China: Bus fire in Henan kills dozens
A bus has caught fire on a highway in central China, killing at least 41 people on board, state media say. Read More
Foreign universities target Chinese students
Source / Credit: China Daily Foreign universities are getting ready to grab a bigger slice of the education pie in China by firming up their existing partnerships and forging new alliances with Chinese educational institutions. Much of the optimism in Western academic institutions stems from China’s strong economic growth, the […]
Not dollar, not euro, but gold
As the US dollar’s value continues to drop, China looks to invest in gold for stability. Growing concerns about the slow death of the dollar rather than a saviour’s goodwill are underpinning China’s widely publicised purchases of European government debt, according to experts. But as the Eurozone debt crisis spreads […]
Ordination of a new bishop of Shantou
Source:Asiatimes on Line. SINOGRAPH The ordination of a new bishop of Shantou without papal blessing exposes simmering fissures between China and the Holy See in which the possibility of an objectively schismatic Church of China is becoming quite real. Now more than ever, all Catholics in China would be served […]
China executes corrupt Hangzhou and Suzhou officials
China has executed two officials from eastern cities after convicting them of corruption. Xu Maiyong, a former vice-mayor of Hangzhou, and Jiang Renjie, who was vice-mayor of Suzhou, were put to death after their appeals were rejected. Officials said Xu and Jiang took almost 300m yuan ($46m; £29m) by embezzling and taking […]
Xi vows to fight Dalai group’s separatist activities
LHASA – Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping on Tuesday vowed to improve people’s well-being, maintain social stability in Tibet and fight against separatist activities led by the Dalai group at a rally marking the 60th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet. Read More
Xinjiang police attack was terrorism, China says
Chinese officials have blamed Monday’s deadly attack at a police station in Xinjiang province on “terrorists” from the ethnic Uighur minority. Read More
David and Goliath: Swiss to strengthen military ties with China
Swiss Defence Minister Ueli Maurer discussed increasing military cooperation with his Chinese counterpart Liang Guanglie at a meeting in Beijing on Thursday. The atmosphere at the meeting was “harmonious” and “friendly”, defence ministry spokesman Jean-Blaise Defago told the Swiss News Agency. He said China regarded Switzerland as an interesting partner […]
Volkswagen sales hit record amid China boom
Source: TheLocal German auto giant Volkswagen said on Friday that it made record sales of more than four million vehicles in the first half of the year, helped by booming sales to China – and it expected to do better than the market overall in the second half. More Here… […]
Amid growing pressure, churches in China ‘are at a critical moment,’ pastor says
Beijing, China (CNN) – The congregants were seated in rows of folding chairs, clasping their hands in prayer or studying passages in their Bibles. The choir was sitting up front ready to sing on cue. A cross hung behind the pastor. The service looked like a Christian service you would see […]
Indonesia gets taste of Chinese culture
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Chinese art, dance, movies and music are expected to charm Indonesians in an event called “Experience China”, which kicked off on Tuesday in the capital of the Southeast Asian nation. Organized by China’s State Council Information Office, the event will be held throughout July in the cities […]
Speechless in China
Coming from Italy, where the average people hate to speak other languages than Italian or their home dialect, we were very expectant, how we can manage a journey through China without speaking Chinese. At the end we know: It is not impossible – first of all thanks the wonderful Chinese […]
High-speed train on fast track to success
BEIJING – High-speed trains linking Beijing and Shanghai made their passenger debut on Thursday, extending China’s high-speed rail network to nearly 10,000 km. Premier Wen Jiabao attended the railway’s opening ceremony at Beijing South Railway Station and boarded the first train to Shanghai. The high-speed line, built in only 38 months […]
Muslims in China
History – Early Muslim Ties with China Islam was introduced to China as early as the 7th century (during the Tang Dynasty) when merchants from Arabia and Persia came to China to trade via the Silk Road. In AD.651, the third Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan, sent an envoy to call on the reigning […]
Prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia freed – wife
Hu Jia – one of China’s most prominent dissidents – has been released from prison, his wife says. Mr Hu, 37, served a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for “inciting subversion”. His term had been set to end on Sunday. Read More
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in UK for trade summit
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has arrived in the UK for the UK-China Strategic Summit. Read More
China calls for effective anti-drugs strategy
UNITED NATIONS – The international community should implement a comprehensive and balanced drugs control strategy, Li Baodong, the Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations said here on Friday. Li made the statement as he addressed a Security Council open meeting on threats to international peace and security. Read More
Wen’s Europe tour to foster closer ties
BEIJING/BRUSSELS – Kicking off his European tour at a crucial time in the eurozone debt crisis, Premier Wen Jiabao might find the coincidence a good opportunity to draw Beijing closer to its largest trading partner. Observers from both sides said China, which has been buying European debt during the crisis, […]
1 Refugee Without Hope: Canada offers new life to desperate refugee
Telling the Human Story, 15 June 2011 © UNHCR/K. McKinsey Pakistani refugee Muhammmed Zakaria handing over his family’s passports to UNHCR’s Severine Weber to process them for resettlement. They left China for Canada in May. YANJIAO, China, June 15 (UNHCR) – Not many people can remember precisely what they were […]
China floods: Millions affected by deadly downpours
More than two million people are now reported to have been affected by deadly floods in eastern China. Torrential rain was continuing, leaving large parts of Zhejiang and Hubei provinces under water, state-run news agency Xinhua said. Read More