A blaze broke out in a furniture market, said to be the largest in the East China region, this morning in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.
Reported by Shanghai Daily 7 hours ago.
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East China's largest furniture market on fire
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Set out your best china
This is Plymouth --With each fashion season there are mainstream looks, and then there are niche trends.
The latter start off small, with individual pieces becoming so popular they can end up like collectors' items.
Which is rather apt, as the burgeoning china blue trend is inspired by expensive things.
Fashioned in porcelain-esque chinoiserie designs, these intricate prints look like something out of your gran's prized crockery collection, or even a museum of fine art.
It's not the first time fashion has flirted with porcelain.
Victoria Beckham grabbed the red carpet headlines back in 2005 by wearing a Roberto Cavalli gown that resembled a Ming vase for Elton John's summer ball.
Thankfully, this season's blue and white tributes are more understated in contemporary silhouettes – see Alesha Dixon for a modern-day masterclass.
Pretty florals, farmhouse motifs or Oriental style prints – anything goes as long as it's blue accents set against an ivory backdrop. Reported by This is 5 hours ago.
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Israel's Netanyahu, Palestine's Abbas head to China
May 04, 2013 12:23 PM
BEIJING (REUTERS) - China will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas next week for separate bilateral talks as it tries to shore up its role in a region where its diplomatic influence is limited.
Reported by Straits Times 6 hours ago.
BEIJING (REUTERS) - China will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas next week for separate bilateral talks as it tries to shore up its role in a region where its diplomatic influence is limited.
Reported by Straits Times 6 hours ago.
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Sports Briefing | Golf: Ye Wocheng Misses Cut at China Open
The 12-year-old amateur Ye Wocheng, the youngest player to compete on the European Tour, missed the cut at the China Open in Tianjin.
Reported by NYTimes.com 6 hours ago.
Reported by NYTimes.com 6 hours ago.
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The China-fication of Hollywood blockbusters
With a rapidly expanding cinema audience, the biggest new films are being adapted for what is now the second largest box office in the world
There's a lesson to be learned from new teen comedy 21 & Over, though the abstract of that lesson will largely depend on where you see it. Catch it on one of the 300-odd UK screens it opened across yesterday, and witness a jocular salute to the redemptive power of youth, rebellion and getting fucked-up. Hold out for the film's debut in China later this month and you're in for an altogether more moralistic experience.
Along with a growing band of Hollywood innovators, the producers of 21 & Over have worked closely with the Chinese government to produce an alternate cut for their audiences, one in which the film's hero is refashioned as a Chinese exchange student who ultimately shakes off the rank delinquency of American college life and returns home a reformed character. With just 34 foreign imports allowed to compete for China's rapidly expanding cinema market in any given year, such drastic acts of appeasement are becoming commonplace.
Ever since China reopened its doors to American releases in 1994, with the intrepid cultural ambassador that was The Fugitive, studios have fought hard to capture a fair share of the country's immense cinema audience, with artistic integrity often taking a back seat to the demands of a strict review board. But since China overtook Japan to become the world's second-largest box office last year, Hollywood's more entrepreneurial quarters have been getting busy. Last year, Lionsgate spent $1m digitally substituting Red Dawn's villainous Chinese baddies with North Korean ones; this summer's Brad Pitt-starring zombie epic World War Z has already excised a fleeting suggestion that the outbreak emanated from within the country's walls; while Django Unchained toned down the colour of its many blood splashes.
As so often, James Cameron was a pioneer, crediting the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as the inspiration for the sweeping vistas of Avatar. The film went on to become the highest grossing in Chinese history, while one of the park's peaks was swiftly renamed the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. Similarly eager to ingratiate, last year's sci-fi hit Looper relocated an entire act from Paris to Shanghai, while 2010's candy-sweet The Karate Kid remake rendered its title meaningless with a calculating move to the land of kung fu.
