| Himalayas and nearby peaks haven't melted over past decade The world's greatest snow-capped peaks, which run in a chain from the Himalayas to Tian Shan on the border of China and Kyrgyzstan, have not lost any ice for the past 10 years, a new study has... | |
| To curb pollution, China reverts to bicycles China, once a nation of bicycles, is reverting to it as a means of movement once again in a measure to push government vehicles off the roads at least once a week in a nationwide effort to conserve... |
| China to stockpile sugar China will stockpile one million tonnes of sugar in an effort to stabilize prices and protect farmers' interests, the government said Wednesday.
The government will buy home-produced sugar for state... |
| India reassures China over Tibet, calls for stronger ties Against the backdrop of recent self-immolations by Buddhist monks, India Wednesday struck a cautious note on the growing Tibetan unrest, telling China that it was "willing to offer any help" to ease... |
| Krishna opens $10 million Indian embassy complex in Beijing Pitching for stronger India-China relations, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday formally inaugurated the Indian embassy's new $10 million complex here which has been built with... |
| India reassures China over Tibet issue With Beijing worried over the Tibetan unrest, India Wednesday reassured China that it considered the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) as part of China and reiterated New Delhi's policy of not allowing... |
| We can develop together: China tells India Voicing satisfaction at the progress in Sino-Indian relations, China Wednesday said there was enough space and opportunity for the people of both countries to develop together.
Welcoming External... |
| Krishna calls on key Chinese leaders with aim of improving bilateral ties Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna met with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Beijing on Wednesday at the start of his three-day visit to the country.
Krishna and Jiechi... |
| Now, online dating blog to aid eligible police bachelors in finding partners A China based online blog, which offers an opportunity for single police officers to find their date as per their convenience, has become a huge hit on the Internet.
The move is part of a "plan of... |
| Guilty verdict in theft of Motorola secrets for China CHICAGO (AFP) - A former software engineer for Motorola was found guilty Wednesday of stealing trade secrets from the US technology firm just before she tried to leave the country for China, the... |
| How is China's economy doing? Ask KFC EU looks to China on debt crisis Consumer companies tell a tale of rising prices. Yum, the parent group of Kentucky Fried Chicken, is just one struggling to pass through rising costs to Chinese... |
| In China, broadening Cancon beyond a can of beer An Alberta wheat farm: The Canadian Wheat Board's role as sole Canadian exporter of wheat and barley to the world is set to end as of Aug. 1. China is the world's largest importer of... |
| Beijing Threatens Officials in Tibet, Tells Them to Take Control Rare photos have emerged from Tibet, showing a violent Chinese police response to the protest in Serta town in Sichuan Province on Jan. 24, 2012. The series of photos include a group of Chinese... |
| Putin: West cannot ‘behave like elephant in china shop’ in Syria February 8, 2012 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday the world faced a growing ';cult of violence'; and Moscow must not let events like those in Libya and Syria be... |
| China and Canada Sign Cooperation Accords 8 de febrero de 2012, 13:21 Beijing, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) China and Canada on Wednesday signed accords on cooperation in many sectors to provide new contents to their relations, at the beginning of... |
| China Invests in Water-Saving Irrigation Technologies Beijing, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) China will invest more than six billion dollars from 2012 to 2015 in technological projects for water-saving irrigation in its four northern territories, in order to... |
| China's Demolition Derby Turns History Into Rubble Children play in a traditional residential district in Beijing that is undergoing demolition in April 2011. Despite public protest, historic and new homes are being destroyed all over the city to... |
| China Donates BGN 15 000 for Bulgarian Flood Victims The Chinese Embassy in Sofia has announced a BGN 15 000 donation to aid the victims of the floods that have hit Southern Bulgaria. The funding from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China... |
| Beijing office rents rise by 75 per cent Photo/AFP A general view shows the Beijing city skyline and the China Central Television (CCTV) tower recently. Rents for Beijing's office space rose by 75 per cent last year, making it the... |
| Nickel risks running out of steam as China demand eases Industry analysts warn that the month-long rally in nickel prices could be lost as import demand from top buyer China eases due to a well supplied local... |
| Smart travel for your China business needs Cathay Pacific currently offers more than 70 flights a week from Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and Perth) to Hong Kong with good connections onto Shanghai and Beijing,... |
| Putin says int’l community should not act in Syria like elephant in china shop MOSCOW, February 9 (Itar-Tass) - The international community should not act in Syria like an elephant in a china shop, Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin... |
| China's BAIC Mulls Buying Saab With Matsushita Chinese automaker BAIC is mulling over buying the remaining assets of Swedish automaker Saab Auto, together with Japan's Matsushita Group, according to a report published on auto.gasgoo.com. ... |
