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Wealth management products flourish in China
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/03-01/52073.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:10
2013-03-01 11:10 CNTV Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
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Rising incomes and limited investment channels have boosted the popularity of wealth management products in China. But the lack of transparency on these high-yield vehicles is an increasing headache for regulators and banks.
What do you do with your cash when you have plenty of it? Manage it wisely.
The number of nouveaux riches in China seems to be multiplying by the minute. At the same time, wealth management products tailored exclusively for the high net worth individuals are mushrooming.
At Swiss banking giant UBS, which runs one of the largest wealth management divisions of any bank in the world, the needs of its affluent clientele are well-catered for.
Tan Kueh, CEO Wealth Management of UBS Securities, said, "As wealth matures, as people become more established in their wealth, they take a more reasoned view of the balance between risk and return, they are more likely to entrust the guardianship of their wealth to professional investors or caretakers as they focus on their own business of lifestyle."
The UBS clients are mainly high-end, typically upper to ultra high net worth individuals.
They seek capital preservation, succession of family wealth, and cash management.
So what exactly does the profile of such an ultra high net worth individual in China look like?
He said, "Typically he is a he, between 45 and 55 years old. He is entering a phase of preservation and stability and diversification."
The industry is booming. According to data, total wealth management products outstanding reached 7.4 trillion yuan, or 1.2 trillion USD by late January, up from 7.1 trillion yuan at the end of 2012 and only 500 billion yuan in 2007.
He said, "The products that we offer to clients really are along these lines. They tend to focus on preserving wealth, and provide some diversification by spreading risk, by venturing into some new asset classes, or alternative asset classes."
But the rapid growth also has negative ramifications. Regulators and bankers I spoke to here in Beijing's financial district have expressed concern about the lack of transparency of the underlying assets of wealth management products.
Some voices have warned of a shadow banking system, while others say that the risks are similar to the ones faced by subprime mortgage investors in the United States in 2007.
In a recent interview with CCTV, the country's top industry regulator, the China Banking and Regulatory Commission, said that it will strengthen its cooperation and coordination with other regulators to enhance the risk monitoring of wealth management products.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China to improve wellbeing for the elderly
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China to improve wellbeing for the elderly
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/03-01/52071.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:07
2013-03-01 11:07 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
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A report on the elderly here in China is suggesting the government should do more to help improve the wellbeing of the country's rapidly growing aging population.
The China Research Center on Aging has stressed the need to increase government spending on the construction of elderly friendly facilities.
Wu Yushao, director of China research center called for more attention being paid to convenience in new infrastructure for the elderly:
"From now on, we must take the aging group's requirements into consideration during the city planning and construction of housing and public facilities. For example, high-rise apartment buildings across the country will be equipped with elevators soon to facilitate the elderly people."
The report shows the number of people aged 60 or above will reach around 202 million this year.
This accounts for nearly 15-percent of the total population.
More than 36 million of this number require attention due to illness or a handicap.
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2013-03-01 11:07 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
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A report on the elderly here in China is suggesting the government should do more to help improve the wellbeing of the country's rapidly growing aging population.
The China Research Center on Aging has stressed the need to increase government spending on the construction of elderly friendly facilities.
Wu Yushao, director of China research center called for more attention being paid to convenience in new infrastructure for the elderly:
"From now on, we must take the aging group's requirements into consideration during the city planning and construction of housing and public facilities. For example, high-rise apartment buildings across the country will be equipped with elevators soon to facilitate the elderly people."
The report shows the number of people aged 60 or above will reach around 202 million this year.
This accounts for nearly 15-percent of the total population.
More than 36 million of this number require attention due to illness or a handicap.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Legislative process of NPC
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Legislative process of NPC
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Mar 1st 2013, 02:28
Legislative powers of NPC, its Standing Committee
National People's Congress (NPC)
The NPC Standing Committee
Sat, Feb 16 2013
2013-03-01 11:28 China.org.cn comment
The Presidium of the National People's Congress may introduce a bill to the National People's Congress for due consideration during its current session.
The Standing Committee of the NPC, along with the State Council, the Central Military Commission, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate and special committees of the NPC may introduce a bill to the NPC, which will be put onto the agenda of the current session by the Presidium.
A delegation, or group of no less than 30 deputies, may introduce a bill to the NPC, where on, the Presidium will decide if the bill is to be put onto the agenda or referred to a special committee for further consideration. If the special committee will recommend it for consideration, the Presidium will decide to proceed or not. During its consideration the committee may invite the sponsor of the bill to attend such a meeting.
When the NPC is not in session, a bill for consideration must first be submitted to its
Standing Committee which may then refer the bill on to the NPC after it has taken due consideration of the procedures for referral, set out in Section 3 of Chapter 2 of the Legislation Law. Thereafter the Standing Committee, or sponsor, will brief the plenary session on the bill.
A bill which the Standing Committee submits to a forthcoming session of the NPC must be followed by the distribution to the deputies of the draft law one month before the session begins.
Consideration of a bill which has been included on the agenda of a current session of the NPC must begin with a briefing to the plenary meeting by the bill sponsor. During the consideration process the sponsor will have representatives hear comments and answer questions.
Upon the request of an examining delegation, the agent or organization relevant to the deliberation will have representatives to brief the session.
Once a bill has been put on the agenda of a session of the NPC, it shall be deliberated fully by the relevant committee, its findings submitted and then printed and distributed to all deputies attending the session.
A bill which has been put on the agenda of the current session must be reviewed by the Law Committee and a report delivered for consideration to the Presidium along with the amended draft law. The report must contain an explanation of the main differences in opinion on the bill. Once deliberated, the Presidium passes the deliberation report and the amended draft law for due printing and circulation to all attending deputies.
The executive chairman of the Presidium may call for a session of delegation leaders to discuss the range of opinions that a proposed bill, included on the agenda for the current session, covers. The executive chairman will then report the findings of the discussion back to the Presidium.
The executive chairman of the Presidium can also call a session of deputies, elected to discuss major issues related to the bill, and report to the Presidium on the discussion and expressed opinions.
Should the sponsor of a bill wish to withdraw from the agenda of a current session of the NPC, they may do so providing adequate explanation is given by the bill sponsor, and the Presidium agrees, following a report submission, and reading, to the plenary session before the bill is terminated.
In the case of additional considerations and deliberations arising in the course of a bill's progress through the plenary session, the Standing Committee may conduct further deliberations, and reports its decision to the next session of the NPC. The Standing Committee may also conduct further considerations and prepare amendments that may be submitted at the next session.
Once the deputies have deliberated, the draft law will be amended by the Law Committee, based on the opinions of the deputies. The voting version of the draft law will then be submitted by the Presidium to the plenary session for voting on. These bills will be adopted if they achieve successful voting from more than half of the voting deputies.
A national law enacted by the NPC will be promulgated by a signed presidential order from the President of the state.
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Legislative process of NPC
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Legislative powers of NPC, its Standing Committee
National People's Congress (NPC)
The NPC Standing Committee
Sat, Feb 16 2013
2013-03-01 11:28 China.org.cn comment
The Presidium of the National People's Congress may introduce a bill to the National People's Congress for due consideration during its current session.
The Standing Committee of the NPC, along with the State Council, the Central Military Commission, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate and special committees of the NPC may introduce a bill to the NPC, which will be put onto the agenda of the current session by the Presidium.
A delegation, or group of no less than 30 deputies, may introduce a bill to the NPC, where on, the Presidium will decide if the bill is to be put onto the agenda or referred to a special committee for further consideration. If the special committee will recommend it for consideration, the Presidium will decide to proceed or not. During its consideration the committee may invite the sponsor of the bill to attend such a meeting.
When the NPC is not in session, a bill for consideration must first be submitted to its
Standing Committee which may then refer the bill on to the NPC after it has taken due consideration of the procedures for referral, set out in Section 3 of Chapter 2 of the Legislation Law. Thereafter the Standing Committee, or sponsor, will brief the plenary session on the bill.
A bill which the Standing Committee submits to a forthcoming session of the NPC must be followed by the distribution to the deputies of the draft law one month before the session begins.
Consideration of a bill which has been included on the agenda of a current session of the NPC must begin with a briefing to the plenary meeting by the bill sponsor. During the consideration process the sponsor will have representatives hear comments and answer questions.
Upon the request of an examining delegation, the agent or organization relevant to the deliberation will have representatives to brief the session.
Once a bill has been put on the agenda of a session of the NPC, it shall be deliberated fully by the relevant committee, its findings submitted and then printed and distributed to all deputies attending the session.
A bill which has been put on the agenda of the current session must be reviewed by the Law Committee and a report delivered for consideration to the Presidium along with the amended draft law. The report must contain an explanation of the main differences in opinion on the bill. Once deliberated, the Presidium passes the deliberation report and the amended draft law for due printing and circulation to all attending deputies.
The executive chairman of the Presidium may call for a session of delegation leaders to discuss the range of opinions that a proposed bill, included on the agenda for the current session, covers. The executive chairman will then report the findings of the discussion back to the Presidium.
The executive chairman of the Presidium can also call a session of deputies, elected to discuss major issues related to the bill, and report to the Presidium on the discussion and expressed opinions.
Should the sponsor of a bill wish to withdraw from the agenda of a current session of the NPC, they may do so providing adequate explanation is given by the bill sponsor, and the Presidium agrees, following a report submission, and reading, to the plenary session before the bill is terminated.
In the case of additional considerations and deliberations arising in the course of a bill's progress through the plenary session, the Standing Committee may conduct further deliberations, and reports its decision to the next session of the NPC. The Standing Committee may also conduct further considerations and prepare amendments that may be submitted at the next session.
Once the deputies have deliberated, the draft law will be amended by the Law Committee, based on the opinions of the deputies. The voting version of the draft law will then be submitted by the Presidium to the plenary session for voting on. These bills will be adopted if they achieve successful voting from more than half of the voting deputies.
A national law enacted by the NPC will be promulgated by a signed presidential order from the President of the state.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Salary gaps between top cities narrowing
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Salary gaps between top cities narrowing
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/03-01/52075.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:31
2013-03-01 11:31 China Daily Web Editor: qindexing
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The salary gap between China's first- and second-tier cities will narrow this year as the nation speeds its urbanization process, human resource experts said on Thursday.
China's single-digit economic growth is unlikely to impact recruitment in 2013, and job applicants with better knowledge of local markets will find it easier to get employment, said a survey released by Robert Walters Plc, a United Kingdom-based recruitment consultancy.
Overall salary levels in China will be "slightly higher" than in 2012, with candidates moving jobs usually able to get a 15 to 25 percent pay increase, according to the survey. Those who stay put will get rises of around 8 percent, which corresponds with the World Bank's estimate in January that China's 2013 GDP growth could reach 8.4 percent.
