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Former military leader expelled from CPC for graft
http://www.ecns.cn/military/2014/06-30/121609.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 10:20
2014-06-30 19:20 Xinhua Web Editor: Yao Lan
Xu Caihou, former vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, was expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and his case was handed over to prosecutors, announced the CPC Central Committee Monday.
The decision was made at a meeting of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, presided over by President Xi Jinping.
Investigations found that Xu took the advantage of his post to assist the promotion of certain people and accepted bribe personally and through his family members, said the statement issued after the meeting.
He was also found seeking profits for other people in exchange of money and properties, taken through his family members, the statement said.
"His case is serious and leaves vile impact," it said.
Xu had been under investigation for discipline violations from March 15 and his case has been handed over to the military procuratorate, the statement said.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Boys' Choir
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Boys' Choir
http://www.ecns.cn/experience/2014/07-01/121766.shtml
Jul 1st 2014, 02:34
2014-07-01 11:34 Shanghai Daily
Music lovers in Shanghai will be offered a concert by the Wilten Boys' Choir. The repertoire includes sacred music for performance at church services as well as a wide spectrum of secular music ranging from classical children's song by Brahms, Mozart or Schubert to popular melodies of opera and operetta. They will also perform Chinese songs such as "Jasmine" and "Filling The World With Love."
Date: August 1, 7:30pm
Tickets: 100-580 yuan
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong New Area
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Boys' Choir
http://www.ecns.cn/experience/2014/07-01/121766.shtml
Jul 1st 2014, 02:34
2014-07-01 11:34 Shanghai Daily
Music lovers in Shanghai will be offered a concert by the Wilten Boys' Choir. The repertoire includes sacred music for performance at church services as well as a wide spectrum of secular music ranging from classical children's song by Brahms, Mozart or Schubert to popular melodies of opera and operetta. They will also perform Chinese songs such as "Jasmine" and "Filling The World With Love."
Date: August 1, 7:30pm
Tickets: 100-580 yuan
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Address: 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong New Area
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Russian PM Medvedev's photo exhibition opens in Harbin
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Russian PM Medvedev's photo exhibition opens in Harbin
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42257.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:57
2014-06-30 17:16 Web Editor:Yao Lan
An exhibition of photographs made by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev kicks off on June 30, 2014 in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The event features 19 images which Dmitry Medvedev made in Russia and abroad, including during his official visit to China. The exhibition is part of the activities of the first China-Russia Expo. [Photo/ gmw.cn]
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Russian PM Medvedev's photo exhibition opens in Harbin
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42257.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:57
2014-06-30 17:16 Web Editor:Yao Lan
An exhibition of photographs made by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev kicks off on June 30, 2014 in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The event features 19 images which Dmitry Medvedev made in Russia and abroad, including during his official visit to China. The exhibition is part of the activities of the first China-Russia Expo. [Photo/ gmw.cn]
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China prosecutes four for Kunming terrorist attack
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China prosecutes four for Kunming terrorist attack
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121606.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:29
2014-06-30 17:29 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Four people have been prosecuted for their involvement in a terrorist attack at a railway station in Kunming on March 1, China's top procuratorate announced on Monday.
The Kunming Municipal People's Procuratorate found that the suspects were involved in organizing, leading or taking part in the terrorist attack as well as intentional homicide, said a statement issued by the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
A group of assailants armed with knives attacked civilians at the railway station in the provincial capital of southwest China's Yunnan province, causing 29 deaths and injuring another 143.
Police shot to death four of the attackers at the station and arrested four others.
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China prosecutes four for Kunming terrorist attack
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121606.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:29
2014-06-30 17:29 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Four people have been prosecuted for their involvement in a terrorist attack at a railway station in Kunming on March 1, China's top procuratorate announced on Monday.
The Kunming Municipal People's Procuratorate found that the suspects were involved in organizing, leading or taking part in the terrorist attack as well as intentional homicide, said a statement issued by the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
A group of assailants armed with knives attacked civilians at the railway station in the provincial capital of southwest China's Yunnan province, causing 29 deaths and injuring another 143.
Police shot to death four of the attackers at the station and arrested four others.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Four killed in NW China highway accident
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Four killed in NW China highway accident
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121605.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:28
2014-06-30 17:28 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Four people were killed after a car hit a cement tanker on a highway in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Monday.
The accident happened at 11:18pm on Sunday near a gas station on the 110 National Highway in Huinong district of Shizuishan city, killing four on the spot.
A further investigation into the accident is underway.
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Four killed in NW China highway accident
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121605.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:28
2014-06-30 17:28 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Four people were killed after a car hit a cement tanker on a highway in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Monday.
The accident happened at 11:18pm on Sunday near a gas station on the 110 National Highway in Huinong district of Shizuishan city, killing four on the spot.
A further investigation into the accident is underway.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Power outage on MH370 could be work of hijackers: expert
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Power outage on MH370 could be work of hijackers: expert
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121604.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:26
2014-06-30 17:26 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Hijackers could have tampered with the cockpit of Malaysia Airlines MH370 in an effort to avoid radar detection, aviation experts analyzing a new Australian government agency report told the Sydney Morning Herald on Monday. [Special coverage]
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a report detailing evidence of a power outage occurring on the plane less than 90 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur.
Investigators said that after the power outage, the Beijing- bound plane's satellite data unit (SDU) attempted to log-on to a satellite in a process called a "handshake".
"A log-on request in the middle of a flight is not common and can occur for only a few reasons," the investigators said.
"An analysis was performed which determined that the characteristics and timing of the log-on requests were best matched as resulting from power interruption to the SDU."
According to aviation expert Peter Marosszeky from the University of New South Wales, the interruption of electrical power on board the plane could have been the work of hijackers.
"If there was a crew wanting to do something that was rather sinister or there were hijackers on board, they would remove power by opening up the bus-tie breakers and opening up the battery control switch. That way the aircraft virtually loses all power to just about all systems except the engines," he said.
"The engines have their own little computer and they have their own power source by a generator on the gearbox."
"You can reset the power in some way, this way the aircraft would go dead as far as any satellite contact or any information being transmitted by transponders. They can reinstate it and re- initialise the flight management computers ... it has to be a very clever pilot or person that really knows that aeroplane to be able to achieve that."
The power failure could be the result of tampering to minimize the use of the aircraft's systems, aviation safety expert David Gleave from Loughborough University told Britain's The Telegraph.
"A person could be messing around in the cockpit which would lead to a power interruption," Gleave said. "It could be a deliberate act to switch off both engines for some time. By messing about within the cockpit you could switch off the power temporarily and switch it on again when you need the other systems to fly the aeroplane."
ATSB investigators also reported that a second mysterious " handshake" request occured nearly six hours later. This one, they speculated, was caused by fuel exhaustion and power loss before the plane crashed into the Southern Indian Ocean.
MH370 went missing on March 8, sparking an international search for the wreckage.
Last week the Australian government announced a new search zone: a 60,000-square-kilometre area of the sea floor off the coast of Western Australia. The search begins in August.
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Power outage on MH370 could be work of hijackers: expert
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121604.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 08:26
2014-06-30 17:26 Web Editor: Mo Hong'e
Hijackers could have tampered with the cockpit of Malaysia Airlines MH370 in an effort to avoid radar detection, aviation experts analyzing a new Australian government agency report told the Sydney Morning Herald on Monday. [Special coverage]
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a report detailing evidence of a power outage occurring on the plane less than 90 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur.
Investigators said that after the power outage, the Beijing- bound plane's satellite data unit (SDU) attempted to log-on to a satellite in a process called a "handshake".
"A log-on request in the middle of a flight is not common and can occur for only a few reasons," the investigators said.
"An analysis was performed which determined that the characteristics and timing of the log-on requests were best matched as resulting from power interruption to the SDU."
According to aviation expert Peter Marosszeky from the University of New South Wales, the interruption of electrical power on board the plane could have been the work of hijackers.
"If there was a crew wanting to do something that was rather sinister or there were hijackers on board, they would remove power by opening up the bus-tie breakers and opening up the battery control switch. That way the aircraft virtually loses all power to just about all systems except the engines," he said.
"The engines have their own little computer and they have their own power source by a generator on the gearbox."
"You can reset the power in some way, this way the aircraft would go dead as far as any satellite contact or any information being transmitted by transponders. They can reinstate it and re- initialise the flight management computers ... it has to be a very clever pilot or person that really knows that aeroplane to be able to achieve that."
The power failure could be the result of tampering to minimize the use of the aircraft's systems, aviation safety expert David Gleave from Loughborough University told Britain's The Telegraph.
"A person could be messing around in the cockpit which would lead to a power interruption," Gleave said. "It could be a deliberate act to switch off both engines for some time. By messing about within the cockpit you could switch off the power temporarily and switch it on again when you need the other systems to fly the aeroplane."
ATSB investigators also reported that a second mysterious " handshake" request occured nearly six hours later. This one, they speculated, was caused by fuel exhaustion and power loss before the plane crashed into the Southern Indian Ocean.
MH370 went missing on March 8, sparking an international search for the wreckage.
