencer Wang take China's first gold at Universiade 2009 - Xinhua News Agency
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BELGRADE, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Obscure Wang Jingzhi edged out Buikevich Aliaksandr of Belarus 15-14 in men's individual sabre final to win China's first gold at Universiade 2009 here on Thursday. Trailing by 11-13, Wang evened the final 14-14 and stung ... [Link]
China '09 bank loans likely to top 10 trln yuan -paper - Reuters
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SHANGHAI, July 3 (Reuters) - New lending by Chinese banks is likely to exceed 10 trillion yuan ($1.46 trillion) this year, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Friday, even as bank regulators warned about risks from improper loans. Combined yuan ... [Link]
China kicks off Global Think Tank Summit in Beijing - China Economic Net
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More than 900 scholars, experts and representatives from business circle from around the world have gathered in Beijing to discuss remedies for the global financial crisis and the future development of the world economy. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R ... [Link]
Chinese talk to Repsol about Argentine arm - Financial Times
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Two of China’s biggest oil groups have approached Repsol YPF , the Spanish oil company, over possible asset purchases and joint ventures worth billions of dollars, according to people familiar with the matter. The Chinese proposals could lead to ... [Link]
China kicks off Global Think Tank Summit
Posted 28 minutes ago
More than 900 scholars, experts and representatives from business circle from around the world have gathered in Beijing to discuss remedies for the global financial crisis and the future development of the world economy. [Link]
U.S. participation in Shanghai World Expo remains unconfirmed
Posted 28 minutes ago
SHANGHAI, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai World Expo ... [Link]
Hu's visit to Italy set to boost bilateral ties, partnership: Italian expert
Posted 28 minutes ago
Chinese President Hu Jintao's forthcoming visit to Italy ahead of the G8 summit paves the way for stronger bilateral ties, an Italian expert said. [Link]
Vice premier calls for workplace safety improvement
Posted 28 minutes ago
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang on Thursday called for technical upgrades to enhance workplace safety and improve emergency rescue systems. [Link]
A Taiwan mango's march toward RMB
Posted 28 minutes ago
by Xinhua writers Fu Shuangqi and Ren Qinqin BEIJING, ... [Link]
China torn by heatwave, rainstorm
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BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The heatwave continues in ... [Link]
White collar workers turn street peddlers in Chinese cities
Posted 28 minutes ago
CHENGDU, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yuan, a 27-year-old ... [Link]
BBQ diplomacy
Posted 38 minutes ago
Unlikely middleman between North Korea and the US [Link]
UN chief due to arrive in Burma
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The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi. [Link]
Chinese business world wants to play ball - CNN
Posted 65 minutes ago
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- Chinese investors want to cash in on the country's NBA fever with a bid to buy a 15 percent stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chinese superstar Yao Ming has been linked with a switch to Cleveland if Huang's deal goes through ... [Link]
Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert - New York Times
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DUNHUANG, China — As the United States takes its first steps toward mandating that power companies generate more electricity from renewable sources, China already has a similar requirement and is investing billions to remake itself into a green ... [Link]
PC Web filters head to China - Contra Costa Times
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BEIJING — Several PC makers were including controversial Internet-filtering software with computers shipped in China on Thursday despite a government decision to postpone its plan to make such a step mandatory. Beijing's decision this week to delay ... [Link]
Asian Youth Games: China dominate track and field - Channel NewsAsia
Posted 65 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: They are the biggest rivals on the Asian stage. Over recent years though, China have clearly become the leading nation in sport, with Japan battling it out with South Korea behind it. The inaugural Asian Youth Games here is no different ... [Link]
Day 1: China off to good start, South Korea atop medals table - Xinhua News Agency
Posted 65 minutes ago
BELGRADE, July 2 (Xinhua) -- China won two gold medals at the World University Games on Thursday as sports action got into full swing after a grand opening ceremony. A haul of three gold medals from taekwondo put South Korea atop the medals table at ... [Link]
Chinese angry about Australian politicians meeting the Dalai Lama - Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Posted 65 minutes ago
The Chinese Government has reacted angrily to an Australian parliamentary delegation's visit to meet the Dalai Lama in India. It's the first time a group of Australian MPs and senators has travelled to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader in the Indian ... [Link]
PepsiCo CEO Talks Bottlers, China Growth and More - CNBC
Posted 65 minutes ago
Even if Moody's were to downgrade Pepsi's rating, the company would remain "a very high-grade investment company," Nooyi said in an interview with CNBC. "We have to do what's right strategically for the company," Nooyi said. Nooyi, who was speaking ... [Link]
Chinese digital communities launched - Scoop
Posted 65 minutes ago
Auckland City Libraries and the New Zealand Chinese Association Auckland Inc. have collaborated to develop the first New Zealand Chinese digital communities website. This new initiative is being launched at the Rising Dragons, Soaring Bananas ... [Link]
Google music service helps curb Baidu's lead in China market - Silicon Valley
Posted 83 minutes ago
Google's music service in China, which lets users download Michael Jackson, U2 and Beyonce songs for free, may have helped increase its share of the world's biggest Internet market, research company IResearch said. The service, which Google ... [Link]
Developing world faces age crisis
Posted 99 minutes ago
Researchers predict a "population time bomb" in developing world nations because of their rapidly ageing populations. [Link]
Huawei Opens LTE Lab In Japan
Posted 2 hours ago
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies has announced that the company has set up a long-term development lab in Tokyo, Japan. The lab will not only be used as a research and development center for LTE technologies, but also will provide testing and training facilities for the implementation and commercialization of the next-generation wireless technologies. In addition, [...] [Link]
Huawei Opens LTE Lab In Japan
Posted 2 hours ago
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei Technologies has announced that the company has set up a long-term development lab in Tokyo, Japan. The lab will not only be used as a research and development center for LTE technologies, but also will provide testing and training facilities for the implementation and commercialization of the next-generation wireless technologies. In addition, [...] [Link]
China Mobile BJ: Mobile Phone Numbers Portable For Three Brands
Posted 2 hours ago
According to the customer service staff of China Mobile Beijing, its mobile phone numbers now are portable among its three major brands, including GoTone, M-Zone, and Easyown. The company said if users are not satisfied with their current brands, they can apply for other brands and can use the services of other brands once the application [...] [Link]
