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Taiwan panel industry output value worth US$7.86 billion in 1Q13 says IEK
The output value of Taiwan's panel industry reached NT$234.47 billion (US$7.86 billion) in the first quarter of 2013, down 7.5% on quarter, according to the Industrial Economics & Knowledge Center ...
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Chinese premier seeks closer economic ties with India
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is pushing for stronger economic ties with India, saying that aligning the markets of Asia's fastest-growing economies will benefit both countries and "inject new dynamism in the world economy". Speaking to an audience of business leaders, diplomats and students yesterday, Li said he ...
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Andy Warhol pops up in China
A model, wearing a Campbell's Soup dress in a nod to Andy Warhol's iconic pop art, stands at the "Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal" exhibition currently showing in ...
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The Yuaning Gap Despite recurring border tensions bilateral investments and visits between India and China are breaking new records
In October 2010, industrialist Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power ordered $10 billion worth of power equipment from Shanghai Electric Group to generate 32,000 mw of power, in the biggest ever business deal between an Indian and Chinese company. The deal, which also meant Shanghai Electric would set up plants in India to make power equipment, was signed on the eve of a meeting between Prime ...
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Caixin Online China Premier’s India trip is about new strategies
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) waves as India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh watches after Li's ceremonial reception at the forecourt of India's presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi in this May 20, 2013 ...
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Hershey tapping into ‘milk candy’ market in China
The Dauphin County company says it's debuting a line called Lancaster in three cities next month, followed by wider distribution next year. Hershey notes that milk candy accounts for a quarter of the candy market in ...
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Chinas tourist industry urged to promote practices of good faith
BEIJING, China - China's tourist industry has been urged by a senior official to promote practices of good faith. Liu Qibao, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the comment during a four-day inspection tour, that ended on Monday, in south China's Guangdong and Hainan provinces. When visiting Hainan, a popular tourist destination, ...
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NKorea Sends Special Envoy to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent neighbor. Choe Ryong Hae, a top Workers' Party official and a vice marshal tasked with supervising the North Korean army, departed on a chartered Air Koryo flight with a political and military ...
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China arrests 13 over protest rumours
BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese authorities have arrested 13 people for Internet posts that sparked a rare protest in Beijing, highlighting tensions between officials and migrant workers, police said.The 13 held include the boyfriend of Yuan Liya, a 22-year-old woman who fell to her death from a shopping mall, igniting the hours-long protest by hundreds of people earlier this month, Beijing police said ...
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PRECIOUS-Gold gains on China demand hopes of U.S. stimulus continuing
* Gold still trading near 2-year lows * China demand remains strong-trader * Coming Up: Fed Chairman Bernanke speaks at 1400 GMT (Adds quotes, updates prices) By A. Ananthalakshmi SINGAPORE, May 22 (Reuters) - Gold edged higher on Wednesday due to strong Chinese demand and after Federal Reserve officials allayed investor concerns that the U.S. central bank will soon exit its ...
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Native American tribe to dub Star Wars
" movie in Navajo as a way to help preserve its traditional language. Fluent Navajo speakers have been invited for a casting call in Window Rock in northern Arizona on Friday and Saturday to dub the roles of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and others, tribal officials said. Manuelito Wheeler, the director of the Navajo Nation Museum, said he first came up with the idea 13 years ...
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North Korea sends leaders special envoy to China
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dispatched a high-profile official and close confidant to travel to China on Wednesday as a special envoy while Beijing is under pressure to rein in its belligerent ...
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China shares headed for 6th straight daily gain rain storm delays HK open
Wed May 22, 2013 12:21am EDT * CSI300 +0.2 pct, Hong Kong to open from 0500 GMT * Rainstorm forces cancellation of morning HK trade * China autos strong, May sales reportedly strong By Clement Tan HONG KONG, May 22 (Reuters) - China shares were headed for a sixth-straight daily gain on Wednesday, with most automakers strong after the official China Securities Journal cited an industrial ...
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Fiji Prime Minister to Strengthen Ties with China during Visit
Suva, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Fiji, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, will make a working visit to China from May 27 to 30 in order to discuss issues of common interest, announced the national radio and television. According to the official note Bainimarama will talk with Prime Minister Li Keqiang, on matters of bilateral commercial benefits. During his visit, specify the text, ...