Last week the Australian government announced a new search zone: a 60,000-square-kilometre area of the sea floor off the coast of Western Australia. The search begins in August.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Performance at opening ceremony of 1st China-Russia Expo in Harbin
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Performance at opening ceremony of 1st China-Russia Expo in Harbin
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42265.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 09:05
2014-06-30 17:18 Web Editor:Yao Lan
Dancers from Russia perform during the opening ceremony of the first China-Russia Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 29, 2014. The Expo's predecessor was China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair initiated in 1990. It was upgraded to an exposition earlier this year to focus on bilateral cooperation. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
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Performance at opening ceremony of 1st China-Russia Expo in Harbin
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42265.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 09:05
2014-06-30 17:18 Web Editor:Yao Lan
Dancers from Russia perform during the opening ceremony of the first China-Russia Expo in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 29, 2014. The Expo's predecessor was China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair initiated in 1990. It was upgraded to an exposition earlier this year to focus on bilateral cooperation. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: African successes clouded by lack of economic data
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African successes clouded by lack of economic data
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-30/121504.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:22
2014-06-30 11:22 Global Times Web Editor: Qin Dexing
Private sector indicators can bridge statistical shortfalls
Africa is rising, but poor data availability means that we cannot be sure by how much.
China's customs data shed some light on Africa's growth, showing that Africa-China trade ballooned to $210 billion last year from $5 to $7 billion at the end of the 1990s. Lending to the private sector in Africa also has surged, with private-sector credit growth more than doubling in real terms between 2000 and 2010.
Such data point aside, little is known about the true magnitude of Africa's growth surge. Data quality in most Sub-Saharan African economies is weak. In many instances, the official data are too out-of-date to tell us much that is useful.
Data scarcity complicates decision-making for both the private sector and governments. It reduces certainty, adds to the cost of doing business and can delay the formulation of much-needed policy.
While Africa has seen surging foreign direct investment and private portfolio inflows in recent years, investors - especially those new to the region - are often shooting in the dark when it comes to data.
Improved data quality can alter our perceptions of the region dramatically. When Ghana released its rebased GDP figures in 2010 (the first rebasing since 1993) the economy turned out to be 63 percent larger than previously thought.?
Nigeria's rebasing earlier this year was even more dramatic, with the estimated size of the economy increasing by 89 percent. With its GDP rebasing, Nigeria "became" the largest economy in Africa and the 26th-largest in the world.
Despite efforts to improve the quality of African statistics, many questions remain. Some claim that even after a decade-and-a-half of growth, some African countries are still as poor as they were at independence, if not poorer. While this sounds counter-intuitive, it is difficult to disprove without better information. In the absence of data, there is much conjecture and little analysis.
Take the question of how African economies might withstand weaker commodity prices. The myth of Africa's dependence on commodities persists, despite evidence that other sectors contribute more to employment and GDP. Why is this? Because resource extraction is large-scale and identifiable, lending itself more readily to measurement, we tend to overplay its importance.
Weak government capacity, funding difficulties, eroding capabilities at national statistics bureaus, the prohibitive costs of gathering data beyond urban centers and poor survey design have all contributed to the current situation.
At the extreme, some commentators claim that there is little point in looking at a ranking of African economies by GDP. The information gaps are thought to be so substantial that any such ranking would tell us little that is meaningful.
Better data exist for the private sector, though it is more micro in scale and less accessible. Within banks, we have a good idea of the direction of growth. We can observe loan growth trends to identify the sectors that are gaining ground and those that are fading in relevance.
Corporate profitability and earnings surprises can be monitored. Loan delinquency data may provide an early gauge of sectoral problems, while market liquidity - and its influence on daily interbank rates - may be one of the most valuable sources of information. If an economy is experiencing an unusual surge in liquidity, consistent with a strong rise in pre-election spending, interbank data would likely indicate this first.
We think the private sector can play a more meaningful role in improving data collation and accessibility. To test this, Standard Chartered has teamed up with well-known data providers to design a new set of Africa-focused price and business sentiment surveys.
Our price survey - a consumer basket tracker by Premise, a company based in San Francisco - uses a simple smartphone app to track thousands of price observations in real time. Information gatherers on the ground - starting in Ghana and Nigeria - upload photos of price tags on consumer goods in local stores and markets. The data are then collated by Premise to track price trends.
This technology has already been deployed by Premise in other emerging markets. In India, it highlighted a sustained rise in the price of onions, which soon spilled over into general inflation and triggered a preemptive rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India.
The benefits of this technology relative to a monthly CPI survey are obvious. Geographic differences in real-time price trends can be mapped more easily, as can data on the availability of goods. This means suppliers can respond faster, potentially preventing damaging price hikes triggered by shortages. Market efficiency is enhanced. Many stand to gain from the welfare boost made possible by greater price transparency.
Similarly, business sentiment surveys can help shed light on how African economies are performing during the time lag before official GDP data are released. While monthly sentiment indicators cannot replicate GDP on their own, they provide a measurable gauge of how representative businesses see current and future conditions.
Independent, apolitical and transparent data have been a substantial hurdle in many African economies. However, technology and private sector indicators - when properly deployed - can transform this space.
Africa is rising, and soon we might be able to gauge how fast. Our best guess? Probably faster than we've thought all along.
The author Razia Khan is head of Africa Research at Standard Chartered.
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African successes clouded by lack of economic data
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-30/121504.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:22
2014-06-30 11:22 Global Times Web Editor: Qin Dexing
Private sector indicators can bridge statistical shortfalls
Africa is rising, but poor data availability means that we cannot be sure by how much.
China's customs data shed some light on Africa's growth, showing that Africa-China trade ballooned to $210 billion last year from $5 to $7 billion at the end of the 1990s. Lending to the private sector in Africa also has surged, with private-sector credit growth more than doubling in real terms between 2000 and 2010.
Such data point aside, little is known about the true magnitude of Africa's growth surge. Data quality in most Sub-Saharan African economies is weak. In many instances, the official data are too out-of-date to tell us much that is useful.
Data scarcity complicates decision-making for both the private sector and governments. It reduces certainty, adds to the cost of doing business and can delay the formulation of much-needed policy.
While Africa has seen surging foreign direct investment and private portfolio inflows in recent years, investors - especially those new to the region - are often shooting in the dark when it comes to data.
Improved data quality can alter our perceptions of the region dramatically. When Ghana released its rebased GDP figures in 2010 (the first rebasing since 1993) the economy turned out to be 63 percent larger than previously thought.?
Nigeria's rebasing earlier this year was even more dramatic, with the estimated size of the economy increasing by 89 percent. With its GDP rebasing, Nigeria "became" the largest economy in Africa and the 26th-largest in the world.
Despite efforts to improve the quality of African statistics, many questions remain. Some claim that even after a decade-and-a-half of growth, some African countries are still as poor as they were at independence, if not poorer. While this sounds counter-intuitive, it is difficult to disprove without better information. In the absence of data, there is much conjecture and little analysis.
Take the question of how African economies might withstand weaker commodity prices. The myth of Africa's dependence on commodities persists, despite evidence that other sectors contribute more to employment and GDP. Why is this? Because resource extraction is large-scale and identifiable, lending itself more readily to measurement, we tend to overplay its importance.
Weak government capacity, funding difficulties, eroding capabilities at national statistics bureaus, the prohibitive costs of gathering data beyond urban centers and poor survey design have all contributed to the current situation.
At the extreme, some commentators claim that there is little point in looking at a ranking of African economies by GDP. The information gaps are thought to be so substantial that any such ranking would tell us little that is meaningful.
Better data exist for the private sector, though it is more micro in scale and less accessible. Within banks, we have a good idea of the direction of growth. We can observe loan growth trends to identify the sectors that are gaining ground and those that are fading in relevance.
Corporate profitability and earnings surprises can be monitored. Loan delinquency data may provide an early gauge of sectoral problems, while market liquidity - and its influence on daily interbank rates - may be one of the most valuable sources of information. If an economy is experiencing an unusual surge in liquidity, consistent with a strong rise in pre-election spending, interbank data would likely indicate this first.
We think the private sector can play a more meaningful role in improving data collation and accessibility. To test this, Standard Chartered has teamed up with well-known data providers to design a new set of Africa-focused price and business sentiment surveys.
Our price survey - a consumer basket tracker by Premise, a company based in San Francisco - uses a simple smartphone app to track thousands of price observations in real time. Information gatherers on the ground - starting in Ghana and Nigeria - upload photos of price tags on consumer goods in local stores and markets. The data are then collated by Premise to track price trends.
This technology has already been deployed by Premise in other emerging markets. In India, it highlighted a sustained rise in the price of onions, which soon spilled over into general inflation and triggered a preemptive rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India.
The benefits of this technology relative to a monthly CPI survey are obvious. Geographic differences in real-time price trends can be mapped more easily, as can data on the availability of goods. This means suppliers can respond faster, potentially preventing damaging price hikes triggered by shortages. Market efficiency is enhanced. Many stand to gain from the welfare boost made possible by greater price transparency.
Similarly, business sentiment surveys can help shed light on how African economies are performing during the time lag before official GDP data are released. While monthly sentiment indicators cannot replicate GDP on their own, they provide a measurable gauge of how representative businesses see current and future conditions.
Independent, apolitical and transparent data have been a substantial hurdle in many African economies. However, technology and private sector indicators - when properly deployed - can transform this space.
Africa is rising, and soon we might be able to gauge how fast. Our best guess? Probably faster than we've thought all along.