"As more international players enter lower-tier cities, talent was also lured away from metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai. The trend will help narrow salary differences among Chinese cities," said Arthur Wang, managing director of Robert Walters China.
He added that while there was a salary gap of 40 percent between people doing the same jobs in Shanghai and Suzhou two years ago, the current pay differential is between 15 and 20 percent.
However, there was a drop in demand for candidates with Western backgrounds, despite the nation's increased globalization.
People from other Asian economies, such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia were preferred in the Chinese mainland due to their ability to communicate in Mandarin and adapt to Chinese culture, said the survey.
"Global conglomerates are desperate to turn China into a solid profit generator, but, in order to achieve this, they need employees who are familiar with the mainland market," explained Wang.
Although many international brands have scaled back their expansion plans in China, a number of players still intend to enter smaller cities in the country, boosting recruitment in their sales, human resource, training and business development departments, said Robert Walters.
Demand for new employees in the retail and luxury sectors may grow by up to 20 percent year-on-year until 2015, and salaries in these sectors may rise annually by 15 to 25 percent, said Wang.
In addition, the banking and financial service sectors will also see strong demand for new employees this year, said Wang.
Although the sectors were the hardest hit during the global economic crisis, a number of companies have already started to announce expansion plans in the first two months of this year.
"Many overseas financial firms delayed their expansion plans last year, which is set to trigger bigger recruitment initiative as the economy stabilizes," said Wang, adding wage increases could hit more than 20 percent for high quality employees.
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Salary gaps between top cities narrowing
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/03-01/52075.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:31
2013-03-01 11:31 China Daily Web Editor: qindexing
comment
The salary gap between China's first- and second-tier cities will narrow this year as the nation speeds its urbanization process, human resource experts said on Thursday.
China's single-digit economic growth is unlikely to impact recruitment in 2013, and job applicants with better knowledge of local markets will find it easier to get employment, said a survey released by Robert Walters Plc, a United Kingdom-based recruitment consultancy.
Overall salary levels in China will be "slightly higher" than in 2012, with candidates moving jobs usually able to get a 15 to 25 percent pay increase, according to the survey. Those who stay put will get rises of around 8 percent, which corresponds with the World Bank's estimate in January that China's 2013 GDP growth could reach 8.4 percent.
"As more international players enter lower-tier cities, talent was also lured away from metropolises such as Beijing and Shanghai. The trend will help narrow salary differences among Chinese cities," said Arthur Wang, managing director of Robert Walters China.
He added that while there was a salary gap of 40 percent between people doing the same jobs in Shanghai and Suzhou two years ago, the current pay differential is between 15 and 20 percent.
However, there was a drop in demand for candidates with Western backgrounds, despite the nation's increased globalization.
People from other Asian economies, such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia were preferred in the Chinese mainland due to their ability to communicate in Mandarin and adapt to Chinese culture, said the survey.
"Global conglomerates are desperate to turn China into a solid profit generator, but, in order to achieve this, they need employees who are familiar with the mainland market," explained Wang.
Although many international brands have scaled back their expansion plans in China, a number of players still intend to enter smaller cities in the country, boosting recruitment in their sales, human resource, training and business development departments, said Robert Walters.
Demand for new employees in the retail and luxury sectors may grow by up to 20 percent year-on-year until 2015, and salaries in these sectors may rise annually by 15 to 25 percent, said Wang.
In addition, the banking and financial service sectors will also see strong demand for new employees this year, said Wang.
Although the sectors were the hardest hit during the global economic crisis, a number of companies have already started to announce expansion plans in the first two months of this year.
"Many overseas financial firms delayed their expansion plans last year, which is set to trigger bigger recruitment initiative as the economy stabilizes," said Wang, adding wage increases could hit more than 20 percent for high quality employees.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 4 new laws take effect in China
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4 new laws take effect in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/03-01/52072.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:09
2013-03-01 11:09 Xinhua Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
comment
Four new laws and regulations have come into effect in China from on Friaday.
The first ever Regulation on Agriculture Insurance focuses on protecting the interests of farmers. The Performing Broker Management Methods set the standards for professional brokers and regulate their behaviours. New rules for delivery signing procedure and compensations are set by the Delivery Market Management Methods.
And, the Coal Ash Utilization Management Methods specify a series of supportive policies by the government to encourage proper utilization of coal ash so as to better protect the environment.
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4 new laws take effect in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/03-01/52072.shtml
Mar 1st 2013, 02:09
2013-03-01 11:09 Xinhua Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
comment
Four new laws and regulations have come into effect in China from on Friaday.
The first ever Regulation on Agriculture Insurance focuses on protecting the interests of farmers. The Performing Broker Management Methods set the standards for professional brokers and regulate their behaviours. New rules for delivery signing procedure and compensations are set by the Delivery Market Management Methods.
And, the Coal Ash Utilization Management Methods specify a series of supportive policies by the government to encourage proper utilization of coal ash so as to better protect the environment.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: BJ-SH high-speed railway records 100 mln pessenger trips
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BJ-SH high-speed railway records 100 mln pessenger trips
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-28/51950.shtml
Feb 28th 2013, 07:05
2013-02-28 16:05 Xinhua Web Editor: yaolan
comment
China's high-speed railway line linking Beijing and Shanghai has recorded over 100 million passenger trips since it started operation in June 2012, railway authorities announced on Thursday.
Built with an investment of 217.6 billion yuan (34.7 billion U.S. dollars), the 1,318-km railway linking Beijing and Shanghai has shortened the travel time between the two major cities to about five hours from the previous eight hours or more.
China has been steadily expanding its rail network as trains are the most commonly used vehicles for the country's long-distance travellers.
In December last year, the high-speed line linking Beijing and Guangzhou -- the world's longest -- went into official service, bringing China's total high-speed rail network in operation to a length of more than 9,300 km.
The Beijing-Guangzhou line is one of four north-south lines expected to serve as backbones for the country's high-speed railway network, which also features four east-west lines.
China's rail construction boom took a hit in 2011 following a deadly train collision near the eastern city of Wenzhou, the accident resulting in 40 deaths and 172 people being injured.
Investment and construction gradually picked up last year as the country set the aim of having around 120,000 km of railway lines in operation by 2015, including 18,000 km of high-speed lines.
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BJ-SH high-speed railway records 100 mln pessenger trips
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Feb 28th 2013, 07:05
2013-02-28 16:05 Xinhua Web Editor: yaolan
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China's high-speed railway line linking Beijing and Shanghai has recorded over 100 million passenger trips since it started operation in June 2012, railway authorities announced on Thursday.
Built with an investment of 217.6 billion yuan (34.7 billion U.S. dollars), the 1,318-km railway linking Beijing and Shanghai has shortened the travel time between the two major cities to about five hours from the previous eight hours or more.
China has been steadily expanding its rail network as trains are the most commonly used vehicles for the country's long-distance travellers.
In December last year, the high-speed line linking Beijing and Guangzhou -- the world's longest -- went into official service, bringing China's total high-speed rail network in operation to a length of more than 9,300 km.
The Beijing-Guangzhou line is one of four north-south lines expected to serve as backbones for the country's high-speed railway network, which also features four east-west lines.
China's rail construction boom took a hit in 2011 following a deadly train collision near the eastern city of Wenzhou, the accident resulting in 40 deaths and 172 people being injured.
Investment and construction gradually picked up last year as the country set the aim of having around 120,000 km of railway lines in operation by 2015, including 18,000 km of high-speed lines.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Scenery of plum blossoms in Wuxi, E China
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Scenery of plum blossoms in Wuxi, E China
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Photo taken on February 28 shows the plum blossoms at the Plum Garden of Wujin in East China's Jiangsu Province. [Photo: CNS / Li Yifang]
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Photo taken on February 28 shows the plum blossoms at the Plum Garden of Wujin in East China's Jiangsu Province. [Photo: CNS / Li Yifang]
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Main Functions of the CPPCC
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Main Functions of the CPPCC
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-28/51943.shtml
Feb 28th 2013, 06:55
The Main Ways in Which the CPPCC Does Its Work
CPPCC composition
NPC motions and CPPCC proposals
2013-02-28 15:55 gov.cn Web Editor: Wang Fan
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The main functions of the CPPCC are political consultation, democratic supervision and participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs.
Political Consultation
Political consultation refers to pre-decision making consultation on the general national and local principles and policies and on major issues in political, economic, cultural and social activities and consultation on major problems arising in the process of their implementation. It is an important reflection of multiparty cooperation led by the CPC, an important means of ensuring that the Party and the state carry out scientific, democratic decision-making and an important way of enabling the Party to raise its governing capacity.
Political consultation mainly includes consultation on the national and local general principles and policies and important issues in political, economic, cultural and social activities as well as common affairs of all political parties which participate in the work of the CPPCC and other major issues concerning patriotic united front.
Political consultation takes the following main forms - plenary sessions of the CPPCC National Committee, meetings of members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, meetings of the Chairs Council, Standing Committee workshops, discussions held by the leading Party group of the CPPCC National Committee as entrusted by its CPC Committee, special consultative conferences held in the name of the CPPCC National Committee, Secretaries-generals meetings, special committee meetings, and internal consultation which are called when necessary and attended by representatives from all circles participating in the CPPCC . Political consultation proceeds according to procedures.
Democratic Supervision
Democratic supervision is carried out by suggestions and criticism on the enforcement of the states Constitution, laws and regulations, the implementation of general principles and policies and the performance of duties by state organs and their functionaries. It is an important component of Chinas socialist supervisory system as well as political supervision exercised by airing opinions and making criticisms and suggestions on the basis of adherence to the Four Cardinal Principles. It refers to supervision of the performance of state organs and their functionaries through the CPPCC exercised by all political parties and personages from all ethnic groups and circles that participate in the CPPCC as well as mutual supervision within the CPPCC between the CPC on the one hand and all democratic parties and personages without party affiliation on the other.
Democratic supervision mainly includes supervision over the enforcement of the states Constitution, laws and regulations, over the implementation of general principles and policies, over the work of state organs and their functionaries and over the observance of the CPPCC Charter and the implementation of the CPPCC resolutions by the units and individuals that participate in the CPPCC.
Democratic supervision takes the following main forms- recommendations forwarded to the CPC Committees and governments at all levels by plenary sessions of the CPPCC committees, standing committee meetings or meetings of the chairs council; suggestions or related reports forwarded by special committees; criticisms and suggestions gathered from the members inspection tours, proposals, tip-offs, speeches at plenary meetings, reports about social conditions and popular sentiment and other forms; participation in investigation or inspection activities organized by the relevant departments of the CPC committees or the governments at all levels; and invitation of CPPCC members to serve as specially invited supervisory staff in judicial and government departments.
