Brett Rumford of Australia shot a 3-under 69 Saturday to lead by one stroke after the third round of the China Open.
Reported by Miami Herald 13 minutes ago.
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Rumford leads by 1 after 3rd round at China Open
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China's New President Should Scare The Crap Out Of The Rest Of The World
IN 1793 a British envoy, Lord Macartney, arrived at the court of the Chinese emperor, hoping to open an embassy.He brought with him a selection of gifts from his newly industrialising nation.
The Qianlong emperor, whose country then accounted for about a third of global GDP, swatted him away: "Your sincere humility and obedience can clearly be seen," he wrote to King George III, but we do not have "the slightest need for your country’s manufactures".
The British returned in the 1830s with gunboats to force trade open, and China’s attempts at reform ended in collapse, humiliation and, eventually, Maoism.
China has made an extraordinary journey along the road back to greatness. Hundreds of millions have lifted themselves out of poverty, hundreds of millions more have joined the new middle class. It is on the verge of reclaiming what it sees as its rightful position in the world.
China’s global influence is expanding and within a decade its economy is expected to overtake America’s. In his first weeks in power, the new head of the ruling Communist Party, Xi Jinping, has evoked that rise with a new slogan which he is using, as belief in Marxism dies, to unite an increasingly diverse nation. He calls his new doctrine the "Chinese dream" evoking its American equivalent. Such slogans matter enormously in China (see "Xi Jinping’s vision: Chasing the Chinese dream"). News bulletins are full of his dream. Schools organise speaking competitions about it. A talent show on television is looking for "The Voice of the Chinese Dream".
Countries, like people, should dream. But what exactly is Mr Xi’s vision? It seems to include some American-style aspiration, which is welcome, but also a troubling whiff of nationalism and of repackaged authoritarianism.
*The end of ideology*
Since the humiliations of the 19th century, China’s goals have been wealth and strength. Mao Zedong tried to attain them through Marxism. For Deng Xiaoping and his successors, ideology was more flexible (though party control was absolute). Jiang Zemin’s theory of the "Three Represents" said the party must embody the changed society, allowing private businessmen to join the party. Hu Jintao pushed the "scientific-development outlook" and "harmonious development" to deal with the disharmony created by the yawning wealth gap.
Now, though, comes a new leader with a new style and a popular photogenic wife. Mr Xi talks of reform; he has launched a campaign against official extravagance. Even short of detail, his dream is different from anything that has come before. Compared with his predecessors’ stodgy ideologies, it unashamedly appeals to the emotions. Under Mao, the party assaulted anything old and erased the imperial past, now Mr Xi’s emphasis on national greatness has made party leaders heirs to the dynasts of the 18th century, when Qing emperors demanded that Western envoys kowtow (Macartney refused).
But there is also plainly practical politics at work. With growth slowing, Mr Xi’s patriotic doctrine looks as if it is designed chiefly to serve as a new source of legitimacy for the Communist Party. It is no coincidence that Mr Xi’s first mention of his dream of "the great revival of the Chinese nation" came in November in a speech at the national museum in Tiananmen Square, where an exhibition called "Road to Revival" lays out China’s suffering at the hands of colonial powers and its rescue by the Communist Party.
*Dream a little dream of Xi*
Nobody doubts that Mr Xi’s priority will be to keep the economy growing--the country’s leaders talk about it taking decades for their poor nation to catch up with the much richer Americans--and that means opening up China even more. But his dream has two clear dangers.
One is of nationalism. A long-standing sense of historical victimhood means that the rhetoric of a resurgent nation could all too easily turn nasty. As skirmishes and provocations increase in the neighbouring seas (see Banyan), patriotic microbloggers need no encouragement to demand that the Japanese are taught a humiliating lesson. Mr Xi is already playing to the armed forces. In December, on an inspection tour of the navy in southern China, he spoke of a "strong-army dream." The armed forces are delighted by such talk. Even if Mr Xi’s main aim in pandering to hawks is just to keep them on side, the fear is that it presages a more belligerent stance in East Asia. Nobody should mind a confident China at ease with itself, but a country transformed from a colonial victim to a bully itching to settle scores with Japan would bring great harm to the region--including to China itself.
The other risk is that the Chinese dream ends up handing more power to the party than to the people. In November Mr Xi echoed the American dream, declaring that "To meet [our people’s] desire for a happy life is our mission." Ordinary Chinese citizens are no less ambitious than Americans to own a home (see "The property market: Cat and house"), send a child to university or just have fun (see "The music scene: Anarchy in the PRC"). But Mr Xi’s main focus seems to be on strengthening the party’s absolute claim on power. The "spirit of a strong army", he told the navy, lay in resolutely obeying the party’s orders. Even if the Chinese dream avoids Communist rhetoric, Mr Xi has made it clear that he believes the Soviet Union collapsed because the Communist Party there strayed from ideological orthodoxy and rigid discipline. "The Chinese dream", he has said, "is an ideal. Communists should have a higher ideal, and that is Communism."
