Housing Prices in China Rebounded in July
The housing prices in China rose in July for the second consecutive month, according to official data, which keeps the pressure on Beijing to halt the acceleration of real estate…
China Authorities Close Chemical Plant
After massive protests against a chemical factory in the northeastern port city Dalian, the authorities have ordered the immediate closure of the plant. The closure was prompted after the protesters…
China Sends Anti-Terrorism Force to Xinjiang Region
State media reported Saturday that China has sent an elite anti-terrorism unit to the restive region of Xinjiang in the wake of recent violence there. The official China Daily newspaper…
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Shi Lang May Be Operational in Five Years
China has quietly started to sail its first aircraft carrier, the Shi Lang. The name of this ship is explicit: AdmiralShi Lang (1621-1696) was the commander of the Manchu fleet who conquered the island…
Beijing to Froze Its Plans for High-Speed Rail
China plans to suspend its plan for new high-speed rail and to conduct security checks to meet the strong concern about the deadly crash of July 23, announced Prime Minister…
Camacho To Be New Coach of China National Football Team
José Antonio Camacho, retired Spanish footballer and coaching staff, has agreed to be the coach of China national football team and try to bring the Asian giant to the World…
The Crisis Reinforces Chinese Bankers in the World
Being the largest creditor of the United States, Beijing is now lecturing the West, requiring them to bring order to their finances. Gone are the days when China was under…
China: More Than Enough Sports Facilities?
With its main pool of 18,000 seats, the new Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, which hosted the 2011 World Aquatics Championships, is certainly impressive but nevertheless raises a question: what will…
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Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge opens in Shiyan, Hubei
May 15, 2012, the construction site of the Yunyang Hanjiang River Bridge (湖北十堰鄖陽漢江大橋) in Shiyan City, central China’s Hubei Province. Located in the Danjiangkou reservoir district, the 2,102-meter-long bridge, with total investment of 255 million RMB yuan (about 40.37 million U.S. dollars), will be open to traffic in late May. (Xinhua/Cao Zhonghong)
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier returns from sixth sea trial
China’s aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian Harbor after 9 days of sea trial. It arrived on Tuesday.
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
China to impose fishing ban in South China Sea
A two-and-a half month fishing ban will start at noon Wednesday in most part of the South China Sea to rehabilitate marine resources, according to fishery authorities. The Hainan provincial marine and fishing department said all 8,994 locally-registered fishing vessels are all moored, affecting 35,611 people. A fisherman neatens his nets in Haikou, capital of [...]
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
2.91 million residents affected as torrential rains hit Hunan
Torrential rain that struck south China since May 11 has affected the daily lives of 2.91 million residents within Hunan as of Monday noon. Direct economic losses caused by the flood reached 2.88 billion yuan (456.2 million U.S. dollars), according to provincial flood control authorities. May 14, 2012, a house that has been torn down [...]
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” ends its visit to India
Chinese Navy Training Ship “Zheng He” (郑和训练舰) ended its visit to Kochi, India on May 13th and left for the Gulf of Aden at 10:00 local time. Kochi is the third leg of the “Zheng He” ship’s world sailing trip. According to the plan, two Navy trainees from South Korea and India ended their voyage [...]
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Japanese PM Noda
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda before holding talks with him in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd L) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd R) in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
Bridge collapsed after torrential rain in Hunan
A bridge located in Pingjiang County, northeast of Hunan Province suddenly collapsed on the morning of the 13th. Soldiers and men rushed to the scene of the incident and started the rescue work. The number of people walking on the bridge when it collapsed is unknown yet. There was heavy rain on May 12th, Pingjiang [...]
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
Lang Lang awarded Honorary doctorate of Manhattan School of Music
The largest U.S. private Music School, Manhattan School of Music, awarded honorary doctorate to Chinese pianist Lang Lang in 2012 graduation ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to arts, charity, education and other fields. The President of Manhattan School of Music Robert Sirota awarded the certificate to Lang Lang, as well as Hollywood actor [...]