Participation in the Deliberation and Administration of State Affairs
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs means conducting investigations and studies, reporting on social conditions and popular sentiments and undertaking consultation and discussion about the important problems arising in political, economic, cultural and social activities and the issues which the general public is concerned about. Opinions and suggestions to the CPC and state organs are aired through study reports, proposals, recommendations and other forms by the CPPCC members. It is an important form of the CPPCCs performance of its functions and an effective means of enabling the leading organs of the Party and the government to earnestly do their work well by regularly heeding the opinions and suggestions of all democratic parties, mass organizations and personages from all ethnic groups and all walks of life who participate in CPPCC.
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs mainly includes organization of investigations and studies on selected research topics about which the general public is concerned, to which the Party and government departments pay great attention and for which the CPPCC has the conditions , so as to air constructive opinions to the leading organs of the CPC committees and governments at all levels; offering of ideas and advice on the reform, opening-up and the socialist modernization drive by giving full play to the professional competence and role of CPPCC members through various means and by fully expressing views and making full use of talents; and conductingand appraisals on some common concerns by participating in various political, economic, cultural and social activities .
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs takes the following main forms - reporting on social conditions and popular sentiments, various consultative meetings, various special meetings on state affairs, workshops on special topics, investigations and studies about special topics, inspections by CPPCC members and their participation in the checks and inspection tours jointly organized by CPC committees and governments at all levels.
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Main Functions of the CPPCC
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Feb 28th 2013, 06:55
The Main Ways in Which the CPPCC Does Its Work
CPPCC composition
NPC motions and CPPCC proposals
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The main functions of the CPPCC are political consultation, democratic supervision and participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs.
Political Consultation
Political consultation refers to pre-decision making consultation on the general national and local principles and policies and on major issues in political, economic, cultural and social activities and consultation on major problems arising in the process of their implementation. It is an important reflection of multiparty cooperation led by the CPC, an important means of ensuring that the Party and the state carry out scientific, democratic decision-making and an important way of enabling the Party to raise its governing capacity.
Political consultation mainly includes consultation on the national and local general principles and policies and important issues in political, economic, cultural and social activities as well as common affairs of all political parties which participate in the work of the CPPCC and other major issues concerning patriotic united front.
Political consultation takes the following main forms - plenary sessions of the CPPCC National Committee, meetings of members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, meetings of the Chairs Council, Standing Committee workshops, discussions held by the leading Party group of the CPPCC National Committee as entrusted by its CPC Committee, special consultative conferences held in the name of the CPPCC National Committee, Secretaries-generals meetings, special committee meetings, and internal consultation which are called when necessary and attended by representatives from all circles participating in the CPPCC . Political consultation proceeds according to procedures.
Democratic Supervision
Democratic supervision is carried out by suggestions and criticism on the enforcement of the states Constitution, laws and regulations, the implementation of general principles and policies and the performance of duties by state organs and their functionaries. It is an important component of Chinas socialist supervisory system as well as political supervision exercised by airing opinions and making criticisms and suggestions on the basis of adherence to the Four Cardinal Principles. It refers to supervision of the performance of state organs and their functionaries through the CPPCC exercised by all political parties and personages from all ethnic groups and circles that participate in the CPPCC as well as mutual supervision within the CPPCC between the CPC on the one hand and all democratic parties and personages without party affiliation on the other.
Democratic supervision mainly includes supervision over the enforcement of the states Constitution, laws and regulations, over the implementation of general principles and policies, over the work of state organs and their functionaries and over the observance of the CPPCC Charter and the implementation of the CPPCC resolutions by the units and individuals that participate in the CPPCC.
Democratic supervision takes the following main forms- recommendations forwarded to the CPC Committees and governments at all levels by plenary sessions of the CPPCC committees, standing committee meetings or meetings of the chairs council; suggestions or related reports forwarded by special committees; criticisms and suggestions gathered from the members inspection tours, proposals, tip-offs, speeches at plenary meetings, reports about social conditions and popular sentiment and other forms; participation in investigation or inspection activities organized by the relevant departments of the CPC committees or the governments at all levels; and invitation of CPPCC members to serve as specially invited supervisory staff in judicial and government departments.
Participation in the Deliberation and Administration of State Affairs
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs means conducting investigations and studies, reporting on social conditions and popular sentiments and undertaking consultation and discussion about the important problems arising in political, economic, cultural and social activities and the issues which the general public is concerned about. Opinions and suggestions to the CPC and state organs are aired through study reports, proposals, recommendations and other forms by the CPPCC members. It is an important form of the CPPCCs performance of its functions and an effective means of enabling the leading organs of the Party and the government to earnestly do their work well by regularly heeding the opinions and suggestions of all democratic parties, mass organizations and personages from all ethnic groups and all walks of life who participate in CPPCC.
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs mainly includes organization of investigations and studies on selected research topics about which the general public is concerned, to which the Party and government departments pay great attention and for which the CPPCC has the conditions , so as to air constructive opinions to the leading organs of the CPC committees and governments at all levels; offering of ideas and advice on the reform, opening-up and the socialist modernization drive by giving full play to the professional competence and role of CPPCC members through various means and by fully expressing views and making full use of talents; and conductingand appraisals on some common concerns by participating in various political, economic, cultural and social activities .
Participation in the deliberation and administration of state affairs takes the following main forms - reporting on social conditions and popular sentiments, various consultative meetings, various special meetings on state affairs, workshops on special topics, investigations and studies about special topics, inspections by CPPCC members and their participation in the checks and inspection tours jointly organized by CPC committees and governments at all levels.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Massive sinkhole appears in SW China's Sichuan
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Massive sinkhole appears in SW China's Sichuan
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A huge sinkhole is discovered in Sanke Village, Gongnong Township, Guangyuan City, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The bottomless pit, about 20 meters in diameter, firstly appeared in September last year, according to local residents. [Photo: CFP]
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Massive sinkhole appears in SW China's Sichuan
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A huge sinkhole is discovered in Sanke Village, Gongnong Township, Guangyuan City, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. The bottomless pit, about 20 meters in diameter, firstly appeared in September last year, according to local residents. [Photo: CFP]
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 750-bln-yuan new loans expected in Feb.
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750-bln-yuan new loans expected in Feb.
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-28/51947.shtml
Feb 28th 2013, 06:59
2013-02-28 15:59 Xinhua Web Editor: qindexing
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China's new yuan-denominated lending is expected to reach 750 billion yuan (119.47 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the China Securities Journal reported on Thursday.
Both Shenyin & Wanguo Research Co. and the Industrial Bank gave the same prediction to the paper. The figure, although slightly higher than that of the same period last year, shrank markedly from the 1.07-trillion-yuan new loans seen in January.
The decline may be attributed to inadequate bank deposits as the three-year-high lending in January drained banks' credit lines, according to the China Securities Journal.
Newly added bank deposits will decrease to 600 billion yuan in February, in sharp contrast with the 1.11-trillion-yuan increase in the last month, Shenyin & Wanguo forecast.
A manager of a Zhejiang-headquartered bank said the bank is cautious about lending at present.
The manager was quoted as saying that, based on risk control and given limited deposits, the bank confined its lending despite receiving many loan applications from needy businesses, particularly small and medium-sized firms.
A survey conducted by the Shanghai-based research center CEBM showed most of China's urban banks slowed their lending pace in February as some 60 percent of lenders surveyed saw falling business.
However, banks may strengthen their efforts in the next month on market prospects of continuing loose liquidity, the paper reported, citing sources from several banks.
Small and micro-sized businesses, real economies and urbanization will be the top three borrowers in March, said an analyst who declined to be named.
Ni Jun, an analyst with Shenyin & Wanguo, predicted the country's monetary policy will remain stable in the short term, citing rising but still acceptable housing prices and a mild economic recovery that needs more observation.
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750-bln-yuan new loans expected in Feb.
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-28/51947.shtml
Feb 28th 2013, 06:59
2013-02-28 15:59 Xinhua Web Editor: qindexing
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China's new yuan-denominated lending is expected to reach 750 billion yuan (119.47 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the China Securities Journal reported on Thursday.
Both Shenyin & Wanguo Research Co. and the Industrial Bank gave the same prediction to the paper. The figure, although slightly higher than that of the same period last year, shrank markedly from the 1.07-trillion-yuan new loans seen in January.
The decline may be attributed to inadequate bank deposits as the three-year-high lending in January drained banks' credit lines, according to the China Securities Journal.
Newly added bank deposits will decrease to 600 billion yuan in February, in sharp contrast with the 1.11-trillion-yuan increase in the last month, Shenyin & Wanguo forecast.
A manager of a Zhejiang-headquartered bank said the bank is cautious about lending at present.
The manager was quoted as saying that, based on risk control and given limited deposits, the bank confined its lending despite receiving many loan applications from needy businesses, particularly small and medium-sized firms.
A survey conducted by the Shanghai-based research center CEBM showed most of China's urban banks slowed their lending pace in February as some 60 percent of lenders surveyed saw falling business.
However, banks may strengthen their efforts in the next month on market prospects of continuing loose liquidity, the paper reported, citing sources from several banks.
Small and micro-sized businesses, real economies and urbanization will be the top three borrowers in March, said an analyst who declined to be named.
Ni Jun, an analyst with Shenyin & Wanguo, predicted the country's monetary policy will remain stable in the short term, citing rising but still acceptable housing prices and a mild economic recovery that needs more observation.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Causeway Bay HK, where thoroughfare meets marketplace
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Causeway Bay HK, where thoroughfare meets marketplace
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Feb 27th 2013, 04:16
2013-02-27 13:16 cits.net Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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If you're looking for trendy shops, notable hotels and elegant roadside bars around Hong Kong, then the Causeway Bay would be our highest recommendation.
The 13-storey Japanese department store Sogo and Times Square, the World Trade Centre, Windsor House, Hang Lung Centre, Fashion Island, Fashion Walk, Lee Gardens and Lee Gardens Two make Causeway Bay one of the most crowded areas in Hong Kong, and the front entrances of Sogo and Times Square are the most crowded places in Causeway Bay, somehow becoming de facto meeting points and new landmarks. Navigating through the crowd takes patience and tactics, alternately braking and accelerating. For some reasons, people will abruptly stop while walking, some turning to check if friends and family are in tow, some for no reason at all.
Causeway Bay is a really crowded place, so if you are not used to the density of people per square meter, take a moment to recuperate at the many cafes in the area. In recent years, there is a trend for shops to move from roadsides into buildings. As shops move upward into buildings, bars have followed suit. There are bars on almost every floor in the buildings on both streets. To pick one, simply step into the elevator and press any floor.