In spite of such blatant pandering, the latter two films failed to meet expectations at the Chinese box office; a sign, perhaps, of a growing cynicism towards such tokenistic approach to cultural inclusiveness. Just this month, Iron Man 3 flew the flag for Sino-American relations by embellishing its Chinese cut with appearances from local stars Wang Xueqi and Fan Bingbing. But it inadvertently made a mockery of their inclusion by reducing both roles to blink-and-you'll-miss-them cameos in the US version. If cinema screens continue to pop up in China at a rate of nine a day, the likes of Wang and Fan won't be waiting around for Robert Downey Jr's scraps much longer.
**China's flourishing box office**
*2008: *$0.62bn
*2009: *$0.91bn
*2010: *$1.47bn
*2011: *$2.1bn
*2012: *$2.7bn
**China's addition to Iron Man 3**
*Wang Xueqi*
Born in 1946, Xueqi is a Hong Kong veteran with a taste for playing stirring roles in party-boosting historical dramas (2009's Bodyguards And Assassins, 2011's The Founding Of A Party). Also directed of Sun Bird, which didn't do much.
*Fan Bingbing*
Thirty-one-year-old Bingbing is an actor, singer and the Most Beautiful Person in China 2010. She has also started her own movie studio and fashion line. If she finds a minute, she's set to appear in the next X Men movie, too. Reported by guardian.co.uk 6 hours ago.
There's a lesson to be learned from new teen comedy 21 & Over, though the abstract of that lesson will largely depend on where you see it. Catch it on one of the 300-odd UK screens it opened across yesterday, and witness a jocular salute to the redemptive power of youth, rebellion and getting fucked-up. Hold out for the film's debut in China later this month and you're in for an altogether more moralistic experience.
Along with a growing band of Hollywood innovators, the producers of 21 & Over have worked closely with the Chinese government to produce an alternate cut for their audiences, one in which the film's hero is refashioned as a Chinese exchange student who ultimately shakes off the rank delinquency of American college life and returns home a reformed character. With just 34 foreign imports allowed to compete for China's rapidly expanding cinema market in any given year, such drastic acts of appeasement are becoming commonplace.
Ever since China reopened its doors to American releases in 1994, with the intrepid cultural ambassador that was The Fugitive, studios have fought hard to capture a fair share of the country's immense cinema audience, with artistic integrity often taking a back seat to the demands of a strict review board. But since China overtook Japan to become the world's second-largest box office last year, Hollywood's more entrepreneurial quarters have been getting busy. Last year, Lionsgate spent $1m digitally substituting Red Dawn's villainous Chinese baddies with North Korean ones; this summer's Brad Pitt-starring zombie epic World War Z has already excised a fleeting suggestion that the outbreak emanated from within the country's walls; while Django Unchained toned down the colour of its many blood splashes.
As so often, James Cameron was a pioneer, crediting the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park as the inspiration for the sweeping vistas of Avatar. The film went on to become the highest grossing in Chinese history, while one of the park's peaks was swiftly renamed the Avatar Hallelujah Mountain. Similarly eager to ingratiate, last year's sci-fi hit Looper relocated an entire act from Paris to Shanghai, while 2010's candy-sweet The Karate Kid remake rendered its title meaningless with a calculating move to the land of kung fu.
In spite of such blatant pandering, the latter two films failed to meet expectations at the Chinese box office; a sign, perhaps, of a growing cynicism towards such tokenistic approach to cultural inclusiveness. Just this month, Iron Man 3 flew the flag for Sino-American relations by embellishing its Chinese cut with appearances from local stars Wang Xueqi and Fan Bingbing. But it inadvertently made a mockery of their inclusion by reducing both roles to blink-and-you'll-miss-them cameos in the US version. If cinema screens continue to pop up in China at a rate of nine a day, the likes of Wang and Fan won't be waiting around for Robert Downey Jr's scraps much longer.
**China's flourishing box office**
*2008: *$0.62bn
*2009: *$0.91bn
*2010: *$1.47bn
*2011: *$2.1bn
*2012: *$2.7bn
**China's addition to Iron Man 3**
*Wang Xueqi*
Born in 1946, Xueqi is a Hong Kong veteran with a taste for playing stirring roles in party-boosting historical dramas (2009's Bodyguards And Assassins, 2011's The Founding Of A Party). Also directed of Sun Bird, which didn't do much.
