Martin Jacques, economist and author When China Rules the World, explains that a trade dispute has been developing between China and the European Union.
Reported by BBC News 33 minutes ago.
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AUDIO: China EU trade spat 'more than handbags'
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FIDELITY CHINA SPECIAL SITUATIONS PLC - Total Voting Rights
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC Voting Rights and Capital as at 31 May 2013. This announcement is made in accordance with DTR5.6. During the month of May 2013 Fidelity China Special Situatio...
Reported by FinanzNachrichten.de 57 minutes ago.
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China's environmental problems are grim, admits ministry report | Jennifer Duggan
Report by China's Environment Ministry highlights decreasing standards in the country's water and air quality
China's environmental situation has been described as "grim" in an annual update on the country's environment released this week.
The update by China's Ministry of Environmental Protection said that overall pollution problems were serious last year and reporting on the update, the state-controlled newspaper China Daily said there has been a "marked deterioration in China's air, water and land quality".
The 2012 Environmental Conditions Report addressed water and air pollution, the two types of pollution that have received the most attention over recent months. The report found that 57.3% of the groundwater in 198 cities in 2012 was "bad" or "extremely bad", while more than 30% of the country's major rivers were "polluted" or "seriously polluted".
According to the ministry's report, the air in only 27 out of 113 key cities reached air quality standards last year. China Daily said that at the beginning on last year, more than 1 million square kilometres were covered in heavy smog, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
The problem went on to get worse earlier this year as air pollution reached what is thought to have been record levels. Zhou Rong, Greenpeace East-Asia Climate and Energy campaigner based in Beijing said that air pollution was particularly bad in January of this year and that it has gotten a lot of attention. "Air quality is seen by everyone so I think it is is the most open topic, everyone can talk about it," she said.
Ironically, the theme set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection for World Environment Day this week was Breathing and Working Together. But with air pollution in Beijing levels reaching "very unhealthy" levels on the same day, the city's residents weren't doing much breathing out of doors.
06-05-2013 19:00; PM2.5; 225.0; 275; Very Unhealthy (at 24-hour exposure at this level)
— BeijingAir (@BeijingAir) June 5, 2013
It wasn't just China's cities that suffered from bad pollution last year. Rural areas don't fare that well either and the report states that rural environmental problems have become increasingly apparent. It states that industrial pollution is putting pressure on the environment in rural areas. It cited industrialisation, urbanisation and agricultural modernisation as key causes of environmental problems.
China's leaders are very aware of the need to improve the country's pollution problems. This week Chinese Vice-Minister of Environmental Protection, Li Ganjie said that the government will set higher anti-pollution standards. Li said that these include promoting clean energy and warning systems to monitor smog.
Zhou said there is little doubt the government are trying to take action. "The Ministry of Environmental Protection is aware that air pollution is mainly from coal burning and that coal consumption growth is threatening the air quality, so they are trying to influence the energy policy to get guarantees to improve air quality as soon as possible," she said.
But she added that coal targets "would have some conflict with economic growth" and that there may have been objections on the targets which is why some of the main industrial regions don't yet have clear coal targets.
In May, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country won't sacrifice the environment to ensure short-term economic growth. However, with concerns about a slow-down in the Chinese economy and the impact that would have globally, this may be difficult to achieve.
"We need further action," said Zhou. "Now most people are not satisfied with the timeline for air quality improvement." She said that the authorities initially proposed that after 2030 there would be an improvement. But she added that "now there is a very high political will to talk about air quality. They want a quicker action plan. By the year 2017 they want to see a change in air quality."
But despite the "grim" state of China's environment, Zhou is optimistic that the government's rhetoric is "a sign that they will take action" and that they will put in place an action plan with ambitious coal targets. Reported by guardian.co.uk 33 minutes ago.
China's environmental situation has been described as "grim" in an annual update on the country's environment released this week.
The update by China's Ministry of Environmental Protection said that overall pollution problems were serious last year and reporting on the update, the state-controlled newspaper China Daily said there has been a "marked deterioration in China's air, water and land quality".
The 2012 Environmental Conditions Report addressed water and air pollution, the two types of pollution that have received the most attention over recent months. The report found that 57.3% of the groundwater in 198 cities in 2012 was "bad" or "extremely bad", while more than 30% of the country's major rivers were "polluted" or "seriously polluted".