As one of the most iconic areas in Hong Kong, those photos you've seen of the city's brightly lit, neon streets, packed with shoppers are usually of here. Many of the shops in this area keep their doors open until after 10 o'clock p.m.. Several of the main streets have been pedestrianized to allow more room for shoppers, and Causeway Bay differs from other parts of Hong Kong, notably Central, in that the majority of the shops are on the street not in shopping malls.
You can always find the city's main stretches of green space in Victoria Park lying in the heart of Causeway Bay. Victoria Park is a fantastic respite from the shopper filled streets nearby. The park is busy from dawn, when Tai Chi practitioners stretch their limbs, to dusk, when joggers and rollers caters take over. The park is also one of the few in Hong Kong that actually has green grass that you can sit on without being shouted at. There is also a playground, tennis courts and a bike track.
Getting via HK MTR is a pretty good choice, as Causeway Bay is right on the MTR subway, on the Island line (blue). The Causeway Bay station is one of the biggest in the system, and has many exits leading to exits all over the area. Important exits, include exit A for the Times Square shopping mall and exits D3-D4 to the SOGO Department Store. The Island line tram also travels through Causeway Bay, stopping in front of SOGO.
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Causeway Bay HK, where thoroughfare meets marketplace
http://www.ecns.cn/experience/2013/02-27/51603.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:16
2013-02-27 13:16 cits.net Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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If you're looking for trendy shops, notable hotels and elegant roadside bars around Hong Kong, then the Causeway Bay would be our highest recommendation.
The 13-storey Japanese department store Sogo and Times Square, the World Trade Centre, Windsor House, Hang Lung Centre, Fashion Island, Fashion Walk, Lee Gardens and Lee Gardens Two make Causeway Bay one of the most crowded areas in Hong Kong, and the front entrances of Sogo and Times Square are the most crowded places in Causeway Bay, somehow becoming de facto meeting points and new landmarks. Navigating through the crowd takes patience and tactics, alternately braking and accelerating. For some reasons, people will abruptly stop while walking, some turning to check if friends and family are in tow, some for no reason at all.
Causeway Bay is a really crowded place, so if you are not used to the density of people per square meter, take a moment to recuperate at the many cafes in the area. In recent years, there is a trend for shops to move from roadsides into buildings. As shops move upward into buildings, bars have followed suit. There are bars on almost every floor in the buildings on both streets. To pick one, simply step into the elevator and press any floor.
As one of the most iconic areas in Hong Kong, those photos you've seen of the city's brightly lit, neon streets, packed with shoppers are usually of here. Many of the shops in this area keep their doors open until after 10 o'clock p.m.. Several of the main streets have been pedestrianized to allow more room for shoppers, and Causeway Bay differs from other parts of Hong Kong, notably Central, in that the majority of the shops are on the street not in shopping malls.
You can always find the city's main stretches of green space in Victoria Park lying in the heart of Causeway Bay. Victoria Park is a fantastic respite from the shopper filled streets nearby. The park is busy from dawn, when Tai Chi practitioners stretch their limbs, to dusk, when joggers and rollers caters take over. The park is also one of the few in Hong Kong that actually has green grass that you can sit on without being shouted at. There is also a playground, tennis courts and a bike track.
Getting via HK MTR is a pretty good choice, as Causeway Bay is right on the MTR subway, on the Island line (blue). The Causeway Bay station is one of the biggest in the system, and has many exits leading to exits all over the area. Important exits, include exit A for the Times Square shopping mall and exits D3-D4 to the SOGO Department Store. The Island line tram also travels through Causeway Bay, stopping in front of SOGO.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: HK economy to expand by 1.5 to 3.5 pct: financial chief
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HK economy to expand by 1.5 to 3.5 pct: financial chief
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Feb 27th 2013, 04:10
2013-02-27 13:10 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Hong Kong's financial chief John Tsang said Wednesday in his budget speech that the city's economy is expected to expand 1.5 to 3.5 percent in 2013, and the underlying inflation rate to rise 4.2 percent.
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HK economy to expand by 1.5 to 3.5 pct: financial chief
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Feb 27th 2013, 04:10
2013-02-27 13:10 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Hong Kong's financial chief John Tsang said Wednesday in his budget speech that the city's economy is expected to expand 1.5 to 3.5 percent in 2013, and the underlying inflation rate to rise 4.2 percent.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China reserves right to appeal WTO ruling
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China reserves right to appeal WTO ruling
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-27/51601.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:13
2013-02-27 13:13 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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China will make a serious assessment and reserve the right to appeal the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on its anti-dumping duties on X-ray scanners imported from the European Union, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.
The WTO's dispute settlement body on Tuesday issued a panel report largely in favor of the EU, which had filed a legal challenge to the body on China's anti-dumping duties on X-ray security equipment in July 2011.
China started to impose anti-dumping duties on the EU-produced X-ray security inspection equipment for five years on January 2011, at rates ranging from 33.5 percent to 71.8 percent.
The ministry also expressed support for the part of the ruling that backs China's requests.
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China reserves right to appeal WTO ruling
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-27/51601.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:13
2013-02-27 13:13 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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China will make a serious assessment and reserve the right to appeal the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on its anti-dumping duties on X-ray scanners imported from the European Union, the Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday.
The WTO's dispute settlement body on Tuesday issued a panel report largely in favor of the EU, which had filed a legal challenge to the body on China's anti-dumping duties on X-ray security equipment in July 2011.
China started to impose anti-dumping duties on the EU-produced X-ray security inspection equipment for five years on January 2011, at rates ranging from 33.5 percent to 71.8 percent.
The ministry also expressed support for the part of the ruling that backs China's requests.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Stanley HK: beach walk, historic view & market hangouts
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Stanley HK: beach walk, historic view & market hangouts
http://www.ecns.cn/experience/2013/02-27/51600.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:12
The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Ocean Park Hong Kong, a world of fun
2013-02-27 13:12 cits.net Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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Stanley, the town on the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island and east of Repulse Bay, is one of the famous attractions of Hong Kong. In Mandarin Stanley is called 'Chi-zhu', which literally means "bandit's post" or "red pillar".
The original Cantonese name of the village was believed to be based on a big tall cotton tree, often covered with bright red blossoms at the time, hence red pillar in the local Hakka language. It was given an English name after Lord Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, 19th-century British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Stanley is much more relaxed with beaches, hills and coves, compared with other Hong Kong attractions. You will find the western atmosphere in this small Chinese town.
This charming village is full of history and has now turned into a must-go scenery spot if you are looking for a relaxing place. Not only can you do shopping in the Stanley Market, which is one of the most famous markets in Hong Kong, you can also visit museums and historic monuments. In the past few years, a new waterfront with a pier and pleasant beach walk has developed, you can hardly find another place like Stanley else in Hong Kong.
You will also find a wide variety of restaurants. Western food and Chinese cuisine are available in Stanley. If you miss to have supper outdoor, you can choose your favourite restaurant from seafront alfresco to pubs stocked with boutique beers, particularly along the main street. What's more, the restaurants in the restored colonial-era Murray House will also provide a glorious backdrop to alfresco dining.
Stanley Beach
Stanley Beach faces the Tai Tam Bay at the northeastern edge of Stanley's downtown core. Its position makes it the natural starting point for a necklace of beaches bounding Tai Tam Bay. Though water views are plentiful from the 3km seawall there is only one accessible beaches perfect for swimming.
Tin Hau Temple
"Tin Hau", the "Empress of Heaven", was worshipped by the locals. The earliest of her temples outside Fukien is the Tai Miu on Joss House Bay in Hong Kong, founded in 1012. Originally a sea-goddess, land-people later worshipped her as well, because of her ability to rescue people in danger.
Stanley Market
Located on Stanley Village Road and surrounding alleyways this is a part covered, part outdoor market popular with both tourists and locals and gets particularly busy at weekends. There is a variety of shops and stalls selling a variety of casual export clothes, sportswear, accessories, artworks, antiques, jewellery, toys and souvenirs. Prices are generally cheaper than most other shopping districts but some shops here do not allow the practice of allowing customers to "bargain" for prices which is commonplace in many of Hong Kong's street markets. Go and find out what you can expect in our Shopping section.
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Stanley HK: beach walk, historic view & market hangouts
http://www.ecns.cn/experience/2013/02-27/51600.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:12
The Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Ocean Park Hong Kong, a world of fun
2013-02-27 13:12 cits.net Web Editor: Wang YuXia
comment
Stanley, the town on the southeastern part of Hong Kong Island and east of Repulse Bay, is one of the famous attractions of Hong Kong. In Mandarin Stanley is called 'Chi-zhu', which literally means "bandit's post" or "red pillar".
The original Cantonese name of the village was believed to be based on a big tall cotton tree, often covered with bright red blossoms at the time, hence red pillar in the local Hakka language. It was given an English name after Lord Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, 19th-century British Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Stanley is much more relaxed with beaches, hills and coves, compared with other Hong Kong attractions. You will find the western atmosphere in this small Chinese town.
This charming village is full of history and has now turned into a must-go scenery spot if you are looking for a relaxing place. Not only can you do shopping in the Stanley Market, which is one of the most famous markets in Hong Kong, you can also visit museums and historic monuments. In the past few years, a new waterfront with a pier and pleasant beach walk has developed, you can hardly find another place like Stanley else in Hong Kong.
You will also find a wide variety of restaurants. Western food and Chinese cuisine are available in Stanley. If you miss to have supper outdoor, you can choose your favourite restaurant from seafront alfresco to pubs stocked with boutique beers, particularly along the main street. What's more, the restaurants in the restored colonial-era Murray House will also provide a glorious backdrop to alfresco dining.
Stanley Beach
Stanley Beach faces the Tai Tam Bay at the northeastern edge of Stanley's downtown core. Its position makes it the natural starting point for a necklace of beaches bounding Tai Tam Bay. Though water views are plentiful from the 3km seawall there is only one accessible beaches perfect for swimming.
Tin Hau Temple
"Tin Hau", the "Empress of Heaven", was worshipped by the locals. The earliest of her temples outside Fukien is the Tai Miu on Joss House Bay in Hong Kong, founded in 1012. Originally a sea-goddess, land-people later worshipped her as well, because of her ability to rescue people in danger.