*Fan Bingbing*
Thirty-one-year-old Bingbing is an actor, singer and the Most Beautiful Person in China 2010. She has also started her own movie studio and fashion line. If she finds a minute, she's set to appear in the next X Men movie, too. Reported by guardian.co.uk 6 hours ago.
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China returns 10 trafficked children to Vietnam
Chinese authorities have returned 10 Vietnamese children who were kidnapped and trafficked into China, state media said on Saturday.
Reported by Bangkok Post 5 hours ago.
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Free jailed journalists: Watchdog urges China, Iran, Turkey
A leading press freedom watchdog has urged China, Iran, Turkey and Eritrea -- the four countries with the highest number of imprisoned journalists in the world -- to release them and end their repression.
Reported by IndiaVision 4 hours ago.
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Basic Plastic and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing in China Industry Research Report – Now Available from IBISWorld
Revenue for the Basic Plastics and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry is estimated at $145.7 billion in 2013. Over the past five years, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.6%, says IBISWorld.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2013
Revenue for the Basic Plastics and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry in China is estimated at $145.7 billion in 2013. Over the past five years, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.6%, says IBISWorld. Growth slowed in the latter years of the five-year period due to the lingering effects of the global economic crisis of 2009.
Growing domestic demand is the primary driver of the Basic Plastics and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry, says IBISWorld. The household electronics manufacturing industry in China is shifting toward the use of more plastic in its products to make them lighter (IBISWorld industry report 3954). In addition, polypropylene (PP) products are considered environmentally friendly, and they are increasingly being used in the manufacture of decorative and functional auto parts (IBISWorld industry report 3725).
The top four enterprises operating in this industry, the Sinopec Group, China National Petroleum Corporation, Yabang, and Zhenjiang Chimei, account for 27.9% of industry revenue. Domestic regulations on environmental protection are relatively lower than that of more developed countries like the United States and Japan. This, along with the large domestic market, has attracted many foreign chemical giants like Total, BP, LG and Exxon Mobil to China. However, the Chinese government has been committed to establishing an energy-saving and environmentally friendly society, which may prevent other foreign companies from entering the market, says IBISWorld. Specifically, the Comprehensive Scheme on Energy Saving and Emission Reduction is being implemented during the twelfth five-year planning period (2011 to 2015), making the market less appealing to foreign investors.
For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Basic Plastic and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing in China industry report page.
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IBISWorld Industry Report Key Topics
Companies operating within the Basic Plastic and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry in China produce primary plastic materials from oil and natural gas products. Major products of the industry include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polystyrene (PS).
Industry Performance
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalization & Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
About IBISWorld Inc.
Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2013
Revenue for the Basic Plastics and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry in China is estimated at $145.7 billion in 2013. Over the past five years, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.6%, says IBISWorld. Growth slowed in the latter years of the five-year period due to the lingering effects of the global economic crisis of 2009.
Growing domestic demand is the primary driver of the Basic Plastics and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry, says IBISWorld. The household electronics manufacturing industry in China is shifting toward the use of more plastic in its products to make them lighter (IBISWorld industry report 3954). In addition, polypropylene (PP) products are considered environmentally friendly, and they are increasingly being used in the manufacture of decorative and functional auto parts (IBISWorld industry report 3725).
The top four enterprises operating in this industry, the Sinopec Group, China National Petroleum Corporation, Yabang, and Zhenjiang Chimei, account for 27.9% of industry revenue. Domestic regulations on environmental protection are relatively lower than that of more developed countries like the United States and Japan. This, along with the large domestic market, has attracted many foreign chemical giants like Total, BP, LG and Exxon Mobil to China. However, the Chinese government has been committed to establishing an energy-saving and environmentally friendly society, which may prevent other foreign companies from entering the market, says IBISWorld. Specifically, the Comprehensive Scheme on Energy Saving and Emission Reduction is being implemented during the twelfth five-year planning period (2011 to 2015), making the market less appealing to foreign investors.
For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Basic Plastic and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing in China industry report page.