A fundamental test of Mr Xi’s vision will be his attitude to the rule of law. The good side of the dream needs it: the economy, the happiness of his people and China’s real strength depend on arbitrary power being curtailed. But corruption and official excess will be curbed only when the constitution becomes more powerful than the party. This message was spelled out in an editorial in a reformist newspaper on January 1st, entitled "The Dream of Constitutionalism". The editorial called for China to use the rule of law to become a "free and strong country". But the censors changed the article at the last minute and struck out its title. If that is the true expression of Mr Xi’s dream, then China still has a long journey ahead.
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Plans to Harness China’s Nu River Threaten a Region
China has revived plans for hydropower dams on the Nu River, a project critics say will threaten endangered fish and force thousands of ethnic minorities to relocate.
Reported by NYTimes.com 6 hours ago.
Reported by NYTimes.com 6 hours ago.
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Israel PM to visit China to enhance ties, trade
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive in China on Monday, in a rare visit Israeli officials hope will increase exports to the Asian economic giant.
Reported by Bangkok Post 8 hours ago.
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WADA to hold meeting in China on gene doping
Olympic officials and scientific experts will meet in China next month to review the progress in developing a test for gene doping, the potential future of cheating in sports.
Reported by Seattle Times 7 hours ago.
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Japan, China, South Korea address cross-border pollution - @KyodoNewsENG
Japan, China, South Korea address cross-border pollution - @KyodoNewsENG
Reported by Breaking News 7 hours ago.
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Tricky pic in China
Déjà who? Christopher Cox, in China to honor the 1972 trip of his grandfather, Richard Nixon, recreates a classic pose with wife Andrea Catsimatidis, who’s a little more revealing than Pat...
Reported by NY Post 6 hours ago.
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Expert: India-China need water-sharing treaty on Brahmaputra
New Delhi, May 5: China has assured India that it is "essentially" engaged in a run-of-the-river project on the Brahmaputra and there is no cause for worry for downstream riparian countries. But with Beijing not keen to share details about its
Reported by Oneindia 2 hours ago.
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IHT Rendezvous: In Asia, Australia Strives to Balance China and the United States
Reactions in the official Chinese media to Australia’s new defense White Paper on China, which is more conciliatory than a previous one, were matter-of-fact. Reactions from ordinary Chinese, expressed online, were mixed, often critical.
Reported by NYTimes.com 5 hours ago.
Reported by NYTimes.com 5 hours ago.
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Bottled Water Production in China Industry Research Report – Now Available from IBISWorld
In 2013, revenue for the Bottled Water Production industry in China is expected to total $16.2 billion. Driven by increased domestic demand and higher output levels over the five years through 2013, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.7%, says IBISWorld.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 05, 2013
In the past five years, the Bottled Water Production industry in China has developed rapidly, with the government has implemented several industry standards and regulations that have provided confidence in the market and to consumers. The competitive landscape has also changed, with growth in foreign and private capital and investment across the industry, says IBISWorld.
In 2013, revenue for the Bottled Water Production industry in China is expected to total $16.2 billion. Driven by increased domestic demand and higher output levels over the five years through 2013, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.7%, estimates IBISWorld.
There are about 519 bottled and canned water product manufacturing firms in China, most of which are small or medium in size. The top four companies account for 37.1% of industry revenue in 2013, indicating a low concentration level. The concentration ratio differs by region and is higher in North East China and North China, where the main manufacturers are located.
Foreign and joint venture companies benefit from advanced technologies and equipment for bottled and canned water production. They generally have larger capital reserves and invest more to research and develop new products, says IBISWorld. Danone and Nestle are among the top food enterprises in the world that own or control industry enterprises in China.
Internal and external competition are set to intensify as the industry enters the mature phase of its life cycle. In particular, domestic and office tap water purifying machines, which compete with industry products, are expected to become more common, says IBISWorld.
For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Bottled Water Production in China industry report page.
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IBISWorld Industry Report Key Topics
The Bottled Water Production industry in China comprises companies involved in the collection and packaging of water. This water is sourced from underground mineral water reserves and other water supplies in accordance with the government’s Standards for Drinking Water Quality. It is then sealed in plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles, barrels or other containers, without any additives.
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 05, 2013
In the past five years, the Bottled Water Production industry in China has developed rapidly, with the government has implemented several industry standards and regulations that have provided confidence in the market and to consumers. The competitive landscape has also changed, with growth in foreign and private capital and investment across the industry, says IBISWorld.
In 2013, revenue for the Bottled Water Production industry in China is expected to total $16.2 billion. Driven by increased domestic demand and higher output levels over the five years through 2013, revenue has been growing at an annualized rate of 18.7%, estimates IBISWorld.