Stanley Market
Located on Stanley Village Road and surrounding alleyways this is a part covered, part outdoor market popular with both tourists and locals and gets particularly busy at weekends. There is a variety of shops and stalls selling a variety of casual export clothes, sportswear, accessories, artworks, antiques, jewellery, toys and souvenirs. Prices are generally cheaper than most other shopping districts but some shops here do not allow the practice of allowing customers to "bargain" for prices which is commonplace in many of Hong Kong's street markets. Go and find out what you can expect in our Shopping section.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Macao's visitor arrivals down 6.1 pct in January
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Macao's visitor arrivals down 6.1 pct in January
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-27/51602.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:16
2013-02-27 13:16 Xinhua
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Macao's visitor arrivals decreased by 6.1 percent year-on-year to 2,312,321 in January this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the city's Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Of all the arrivals in January, 51.7 percent spent only one day. The average length of stay of visitors increased by 0.1 day year- on-year to 1.0 day, the figures indicated.
Analyzed by place of residence, visitors from the Chinese mainland decreased by 1.4 percent year-on-year to 1.47 million, 41. 8 percent of the total, of which 616,066 traveling to Macao under the Individual Visit Scheme.
Visitors from Hong Kong (509,826), Taiwan (76,841) and Japan ( 26,904) decreased by 20.1 percent, 10.2 percent and 15.0 percent year-on-year respectively, while those from South Korea (52,668) and Thailand (21,810) increased by 14.1 percent and 81 percent respectively.
As regards long-haul visitors, those from the USA (14,630), Australia (12,203), Canada (5,992) and the UK (4,317) decreased by 5.1 percent, 8.8 percent, 11.7 percent and nine percent respectively in January 2013.
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Macao's visitor arrivals down 6.1 pct in January
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-27/51602.shtml
Feb 27th 2013, 04:16
2013-02-27 13:16 Xinhua
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Macao's visitor arrivals decreased by 6.1 percent year-on-year to 2,312,321 in January this year, according to figures released on Wednesday by the city's Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).
Of all the arrivals in January, 51.7 percent spent only one day. The average length of stay of visitors increased by 0.1 day year- on-year to 1.0 day, the figures indicated.
Analyzed by place of residence, visitors from the Chinese mainland decreased by 1.4 percent year-on-year to 1.47 million, 41. 8 percent of the total, of which 616,066 traveling to Macao under the Individual Visit Scheme.
Visitors from Hong Kong (509,826), Taiwan (76,841) and Japan ( 26,904) decreased by 20.1 percent, 10.2 percent and 15.0 percent year-on-year respectively, while those from South Korea (52,668) and Thailand (21,810) increased by 14.1 percent and 81 percent respectively.
As regards long-haul visitors, those from the USA (14,630), Australia (12,203), Canada (5,992) and the UK (4,317) decreased by 5.1 percent, 8.8 percent, 11.7 percent and nine percent respectively in January 2013.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Imported iron ore stockpiles pick up
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Imported iron ore stockpiles pick up
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-26/51450.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:42
2013-02-26 16:42 Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
Stockpiles of iron ore at 25 major Chinese ports picked up during the week ending Feb. 25 due to increased business activities after the Spring Festival, according to Xinhua's latest iron ore price report on Tuesday.
Inventories of imported iron ore at the ports stood at 77.55 million metric tonnes, up 0.69 percent from a week earlier, the report said.
The price index for 63.5-percent-grade iron ore imports rose one point to 156 points during the period. The index for 58-percent-grade imports also gained one point to 138 points.
The report attributed the rising prices to steelmakers' growing purchase demands after the Spring Festival, combined with relatively tight supplies of the resource.
The report forecast that import prices of iron ore will rise at a milder rate as market demand will remain sluggish after the pick-up during the post-festival period.
China, the world's top iron ore consumer and buyer, imported 740 million metric tons of the raw material in 2012, up 8.4 percent year on year.
The average import price in 2012 dropped 21.6 percent from one year earlier to stand at 128.6 U.S. dollars per metric ton, according to General Administration of Customs data.
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Imported iron ore stockpiles pick up
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2013/02-26/51450.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:42
2013-02-26 16:42 Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
Stockpiles of iron ore at 25 major Chinese ports picked up during the week ending Feb. 25 due to increased business activities after the Spring Festival, according to Xinhua's latest iron ore price report on Tuesday.
Inventories of imported iron ore at the ports stood at 77.55 million metric tonnes, up 0.69 percent from a week earlier, the report said.
The price index for 63.5-percent-grade iron ore imports rose one point to 156 points during the period. The index for 58-percent-grade imports also gained one point to 138 points.
The report attributed the rising prices to steelmakers' growing purchase demands after the Spring Festival, combined with relatively tight supplies of the resource.
The report forecast that import prices of iron ore will rise at a milder rate as market demand will remain sluggish after the pick-up during the post-festival period.
China, the world's top iron ore consumer and buyer, imported 740 million metric tons of the raw material in 2012, up 8.4 percent year on year.
The average import price in 2012 dropped 21.6 percent from one year earlier to stand at 128.6 U.S. dollars per metric ton, according to General Administration of Customs data.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Huawei's 'fastest smartphone' debuts in Barcelona
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Huawei's 'fastest smartphone' debuts in Barcelona
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-26/51447.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:36
2013-02-26 16:36 Xinhuanet Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
Global tech-giant Huawei, a Chinese telecoms equipment maker, unveils its new phone called "the fastest smartphone in the world" at Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona, Spain on Monday.
The debut-making product, the Ascend P2, supports faster download speeds than other phones, with a 4.7 inch screen, and will be available for about 525 U.S. dollars in April to June, according to Richard Yu, head of Huawei's consumer business group.
Yu also said Huawei has been committed to making Google's Android software easier to use for holders of Huawei-branded smartphones.
The new phone can be programmed to display more than 100 different "themes," or looks. This is important because "ladies like flowers, colorful things," Yu said.
Of leading companies, Huawei also shows the latest advances in world mobile communication at the MWC to continue expanding the global awareness of its brand.
In Europe, Huawei has a much better position than in U.S., where few phones made by Huawei were sold.
Huawei Technologies Ltd. was the world's third largest seller of smartphones, after Samsung and Apple, in the fourth quarter of last year, according to research firm IDC.
(Agencies)
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Huawei's 'fastest smartphone' debuts in Barcelona
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Feb 26th 2013, 07:36
2013-02-26 16:36 Xinhuanet Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Global tech-giant Huawei, a Chinese telecoms equipment maker, unveils its new phone called "the fastest smartphone in the world" at Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona, Spain on Monday.
The debut-making product, the Ascend P2, supports faster download speeds than other phones, with a 4.7 inch screen, and will be available for about 525 U.S. dollars in April to June, according to Richard Yu, head of Huawei's consumer business group.
Yu also said Huawei has been committed to making Google's Android software easier to use for holders of Huawei-branded smartphones.
The new phone can be programmed to display more than 100 different "themes," or looks. This is important because "ladies like flowers, colorful things," Yu said.
Of leading companies, Huawei also shows the latest advances in world mobile communication at the MWC to continue expanding the global awareness of its brand.
In Europe, Huawei has a much better position than in U.S., where few phones made by Huawei were sold.
Huawei Technologies Ltd. was the world's third largest seller of smartphones, after Samsung and Apple, in the fourth quarter of last year, according to research firm IDC.
(Agencies)
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Judge reform by quality, not quantity
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Judge reform by quality, not quantity
http://www.ecns.cn/voices/2013/02-26/51449.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:42
2013-02-26 16:42 Global Times Web Editor: Wang Fan
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The Second Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China kicks off on Tuesday. One of the focuses of the plenum is to discuss the draft proposal on institutional restructuring and function transformation of the State Council. The meeting also marks the countdown to this year's two sessions.
Chinese public opinion has high expectations for this year's two sessions, as the sessions concern the country's leadership change and are the first since the 18th Party Congress. There have been many discussions around reforms before and after the 18th Party Congress. The two sessions will be the time to give a final verdict.
According to some people's expectations, reforms to restructure the State Council must include large-scale adjustments. Those people will not be satisfied by the principles of "active yet prudent," "step-by-step manner," and "priority given to transformation of function." A lack of large-scale reform could stir up public discontent. In most cases, the content of the reform being carried out rarely excites the public.
Outside of those countries which underwent revolutions and turbulence in recent years, China is the country which has implemented the most institutional reform. In other big powers, it's rare to hear about the abolition of a department or restructuring of key departments. The frequent institutional reforms in China are a result of China's flawed administrative system. The reforms are also made possible by the consensus of Chinese leaders and the public that the administrative system should advance with the times.
Reform has become a regular method for China to move forward and keep stability. Changes that reforms have brought to China in recent years are even more than those in countries experiencing revolution. But it's notable that the assumption that the bigger the reform the better is wrong. Successful reforms China had in the past years are based on China's own problems and situations. Reforms are never meant to create a sensation.
Issues requiring urgent solutions include strengthening market supervision, further improving people's ability to earn their livelihood and fighting against corruption.
From the long run, China should strive to create fair opportunities, strengthen rule of law and build clean governance.
China needs to continue its institutional reforms, which will require the efforts of several generations. The reforms cannot be stopped; they also cannot be realized overnight.
The degree of public satisfaction with reform in a short time shouldn't be the yardstick to judge whether the reform is successful or not. Public opinion which is expressed openly and freely is not necessarily rational. Chinese politics should on one hand pay close attention to the expectations of the public, but also on the other hand try to maintain the country's healthy general situation.
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Judge reform by quality, not quantity
http://www.ecns.cn/voices/2013/02-26/51449.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:42
2013-02-26 16:42 Global Times Web Editor: Wang Fan
comment
The Second Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China kicks off on Tuesday. One of the focuses of the plenum is to discuss the draft proposal on institutional restructuring and function transformation of the State Council. The meeting also marks the countdown to this year's two sessions.
Chinese public opinion has high expectations for this year's two sessions, as the sessions concern the country's leadership change and are the first since the 18th Party Congress. There have been many discussions around reforms before and after the 18th Party Congress. The two sessions will be the time to give a final verdict.
According to some people's expectations, reforms to restructure the State Council must include large-scale adjustments. Those people will not be satisfied by the principles of "active yet prudent," "step-by-step manner," and "priority given to transformation of function." A lack of large-scale reform could stir up public discontent. In most cases, the content of the reform being carried out rarely excites the public.
Outside of those countries which underwent revolutions and turbulence in recent years, China is the country which has implemented the most institutional reform. In other big powers, it's rare to hear about the abolition of a department or restructuring of key departments. The frequent institutional reforms in China are a result of China's flawed administrative system. The reforms are also made possible by the consensus of Chinese leaders and the public that the administrative system should advance with the times.
Reform has become a regular method for China to move forward and keep stability. Changes that reforms have brought to China in recent years are even more than those in countries experiencing revolution. But it's notable that the assumption that the bigger the reform the better is wrong. Successful reforms China had in the past years are based on China's own problems and situations. Reforms are never meant to create a sensation.