According to the ministry's report, the air in only 27 out of 113 key cities reached air quality standards last year. China Daily said that at the beginning on last year, more than 1 million square kilometres were covered in heavy smog, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
The problem went on to get worse earlier this year as air pollution reached what is thought to have been record levels. Zhou Rong, Greenpeace East-Asia Climate and Energy campaigner based in Beijing said that air pollution was particularly bad in January of this year and that it has gotten a lot of attention. "Air quality is seen by everyone so I think it is is the most open topic, everyone can talk about it," she said.
Ironically, the theme set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection for World Environment Day this week was Breathing and Working Together. But with air pollution in Beijing levels reaching "very unhealthy" levels on the same day, the city's residents weren't doing much breathing out of doors.
06-05-2013 19:00; PM2.5; 225.0; 275; Very Unhealthy (at 24-hour exposure at this level)
— BeijingAir (@BeijingAir) June 5, 2013
It wasn't just China's cities that suffered from bad pollution last year. Rural areas don't fare that well either and the report states that rural environmental problems have become increasingly apparent. It states that industrial pollution is putting pressure on the environment in rural areas. It cited industrialisation, urbanisation and agricultural modernisation as key causes of environmental problems.
China's leaders are very aware of the need to improve the country's pollution problems. This week Chinese Vice-Minister of Environmental Protection, Li Ganjie said that the government will set higher anti-pollution standards. Li said that these include promoting clean energy and warning systems to monitor smog.
Zhou said there is little doubt the government are trying to take action. "The Ministry of Environmental Protection is aware that air pollution is mainly from coal burning and that coal consumption growth is threatening the air quality, so they are trying to influence the energy policy to get guarantees to improve air quality as soon as possible," she said.
But she added that coal targets "would have some conflict with economic growth" and that there may have been objections on the targets which is why some of the main industrial regions don't yet have clear coal targets.
In May, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country won't sacrifice the environment to ensure short-term economic growth. However, with concerns about a slow-down in the Chinese economy and the impact that would have globally, this may be difficult to achieve.
"We need further action," said Zhou. "Now most people are not satisfied with the timeline for air quality improvement." She said that the authorities initially proposed that after 2030 there would be an improvement. But she added that "now there is a very high political will to talk about air quality. They want a quicker action plan. By the year 2017 they want to see a change in air quality."
But despite the "grim" state of China's environment, Zhou is optimistic that the government's rhetoric is "a sign that they will take action" and that they will put in place an action plan with ambitious coal targets. Reported by guardian.co.uk 33 minutes ago.
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Amazon launches Kindle tablet and e-reader in China
After remaining quiet on the hardware front for years, Amazon.com's China business has finally brought the company's Kindle tablet and Kindle e-reader to the country.
On Friday, both the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Paperwhite went on sale through the company's site in the country. The Kindle Fire HD starts at 1499 yuan (US$242) for the 16GB version model, while the Kindle Paperwhite is available for 849 yuan ($137)
The company brought the products to China after releasing localized versions of its Kindle software to the country in the prior months. In May, Amazon updated its mobile app store to include Chinese language support, and last December it launched its local Kindle e-book service.
Before the Kindle's official launch in China, local consumers in the country were already buying Kindle e-readers from overseas markets, said Mark Natkin, managing director for Beijing-based Marbridge Consulting.
To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Reported by PC World 33 minutes ago.
On Friday, both the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Paperwhite went on sale through the company's site in the country. The Kindle Fire HD starts at 1499 yuan (US$242) for the 16GB version model, while the Kindle Paperwhite is available for 849 yuan ($137)
The company brought the products to China after releasing localized versions of its Kindle software to the country in the prior months. In May, Amazon updated its mobile app store to include Chinese language support, and last December it launched its local Kindle e-book service.
Before the Kindle's official launch in China, local consumers in the country were already buying Kindle e-readers from overseas markets, said Mark Natkin, managing director for Beijing-based Marbridge Consulting.
To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Reported by PC World 33 minutes ago.
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Apple does a 180 with suppliers in China
Apple is now one of the most aggressive tech companies in adopting progressive environmental policies in China.