The author Razia Khan is head of Africa Research at Standard Chartered.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Lin Dan claims title of Australian Open
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Lin Dan claims title of Australian Open
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42192.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:12
Lin Dan claims title of Australian Open (1/6)
2014-06-30 11:09 Web Editor:Wang Yuxia
Lin Dan of China returns a shot during the men's singles final match against Simon Santoso of Indonesia during the BWF super series tournament of The Star Australian Badminton open in Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2014. Lin Dan won 2-1 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)
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Lin Dan claims title of Australian Open
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42192.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:12
Lin Dan claims title of Australian Open (1/6)
2014-06-30 11:09 Web Editor:Wang Yuxia
Lin Dan of China returns a shot during the men's singles final match against Simon Santoso of Indonesia during the BWF super series tournament of The Star Australian Badminton open in Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2014. Lin Dan won 2-1 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Economy kicking bad property habits
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Economy kicking bad property habits
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-30/121501.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:03
2014-06-30 11:03 Global Times Web Editor: Qin Dexing
GDP growth in China is starting to slow as the country's top leaders endeavor to rebalance the economy. The property market was among the first areas hit by central reform efforts, an outcome which has many investors spooked about the possibility of a collapse in real estate assets. Many homeowners - especially those who bought in when continued price growth was considered a near certainty - are understandably stressed as well about what the future might hold.
The catastrophe that many now fear though is highly unlikely. The adjustments we are seeing in the property market will prove beneficial. China's economy has long been dangerously dependent on real estate investment and inflated property prices. It is time to change this situation by diverting funds away from speculative property investments and into the real economy.
The scale of current adjustments should be limited. China's urbanization campaign will increase demand for urban housing over the years to come, provided support for prices and personal wealth tied up in real estate.
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Economy kicking bad property habits
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-30/121501.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:03
2014-06-30 11:03 Global Times Web Editor: Qin Dexing
GDP growth in China is starting to slow as the country's top leaders endeavor to rebalance the economy. The property market was among the first areas hit by central reform efforts, an outcome which has many investors spooked about the possibility of a collapse in real estate assets. Many homeowners - especially those who bought in when continued price growth was considered a near certainty - are understandably stressed as well about what the future might hold.
The catastrophe that many now fear though is highly unlikely. The adjustments we are seeing in the property market will prove beneficial. China's economy has long been dangerously dependent on real estate investment and inflated property prices. It is time to change this situation by diverting funds away from speculative property investments and into the real economy.
The scale of current adjustments should be limited. China's urbanization campaign will increase demand for urban housing over the years to come, provided support for prices and personal wealth tied up in real estate.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Transformers 4 breaks records in China
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Transformers 4 breaks records in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121505.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:24
2014-06-30 11:24 Web Editor: Wang Fan
Though well prepared, China's movie market watchers are still stunned by the unprecedented opening of "Transformers: Age of Extinction", estimated to have grossed some 613 million yuan (US$98.7 million) during its first week.
According to Mtime.com, a Chinese film-rating website, "Transformers" broke the record of the highest ticket sales for a film screened in Chinese mainland on the first week, a record previously held by "Titanic 3D" (US$75.3 million) in 2012.
According to "Piaofangba," a weibo account on box office research, the new installment of the Transformer franchise has broken several records in China, including the biggest opening, compared with the previous 122 million yuan, set by "The Monkey King."
The Paramount tentpole also dethroned "Iron Man 3" with the largest midnight screening box office: 20 million yuan.
The "autobots" owe their success to the 20,000 plus movie screens, but also to favorable screening arrangements.
Some 63 percent of screens were set aside for "Transformers 4", also a record.
Despite its success in China, the film was not as well received in the US, earning only US$8.75 million on its opening day, well behind US$10.5 million of "Godzilla" and US$9.2 million of "The Amazing Spiderman 2".
As of June 28, the fourth installment has received 18% support on Rotten Tomatoes, just one percent higher than the score "Transformers 2" earned. In comparison, the original "Transformers" was rated 57% fresh.
As China and the United States are about to renegotiate imported movie quotas, movie authorities have been calling for theaters to give more support to domestic productions.
Zhang Hongsen, director of film bureau under the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, said on Wednesday at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival that he hoped movie theater chains would be more rational and give domestic movies a fair crack of the whip.
Zhang said he heard of some theaters trying to show "Transformers 4" on all of their screens
"Have faith in domestic movies! How can we repeat the mistake on 'Lost in Thailand' in 2012 when we thought it would only reach 200 million yuan and finally found it was a 1.2 billion yuan movie?" said Zhang.
"The Breakup Guru", a domestic movie screened a day earlier, grossed a total of 57 million yuan, a not bad achievement considering its number of screens.
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Transformers 4 breaks records in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-30/121505.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:24
2014-06-30 11:24 Web Editor: Wang Fan
Though well prepared, China's movie market watchers are still stunned by the unprecedented opening of "Transformers: Age of Extinction", estimated to have grossed some 613 million yuan (US$98.7 million) during its first week.
According to Mtime.com, a Chinese film-rating website, "Transformers" broke the record of the highest ticket sales for a film screened in Chinese mainland on the first week, a record previously held by "Titanic 3D" (US$75.3 million) in 2012.
According to "Piaofangba," a weibo account on box office research, the new installment of the Transformer franchise has broken several records in China, including the biggest opening, compared with the previous 122 million yuan, set by "The Monkey King."
The Paramount tentpole also dethroned "Iron Man 3" with the largest midnight screening box office: 20 million yuan.
The "autobots" owe their success to the 20,000 plus movie screens, but also to favorable screening arrangements.
Some 63 percent of screens were set aside for "Transformers 4", also a record.
Despite its success in China, the film was not as well received in the US, earning only US$8.75 million on its opening day, well behind US$10.5 million of "Godzilla" and US$9.2 million of "The Amazing Spiderman 2".
As of June 28, the fourth installment has received 18% support on Rotten Tomatoes, just one percent higher than the score "Transformers 2" earned. In comparison, the original "Transformers" was rated 57% fresh.
As China and the United States are about to renegotiate imported movie quotas, movie authorities have been calling for theaters to give more support to domestic productions.
Zhang Hongsen, director of film bureau under the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, said on Wednesday at the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival that he hoped movie theater chains would be more rational and give domestic movies a fair crack of the whip.
Zhang said he heard of some theaters trying to show "Transformers 4" on all of their screens
"Have faith in domestic movies! How can we repeat the mistake on 'Lost in Thailand' in 2012 when we thought it would only reach 200 million yuan and finally found it was a 1.2 billion yuan movie?" said Zhang.
"The Breakup Guru", a domestic movie screened a day earlier, grossed a total of 57 million yuan, a not bad achievement considering its number of screens.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Australian open: Tian Qing, Zhao Yunlei win women's doubles final
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Australian open: Tian Qing, Zhao Yunlei win women's doubles final
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42198.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:17
Australian open: Tian Qing, Zhao Yunlei win women's doubles final (1/3)
2014-06-30 11:15 Web Editor:Wang Yuxia
Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei (L) attend the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final match against Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi of Japan during the BWF super series tournament of The Star Australian Badminton Open in Sydney, Australia, on June 29, 2014. Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei won 2-0 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)
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Australian open: Tian Qing, Zhao Yunlei win women's doubles final
http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2014/06-30/42198.shtml
Jun 30th 2014, 02:17
Australian open: Tian Qing, Zhao Yunlei win women's doubles final (1/3)
2014-06-30 11:15 Web Editor:Wang Yuxia
Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei (L) attend the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final match against Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi of Japan during the BWF super series tournament of The Star Australian Badminton Open in Sydney, Australia, on June 29, 2014. Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei won 2-0 and claimed the title. (Xinhua/Jin Linpeng)
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 'Selling' Chinese history to the world
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'Selling' Chinese history to the world
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121397.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:08
2014-06-29 11:08 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
Steve Temkin, aka Laszlo Montgomery, launched his China History Podcast four years ago, which is now downloaded 1.5 million times a year. Liu Xiangrui / China Daily
When Steve Temkin launched his ambitious China History Podcast program four years ago, he decided to go by the pseudonym Laszlo Montgomery to avoid embarrassment in case it failed.
Since then, he has uploaded 135 audio episodes, over 80 hours.
"My idea was to explain China to my fellow Americans and spread goodwill between the two peoples," says the 54-year-old Illinois-born businessman.
Montgomery, as he asks to be called, didn't expect that his self-produced free podcasts on the Internet would connect him with so many people; a recent system statistics report shows that he is downloaded 1.5 million times a year, with about 45 percent of his audience in the United States, 15 percent in China and the rest in some 100 other countries.
"After more than 25 years doing sales and marketing of 'made in China' products, I've now become a sort of a salesman of Chinese history," says Montgomery, who visits China several times a year and speaks fluent Chinese.
When China and the US normalized diplomatic relations in 1979, Montgomery, who was at college, believed he'd find his place in the future interactions between the two countries, and decided to study the Chinese language.
"My friends laughed at my decision," he recalls. "People in the US knew little about China then. Who knew what China would become in the 21st century?"
To find a "China-related" job after graduating from university with a degree in history and Asian studies, he moved to Los Angeles. Since then, he has been a businessman involved in US-China trade, and he is currently doing business consulting for Chinese companies trading with their US counterparts.
Traveling and meeting people in different parts of China, he found that the more he learned about China, the more he was fascinated by its history and culture. When he found that there was no English podcast about Chinese history in 2010, he decided to launch one himself.