Issues requiring urgent solutions include strengthening market supervision, further improving people's ability to earn their livelihood and fighting against corruption.
From the long run, China should strive to create fair opportunities, strengthen rule of law and build clean governance.
China needs to continue its institutional reforms, which will require the efforts of several generations. The reforms cannot be stopped; they also cannot be realized overnight.
The degree of public satisfaction with reform in a short time shouldn't be the yardstick to judge whether the reform is successful or not. Public opinion which is expressed openly and freely is not necessarily rational. Chinese politics should on one hand pay close attention to the expectations of the public, but also on the other hand try to maintain the country's healthy general situation.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 1 injured in tanker boiler blast in Bohai Bay
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1 injured in tanker boiler blast in Bohai Bay
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-26/51451.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:48
2013-02-26 16:48 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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One crew member was injured when a boiler on an oil tanker burst Tuesday morning in east China's Bohai Bay, according to local maritime authorities.
The fire that broke out on the Shunkai 79 has been extinguished, the Yantai Maritime Safety Administration of Shandong Province said.
A total of 10 crew members were onboard the tanker registered in Zhoushan City, Shandong, at the time of the accident, and nine were carried to safety by rescue vessels.
The seriously injured crew member has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Yantai maritime rescue center received a report that a fire broke out in the tanker's engine room after the vessel's boiler burst in waters near the Port of Longkou.
The tanker was carrying 1,000 tonnes of oil, but none has been detected in waters around the scene of the accident, said local maritime authorities.
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1 injured in tanker boiler blast in Bohai Bay
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-26/51451.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:48
2013-02-26 16:48 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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One crew member was injured when a boiler on an oil tanker burst Tuesday morning in east China's Bohai Bay, according to local maritime authorities.
The fire that broke out on the Shunkai 79 has been extinguished, the Yantai Maritime Safety Administration of Shandong Province said.
A total of 10 crew members were onboard the tanker registered in Zhoushan City, Shandong, at the time of the accident, and nine were carried to safety by rescue vessels.
The seriously injured crew member has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Yantai maritime rescue center received a report that a fire broke out in the tanker's engine room after the vessel's boiler burst in waters near the Port of Longkou.
The tanker was carrying 1,000 tonnes of oil, but none has been detected in waters around the scene of the accident, said local maritime authorities.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China expects progress in Iran nuclear talks
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China expects progress in Iran nuclear talks
http://www.ecns.cn/voices/2013/02-26/51446.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:35
2013-02-26 16:35 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
Beijing hopes that the talks held here Tuesday on the Iran nuclear issue would achieve positive results, said China's representative.
"We hope that the parties concerned will work together to push for positive progress with a flexible and pragmatic attitude while accommodating each other's concerns," said Ma Zhaoxu, an assistant foreign minister who heads the Chinese delegation.
Tuesday's talks between Iran and the so-called P5+1 powers -- Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States and Germany -- are the first this year.
"Dialogue and negotiation will be the only correct solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, which is always our stand," Ma told journalists prior to the talks.
Ma noted that China has made great efforts in the talks and believes the parties concerned would finally find some common ground despite differences.
Iran is locked in a bitter dispute with the West over its nuclear activities, with the latter accusing Tehran of developing nuclear weapons under a civilian cover, a charge Iran has consistently denied.
The last round of Iran-P5+1 talks was held in Moscow in June 2012.
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China expects progress in Iran nuclear talks
http://www.ecns.cn/voices/2013/02-26/51446.shtml
Feb 26th 2013, 07:35
2013-02-26 16:35 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
Beijing hopes that the talks held here Tuesday on the Iran nuclear issue would achieve positive results, said China's representative.
"We hope that the parties concerned will work together to push for positive progress with a flexible and pragmatic attitude while accommodating each other's concerns," said Ma Zhaoxu, an assistant foreign minister who heads the Chinese delegation.
Tuesday's talks between Iran and the so-called P5+1 powers -- Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States and Germany -- are the first this year.
"Dialogue and negotiation will be the only correct solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, which is always our stand," Ma told journalists prior to the talks.
Ma noted that China has made great efforts in the talks and believes the parties concerned would finally find some common ground despite differences.
Iran is locked in a bitter dispute with the West over its nuclear activities, with the latter accusing Tehran of developing nuclear weapons under a civilian cover, a charge Iran has consistently denied.
The last round of Iran-P5+1 talks was held in Moscow in June 2012.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China vows ROK cooperation under Park Geun-hye
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China vows ROK cooperation under Park Geun-hye
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51277.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:03
2013-02-25 17:03 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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China is ready to work with the Republic of Korea (ROK) to deepen bilateral cooperation, the Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman said here on Monday as Park Geun-hye was sworn in as the ROK's first female president.
China congratulates Park on taking office, Hua Chunying said at the ministry's daily press briefing.
The spokeswoman said that continuing stable and healthy development of China-ROK relations is not only conducive to the interests of the two countries and peoples but also conducive to regional peace, stability and development.
China attaches great importance to its relations with the ROK, she said, noting that the relationship is currently developing well.
Under the new situation, China is willing to make further joint efforts with the ROK to constantly deepen bilateral friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation in various fields so as to enrich the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership, according to Hua.
Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong, a special envoy of President Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday attended Park's inauguration ceremony in Seoul.
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China vows ROK cooperation under Park Geun-hye
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51277.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:03
2013-02-25 17:03 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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China is ready to work with the Republic of Korea (ROK) to deepen bilateral cooperation, the Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman said here on Monday as Park Geun-hye was sworn in as the ROK's first female president.
China congratulates Park on taking office, Hua Chunying said at the ministry's daily press briefing.
The spokeswoman said that continuing stable and healthy development of China-ROK relations is not only conducive to the interests of the two countries and peoples but also conducive to regional peace, stability and development.
China attaches great importance to its relations with the ROK, she said, noting that the relationship is currently developing well.
Under the new situation, China is willing to make further joint efforts with the ROK to constantly deepen bilateral friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation in various fields so as to enrich the bilateral strategic cooperative partnership, according to Hua.
Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong, a special envoy of President Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Monday attended Park's inauguration ceremony in Seoul.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Sun outage may affect TV reception for 11 days
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Sun outage may affect TV reception for 11 days
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51276.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:02
2013-02-25 17:02 Shanghai Daily Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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Shanghai people may see blurry or frozen images and flickering white dots on their TV screens from time to time this Saturday because of overwhelming radiation from the sun, authorities said.
The phenomenon, known as sun outage, occurs when the sun, the earth, a satellite and a satellite ground station are aligned. It happens in the northern hemisphere before the March equinox and after the September equinox.
Television signals across China are expected to be interfered from now to March 17. The solar radiation will affect Shanghai for 11 days beginning from Saturday, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.
Sun outage may disturb satellites beaming signals toward Shanghai every day between 10am and 2:30pm, lasting about one to more than 10 minutes, it said.
"When that happens, some satellite channels will be cut off briefly," said Liu Jiuping, deputy general manager of Shanghai Oriental Cable Network.
"But local cable TV networks, Shanghai Dragon TV and CCTV channels won't be affected," he added.
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Sun outage may affect TV reception for 11 days
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51276.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:02
2013-02-25 17:02 Shanghai Daily Web Editor: Wang YuXia
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Shanghai people may see blurry or frozen images and flickering white dots on their TV screens from time to time this Saturday because of overwhelming radiation from the sun, authorities said.
The phenomenon, known as sun outage, occurs when the sun, the earth, a satellite and a satellite ground station are aligned. It happens in the northern hemisphere before the March equinox and after the September equinox.
Television signals across China are expected to be interfered from now to March 17. The solar radiation will affect Shanghai for 11 days beginning from Saturday, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.
Sun outage may disturb satellites beaming signals toward Shanghai every day between 10am and 2:30pm, lasting about one to more than 10 minutes, it said.
"When that happens, some satellite channels will be cut off briefly," said Liu Jiuping, deputy general manager of Shanghai Oriental Cable Network.
"But local cable TV networks, Shanghai Dragon TV and CCTV channels won't be affected," he added.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 2,987 deputies elected to new nat'l legislature
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2,987 deputies elected to new nat'l legislature
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51274.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 07:58
2013-02-25 16:58 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
A total of 2,987 deputies to the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, have been elected and are awaiting final confirmation, said a report Monday.
A report on the qualifications of the new NPC deputies was submitted to the Standing Committee of the 11th NPC for confirmation during its bi-monthly session, which will run from Monday to Wednesday.
The 11th NPC Standing Committee will review the qualifications of these new deputies and announce a final list of names when the session closes on Wednesday.
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2,987 deputies elected to new nat'l legislature
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Feb 25th 2013, 07:58
2013-02-25 16:58 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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A total of 2,987 deputies to the 12th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, have been elected and are awaiting final confirmation, said a report Monday.
A report on the qualifications of the new NPC deputies was submitted to the Standing Committee of the 11th NPC for confirmation during its bi-monthly session, which will run from Monday to Wednesday.
The 11th NPC Standing Committee will review the qualifications of these new deputies and announce a final list of names when the session closes on Wednesday.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Drug authority, search engine to combat counterfeits
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Drug authority, search engine to combat counterfeits
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51275.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:00
2013-02-25 17:00 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
China's drug safety watchdog and Baidu.com, a leading Chinese search engine, on Monday signed an agreement of partnership to cooperate in combating fake drugs.
Under the deal between the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and Baidu.com, the administration will provide a database of qualified medicines and licensed online pharmacies to the search engine, and information from the database will be listed in higher positions among search results.
The cooperation will promote safe and convenient use of medicines among the public via the Internet by providing credible drug information online and cracking down on false information, said Sun Xianze, deputy head of the SFDA.
Moreover, the website will label search results of qualified online pharmacies with a mark of verification, in order to ensure safe online drug purchases and sales.
According to an online demonstration at the signing ceremony, relevant information is already available from Baidu.com.
Sun said the two parties will also work together in the future to create an online query platform for the public.
The administration will also maintain its vigorous efforts in combating fake drug production and sales, seriously punish those involved in online sales of fake drugs and publish details of such violations, according to Sun.
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Drug authority, search engine to combat counterfeits
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51275.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:00
2013-02-25 17:00 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
China's drug safety watchdog and Baidu.com, a leading Chinese search engine, on Monday signed an agreement of partnership to cooperate in combating fake drugs.
Under the deal between the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) and Baidu.com, the administration will provide a database of qualified medicines and licensed online pharmacies to the search engine, and information from the database will be listed in higher positions among search results.
The cooperation will promote safe and convenient use of medicines among the public via the Internet by providing credible drug information online and cracking down on false information, said Sun Xianze, deputy head of the SFDA.