Reported by CNNMoney 28 minutes ago.
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China calls on int’l community to continue Somalia peace process
China called on the UN and the international community to continue in addressing the Somalia issue and advancing the peace process in the country.
Reported by Zee News 29 minutes ago.
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Torrential rains affects life severely in China
In China, torrential rains in the central Hubei Province have left five people dead and affected 78 counties and cities since Wednesday.Local officials said on Friday that heavy rains up to 200 mm have severely affected life in the cities of Enshi, Yichang and Jingzhou.
Reported by All India Radio 15 minutes ago.
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Torrential rain in China leaves 5 dead in Hubei; over 2300 evacuated
In China, torrential rains in the central Hubei Province have left five people dead and affected 78 counties and cities since Wednesday. Local officials said today that rain up to 200 mm rain has severely affected life in the cities of Enshi, Yichang and Jingzhou.
Reported by All India Radio 15 minutes ago.
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Yingli Green Energy Gives Talents from China and Japan the Chance to Present Themselves on the International Stage
BAODING, China, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturer, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," today...
Reported by PR Newswire 9 minutes ago.
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SAE International Announces Plethora of July Professional Development Seminars Hosted in China
SAE International will hold four automotive engineering professional development seminars this July at the Ramada Parkside Beijing Hotel in Beijing, China.
WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) June 07, 2013
SAE International will hold four automotive engineering professional development seminars this July at the Ramada Parkside Beijing Hotel in Beijing, China.
The seminars include:
· July 8-10 – “Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engines”
The quest for more efficient, smarter, and environmentally cleaner, liquid-fueled, spark ignition reciprocating engines is the driving force behind this year’s Gasoline Direct Injection Engines Seminar. This seminar will describe the rationale behind the GDI engine operation, analyze the important processes in GDI engines, explain liquid atomization, sprays, and injector requirements, and other topics that will help attendees better understand GDI engines. The seminar will include an overview of a selection of prototype and production engines.
The instructor of the course is Chief Scientist and Group Leader at Advanced Technology Consultants, Dr. Bruce Chehroudi. Dr. Chehroudi specializes in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, laser optical diagnostics, internal combustion engine, gas turbine and rocket engines, structure of sprays, gas turbine engines, combustion, fuel injection issues and emission of pollutants.
· July 8-9 – “Introduction to Battery Pack Design, Integration, and Validation in China”
China’s vehicle market is requiring new and better sources of energy, which has significantly increased their development in battery systems. This seminar will introduce participants to system level design considerations, including battery and vehicle interface requirements, battery design and production validations, design changes and, unfortunately, the inevitable performance compromises. The seminar will also have an in-depth study of system electronics, thermal management, performance, and CAN communication requirements.
The instructor of the course is Dr. Ying Wang, Deputy Director in the Engineering and Product Development Department at SAIC Motor Corporation Limited in Shanghai, China. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry from Jilin University and her Ph.D. in Electroanalytical Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
· July 11-12 – “Combustion and Emissions for Engineers”
Engineers have been forced to better understand the combustion process and its cause of pollutants, due to the recent increase in public awareness regarding pollutants and adverse health effects of emissions. In this seminar, attendees will be able to identify and describe the important processes in combustion and emission, identify formative mechanisms and reduction strategies, the effects of engine design and operating conditions, after-treatment of pollutants, underlying laws and principles, and other explanations pertaining to combustion and emission.
The instructor is Dr. Bruce Chehroudi, Chief Scientist and Group Leader at Advanced Technology Consultants as well as instructor of “Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engines”. As stated in the GDI Engines seminar section, Dr. Chehroudi specializes in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, laser optical diagnostics, internal combustion engine, gas turbine and rocket engines, structure of sprays, gas turbine engines, combustion, fuel injection issues and emission of pollutants.
· July 11-12 – “Powertrain Architecture, Controls, Energy Management Systems of EV and HEV”
Developing environmentally cleaner and more fuel efficient vehicles is transforming the automotive industry worldwide, particularly in China. Attendees of this seminar will receive an overview of hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems followed by design and control approaches for series, parallel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. High efficiency energy management strategies are also addressed. Demonstrations and case work is utilized to provide attendees with a hands-on approach to learning.