He works from home using very simple recording and editing facilities. Each of the half-hour episodes takes him 18 to 20 hours to research, write, record and edit. He tried to imitate other broadcasters at first before he found the formula that works best for him.
Montgomery says he enjoys the work: "It's my hobby."
But it is also about his passion to make a contribution to building friendly relations between China and the US.
"China has a great history. I try to get Americans to appreciate it more and promote the mutual understanding," says Montgomery. "There are many topics to talk about. I use my common sense to feel what will be interesting to most people."
Over the years, he has received a steady stream of appreciative e-mails, and he has met some of his fans face to face, too.
"It's fun to meet my listeners. They treat me like a star," he jokes.
His program has been effective in attracting listeners like Scott D. Seligman, who wants to know more about China but doesn't want to read it in a book.
"I downloaded a few episodes and discovered that they were perfect for those days when I drive a long distance. It turned the boring hours into enjoyable learning experiences," says Seligman, 62, an author who spent eight years in China.
He is impressed by Montgomery's engaging and enthusiastic narration.
"Lazlo brings Chinese history and culture to life. As you listen, you often get the impression that he was a witness to the events he described," says Seligman.
Many overseas Chinese are grateful to Montgomery for reacquainting them with their ancestral roots. And to his surprise, local Chinese are also welcoming the show as a great resource for learning English.
"I guess for them, it's fun to listen to a laowai (foreigner) introduce their history and share a third-party view," says Montgomery.
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'Selling' Chinese history to the world
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121397.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:08
2014-06-29 11:08 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
Steve Temkin, aka Laszlo Montgomery, launched his China History Podcast four years ago, which is now downloaded 1.5 million times a year. Liu Xiangrui / China Daily
When Steve Temkin launched his ambitious China History Podcast program four years ago, he decided to go by the pseudonym Laszlo Montgomery to avoid embarrassment in case it failed.
Since then, he has uploaded 135 audio episodes, over 80 hours.
"My idea was to explain China to my fellow Americans and spread goodwill between the two peoples," says the 54-year-old Illinois-born businessman.
Montgomery, as he asks to be called, didn't expect that his self-produced free podcasts on the Internet would connect him with so many people; a recent system statistics report shows that he is downloaded 1.5 million times a year, with about 45 percent of his audience in the United States, 15 percent in China and the rest in some 100 other countries.
"After more than 25 years doing sales and marketing of 'made in China' products, I've now become a sort of a salesman of Chinese history," says Montgomery, who visits China several times a year and speaks fluent Chinese.
When China and the US normalized diplomatic relations in 1979, Montgomery, who was at college, believed he'd find his place in the future interactions between the two countries, and decided to study the Chinese language.
"My friends laughed at my decision," he recalls. "People in the US knew little about China then. Who knew what China would become in the 21st century?"
To find a "China-related" job after graduating from university with a degree in history and Asian studies, he moved to Los Angeles. Since then, he has been a businessman involved in US-China trade, and he is currently doing business consulting for Chinese companies trading with their US counterparts.
Traveling and meeting people in different parts of China, he found that the more he learned about China, the more he was fascinated by its history and culture. When he found that there was no English podcast about Chinese history in 2010, he decided to launch one himself.
He works from home using very simple recording and editing facilities. Each of the half-hour episodes takes him 18 to 20 hours to research, write, record and edit. He tried to imitate other broadcasters at first before he found the formula that works best for him.
Montgomery says he enjoys the work: "It's my hobby."
But it is also about his passion to make a contribution to building friendly relations between China and the US.
"China has a great history. I try to get Americans to appreciate it more and promote the mutual understanding," says Montgomery. "There are many topics to talk about. I use my common sense to feel what will be interesting to most people."
Over the years, he has received a steady stream of appreciative e-mails, and he has met some of his fans face to face, too.
"It's fun to meet my listeners. They treat me like a star," he jokes.
His program has been effective in attracting listeners like Scott D. Seligman, who wants to know more about China but doesn't want to read it in a book.
"I downloaded a few episodes and discovered that they were perfect for those days when I drive a long distance. It turned the boring hours into enjoyable learning experiences," says Seligman, 62, an author who spent eight years in China.
He is impressed by Montgomery's engaging and enthusiastic narration.
"Lazlo brings Chinese history and culture to life. As you listen, you often get the impression that he was a witness to the events he described," says Seligman.
Many overseas Chinese are grateful to Montgomery for reacquainting them with their ancestral roots. And to his surprise, local Chinese are also welcoming the show as a great resource for learning English.
"I guess for them, it's fun to listen to a laowai (foreigner) introduce their history and share a third-party view," says Montgomery.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Drone hobbyists taking off in China
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Drone hobbyists taking off in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121395.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:04
2014-06-29 11:04 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
Aerial photographer Jin Xing uses a civilian drone to snap pictures from the sky via remote control. "Flying has been a perennial dream of humanity," Jin says. Provided to China Daily
As the technology develops, more photo enthusiasts and businesspeople are using unmanned aerial vehicles to take pictures.
Jin Xing isn't your average shutterbug. His camera of choice operates via remote control and is capable of capturing images 1,000 meters above ground.
Jin is part of a new class of aerial photographers in China who are using civilian drones to snap pictures from the sky. Once seen as just high-tech toys, unmanned aerial vehicles are now part of a budding industry that is as futuristic to Chinese people as Google Glass.
"Generally speaking, the Chinese public has been freethinking and re-assessing drone technology at a considerable pace since the late 2000s," says the 23-year-old, who began using UAVs around 10 years ago. "The knowledge base in China about drones has matured rapidly thanks to the appearance of drone-related applications."
The Beijing native credits his father, Jin Mingjie, for sparking his interest in UAVs. Jin Mingjie began using UAVs in the 1980s, when the mainstream models were simple ethanol-burning, fixed-wing gliders. Jin Xing says his father also tinkered with car and boat models as a teenager but eventually dedicated all of his time to aero-modeling.
"Flying has been a perennial dream of humanity," Jin Xing says.
"The opportunities in the field of aero-modeling, as opposed to cars or boats, are versatile, and the experience of flying a UAV is far more of an adrenaline rush. The sky is the limit, which is limitless after all."
Jin put his first UAV - a vintage ethanol-fueled helicopter - into the air when he was a student at the High School Affiliated to Beihang University. The helicopter, a Golden Star P3A-1 model, made its maiden flight at Bei'anhe Airport, a facility in northwestern Beijing for small fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Jin's passion for UAVs grew during his time at Beijing Union University, which is known for its mechanical engineering program. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical automation and specialized in automated intelligence and electrical circuit integration - technology that is essential for building a smart and reliable drone.
Around two months ago, Jin opened his first business, Butterfly Aerial Photography Workshop. Jin and his business partner, Li Yu, use drones to take aerial photos for companies. Jin and Li became friends during middle school, when they both were members of the school's aero-modeling team.
Jin operates the business from his home. Inside his living room, six helicopters that he assembled are on display inside a glass case, caked in a thin layer of dust. Jin says he seldom fiddles with these old-time aircraft nowadays because his focus has shifted from helicopter UAVs to drones.
Jin bought the first drone for his business, a DJ S-1000 model, from Dajiang, a leading drone manufacturer on the mainland. Jin handles the mechanical aspects of the drones, from precalibrating the propellers to making sure the controls are functioning properly.
He uses a remote control to operate the drone and track its movements. Li, an avid photographer, is responsible for capturing the images. He uses a separate remote control to position a camera mounted on the drone.
"Teamwork is another challenging part of drone flights. I know much more about UAVs than photography, and Li Yu is exactly the opposite," Jin says. "To make our aerial shots stable, we need to have a kindred rapport."
Jin says his dream is to fly a drone over Marum, an active volcano on the remote island of Ambrym, in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Even for experienced photographers, capturing a panoramic shot over an active volcano is a challenge. Jin hopes to accomplish that one day, but says he must first learn how to cope with the acid rain and high temperatures.
Jin plans to work with drones for the rest of his life, but he says there are some dangers involved with the machines.
Besides privacy concerns and air-traffic problems, Jin says the drones can cause serious damage if they are not operated properly. The drones' location is monitored via a satellite signal. If that signal is lost, the person on the ground controlling the drone can lose control of it, Jin says.
Jin hasn't had any accidents since he started his business. "The drone community has a belief that everyone is responsible for their actions," Jin says, adding that it's the most important lesson he has learned.
"Drone flying does not allow you to have any safety lapses whatsoever."
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Drone hobbyists taking off in China
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121395.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:04
2014-06-29 11:04 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
Aerial photographer Jin Xing uses a civilian drone to snap pictures from the sky via remote control. "Flying has been a perennial dream of humanity," Jin says. Provided to China Daily
As the technology develops, more photo enthusiasts and businesspeople are using unmanned aerial vehicles to take pictures.
Jin Xing isn't your average shutterbug. His camera of choice operates via remote control and is capable of capturing images 1,000 meters above ground.
Jin is part of a new class of aerial photographers in China who are using civilian drones to snap pictures from the sky. Once seen as just high-tech toys, unmanned aerial vehicles are now part of a budding industry that is as futuristic to Chinese people as Google Glass.