Moreover, the website will label search results of qualified online pharmacies with a mark of verification, in order to ensure safe online drug purchases and sales.
According to an online demonstration at the signing ceremony, relevant information is already available from Baidu.com.
Sun said the two parties will also work together in the future to create an online query platform for the public.
The administration will also maintain its vigorous efforts in combating fake drug production and sales, seriously punish those involved in online sales of fake drugs and publish details of such violations, according to Sun.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Chinese consulate general hosts new year reception in Houston
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Chinese consulate general hosts new year reception in Houston
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51278.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:04
2013-02-25 17:04 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
comment
The Chinese Consulate General here hosted a grand reception Sunday to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival in the United States' fourth largest city.
Consul General Xu Erwen expressed good wishes to overseas Chinese and Sino-U.S. relations in the new year. She also expressed gratitude to those who had contributed to China's development and Sino-U.S. relations.
"The year 2012 witnessed tour de force achievements scored in China's development and modernization drive," Xu said.
China's GDP hit 51.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2012, a year-on-year increase of 7.8 percent, Xu said, noting progress was also made in making China a nation of laws, and in cultural undertakings, social welfare and insurance for the Chinese people.
"The year 2012 witnessed stable and sound development of Sino-U.S. relations," Xu said, adding the two countries were currently each other's second largest trading partner.
Bilateral trade between China and the United States in 2012 hit 484.68 billion dollars, a 180-fold increase since Sino-U.S. diplomatic ties were established in 1971, she said.
Investment in China from the United States amounted to 170 billion dollars. Meanwhile, "more and more Chinese companies are coming to the United States, generating thousands of jobs for the locals," Xu said.
Xu expressed confidence in China's development and Sino-U.S. relations in the new year. "The year 2013 will be the very first year to implement the goals set by the 18th Party Congress and the 12th Five-year Plan. It will also be a very important year for Sino-U.S. relations," she said.
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Chinese consulate general hosts new year reception in Houston
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51278.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 08:04
2013-02-25 17:04 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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The Chinese Consulate General here hosted a grand reception Sunday to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival in the United States' fourth largest city.
Consul General Xu Erwen expressed good wishes to overseas Chinese and Sino-U.S. relations in the new year. She also expressed gratitude to those who had contributed to China's development and Sino-U.S. relations.
"The year 2012 witnessed tour de force achievements scored in China's development and modernization drive," Xu said.
China's GDP hit 51.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2012, a year-on-year increase of 7.8 percent, Xu said, noting progress was also made in making China a nation of laws, and in cultural undertakings, social welfare and insurance for the Chinese people.
"The year 2012 witnessed stable and sound development of Sino-U.S. relations," Xu said, adding the two countries were currently each other's second largest trading partner.
Bilateral trade between China and the United States in 2012 hit 484.68 billion dollars, a 180-fold increase since Sino-U.S. diplomatic ties were established in 1971, she said.
Investment in China from the United States amounted to 170 billion dollars. Meanwhile, "more and more Chinese companies are coming to the United States, generating thousands of jobs for the locals," Xu said.
Xu expressed confidence in China's development and Sino-U.S. relations in the new year. "The year 2013 will be the very first year to implement the goals set by the 18th Party Congress and the 12th Five-year Plan. It will also be a very important year for Sino-U.S. relations," she said.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Breakfast dog fight leads to jail
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Breakfast dog fight leads to jail
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51177.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 00:27
2013-02-25 09:27 Global Times Web Editor: qindexing
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A man surnamed Xu was detained for four and a half months for malicious injury, according to Shijingshan district court, the Beijing Evening News reported Sunday.
As Xu was buying his breakfast at a restaurant in Shijingshan in September last year, he became enraged when an elderly lady, surnamed Ma, came in with her pet dog. Ma abused Xu when he tried to stop her, but he then punched Ma. She sustained slight head injuries.
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Breakfast dog fight leads to jail
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2013-02-25 09:27 Global Times Web Editor: qindexing
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A man surnamed Xu was detained for four and a half months for malicious injury, according to Shijingshan district court, the Beijing Evening News reported Sunday.
As Xu was buying his breakfast at a restaurant in Shijingshan in September last year, he became enraged when an elderly lady, surnamed Ma, came in with her pet dog. Ma abused Xu when he tried to stop her, but he then punched Ma. She sustained slight head injuries.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Chinese celebrate Lantern Festival nationwide
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Chinese celebrate Lantern Festival nationwide
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51174.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 00:24
2013-02-25 09:24 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Citizens walk in a lanterns-decorated corridor at a temple fair to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Taiyuan Zoo in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 24, 2013. Chinese people received the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24, the 15th day of the first lunar month this year. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
Performers present Yangge dance, a popular rural Chinese folk dance, at an annual gala occasion to celebrate the traditional Lantern Festival in Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 24, 2013. Chinese people received the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24, the 15th day of the first lunar month this year. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People around the country took part in various activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which falls on Sunday, marking the first full moon of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
In the thousand-year-old Pingyao Town in north China's Shanxi Province, people hung lanterns above front doors and set off fireworks to celebrate.
"We traveled from Beijing to Pingyao, and experienced different atmospheres of Lantern Festival celebrations. Pingyao is livelier," said Sarah Brown, an Australian tourist.
"It's easy to get separated from my friends in such busy streets.... we just learnt the charm of the Chinese Lunar New Year," she said.
Zheng Rui enjoyed the local traditional custom performances.8 "My teacher told me to keep writing a diary during the winter vacation, so I watched the performances so I can write about them. The journey will be worthwhile with impressive memories," Zheng said.
Besides eating Yuanxiao, a sweetened dumpling made of glutinous rice flour and stuffed with meat, nuts, fruit or sugar, Zheng, his parents and relatives visited the ancient town walls and government office of the feudal period.
The old town also put on a variety of performances, including the "dragon lantern dance," the "lion dance," stilt-walking and Pingyao operas.
In northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Library prepared more than 1,000 Chinese puzzles and 300 puzzles for minority residents.
Humanitarians from the Communist Party of China, governments, army, schools and enterprises of Xinjiang took part in charity performances and a bazaar to help people in need and the disabled.
In central China's Henan Province, to reduce air pollution and avoid smog, cities and districts of Zhengzhou, Jiyuan, Zhoukou, Zhumadian and Sanmenxia decided to cancel their fireworks displays.
The government of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, held cultural, art performances, intangible cultural heritage and large-scale lamp exhibitions in the city's parks.
"It's worthwhile giving up fireworks for fresh air, and I believe citizens understand the cancellation," said Wang Dezhi, a Zhengzhou resident.
"A half-hour fireworks show costs 700,000 yuan (112,000 U.S. dollars). It's a little bit regretful not watching the show, but it's more practical to use the money to improve people's lives, improve education in poor areas and build more public infrastructure," a netizen named "Yinchuanlaoliu"ed on the Internet after learning that Yinchuan City, capital of northwest Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region canceled its fireworks show.
In northeastern Jilin Province, some fireworks sellers said they faced a quiet festival since people were refusing to buy products.
"I only sold one hundred yuan worth of fireworks today. I bought 50,000 yuan worth of fireworks this year, but there are still more than 5,000 yuan worth to sell," said Wang Li, a fireworks shop owner.
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Chinese celebrate Lantern Festival nationwide
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2013-02-25 09:24 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Citizens walk in a lanterns-decorated corridor at a temple fair to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Taiyuan Zoo in Taiyuan, capital of north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 24, 2013. Chinese people received the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24, the 15th day of the first lunar month this year. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
Performers present Yangge dance, a popular rural Chinese folk dance, at an annual gala occasion to celebrate the traditional Lantern Festival in Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 24, 2013. Chinese people received the Lantern Festival on Feb. 24, the 15th day of the first lunar month this year. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)
People around the country took part in various activities to celebrate the Lantern Festival, which falls on Sunday, marking the first full moon of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
In the thousand-year-old Pingyao Town in north China's Shanxi Province, people hung lanterns above front doors and set off fireworks to celebrate.
"We traveled from Beijing to Pingyao, and experienced different atmospheres of Lantern Festival celebrations. Pingyao is livelier," said Sarah Brown, an Australian tourist.
"It's easy to get separated from my friends in such busy streets.... we just learnt the charm of the Chinese Lunar New Year," she said.
Zheng Rui enjoyed the local traditional custom performances.8 "My teacher told me to keep writing a diary during the winter vacation, so I watched the performances so I can write about them. The journey will be worthwhile with impressive memories," Zheng said.
Besides eating Yuanxiao, a sweetened dumpling made of glutinous rice flour and stuffed with meat, nuts, fruit or sugar, Zheng, his parents and relatives visited the ancient town walls and government office of the feudal period.
The old town also put on a variety of performances, including the "dragon lantern dance," the "lion dance," stilt-walking and Pingyao operas.
In northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Library prepared more than 1,000 Chinese puzzles and 300 puzzles for minority residents.
Humanitarians from the Communist Party of China, governments, army, schools and enterprises of Xinjiang took part in charity performances and a bazaar to help people in need and the disabled.
In central China's Henan Province, to reduce air pollution and avoid smog, cities and districts of Zhengzhou, Jiyuan, Zhoukou, Zhumadian and Sanmenxia decided to cancel their fireworks displays.
The government of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, held cultural, art performances, intangible cultural heritage and large-scale lamp exhibitions in the city's parks.
"It's worthwhile giving up fireworks for fresh air, and I believe citizens understand the cancellation," said Wang Dezhi, a Zhengzhou resident.
"A half-hour fireworks show costs 700,000 yuan (112,000 U.S. dollars). It's a little bit regretful not watching the show, but it's more practical to use the money to improve people's lives, improve education in poor areas and build more public infrastructure," a netizen named "Yinchuanlaoliu"ed on the Internet after learning that Yinchuan City, capital of northwest Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region canceled its fireworks show.
In northeastern Jilin Province, some fireworks sellers said they faced a quiet festival since people were refusing to buy products.
"I only sold one hundred yuan worth of fireworks today. I bought 50,000 yuan worth of fireworks this year, but there are still more than 5,000 yuan worth to sell," said Wang Li, a fireworks shop owner.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Suspected arsonist arrested in E China fire
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Suspected arsonist arrested in E China fire
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51176.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 00:27
2013-02-25 09:27 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Police in east China's Zhejiang Province have arrested a suspect who allegedly set fire to a residential house, killing eight and injuring 17 others, local police said Sunday.
An initial investigation found that the fire was arson.
Lin Binwei, 26, a local of Zeguo Township of Wenling City, had been arrested, the Wenling public security bureau said at a press conference.
Hu Zhengfu, bureau deputy director, expressed condolences to the victims.