Dr. Yuxiang Jiang is the instructor for this course, as well as serving as the Chief Engineer of Powertrains at the Commercial Vehicle Technical Center of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. Dr. Jaing received his B.S. and M.S. in Thermal-Automotive Engineering from Tsinghua University as well as his M.B. A. in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering came from the University of Illinois.
This seminar will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. The material will be in Chinese and English.
For detailed information about the seminars, please visit http://training.sae.org/.
International Attendees
To register and pay USD, click the Register button on the seminar’s registration page and submit the online form, or contact SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada) or at customerservice(at)sae(dot)org.
Chinese Attendees
To register and pay RMB:
Rick Wang
SAE International China Office
Phone: +86 21-6157 7364; Fax +86 21-2302 5988; Email RickWang(at)sae(dot)org
SAE International is a global association of more than 138,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International’s core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE International’s charitable arm is the SAE Foundation, which supports many programs, including A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™.
· http://www.sae.org - Reported by PRWeb 5 minutes ago.
WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) June 07, 2013
SAE International will hold four automotive engineering professional development seminars this July at the Ramada Parkside Beijing Hotel in Beijing, China.
The seminars include:
· July 8-10 – “Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engines”
The quest for more efficient, smarter, and environmentally cleaner, liquid-fueled, spark ignition reciprocating engines is the driving force behind this year’s Gasoline Direct Injection Engines Seminar. This seminar will describe the rationale behind the GDI engine operation, analyze the important processes in GDI engines, explain liquid atomization, sprays, and injector requirements, and other topics that will help attendees better understand GDI engines. The seminar will include an overview of a selection of prototype and production engines.
The instructor of the course is Chief Scientist and Group Leader at Advanced Technology Consultants, Dr. Bruce Chehroudi. Dr. Chehroudi specializes in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, laser optical diagnostics, internal combustion engine, gas turbine and rocket engines, structure of sprays, gas turbine engines, combustion, fuel injection issues and emission of pollutants.
· July 8-9 – “Introduction to Battery Pack Design, Integration, and Validation in China”
China’s vehicle market is requiring new and better sources of energy, which has significantly increased their development in battery systems. This seminar will introduce participants to system level design considerations, including battery and vehicle interface requirements, battery design and production validations, design changes and, unfortunately, the inevitable performance compromises. The seminar will also have an in-depth study of system electronics, thermal management, performance, and CAN communication requirements.
The instructor of the course is Dr. Ying Wang, Deputy Director in the Engineering and Product Development Department at SAIC Motor Corporation Limited in Shanghai, China. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry from Jilin University and her Ph.D. in Electroanalytical Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
· July 11-12 – “Combustion and Emissions for Engineers”
Engineers have been forced to better understand the combustion process and its cause of pollutants, due to the recent increase in public awareness regarding pollutants and adverse health effects of emissions. In this seminar, attendees will be able to identify and describe the important processes in combustion and emission, identify formative mechanisms and reduction strategies, the effects of engine design and operating conditions, after-treatment of pollutants, underlying laws and principles, and other explanations pertaining to combustion and emission.
The instructor is Dr. Bruce Chehroudi, Chief Scientist and Group Leader at Advanced Technology Consultants as well as instructor of “Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engines”. As stated in the GDI Engines seminar section, Dr. Chehroudi specializes in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, laser optical diagnostics, internal combustion engine, gas turbine and rocket engines, structure of sprays, gas turbine engines, combustion, fuel injection issues and emission of pollutants.
· July 11-12 – “Powertrain Architecture, Controls, Energy Management Systems of EV and HEV”
Developing environmentally cleaner and more fuel efficient vehicles is transforming the automotive industry worldwide, particularly in China. Attendees of this seminar will receive an overview of hybrid electric vehicle propulsion systems followed by design and control approaches for series, parallel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. High efficiency energy management strategies are also addressed. Demonstrations and case work is utilized to provide attendees with a hands-on approach to learning.
Dr. Yuxiang Jiang is the instructor for this course, as well as serving as the Chief Engineer of Powertrains at the Commercial Vehicle Technical Center of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited. Dr. Jaing received his B.S. and M.S. in Thermal-Automotive Engineering from Tsinghua University as well as his M.B. A. in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering came from the University of Illinois.
This seminar will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. The material will be in Chinese and English.
