Current Events in China: May 2
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9 still trapped in flooded SW China colliery
Nine miners were still trapped in the flooded colliery in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, as continuous rainfall has hampered the rescue efforts, local authorities said Tuesday. Read more
Details of Chinese activist’s escape
Chen Guangcheng’s blindness was a help and a hindrance as he made his way past the security cordon ringing his farmhouse. Read more
Gu Kailai ‘dressed up in army uniform’
The woman accused of murdering Neil Heywood in China dressed up shortly afterwards as a military commander and gave a rambling speech to police officials, according to an account that casts new light on her mental state. Read more
China activist sought US haven as officials closed in
THE blind human rights activist who executed a daring night escape from home detention, Chen Guangcheng, did not originally intend to seek protection at the US embassy, but did so after coming close to being captured by Chinese authorities, a fellow activist has said. Read more
Moutai tops China’s liquor brand list
Moutai: China’s top liquor brand and considered the national spirit of China. Its history can be traced back to the Han dynasty. Made by China Kweichow Moutai Distiller Co Ltd. Read more
US neutral in Scarborough standoff but will help upgrade Philippine Navy
The United States says it will help build the Philippines’ sea patrol capability but will not take sides in that nation’s standoff with China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Read more
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