"Generally speaking, the Chinese public has been freethinking and re-assessing drone technology at a considerable pace since the late 2000s," says the 23-year-old, who began using UAVs around 10 years ago. "The knowledge base in China about drones has matured rapidly thanks to the appearance of drone-related applications."
The Beijing native credits his father, Jin Mingjie, for sparking his interest in UAVs. Jin Mingjie began using UAVs in the 1980s, when the mainstream models were simple ethanol-burning, fixed-wing gliders. Jin Xing says his father also tinkered with car and boat models as a teenager but eventually dedicated all of his time to aero-modeling.
"Flying has been a perennial dream of humanity," Jin Xing says.
"The opportunities in the field of aero-modeling, as opposed to cars or boats, are versatile, and the experience of flying a UAV is far more of an adrenaline rush. The sky is the limit, which is limitless after all."
Jin put his first UAV - a vintage ethanol-fueled helicopter - into the air when he was a student at the High School Affiliated to Beihang University. The helicopter, a Golden Star P3A-1 model, made its maiden flight at Bei'anhe Airport, a facility in northwestern Beijing for small fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Jin's passion for UAVs grew during his time at Beijing Union University, which is known for its mechanical engineering program. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in electrical automation and specialized in automated intelligence and electrical circuit integration - technology that is essential for building a smart and reliable drone.
Around two months ago, Jin opened his first business, Butterfly Aerial Photography Workshop. Jin and his business partner, Li Yu, use drones to take aerial photos for companies. Jin and Li became friends during middle school, when they both were members of the school's aero-modeling team.
Jin operates the business from his home. Inside his living room, six helicopters that he assembled are on display inside a glass case, caked in a thin layer of dust. Jin says he seldom fiddles with these old-time aircraft nowadays because his focus has shifted from helicopter UAVs to drones.
Jin bought the first drone for his business, a DJ S-1000 model, from Dajiang, a leading drone manufacturer on the mainland. Jin handles the mechanical aspects of the drones, from precalibrating the propellers to making sure the controls are functioning properly.
He uses a remote control to operate the drone and track its movements. Li, an avid photographer, is responsible for capturing the images. He uses a separate remote control to position a camera mounted on the drone.
"Teamwork is another challenging part of drone flights. I know much more about UAVs than photography, and Li Yu is exactly the opposite," Jin says. "To make our aerial shots stable, we need to have a kindred rapport."
Jin says his dream is to fly a drone over Marum, an active volcano on the remote island of Ambrym, in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Even for experienced photographers, capturing a panoramic shot over an active volcano is a challenge. Jin hopes to accomplish that one day, but says he must first learn how to cope with the acid rain and high temperatures.
Jin plans to work with drones for the rest of his life, but he says there are some dangers involved with the machines.
Besides privacy concerns and air-traffic problems, Jin says the drones can cause serious damage if they are not operated properly. The drones' location is monitored via a satellite signal. If that signal is lost, the person on the ground controlling the drone can lose control of it, Jin says.
Jin hasn't had any accidents since he started his business. "The drone community has a belief that everyone is responsible for their actions," Jin says, adding that it's the most important lesson he has learned.
"Drone flying does not allow you to have any safety lapses whatsoever."
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China continues storm alert
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China continues storm alert
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121398.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:14
2014-06-29 11:14
China's meteorological authority on Sunday continued a blue alert, the lowest level in its four-tier warning system, for heavy rain in some southern regions.
From now to Monday morning, heavy rain or storms will hit some areas in provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian, as well as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement.
Torrential rain from 100 to 120 millimeters will be seen in some of the above-mentioned regions, the center said.
The NMC cautioned that local governments should take emergency measures against storms, cut off outdoor power supply in dangerous regions and prevent potential disasters, including mountain floods and landslides.
China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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China continues storm alert
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121398.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:14
2014-06-29 11:14
China's meteorological authority on Sunday continued a blue alert, the lowest level in its four-tier warning system, for heavy rain in some southern regions.
From now to Monday morning, heavy rain or storms will hit some areas in provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian, as well as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said in a statement.
Torrential rain from 100 to 120 millimeters will be seen in some of the above-mentioned regions, the center said.
The NMC cautioned that local governments should take emergency measures against storms, cut off outdoor power supply in dangerous regions and prevent potential disasters, including mountain floods and landslides.
China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 3-D printing taking shape
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3-D printing taking shape
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121396.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:07
2014-06-29 11:07 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
A 3-D printing pen developed by Jiang Feizuo's studio costs 400 yuan. Photo provided to China Daily
More Chinese are embracing the technology and choosing to build their own machines.
Until recently, 3-D printing sounded like a magical technology to many Chinese - one used to create everything from houses to human organs. But the arrival of desktop-size 3-D printers is bringing the technology into people's homes, where they put it to all kinds of uses. A young father uses a 3-D printer to make models of his son at different stages of his life. An architect prints a miniature version of a building he is designing. A man prints a copy of a part he needs for a machine designed to water plants at a fixed time.
Many owners of 3-D printers are wealthy young men, who like to show off the expensive technology to their friends. The printers can cost up to 200,000 yuan ($32,000), and understanding how to operate the machines takes time.
Despite the high cost and learning curve, some people use 3-D printers for fun, while others use them for educational purposes or as creative outlets.
Zhang Ming, who made his first 3-D printer in 2011, was one of the first people in China to make his own desktop-size machine. "For people who like making things by hand, a 3-D printer is really convenient for producing parts that are difficult to find," the 28-year-old says.
Zhang resigned from a bank in 2011 so he could devote all of his time to making 3-D printers, which he thought could make a difference in people's lives.
The 3-D printers Zhang makes cost around 1,000 yuan to build, and he can sell them at much cheaper prices than large manufacturers.
"I didn't design the 3-D printer. I finished it by following instructions provided on a foreign website," he says.
Zhang shared the instructions on how to build a 3-D printer on his open-source website, Dazhi.com. While most open-source websites on the mainland are copies of English versions from other countries, Zhang built his site using his own information.
Zhang launched his website in April. Although it doesn't have many users, Zhang says he enjoys sharing information about the printers he builds and tips on building items using the technology.
"I just do it for fun," Zhang says. "I will be very happy if people with the same interests share things via my website."
In addition to desktop-size 3-D printers, 3-D printing pens are also gaining popularity. Jiang Feizuo builds his own 3-D printing pens and sells them.
The 25-year-old's customers include artists - who use the pens to make sculptures - designers, architects and people in the filmmaking industry. Some people view 3-D printing pens as toys and buy them as gifts for children. The pens can be a good learning tool for children, Jiang says.
Most of Jiang's orders come from overseas, and he said his busiest time of the year is the Christmas holiday season. "People in the West are comparably wealthier and have more time to do their own things. Chinese people are all busy working," says Jiang.
Jiang says he came up with the idea to make 3-D printing pens when he was a student in Australia, after he saw his landlord using a 3-D printer to make pads and legs for chairs.
Jiang's pens cost 400 yuan. Although Chinese only account for a small part of his customer base, Jiang said their numbers are growing.
Chinese schools are also embracing 3-D printing technology.
Last year, a top middle school in Beijing - the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China - offered a course that teaches students how to use 3-D printers.
The course was launched with assistance from Creatica, an education company that encourages children and teenagers to build stuff by hand. The course has been a hit among students, and many schools in Beijing have formed partnerships with Creatica, says Wei Qiao, co-founder of the company.
"You can't imagine how popular 3-D printing is among kids and teenagers," Wei says, adding that the technology allows children to see the world more vividly.
While young Chinese are embracing 3-D printing, there are still many issues facing its development.
Because of a lack of open-source websites on the mainland, some Chinese are forced to use foreign open source websites.
The websites are often in English, so understanding them can be difficult for Chinese with limited English skills. Also, there aren't many options for after-sales service, so those who build their own 3-D printers must make their own repairs when problems arise.
The technology is also time-consuming. Printing a single object can take up to eight hours.
"In the future, with more people joining the do-it-yourself movement, 3-D printers may one day become common household items," Zhang says.
However, Jiang says he believes 3-D printing will become a mainstream service, with 3-D printing shops opening on street corners next to the businesses that print paper and scan documents.
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3-D printing taking shape
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-29/121396.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:07
2014-06-29 11:07 China Daily Web Editor: Wang Fan
A 3-D printing pen developed by Jiang Feizuo's studio costs 400 yuan. Photo provided to China Daily
More Chinese are embracing the technology and choosing to build their own machines.
Until recently, 3-D printing sounded like a magical technology to many Chinese - one used to create everything from houses to human organs. But the arrival of desktop-size 3-D printers is bringing the technology into people's homes, where they put it to all kinds of uses. A young father uses a 3-D printer to make models of his son at different stages of his life. An architect prints a miniature version of a building he is designing. A man prints a copy of a part he needs for a machine designed to water plants at a fixed time.
Many owners of 3-D printers are wealthy young men, who like to show off the expensive technology to their friends. The printers can cost up to 200,000 yuan ($32,000), and understanding how to operate the machines takes time.
Despite the high cost and learning curve, some people use 3-D printers for fun, while others use them for educational purposes or as creative outlets.
Zhang Ming, who made his first 3-D printer in 2011, was one of the first people in China to make his own desktop-size machine. "For people who like making things by hand, a 3-D printer is really convenient for producing parts that are difficult to find," the 28-year-old says.