For detailed information about the seminars, please visit http://training.sae.org/.
International Attendees
To register and pay USD, click the Register button on the seminar’s registration page and submit the online form, or contact SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada) or at customerservice(at)sae(dot)org.
Chinese Attendees
To register and pay RMB:
Rick Wang
SAE International China Office
Phone: +86 21-6157 7364; Fax +86 21-2302 5988; Email RickWang(at)sae(dot)org
SAE International is a global association of more than 138,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. SAE International’s core competencies are life-long learning and voluntary consensus standards development. SAE International’s charitable arm is the SAE Foundation, which supports many programs, including A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™.
· http://www.sae.org - Reported by PRWeb 5 minutes ago.
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Obama: US, China in 'uncharted waters' on cyber
- The United States and China are in "uncharted waters" as they tackle the contentious issue of cybersecurity, President Barack Obama said following the opening round of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in the California desert.
Reported by WTOP 5 hours ago.
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IMTCE China 2013 Enlists Top Medical Tourism Portal, myMEDholiday.com, as Media Partner
Shanghai will host IMTCE 2013, the first ever Medical Tourism trade show to take place in China. Professionals representing a wide array of healthcare sectors, and media partners such as myMEDholiday.com, will come together to examine industry trends and the potential for the Chinese medical travel market.
Bangkok (PRWEB) June 08, 2013
Later this summer, Shanghai will play host to the inaugural International Medical Tourism Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE), the first of its kind to take place in China. It promises to be one of the larger trade shows to-date for this booming industry, and leading medical tourism portal myMEDholiday.com has garnered an invitation to act as one of a short list of media partners.
The exhibition is to be held from September 12th-13th in Shanghai, and will feature representatives from an impressive roster of the industry’s leading hospitals and clinics, medical tourism facilitators and travel agencies, healthcare associations, insurance companies, and medical-travel marketing firms.
A variety of professionals from different medical tourism fields are scheduled to address the conference’s attendees, including medical travel consultants and advocates, insurance experts, and government health policy authorities. The conference’s aim is to focus on the current trends in medical tourism, and provide a platform for businesses in the medical travel space to network and create partnerships with their industry colleagues.
Key topics of the IMTCE exhibition include how healthcare facilities can best work with their associates overseas, how medical tourism destinations can successfully brand their product, how different sectors of a country’s medical system can attract international patients, and, importantly, how to understand the healthcare system and market potential in China. As this segment continues to grow, gaining insight into the opportunities to attract Chinese medical tourists, learning about their expectations for healthcare services, and understanding their needs as patients will be a primary focus of medical travel businesses.
A high level marketing representative for myMEDholiday.com says, “IMTCE 2013 in Shanghai should be exciting and informative. It will go a long way towards helping those of us in the medical tourism industry enter into the Chinese market.” Anyone seeking more information about this landmark event, or interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor should visit http://www.imtce-china.com.
About myMEDholiday.com:
myMEDholiday.com is a comprehensive Medical Tourism portal and ratings site with offices in San Francisco, CA and Bangkok, Thailand. They provide direct access to detailed information about top medical and healthcare facilities around the world, giving patients the tools to locate, compare and contact medical travel or medical tourism providers quickly and conveniently. Their management team has over 15 years of experience with online travel and internet marketing, and has implemented a wide range of successful websites and e-marketing campaigns, and their aim is to work on behalf of patients and give them the information needed to make the right choices, while helping them find a safe, effective and cost-saving alternative for their health and medical needs.
To learn more about the company, please visit - http://www.mymedholiday.com/ Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
Bangkok (PRWEB) June 08, 2013
Later this summer, Shanghai will play host to the inaugural International Medical Tourism Conference & Exhibition (IMTCE), the first of its kind to take place in China. It promises to be one of the larger trade shows to-date for this booming industry, and leading medical tourism portal myMEDholiday.com has garnered an invitation to act as one of a short list of media partners.
The exhibition is to be held from September 12th-13th in Shanghai, and will feature representatives from an impressive roster of the industry’s leading hospitals and clinics, medical tourism facilitators and travel agencies, healthcare associations, insurance companies, and medical-travel marketing firms.