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Chinese PMs touching meet with Kotnis family
By Quaid Najmi, Mumbai, May 21 : Keeping alive the traditions of past Chinese leaders, visiting Premier Li Keqiang Tuesday had an emotional audience with Manorama Kotnis, the 92-year- old sister of medico Dwarkanath Kotnis, considered the symbol of India-China ...
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Top N. Korea military leader visits China—KCNA
In this July 18, 2012 file photo, North Korea’s Vice-Marshal Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People’s Army, speaks during a meeting at the April 25 House of Culture announcing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s new title of marshal, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Choe, a ';special envoy'; for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left ...
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Chinese premier concludes Indian visit with strategic consensus
Chinese premier Li Keqiang wrapped up his visit to India and left Mumbai Wednesday morning for Islamabad, capital of Pakistan.During his Indian visit, which started on Sunday, Li and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh vowed to consolidate China-India strategic and cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity, and to push for fresh and substantial progress in bilateral cooperation.Li said ...
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Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China
Still wondering where to go during this hot summer season? We have selected 10 amazing resorts for your getaway. Afterall, you shouldn't keep yourself trapped in the city all summer long, so pack a bag and ...
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China vows to open domestic markets to Indian businesses
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang today said that he would open up domestic markets to Indian businesses and narrow a gaping trade deficit between the two countries. "As for Indian concerns over the trade deficit, the Chinese side is willing to provide facilitation for more Indian products to access the Chinese market," Li said in an address to business leaders in the capital. ...
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Arlington Family Speaks Out About Adoption Ordeal In China
Arlington family stuck in China after a scare at the U.S. Consulate General's Immigrant Visa Unit in Guangzhou. "We heard that it was one of these white powder scares and then they told us that the Consulate was closed," Tracy Antonelli said at her home in Arlington. Antonelli and her husband Patrick Mooty were there adopting their second child, 2 year old Rosalie. "There ...
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Press Digest - Hong Kong - May 22
HONG KONG | Tue May 21, 2013 11:53pm EDT HONG KONG May 22 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST -- Hong Kong's commercial crime bureau arrested three men on Tuesday after it was asked by the Securities and Futures Commission to take ...
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North Korea sends top Kim Jong-un aide to Beijing
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea sent one of its top military officials to Beijing on Wednesday as a "special envoy" of its leader Kim Jong-un, state news agency KCNA ...
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North Koreas Kim Sends Envoy to China
The official Korean Central News Agency said Choe Ryong Hae, the director of the General Political Bureau of the North Korean army, left Pyongyang for China Wednesday. The brief report provided no details about the purpose of the trip. Choe is believed to be the highest-level official Pyongyang has sent to Beijing since Mr. Kim took over leadership of the country following the death of his ...
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Chinese president extends condolences to Obama over massive tornado
Chinese president to visit three Latin American nations and US Chinese president Xi Jinping has extended condolences to his US counterpart Barack Obama for the casualties and losses caused by a massive tornado.In a message sent on Tuesday, Xi expressed his deep sympathy with the US government and people for the great life and property losses resulted from the powerful tornado.Chinese State ...
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Top DPRK leaders envoy leaves for visit to China
A special envoy of Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), left Pyongyang Wednesday for a visit to China, the official KCNA news agency reported.Choe Ryong Hae, director of the General Political Bureau of the Korean People's Army, left Pyongyang by air for the visit, the KCNA ...
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Massive Beijing Subway expansion plans
The Beijing Subway is one of the biggest, most efficient and most used subways in the world. It is constantly undergoing expansion and upgrades, and yet is unable to keep up with the growth of the capital city. With the recently announced plans for the expansion of the subway by over 60%, the city will certainly be hard-pushed to meet the massive task.
The Beijing Subway is one of the largest in the world. It carries over 5 million people every day, and hundreds of trains run on 228kms of track and service 147 stations. It is a feat of engineering, planning and coordination every single day. It is a network that Beijing commuters should be proud of, it represents the forward-thinking and development of the city. Read more
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