Zhang resigned from a bank in 2011 so he could devote all of his time to making 3-D printers, which he thought could make a difference in people's lives.
The 3-D printers Zhang makes cost around 1,000 yuan to build, and he can sell them at much cheaper prices than large manufacturers.
"I didn't design the 3-D printer. I finished it by following instructions provided on a foreign website," he says.
Zhang shared the instructions on how to build a 3-D printer on his open-source website, Dazhi.com. While most open-source websites on the mainland are copies of English versions from other countries, Zhang built his site using his own information.
Zhang launched his website in April. Although it doesn't have many users, Zhang says he enjoys sharing information about the printers he builds and tips on building items using the technology.
"I just do it for fun," Zhang says. "I will be very happy if people with the same interests share things via my website."
In addition to desktop-size 3-D printers, 3-D printing pens are also gaining popularity. Jiang Feizuo builds his own 3-D printing pens and sells them.
The 25-year-old's customers include artists - who use the pens to make sculptures - designers, architects and people in the filmmaking industry. Some people view 3-D printing pens as toys and buy them as gifts for children. The pens can be a good learning tool for children, Jiang says.
Most of Jiang's orders come from overseas, and he said his busiest time of the year is the Christmas holiday season. "People in the West are comparably wealthier and have more time to do their own things. Chinese people are all busy working," says Jiang.
Jiang says he came up with the idea to make 3-D printing pens when he was a student in Australia, after he saw his landlord using a 3-D printer to make pads and legs for chairs.
Jiang's pens cost 400 yuan. Although Chinese only account for a small part of his customer base, Jiang said their numbers are growing.
Chinese schools are also embracing 3-D printing technology.
Last year, a top middle school in Beijing - the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China - offered a course that teaches students how to use 3-D printers.
The course was launched with assistance from Creatica, an education company that encourages children and teenagers to build stuff by hand. The course has been a hit among students, and many schools in Beijing have formed partnerships with Creatica, says Wei Qiao, co-founder of the company.
"You can't imagine how popular 3-D printing is among kids and teenagers," Wei says, adding that the technology allows children to see the world more vividly.
While young Chinese are embracing 3-D printing, there are still many issues facing its development.
Because of a lack of open-source websites on the mainland, some Chinese are forced to use foreign open source websites.
The websites are often in English, so understanding them can be difficult for Chinese with limited English skills. Also, there aren't many options for after-sales service, so those who build their own 3-D printers must make their own repairs when problems arise.
The technology is also time-consuming. Printing a single object can take up to eight hours.
"In the future, with more people joining the do-it-yourself movement, 3-D printers may one day become common household items," Zhang says.
However, Jiang says he believes 3-D printing will become a mainstream service, with 3-D printing shops opening on street corners next to the businesses that print paper and scan documents.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Output in bloated steel industry continues to rise
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Output in bloated steel industry continues to rise
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-29/121399.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:28
2014-06-29 11:28 Xinhua Web Editor: Wang Fan
Output in China's steel industry has continued to rise and prices continue to fall, as the government struggles to reduce capacity in the sector.
Crude steel production gained 2.7 percent year on year to reach 343 million tonnes in the first five months of the year, although the growth was down 5.3 percentage points from the rate during the same period last year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said in an online report.
During the January-May period, the steel price index came in at 95.09, down 0.66 from a month earlier, according to the NDRC.
In the first four months, the steel industry earned 41.2 billion yuan (6.7 billion US dollars), down 16.4 percent.
The government has been at pains to digest production gluts from an investment boom spawned by generous subsidies in the past few years that saw producers in "favored" sectors, including steel, expand rapidly with little regard to real market demand.
To gradually solve the problem, a ban of new projects in steel, cement, electrolytic aluminum, flat glass and shipbuilding industries before 2017, and a gradually elimination of existing substandard projects are underway.
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Output in bloated steel industry continues to rise
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-29/121399.shtml
Jun 29th 2014, 02:28
2014-06-29 11:28 Xinhua Web Editor: Wang Fan
Output in China's steel industry has continued to rise and prices continue to fall, as the government struggles to reduce capacity in the sector.
Crude steel production gained 2.7 percent year on year to reach 343 million tonnes in the first five months of the year, although the growth was down 5.3 percentage points from the rate during the same period last year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said in an online report.
During the January-May period, the steel price index came in at 95.09, down 0.66 from a month earlier, according to the NDRC.
In the first four months, the steel industry earned 41.2 billion yuan (6.7 billion US dollars), down 16.4 percent.
The government has been at pains to digest production gluts from an investment boom spawned by generous subsidies in the past few years that saw producers in "favored" sectors, including steel, expand rapidly with little regard to real market demand.
To gradually solve the problem, a ban of new projects in steel, cement, electrolytic aluminum, flat glass and shipbuilding industries before 2017, and a gradually elimination of existing substandard projects are underway.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Chinese top legislator meets Myanmar president
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Chinese top legislator meets Myanmar president
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121357.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:20
2014-06-28 14:20
Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang met with Myanmar President U Thein Sein on Friday.
Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said that because of special geographical relations and unique affinity, China and Myanmar have maintained friendship from generation to generation.
He called on the two nations to firmly grasp the right direction for the development of bilateral relations, continue to enhance strategic mutual trust and win-win cooperation, not to be distracted by external disturbances, so as to push forward the development of bilateral ties on a healthy and stable track.
The two countries should carry on the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence announced by China, India and Myanmar 60 years ago, and make new contribution to the establishment of a new type of international relations, said Zhang.
Zhang said the NPC is willing to work with the parliament of Myanmar to implement the memorandum of understanding reached by the two sides, and boost up exchanges.
U Thein Sein, who was here at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a four-day goodwill visit to China starting on Friday, said China is one of Myanmar's best friends and neighbors. He appreciated China's support and assistance, saying that Myanmar would like to push forward the comprehensive strategic cooperation with China.
U Thein Sein will attend the commemorative ceremony of the 60th anniversary of the announcement of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence to be held in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday together with Chinese leaders and Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.
In 1954, leaders of China, India and Myanmar initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, which stand for mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
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Chinese top legislator meets Myanmar president
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121357.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:20
2014-06-28 14:20
Chinese top legislator Zhang Dejiang met with Myanmar President U Thein Sein on Friday.
Zhang, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), said that because of special geographical relations and unique affinity, China and Myanmar have maintained friendship from generation to generation.
He called on the two nations to firmly grasp the right direction for the development of bilateral relations, continue to enhance strategic mutual trust and win-win cooperation, not to be distracted by external disturbances, so as to push forward the development of bilateral ties on a healthy and stable track.
The two countries should carry on the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence announced by China, India and Myanmar 60 years ago, and make new contribution to the establishment of a new type of international relations, said Zhang.
Zhang said the NPC is willing to work with the parliament of Myanmar to implement the memorandum of understanding reached by the two sides, and boost up exchanges.
U Thein Sein, who was here at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a four-day goodwill visit to China starting on Friday, said China is one of Myanmar's best friends and neighbors. He appreciated China's support and assistance, saying that Myanmar would like to push forward the comprehensive strategic cooperation with China.
U Thein Sein will attend the commemorative ceremony of the 60th anniversary of the announcement of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence to be held in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday together with Chinese leaders and Indian Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.
In 1954, leaders of China, India and Myanmar initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence, which stand for mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Costs hit corporate profit growth in May
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Costs hit corporate profit growth in May
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-28/121360.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:27
2014-06-28 14:27 China Daily Web Editor: Gu Liping
A worker helps assemble a car at an auto plant in Qingzhou, Shandong province. Vehicle manufacturing recorded 29.6 percent profit growth so far this year through May, according to official statistics. Provided to China Daily
Profit growth at major Chinese industrial companies decelerated in May because of sluggish business, higher inventories and rapidly increasing costs, said analysts.
The year-on-year growth rate of 9.8 percent for the first five months was down slightly from the 10 percent pace for the first four months, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.
He Ping, an analyst at the NBS, said slower growth in the electronics, coal and general equipment industries depressed the overall rate.
In May, revenues from industrial companies' core businesses rose 6.9 percent year-on-year, down 2.8 percentage points from April.
Hao Daming, an analyst with Huarong Securities Co Ltd, said the slower growth was partly caused by rising interest expenses and other financial costs.
Interest expenses increased 10.4 percent and financial costs soared 17.4 percent in the first five months, compared with 9.5 percent and 15.8 percent for the first four months.
"The rising costs have squeezed companies' profits. They also reflected companies' difficulty in raising capital," Hao said.
Major companies' finished goods inventory rose 12.5 percent to 3.5 trillion yuan ($564 billion) in May, which ate into their profits.
In May, profits of industrial companies rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 512.7 billion yuan, down from 9.6 percent in April.
Profits of State-owned enterprises increased 3.4 percent from January to May, while profits for private companies rose 12.9 percent.
Among the 41 industries surveyed, 32 registered profit growth in the first five months, while eight saw their profits decline.
The coal mining and processing industries recorded a 43.9 percent profit decline in the first five months.
Five industries - including vehicle manufacturing, electricity and heating power production and supply - accounted for 77 percent of the profit growth.
Oil refining, coking and nuclear fuel processing recorded 49.3 percent profit growth in the first five months, the highest among all industries. Vehicle manufacturing recorded 29.6 percent profit growth.