| China - IFJ Press Freedom in China Campaign Bulletin - February 2012 (IFJ/IFEX) - 8 February 2012 - The following is an excerpt of IFJ's February 2012 Campaign Bulletin:( . . . )3) Journalist Attacked in TaiwanA Taiwanese journalist was brutally attacked four... |
| China’s exports dragged down by eurozone crisis The eurozone crisis is likely to continue to drag on China's exports, a key driver of the nation's economic growth, a senior official at Fitch Ratings said yesterday. China has seen an... |
| China Telecom confirms boost of broadband Internet speeds in Beijing Some Internet users in Beijing will get their broadband speeds increased up to 20 Mbps (Megabits per second) for free after the Beijing branch of China Telecom finishes upgrading speeds of the... |
| China eyes 13% minimum wage rise in 5 years BEIJING -- The annual average growth of China's minimum wages should be at least 13 percent in the five years to 2015, according to a government job market plan for the period published on... |
| Canada, China sign investment, energy agreements BEIJING--Canada and China expanded cooperation Wednesday with agreements to boost bilateral investment and promote energy exports to China as Ottawa seeks to diversify its oil... |
| China denounces UK criticism over UN veto BEIJING--China lashed out on Wednesday against British Foreign Secretary William Hague, saying his criticism of Beijing's veto of a U.N. resolution pressing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to... |
| Putin warns of "acting like a bull in china shop" in Syria MOSCOW: Russian leaders under fire for a UN veto Wednesday rejected outside interference in the Syrian conflict, with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warning against behaving "like a bull in a... |
| ‘Stop acting like an elephant in a china shop’ – Putin Russia and China have vetoed the latest UN Security Council resolution on the ongoing violence in Syria because it leaves out sanctions on the opposition alongside those on the Assad government, and... |
| 10 Canada-China deals: one big one and a 'blizzard' Here are a few details of the major investment deal coming soon between Canada and China, as well as a list of what CBC chief political correspondent Terry Milewski calls a "small blizzard of... |
| Harper's 'strategic partner' China yields investment deal wide-ranging set of agreements set to further bind the Chinese and Canadian economies. One concluded negotiations for a groundbreaking investment deal. Others announced "partnerships,"... |
| China's minimum wages to increase The Chinese cabinet is promising to raise minimum wages by 13 per cent a year until 2015, as the country's leaders face growing pressure to spread the country's prosperity more widely. The... |
| Warmer ties won't prevent Canada from raising human rights, Harper tells China Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the end of a signing ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People at the Great Hall of the People on... |
| Facebook may re-enter China When it comes to China, Facebook should consider itself forewarned. Cracking the world's biggest Internet population might seem an obvious ambition for the social networking giant as it trumpets... |
| China Bashing Makes Awkward Politics Next week, President Obama is set to meet with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (above), who is in line to become the country’s next president. This is a fraught issue, not only because China... |
| Beijing issues ultimatum for microblog users authorities tighten their grip on the web.The Chinese capital recently ordered users of weibos -- popular microblogs similar to Twitter -- to register using their real names, making it easier for... |
| Home Of Noted Beijing Architect Reduced To Rubble Children play in a traditional residential district in Beijing that is undergoing demolition in April 2011. Despite public protest, historic and new homes are being destroyed all over the city to... |
| Beijing Tops New York in Office Rent Beijing has become the fifth most expensive city in the world in terms of prime office rent after an eye-popping 75 percent price rise in 2011, an industry report said.It now costs US$130 per square... |
| 10 facts about Apple's iPad battle in China Apple has been caught in a series of suits and countersuits over who owns the 'iPad' trademark in China. We give you a rundown of all the essential developments in this story.1. A Chinese... |
| Biden, China's Xi discuss agenda for U.S. visit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping discussed the agenda for Xi's visit to the United States next week that will include a range of economic,... |
| China hit by more Tibetan protests ANOTHER Tibetan has set himself on fire in restive southwest China, a rights group says, in the latest violent protest against Beijing's... |
| Two Orinda residents accused of stealing trade secrets for China SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal grand jury indicted two Orinda residents among a group accused of stealing trade secrets from U.S. firms to benefit companies controlled by the People's Republic of... |
| Is China's top cop looking for asylum in US? BEIJING -- The former top cop of a major Chinese city has dropped from sight amid unconfirmed reports he is seeking U.S. asylum following a quarrel with one of China's most powerful local... |
| Mystery surrounds fate of famed China police chief BEIJING -- The former top cop of a major Chinese city has dropped from sight amid unconfirmed reports he is seeking U.S. asylum following a quarrel with one of China's most powerful local... |
| Harper hails strategic importance of China deal Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, right, invites Prime Minister Stephen Harper to review an honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb. 8,... |