The fire broke out early Saturday morning, killing eight people. Among the deceased were two children. Four of the deceased adults were migrant workers from southwest China's Sichuan Province. One person was from eastern Anhui Province and another was a local.
The three houses were rented out for office use and accommodation by two shopkeepers of an online store, which sold women's shoes.
One of the shopkeepers, Xu, along with his wife, parents and two children died in the fire.
Hu said the suspect admitted he had a personal conflict with the other shopkeeper, who is surnamed Liu, and once said he would take out revenge on Liu.
Investigators said video records showed that Lin's van was near the scene of the fire, and he drove to the building where Liu also lives and set fire to the goods on the first floor. The fire engulfed the three houses.
Liu was rescued by fire fighters and is among the injured.
A further investigation in the case is under way.
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Suspected arsonist arrested in E China fire
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51176.shtml
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2013-02-25 09:27 Xinhua Web Editor: Gu Liping
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Police in east China's Zhejiang Province have arrested a suspect who allegedly set fire to a residential house, killing eight and injuring 17 others, local police said Sunday.
An initial investigation found that the fire was arson.
Lin Binwei, 26, a local of Zeguo Township of Wenling City, had been arrested, the Wenling public security bureau said at a press conference.
Hu Zhengfu, bureau deputy director, expressed condolences to the victims.
The fire broke out early Saturday morning, killing eight people. Among the deceased were two children. Four of the deceased adults were migrant workers from southwest China's Sichuan Province. One person was from eastern Anhui Province and another was a local.
The three houses were rented out for office use and accommodation by two shopkeepers of an online store, which sold women's shoes.
One of the shopkeepers, Xu, along with his wife, parents and two children died in the fire.
Hu said the suspect admitted he had a personal conflict with the other shopkeeper, who is surnamed Liu, and once said he would take out revenge on Liu.
Investigators said video records showed that Lin's van was near the scene of the fire, and he drove to the building where Liu also lives and set fire to the goods on the first floor. The fire engulfed the three houses.
Liu was rescued by fire fighters and is among the injured.
A further investigation in the case is under way.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China to conduct routine fishery patrols in Nansha islands
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China to conduct routine fishery patrols in Nansha islands
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51175.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 00:26
2013-02-25 09:26 Xinhua Web Editor: Sun Tian
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Routine fishery administrative patrols around Nansha islands in the South China Sea will be carried out to better safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese fishermen, a fishery official has confirmed.
Wu Zhuang, chief of the South China Sea Fishery Bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture, said carrying out routine fishery patrols in the territorial waters surrounding the Nansha islands will be the top priority in 2013.
Law enforcement staff will continue the supervision over the Huangyan Islands and Meiji Reef, and intensify the supervision and control over the Xisha islands and Beibu Gulf, Wu said.
With the growth of law enforcement capacity, the country will speed up the routine patrols, especially in the waters near the Nansha islands, said Wu.
Regular fishery administrative patrols in the South China Sea will be carried out also in 2014, according to a bureau statement this month.
The bureau's fishery patrol ships stayed at sea for a record 183 days in 2012.
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China to conduct routine fishery patrols in Nansha islands
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Feb 25th 2013, 00:26
2013-02-25 09:26 Xinhua Web Editor: Sun Tian
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Routine fishery administrative patrols around Nansha islands in the South China Sea will be carried out to better safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese fishermen, a fishery official has confirmed.
Wu Zhuang, chief of the South China Sea Fishery Bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture, said carrying out routine fishery patrols in the territorial waters surrounding the Nansha islands will be the top priority in 2013.
Law enforcement staff will continue the supervision over the Huangyan Islands and Meiji Reef, and intensify the supervision and control over the Xisha islands and Beibu Gulf, Wu said.
With the growth of law enforcement capacity, the country will speed up the routine patrols, especially in the waters near the Nansha islands, said Wu.
Regular fishery administrative patrols in the South China Sea will be carried out also in 2014, according to a bureau statement this month.
The bureau's fishery patrol ships stayed at sea for a record 183 days in 2012.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Water fears over Miyun dump
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Water fears over Miyun dump
http://www.ecns.cn/2013/02-25/51180.shtml
Feb 25th 2013, 00:30
2013-02-25 09:30 Global Times Web Editor: qindexing
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Environmental activists and villagers Sunday warned of pollution of Beijing's water supply due to illegal trash dumping near Miyun Reservoir, which supplies about two-thirds of Beijing's drinking water.
Zhang Xiang, from environmental NGO Nature University, told the Global Times Sunday that he went to see the trash site Friday with local journalists after residents of Bingmaying village in Miyun asked them for help. The site is six kilometers from the reservoir.
A local government official from Miyun county told the Global Times Sunday that he had ordered a trash cleanup near the reservoir, a move he claimed was unconnected to media involvement.
It comes after a campaign by public service activist Deng Fei, in which he asked people returning to their hometowns for Spring Festival to post photos of polluted water sources, putting water pollution under the spotlight.
Zhang released the information on his Sina microblog Sunday.
"The dump is more than 60 meters long, 50 meters wide and around 15 meters deep. It's nearly filled with trash," said Zhang.
"Most of the trash is household waste, things like plastic bags, bottles, batteries and electric lamps," he said.
There is also another dump site, on part of the reservoir which is seasonally submerged, he said.
"This one is only around 2 kilometers from the reservoir and it's been used for about two months. These dump sites will influence local residents' health and that of Beijing citizens," said Zhang.
"The trash will rot and residue will gradually permeate into the groundwater and flow into Miyun Reservoir," he said.
Liu Zhengnan, an official with Miyun water bureau, said that they have sent a notice to the leaders of towns that sit in the upper reaches of Miyun Reservoir and local water bureau stations Sunday morning to inspect the area for trash dumping.
"We've told them to clean up all the trash they can find. I expect the job to be finished within a week," said Liu.
"We frequently check the environmental conditions in towns near Miyun Reservoir. I didn't know about this dump site before," he said.
Ai Min (pseudonym), from Bingmaying village, under Bulaotun township, said that the dump site, which is only 500 meters away, started being used three years ago.
"It was construction trash, but later on all the household garbage from Bulaotun township was transported here. It smells awful and there are birds searching for food in the site," said Ai.
Ai alleged that many villagers had contracted cancer since the trash dumping started, so they raised their worries to the local government on January 15.
"In 2011, more than 30 people died and in 2012, more than 40 people died. They were both old and young people who died of diseases like lung and liver cancer," said Ai.
Ai noted that when they did not see any improvement, they then approached the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) and township environmental protection bureau on February 19.
"They came to see the spot on Thursday after I made repeated requests," said Ai, adding that the villagers use water from three wells which are less than 20 meters deep.
Zhang Junfeng, founder of NGO Happy Water Journeys, said that for those wells less than 60 meters deep, seeping trash pollutants could influence people's health.
"If the trash has many metal elements like those from batteries, people are likely to get poisoned and have cancer. The severe influence can be seen within five years," he said.
Zhang noted that for Beijing citizens who drink the water that has been processed by water companies, the water quality can be guaranteed. "However, the processing cost will be higher because of the pollutants," he said.
Zhang stressed that the Beijing government should take responsibility to protect Miyun's water quality by giving money to local citizens to collect their trash and deal with it properly.
The EPB said via its microblog Sunday afternoon that they have urged Beijing environmental inspection team and Miyun EPB to investigate the trash site and publish the results publicly.
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Water fears over Miyun dump
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Feb 25th 2013, 00:30
2013-02-25 09:30 Global Times Web Editor: qindexing
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Environmental activists and villagers Sunday warned of pollution of Beijing's water supply due to illegal trash dumping near Miyun Reservoir, which supplies about two-thirds of Beijing's drinking water.
Zhang Xiang, from environmental NGO Nature University, told the Global Times Sunday that he went to see the trash site Friday with local journalists after residents of Bingmaying village in Miyun asked them for help. The site is six kilometers from the reservoir.
A local government official from Miyun county told the Global Times Sunday that he had ordered a trash cleanup near the reservoir, a move he claimed was unconnected to media involvement.
It comes after a campaign by public service activist Deng Fei, in which he asked people returning to their hometowns for Spring Festival to post photos of polluted water sources, putting water pollution under the spotlight.
Zhang released the information on his Sina microblog Sunday.
"The dump is more than 60 meters long, 50 meters wide and around 15 meters deep. It's nearly filled with trash," said Zhang.
"Most of the trash is household waste, things like plastic bags, bottles, batteries and electric lamps," he said.
There is also another dump site, on part of the reservoir which is seasonally submerged, he said.
"This one is only around 2 kilometers from the reservoir and it's been used for about two months. These dump sites will influence local residents' health and that of Beijing citizens," said Zhang.
"The trash will rot and residue will gradually permeate into the groundwater and flow into Miyun Reservoir," he said.
Liu Zhengnan, an official with Miyun water bureau, said that they have sent a notice to the leaders of towns that sit in the upper reaches of Miyun Reservoir and local water bureau stations Sunday morning to inspect the area for trash dumping.
"We've told them to clean up all the trash they can find. I expect the job to be finished within a week," said Liu.
"We frequently check the environmental conditions in towns near Miyun Reservoir. I didn't know about this dump site before," he said.
Ai Min (pseudonym), from Bingmaying village, under Bulaotun township, said that the dump site, which is only 500 meters away, started being used three years ago.
"It was construction trash, but later on all the household garbage from Bulaotun township was transported here. It smells awful and there are birds searching for food in the site," said Ai.
Ai alleged that many villagers had contracted cancer since the trash dumping started, so they raised their worries to the local government on January 15.
"In 2011, more than 30 people died and in 2012, more than 40 people died. They were both old and young people who died of diseases like lung and liver cancer," said Ai.
Ai noted that when they did not see any improvement, they then approached the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) and township environmental protection bureau on February 19.
"They came to see the spot on Thursday after I made repeated requests," said Ai, adding that the villagers use water from three wells which are less than 20 meters deep.
Zhang Junfeng, founder of NGO Happy Water Journeys, said that for those wells less than 60 meters deep, seeping trash pollutants could influence people's health.
"If the trash has many metal elements like those from batteries, people are likely to get poisoned and have cancer. The severe influence can be seen within five years," he said.
Zhang noted that for Beijing citizens who drink the water that has been processed by water companies, the water quality can be guaranteed. "However, the processing cost will be higher because of the pollutants," he said.
Zhang stressed that the Beijing government should take responsibility to protect Miyun's water quality by giving money to local citizens to collect their trash and deal with it properly.
The EPB said via its microblog Sunday afternoon that they have urged Beijing environmental inspection team and Miyun EPB to investigate the trash site and publish the results publicly.
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