A variety of professionals from different medical tourism fields are scheduled to address the conference’s attendees, including medical travel consultants and advocates, insurance experts, and government health policy authorities. The conference’s aim is to focus on the current trends in medical tourism, and provide a platform for businesses in the medical travel space to network and create partnerships with their industry colleagues.
Key topics of the IMTCE exhibition include how healthcare facilities can best work with their associates overseas, how medical tourism destinations can successfully brand their product, how different sectors of a country’s medical system can attract international patients, and, importantly, how to understand the healthcare system and market potential in China. As this segment continues to grow, gaining insight into the opportunities to attract Chinese medical tourists, learning about their expectations for healthcare services, and understanding their needs as patients will be a primary focus of medical travel businesses.
A high level marketing representative for myMEDholiday.com says, “IMTCE 2013 in Shanghai should be exciting and informative. It will go a long way towards helping those of us in the medical tourism industry enter into the Chinese market.” Anyone seeking more information about this landmark event, or interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor should visit http://www.imtce-china.com.
About myMEDholiday.com:
myMEDholiday.com is a comprehensive Medical Tourism portal and ratings site with offices in San Francisco, CA and Bangkok, Thailand. They provide direct access to detailed information about top medical and healthcare facilities around the world, giving patients the tools to locate, compare and contact medical travel or medical tourism providers quickly and conveniently. Their management team has over 15 years of experience with online travel and internet marketing, and has implemented a wide range of successful websites and e-marketing campaigns, and their aim is to work on behalf of patients and give them the information needed to make the right choices, while helping them find a safe, effective and cost-saving alternative for their health and medical needs.
To learn more about the company, please visit - http://www.mymedholiday.com/ Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
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No concessions given to China for trade accords: Mexico
A senior Mexican trade official said agreements with China to bolster bilateral relations, open the Asian giant's market to certain Mexican products and resolve trade disputes were reached without "any concessions or compensation".
Reported by IndiaVision 4 hours ago.
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Suspect identified in China bus fire that killed 47
Police in southeast China say they have identified a suspect who they believe may have been responsible for a devastating bus fire on Friday that killed at least 47 people.
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 4 hours ago.
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 4 hours ago.
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US, China seek to ease tensions on cyber security
Obama said US welcomes China's 'peaceful rise' but made clear that Beijing must play by the same rules of economic world order as other major nations.
Reported by IndiaTimes 4 hours ago.
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China ex-railway boss goes on trial for corruption
A former Chinese railways minister goes on trial for corruption on Sunday in one of the country’s biggest graft cases in years, charged with taking massive bribes and steering the awarding of highly lucrative projects.
The Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court told the official Xinhua News Agency that it will hear the case against 60-year-old Liu Zhijun, who spearheaded China’s showcase bullet train network when he oversaw the powerful ministry.
Sunday is a work day in China because of rescheduling to accommodate an upcoming national holiday. Reported by S.China Morning Post 4 hours ago.
The Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court told the official Xinhua News Agency that it will hear the case against 60-year-old Liu Zhijun, who spearheaded China’s showcase bullet train network when he oversaw the powerful ministry.
Sunday is a work day in China because of rescheduling to accommodate an upcoming national holiday. Reported by S.China Morning Post 4 hours ago.
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Orchestra members put on impromptu concert onboard delayed flight in China
Playing a selection of Antonin Dvorak, a string quartet from the Philadelphia Orchestra helped ease the boredom for passengers stuck onboard a flight in China during a lengthy delay.
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 3 hours ago.
Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 3 hours ago.
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China bus fire suspect identified as toll rises to 47
A deadly bus fire that killed 47 people and injured 34 others in China`s southeastern city of Xiamen was not an accident but a criminal act and the suspect has been identified, Chinese officials said on Saturday.
Reported by Zee News 4 hours ago.
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Heavy rain kills 15 in southern China
A bout of heavy rain in south and east China has killed 15 people and left another two missing as of today, according to a statement issued by the National Commission for Disaster Reduction.
Reported by Shanghai Daily 3 hours ago.
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Two students, using radio signals to cheat in exam, held in China
Police in China have arrested two students and seized radio signal equipment being used by them to cheat in the national entrance exam in which over nine million students are appearing.
Reported by NDTV.com 3 hours ago.
Reported by NDTV.com 3 hours ago.
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