There are about 519 bottled and canned water product manufacturing firms in China, most of which are small or medium in size. The top four companies account for 37.1% of industry revenue in 2013, indicating a low concentration level. The concentration ratio differs by region and is higher in North East China and North China, where the main manufacturers are located.
Foreign and joint venture companies benefit from advanced technologies and equipment for bottled and canned water production. They generally have larger capital reserves and invest more to research and develop new products, says IBISWorld. Danone and Nestle are among the top food enterprises in the world that own or control industry enterprises in China.
Internal and external competition are set to intensify as the industry enters the mature phase of its life cycle. In particular, domestic and office tap water purifying machines, which compete with industry products, are expected to become more common, says IBISWorld.
For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Bottled Water Production 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
The Bottled Water Production industry in China comprises companies involved in the collection and packaging of water. This water is sourced from underground mineral water reserves and other water supplies in accordance with the government’s Standards for Drinking Water Quality. It is then sealed in plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles, barrels or other containers, without any additives.
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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Rare Felice Beato photos of old Peking and a lost China to be auctioned in London
An album of some of the earliest photographs ever taken of China and imperial Peking goes under the hammer in London next week.
Taken by Anglo-Italian photojournalist Felice Beato in 1860, the 18 rare images depict a never-before-seen panorama of the capital and the only known image of the Summer Palace before it was torched by British and French troops shortly afterwards.
Because of the photos’ rarity, auctioneer Sotheby’s expects the collection to attract £200,000 (HK$2.4 million). Reported by S.China Morning Post 2 hours ago.
Taken by Anglo-Italian photojournalist Felice Beato in 1860, the 18 rare images depict a never-before-seen panorama of the capital and the only known image of the Summer Palace before it was torched by British and French troops shortly afterwards.
Because of the photos’ rarity, auctioneer Sotheby’s expects the collection to attract £200,000 (HK$2.4 million). Reported by S.China Morning Post 2 hours ago.
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China rat meat
China rat meat – And the UK thought the horse meat scandal was banned, China has yet another food scare with the government releasing details of arrests for selling rat and other meats off as mutton! China rat meat – Rat dressed as mutton! On Thursday the Ministry of Public Security in China released a report [...]
Reported by The Random Forest 2 hours ago.
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4 dead as China tricycle falls into roadside trench
AN agricultural tricycle rolled over into a roadside trench in northwest China's Gansu Province today, leaving four passengers dead and the rest two aboard the vehicle injured, local authorities said.
Reported by Shanghai Daily 27 minutes ago.
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Rumford claims China Open title
Australia's Brett Rumford claimed his second win in eight days on the European Tour with victory in the Volvo China Open.
Reported by Sporting Life 39 minutes ago.
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Rumford wins in China; for back-to-back title
Australia's Brett Rumford claimed his second win in eight days on the European Tour with victory in the Volvo China Open.
Reported by ESPNSTAR.com 37 minutes ago.
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Palestinian Leader, Mahmoud Abbas, Seeks Support of China
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, arrived in China just ahead of the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, but there were no plans for a meeting between the two.
Reported by NYTimes.com 39 minutes ago.
Reported by NYTimes.com 39 minutes ago.
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Golf-European Tour China Open scores
May 5 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European Tour China Open at the par-72 course on Sunday in Tianjin 272 Brett Rumford (Australia) 68 67 69 68 276 Mikko Ilonen (Finland) 69 63 73 71 277 Victor Dubuisson (France) 71 72 66 68 278 Robert-Jan Derksen (Netherlands) 66 70 73 69 279 Ricardo Santos (Portugal) 70 72 68 69 Pablo Larrazabal (Spain) 71 66 69 73 280 Andreas Harto (Denmark) 72 71 70 67 281 Felipe Aguilar (Chile) 7
Reported by Reuters India 18 minutes ago.
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China ships sail into 'disputed waters'
Three government vessels sail into Senkaku islands, which China calls Diaoyu in move that may spark a diplomatic clash.
Reported by Al Jazeera 39 minutes ago.
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Hundreds protest China chemical plant: Xinhua
Beijing (AFP) May 4, 2013Hundreds of people protested against a proposed chemical plant in southwest China on Saturday, state media said, while residents in another city accused authorities of preventing a similar protest. More than 200 demonstrators gathered in the city of Kunming to protest plans for a factory which will produce paraxylene (PX), a toxic petrochemical used to make fabrics, China's official Xinhua n Reported by Terra Daily 46 minutes ago.
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China detains 900 over toxic meat scandal: official
Beijing (AFP) May 3, 2013China has detained 900 people for crimes including selling rat and fox meat as beef and mutton, the public security ministry said, in another blow to the nation's food safety. News of the three-month operation, which related to meat products, added to a string of scandals that have galvanised public concern over food safety in China, from recycled cooking oil to dangerous chemicals in baby Reported by Terra Daily 46 minutes ago.
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