Hao said the preliminary reading of the HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics Purchasing Managers Index indicates that manufacturing industries have rebounded and major economic indicators for June will be more optimistic.
Xu Sitao, chief representative of the Economist Group in China, also said an improved reading for the manufacturing PMI in May suggested that the slowdown abated slightly in the second quarter.
To boost economic growth, the government has recently launched modest stimulus measures including tax cuts, accelerating infrastructure spending and targeted reserve requirement ratio cuts to boost funding for smaller companies and agriculture.
"China's economy should grow more than 7 percent this year, but activity has generally been lackluster in 2014, with the property and shadow banking sectors increasing the risk of a more pronounced slowdown," Xu said.
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Costs hit corporate profit growth in May
http://www.ecns.cn/business/2014/06-28/121360.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:27
2014-06-28 14:27 China Daily Web Editor: Gu Liping
A worker helps assemble a car at an auto plant in Qingzhou, Shandong province. Vehicle manufacturing recorded 29.6 percent profit growth so far this year through May, according to official statistics. Provided to China Daily
Profit growth at major Chinese industrial companies decelerated in May because of sluggish business, higher inventories and rapidly increasing costs, said analysts.
The year-on-year growth rate of 9.8 percent for the first five months was down slightly from the 10 percent pace for the first four months, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.
He Ping, an analyst at the NBS, said slower growth in the electronics, coal and general equipment industries depressed the overall rate.
In May, revenues from industrial companies' core businesses rose 6.9 percent year-on-year, down 2.8 percentage points from April.
Hao Daming, an analyst with Huarong Securities Co Ltd, said the slower growth was partly caused by rising interest expenses and other financial costs.
Interest expenses increased 10.4 percent and financial costs soared 17.4 percent in the first five months, compared with 9.5 percent and 15.8 percent for the first four months.
"The rising costs have squeezed companies' profits. They also reflected companies' difficulty in raising capital," Hao said.
Major companies' finished goods inventory rose 12.5 percent to 3.5 trillion yuan ($564 billion) in May, which ate into their profits.
In May, profits of industrial companies rose 8.9 percent year-on-year to 512.7 billion yuan, down from 9.6 percent in April.
Profits of State-owned enterprises increased 3.4 percent from January to May, while profits for private companies rose 12.9 percent.
Among the 41 industries surveyed, 32 registered profit growth in the first five months, while eight saw their profits decline.
The coal mining and processing industries recorded a 43.9 percent profit decline in the first five months.
Five industries - including vehicle manufacturing, electricity and heating power production and supply - accounted for 77 percent of the profit growth.
Oil refining, coking and nuclear fuel processing recorded 49.3 percent profit growth in the first five months, the highest among all industries. Vehicle manufacturing recorded 29.6 percent profit growth.
Hao said the preliminary reading of the HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics Purchasing Managers Index indicates that manufacturing industries have rebounded and major economic indicators for June will be more optimistic.
Xu Sitao, chief representative of the Economist Group in China, also said an improved reading for the manufacturing PMI in May suggested that the slowdown abated slightly in the second quarter.
To boost economic growth, the government has recently launched modest stimulus measures including tax cuts, accelerating infrastructure spending and targeted reserve requirement ratio cuts to boost funding for smaller companies and agriculture.
"China's economy should grow more than 7 percent this year, but activity has generally been lackluster in 2014, with the property and shadow banking sectors increasing the risk of a more pronounced slowdown," Xu said.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: China approves pilots for 4G development
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China approves pilots for 4G development
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121361.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:28
2014-06-28 14:28 Web Editor: Gu Liping
China on Friday approved two major telecom carriers, China Telecom and China Unicom, to conduct experiments on the LTE FDD and TD-LTE standards of the fourth-generation (4G) mobile network.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in a statement that it made the approval after the two mobile service operators applied for the pilots.
China Telecom and China Unicom will be allowed to experiment on the joint development of both 4G standards in 16 Chinese cities to follow the trend of integrated LTE development and promote efficient use of resources.
Last December, the ministry licensed China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom to operate the home-grown TD-LTE standard, or Time Division - Long Term Evolution, ushering the country into a new era of high-speed mobile service.
"LTE FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) licenses will be issued when conditions become ripe," the ministry said.
China is the major promoter of the TD-LTE standard and is also a major owner of the standard's core patents. LTE FDD is the other international 4G standard and is popular in Europe.
China Mobile, the country's largest operator, is the main beneficiary of the TD-LTE license issuances as it dominated TD-LTE research and development in recent years. By the end of May 2014, China Mobile's 4G users totaled 8.11 million.
The company aims to provide 4G services in more than 340 cities, sell over 100 million 4G devices and attract 50 million users by the end of this year.
However, due to lack of core technology and infrastructure related to TD-LTE, China Telecom and China Unicom lacked impetus in developing the standard and long looked forward to beginning LTE FDD experiments.
In the first five months of this year, China Telecom saw its total number of mobile service users drop by 4.36 million, partly due to promotion of 4G services by competitors.
For the new experiments, China Telecom and China Unicom will systematically test integrated development of the two 4G standards, the MIIT said.
Through the experiments, they will tackle technological problems in the way of integrating different mobile standards, promote the development of LTE chips, 4G devices and other supporting areas, it said.
Late on Friday, China Telecom and China Unicom both unveiled their respective lists of the 16 cities for the pilots, including the municipalities of Shanghai and Chongqing and some provincial capitals.
"The move marks another step toward the 4G era, and the step is more prudent than before," said Li Shuchong, CEO of the Beijing-based CCID Consulting Co.
It is innovative for the MIIT to first allow pilots of integrated development of the two standards, instead of directly issuing LTE TDD licenses, he said, adding that China's 4G market is still in its preliminary stage.
The experiments will make it easier for consumers to accept technological problems, and meanwhile operators can learn the habits of users during the process, according to Li.
He also urged operators to pay attention to problems in infrastructure, services, technology and terminal devices during the experiments and make timely improvements.
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China approves pilots for 4G development
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121361.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:28
2014-06-28 14:28 Web Editor: Gu Liping
China on Friday approved two major telecom carriers, China Telecom and China Unicom, to conduct experiments on the LTE FDD and TD-LTE standards of the fourth-generation (4G) mobile network.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in a statement that it made the approval after the two mobile service operators applied for the pilots.
China Telecom and China Unicom will be allowed to experiment on the joint development of both 4G standards in 16 Chinese cities to follow the trend of integrated LTE development and promote efficient use of resources.
Last December, the ministry licensed China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom to operate the home-grown TD-LTE standard, or Time Division - Long Term Evolution, ushering the country into a new era of high-speed mobile service.
"LTE FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) licenses will be issued when conditions become ripe," the ministry said.
China is the major promoter of the TD-LTE standard and is also a major owner of the standard's core patents. LTE FDD is the other international 4G standard and is popular in Europe.
China Mobile, the country's largest operator, is the main beneficiary of the TD-LTE license issuances as it dominated TD-LTE research and development in recent years. By the end of May 2014, China Mobile's 4G users totaled 8.11 million.
The company aims to provide 4G services in more than 340 cities, sell over 100 million 4G devices and attract 50 million users by the end of this year.
However, due to lack of core technology and infrastructure related to TD-LTE, China Telecom and China Unicom lacked impetus in developing the standard and long looked forward to beginning LTE FDD experiments.
In the first five months of this year, China Telecom saw its total number of mobile service users drop by 4.36 million, partly due to promotion of 4G services by competitors.
For the new experiments, China Telecom and China Unicom will systematically test integrated development of the two 4G standards, the MIIT said.
Through the experiments, they will tackle technological problems in the way of integrating different mobile standards, promote the development of LTE chips, 4G devices and other supporting areas, it said.
Late on Friday, China Telecom and China Unicom both unveiled their respective lists of the 16 cities for the pilots, including the municipalities of Shanghai and Chongqing and some provincial capitals.
"The move marks another step toward the 4G era, and the step is more prudent than before," said Li Shuchong, CEO of the Beijing-based CCID Consulting Co.
It is innovative for the MIIT to first allow pilots of integrated development of the two standards, instead of directly issuing LTE TDD licenses, he said, adding that China's 4G market is still in its preliminary stage.
The experiments will make it easier for consumers to accept technological problems, and meanwhile operators can learn the habits of users during the process, according to Li.
He also urged operators to pay attention to problems in infrastructure, services, technology and terminal devices during the experiments and make timely improvements.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: 1,200 Chinese employees evacuated to Baghdad: FM spokesman
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1,200 Chinese employees evacuated to Baghdad: FM spokesman
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121358.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:22
2014-06-28 14:22
More than 1,200 employees of a Chinese company have been safely evacuated from the war-torn northern city of Samarra and moved to Iraq's capital of Baghdad, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Friday.
The workers are with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) that is undertaking the construction of a power plant in Iraq's northern province of Salahudin. They had been trapped in Samarra some 120 km to the north of Baghdad.
They received assistance from the Chinese Embassy and the Iraqi government and military in the process of evacuation, Qin said.
"In the process of evacuation, the Iraqi side has come up with great support and assistance, on which the Chinese side has been grateful," Qin said.
He said the Chinese Embassy in Iraq have maintained close contact with the Iraqi side to ensure the evacuation of Chinese people safely and orderly.
"We will continue to closely watch the development of situation in Iraq and promptly adopt corresponding measures to fully ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and enterprises in the country," Qin said.