Follow IBISWorld on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IBISWorld
Friend IBISWorld on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IBISWorld/121347533189
IBISWorld Industry Report Key Topics
Companies operating within the Basic Plastic and Synthetic Resin Manufacturing industry in China produce primary plastic materials from oil and natural gas products. Major products of the industry include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polystyrene (PS).
Industry Performance
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle
Products & Markets
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Major Markets
Globalization & Trade
Business Locations
Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Barriers to Entry
Major Companies
Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios
About IBISWorld Inc.
Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Russians asked not to visit China over bird flu
Russia's chief public health official Gennady Onishchenko has recommended the country's nationals not to visit China where a new strain of bird flu is spreading.
Reported by IndiaVision 4 hours ago.
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In a $100 million move to counter China, India to upgrade Iran's Chabahar port
In a strategically significant move to counter China's presence in the region, India has announced that it will upgrade Iran's crucial Chabahar port that gives a transit route to land-locked Afghanist...
Related Stories Reported by NDTV.com 3 hours ago.
Related Stories Reported by NDTV.com 3 hours ago.
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China jails former senior official for life for corruption
May 04, 2013 3:34 PM
BEIJING (REUTERS) - China has sentenced a former provincial deputy governor to life in prison for accepting almost US$2 million ($2.47 million) in bribes, the most senior official to be punished since the country's new leadership made tackling corruption its top priority.
Reported by Straits Times 3 hours ago.
BEIJING (REUTERS) - China has sentenced a former provincial deputy governor to life in prison for accepting almost US$2 million ($2.47 million) in bribes, the most senior official to be punished since the country's new leadership made tackling corruption its top priority.
Reported by Straits Times 3 hours ago.
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China mulls five-year visas to attract overseas talent
China plans to issue multiple-entry five year visas to attract high-skilled foreign professionals to broaden its technological base.
Reported by Zee News 2 hours ago.
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Golf-European Tour China Open scores
May 4 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour China Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in Tianjin 204 Brett Rumford (Australia) 68 67 69 205 Mikko Ilonen (Finland) 69 63 73 206 Pablo Larrazabal (Spain) 71 66 69 207 Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thailand) 68 67 72 208 Joost Luiten (Netherlands) 73 67 68 209 Victor Dubuisson (France) 71 72 66 Robert-Jan Derksen (Netherlands) 66 70 73 210 Ricardo Santos (Portugal) 70 72 68 Park S
Reported by Reuters India 47 minutes ago.
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Spanish painter creates murals for elite school in China
Shanghai, May 4 : Spanish painter Laura Iniesta has been chosen to create two murals for the expanded Shanghai campus of the prestigious China-Europe International Business School, or CEIBS, a project designed by prize-winning architect I.M. Pei.
Reported by newKerala.com 1 hour ago.
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New species of meat-eating dinosaur discovered in northwest China
Fossil remains found in northwestern China have been identified as a new species of small theropod, or meat-eating, dinosaur
Reported by IndiaVision 1 hour ago.
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Golf-Rumford masters blustery conditions to move ahead in China
May 4 (Reuters) - Brett Rumford tamed the strong winds at Tianjin Binhai Lake Golf Club on his way to a third round 69 that gave the Australian a one-stroke lead at the China Open on Saturday as he remained on course for back-to-back European Tour wins.
Reported by Reuters India 15 minutes ago.
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Rumford leads by one at China Open
Brett Rumford is one round away from becoming only the third Australian to win back-to-back tournaments in the 41-year history of the European Tour at the China Open on Saturday.
Reported by SuperSport 37 minutes ago.
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Rumford Leads by 1 After 3rd Round at China Open
Australia's Brett Rumford shoots 69 to lead by 1 stroke after 3rd round of China Open
Reported by ABCNews.com 19 minutes ago.
Reported by ABCNews.com 19 minutes ago.
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Chinese authorities return 10 Vietnamese children kidnapped and trafficked into China, state media says - @AFP
Chinese authorities return 10 Vietnamese children kidnapped and trafficked into China, state media says - @AFP
Reported by Breaking News 25 minutes ago.
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Rumford leads China Open
Brett Rumford tamed the strong winds at Tianjin Binhai Lake Golf Club on his way to a third round 69 to lead at the China Open.
Reported by News24 13 minutes ago.
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