Current Events in China: October 4
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Hong Kong Recovers Sunken Boat, Starts Fatal Crash Probe
Hong Kong recovered the boat that was partially sunk in a crash that killed at least 38 people, and started an inspection to find the cause of the city’s worst maritime disaster in four decades. Read more
Barack Obama sued by Chinese company over wind farms
A Chinese-owned company is suing President Barack Obama for blocking its purchase of wind farms near a US military base on national security grounds, court documents showed. Read more
Two US carrier groups deployed to Western Pacific
Two US carrier battle groups and a Marine Corps Air Task Force have been deployed to the Western Pacific as tensions rise over maritime disputes between China and its neighbors, reports Time Magazine. Read more
U.S. Casinos Won’t Get Macau Licenses, Caesars CEO Says
The government of Macau won’t issue any licenses for new U.S. companies to operate casinos in the world’s largest gambling market, Gary Loveman, chief executive officer of Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR), predicted. Read more
China services PMI falls to lowest in nearly two years
China’s normally robust services sector weakened sharply in September to its lowest point since November 2010, as slow growth in manufacturing finally began to feed through to the rest of the economy, an official survey showed on Wednesday. Read more
Romans, Han Dynasty were greenhouse gas emitters: study
A 200-year period covering the heyday of both the Roman Empire and China’s Han dynasty saw a big rise in greenhouse gases, according to a study that challenges the U.N. view that man-made climate change only began around 1800. Read more
Overcrowded campsite sparks off another HK-mainland spat
Shouting matches and tent-slashing erupted at Lantau Island campsite as mainland tourists outnumbered locals. Read more
Solving Taiwan’s Wage Stagnation Mystery
Discontent over Taiwan’s stagnant wages has reached a shrill pitch, with egg-wielding protesters demanding officials roll their way out of office. Read more
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- A fortune in severed bear paws found being smuggled into China - NBCNews.com (blog) June 18, 2013RadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyA fortune in severed bear paws found being smuggled into ChinaNBCNews.com (blog)There were varying estimates of the value of the haul – said to be the biggest by Chinese authorities – but China Central Television reported it would have been worth about 2.8 million yuan (about $460,000) on the black market. Reuters. The bear paws . […]
- China Introduces Local Program for Reducing Emissions - New York Times June 18, 2013BBC NewsChina Introduces Local Program for Reducing EmissionsNew York TimesBEIJING — China unveiled its first pilot carbon emissions exchange Tuesday, though plans for a nationwide rollout and efforts to apply the program to some heavy industries could be undermined by a slowdown in the nation's economy. High-emission ...China Carbon Permits Trade 22% B […]
- US Pressure on China Over Hacking to Remain - Voice of America June 18, 2013Voice of AmericaUS Pressure on China Over Hacking to RemainVoice of AmericaAnalysts say the recent leaks exposing top-secret U.S. surveillance programs may benefit China temporarily, but will not likely sway Washington from putting more pressure on Beijing to stop alleged Chinese cyber hacking against U.S. targets. The leaks ...'It's Christmas In J […]
- Seeking Influence, China Hosts Mideast Peace Forum - ABC News June 18, 2013The West AustralianSeeking Influence, China Hosts Mideast Peace ForumABC NewsThe Palestinian envoy to the United Nations praised China's growing involvement in the Mideast peace process, saying it enhances the efforts of other nations and should continue to expand. Riyad Mansour made the comments Tuesday during a U.N. ...China: The new Mideast power bro […]
- China Mengniu Dairy Offers $1.6 Billion for Baby Formula Firm - New York Times (blog) June 18, 2013ValueWalkChina Mengniu Dairy Offers $1.6 Billion for Baby Formula FirmNew York Times (blog)HONG KONG – China's biggest dairy producer on Tuesday placed a $1.6 billion wager that it could win over the trust of parents in the world's most populous country after a series of scandals involving tainted baby formula. China Mengniu Dairy said it ...China […]
- Could China's growing influence in Hollywood affect Christian-themed movies? - Fox News June 18, 2013Could China's growing influence in Hollywood affect Christian-themed movies?Fox News“Christianity in China has long has been associated with Western imperialism and the authorities regard U.S. evangelism, in particular, with some suspicion,” Beijing-based entertainment attorney Mathew Alderson told FOX411's Pop Tarts column ...and more » […]
- What Paintbrush Makers Know About How to Beat China - New York Times June 18, 2013New York TimesWhat Paintbrush Makers Know About How to Beat ChinaNew York TimesAs I toured Israel Kirschner's Bronx paintbrush factory earlier this month, I couldn't stop feeling amazed that it was still in business. Many days, Kirschner feels the same way. The charming, energetic 69-year-old joked about his ancient equipment ... […]
- China May home price rise highlights policy dilemma - Reuters June 18, 2013Wall Street Journal- IndiaChina May home price rise highlights policy dilemmaReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's home price rises slowed for a second straight month in May from the previous month, in a sign that Beijing's attempts to bring stability to a frothy property market are having some effect. However in year-on-year terms ...China Home-Price […]
- Bad Omens In China: Banks Default, Debt Auctions Fail - Forbes June 18, 2013Bad Omens In China: Banks Default, Debt Auctions FailForbesOn Friday, China's Ministry of Finance sold only 9.53 billion yuan of government bills, far less than the 15 billion yuan offered. It was the first failed Finance Ministry auction since July 2011. To add insult to injury, Beijing had to pay 3.76% on ... […]
- French Attack Comes Amid Tension With China - Wall Street Journal- India June 17, 2013Wall Street Journal- IndiaFrench Attack Comes Amid Tension With ChinaWall Street Journal- IndiaA violent attack over the weekend on a group of Chinese students in the French region of Bordeaux has sparked a diplomatic outcry amid trade tensions that have threatened the budding wine commerce between the two countries. Enlarge Image. image.Wine war fears alrea […]