He said the Chinese government is paying high attention to the safety of Chinese workers and companies in Iraq.
There are about 10,000 Chinese workers in Iraq. Most of them are now in areas where the security situation is under control, according to Qin.
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1,200 Chinese employees evacuated to Baghdad: FM spokesman
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121358.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:22
2014-06-28 14:22
More than 1,200 employees of a Chinese company have been safely evacuated from the war-torn northern city of Samarra and moved to Iraq's capital of Baghdad, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Friday.
The workers are with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) that is undertaking the construction of a power plant in Iraq's northern province of Salahudin. They had been trapped in Samarra some 120 km to the north of Baghdad.
They received assistance from the Chinese Embassy and the Iraqi government and military in the process of evacuation, Qin said.
"In the process of evacuation, the Iraqi side has come up with great support and assistance, on which the Chinese side has been grateful," Qin said.
He said the Chinese Embassy in Iraq have maintained close contact with the Iraqi side to ensure the evacuation of Chinese people safely and orderly.
"We will continue to closely watch the development of situation in Iraq and promptly adopt corresponding measures to fully ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and enterprises in the country," Qin said.
He said the Chinese government is paying high attention to the safety of Chinese workers and companies in Iraq.
There are about 10,000 Chinese workers in Iraq. Most of them are now in areas where the security situation is under control, according to Qin.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Anchorwoman reveals she had Botox injections
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Anchorwoman reveals she had Botox injections
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121359.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:24
2014-06-28 14:24 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Ni Ping, 55, a China Central Television (CCTV) host, revealed on her micro blog on Wednesday that she has had Botox injections aimed at improving the appearance of facial wrinkles, 21CN reported.
Ni became well-known in China in the early 1990's when she started to host CCTV's annual New Year Gala - and she served as host a total of 13 times.
She left her position in 2004 but returned to CCTV in April, and is now hosting a program involving finding missing people.
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Anchorwoman reveals she had Botox injections
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121359.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 05:24
2014-06-28 14:24 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Ni Ping, 55, a China Central Television (CCTV) host, revealed on her micro blog on Wednesday that she has had Botox injections aimed at improving the appearance of facial wrinkles, 21CN reported.
Ni became well-known in China in the early 1990's when she started to host CCTV's annual New Year Gala - and she served as host a total of 13 times.
She left her position in 2004 but returned to CCTV in April, and is now hosting a program involving finding missing people.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Top court considers launch of green tribunal
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Top court considers launch of green tribunal
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121324.shtml
Jun 27th 2014, 23:03
2014-06-28 08:03 Web Editor: Gu Liping
The Supreme People's Court is considering setting up an environment and resources tribunal to hear complex environmental disputes and solve increasingly severe pollution problems, according to insiders.
Experts have confirmed the move to China Daily, but the court declined to comment on the issue on Friday. An official announcement is expected within days.
Wang Canfa, an environmental law professor at China University of Political Science and Law, said environmental dispute cases are unique.
It can be hard to identify those responsible, damage can have been caused over a long period and both the environment and local residents can be affected, Wang said.
Setting up a government body specializing in such cases can promote the role of the judges and ensure that cases are resolved fairly, he said.
Compared with environment and resources tribunals at local level, legal experts expect the top court's tribunal to involve different functions, such as providing guidelines to the local tribunals and hearing individual environmental cases.
Wang Mingyuan, an environmental law professor at Tsinghua University, said, "The most important tasks for this tribunal should be researching and drafting relevant legal explanations, releasing typical case studies and providing instructions to lower-level tribunals on complicated cases."
Xi Xiaoming, vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, said during a work conference with legal experts and officials in Beijing last month that the court intended to promote construction of professional juridical institutions in response to increasingly severe environmental disputes.
Many local governments, aiming to solve such problems, have set up environmental courts or tribunals, with the number reaching more than 130 nationwide since 2007.
Ma Yong, director of the supervision and litigation department at the Environmental Legal Service Center of the All-China Environment Federation, said, "Many of the courts and tribunals now have so few environmental cases to hear.
"They have even started to hear cases completely irrelevant to environmental protection, such as divorce cases and hit-and-run cases."
Experts said they expect the Supreme People's Court tribunal to focus on this problem initially. Once the tribunal is set up, more environmental tribunals could be introduced at local level.
"The knock-on effect of the top court's move could be huge," said Wang from the China University of Political Science and Law.
But he said it is not necessary for courts at all levels to launch environmental tribunals. It would be better to choose a group of intermediate people's courts to set up them up, with cases covered on a regional basis.
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Top court considers launch of green tribunal
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121324.shtml
Jun 27th 2014, 23:03
2014-06-28 08:03 Web Editor: Gu Liping
The Supreme People's Court is considering setting up an environment and resources tribunal to hear complex environmental disputes and solve increasingly severe pollution problems, according to insiders.
Experts have confirmed the move to China Daily, but the court declined to comment on the issue on Friday. An official announcement is expected within days.
Wang Canfa, an environmental law professor at China University of Political Science and Law, said environmental dispute cases are unique.
It can be hard to identify those responsible, damage can have been caused over a long period and both the environment and local residents can be affected, Wang said.
Setting up a government body specializing in such cases can promote the role of the judges and ensure that cases are resolved fairly, he said.
Compared with environment and resources tribunals at local level, legal experts expect the top court's tribunal to involve different functions, such as providing guidelines to the local tribunals and hearing individual environmental cases.
Wang Mingyuan, an environmental law professor at Tsinghua University, said, "The most important tasks for this tribunal should be researching and drafting relevant legal explanations, releasing typical case studies and providing instructions to lower-level tribunals on complicated cases."
Xi Xiaoming, vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, said during a work conference with legal experts and officials in Beijing last month that the court intended to promote construction of professional juridical institutions in response to increasingly severe environmental disputes.
Many local governments, aiming to solve such problems, have set up environmental courts or tribunals, with the number reaching more than 130 nationwide since 2007.
Ma Yong, director of the supervision and litigation department at the Environmental Legal Service Center of the All-China Environment Federation, said, "Many of the courts and tribunals now have so few environmental cases to hear.
"They have even started to hear cases completely irrelevant to environmental protection, such as divorce cases and hit-and-run cases."
Experts said they expect the Supreme People's Court tribunal to focus on this problem initially. Once the tribunal is set up, more environmental tribunals could be introduced at local level.
"The knock-on effect of the top court's move could be huge," said Wang from the China University of Political Science and Law.
But he said it is not necessary for courts at all levels to launch environmental tribunals. It would be better to choose a group of intermediate people's courts to set up them up, with cases covered on a regional basis.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Warning: World Cup can damage your health
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Warning: World Cup can damage your health
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121328.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:23
2014-06-28 09:23 Web Editor: Gu Liping
World Cup soccer matches screened live on TV in China throughout the night are taking their toll on fans.
Doctors have been treating them for a range of conditions, including coronary spasms, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
For example, early on Friday morning, a weary middle-aged woman visited Wei Ming, head of the emergency treatment department at Chengdu No 3 People's Hospital in Sichuan province.
The patient, who once had a urinary tract infection, was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis, a kidney disease.
"To avoid missing a single minute of a World Cup match the previous night, she didn't answer the call of nature. As excessive urine built up in her kidneys over a long period, it induced the disease,"Wei said.
The patient was one of several at a clinic the hospital set up to treat fans who develop health problems from watching the tournament late at night.
Matches in the group stage have been screened live in China from midnight, with the final game of the night ending just before 8 am. The clinic, which is open 24 hours a day, has been treating patients for hypertension and angina after they become overexcited while watching games.
On Wednesday, an intensive care unit at Peking University First Hospital treated a 56-year-old woman who had watched every game in the tournament since it started on June 13.
She developed chest pain and was hospitalized for coronary spasms, said Han Xiaoning, a doctor in the hospital's cardiovascular medicine department.
The patient, like two middle-aged men who were treated for cardiovascular conditions after staying up late to watch the games, smokes and has high blood pressure, Han said.
On Friday, the unit admitted a 49-year-old man with chest pain, back pain and high blood pressure. He had stayed up for several nights to watch the games.
Han said the man was diagnosed with an acute inflammation of the pancreas, which was caused by fatigue, alcohol and oily food. He also had gallstones.
Some fans also find that changing their daily schedules for the tournament has disrupted their biological clocks.
The Hunan Province Brain Hospital in Changsha has opened a special clinic to treat soccer supporters who develop health problems after staying up late at night.
Zuo Jing, a doctor at the clinic, said it receives more than 10 patients a day, most of whom have sleep disorders after watching the games. People should avoid staying up between 11 pm and 3 am and eat less oily food and drink moderately while watching matches, Zuo suggested.
Han, the doctor in Beijing, said, "For fans who want to stay up, I suggest they take a nap during the 15-minute half-time break and get enough sleep in the day."
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Warning: World Cup can damage your health
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121328.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:23
2014-06-28 09:23 Web Editor: Gu Liping
World Cup soccer matches screened live on TV in China throughout the night are taking their toll on fans.
Doctors have been treating them for a range of conditions, including coronary spasms, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
For example, early on Friday morning, a weary middle-aged woman visited Wei Ming, head of the emergency treatment department at Chengdu No 3 People's Hospital in Sichuan province.
The patient, who once had a urinary tract infection, was diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis, a kidney disease.
"To avoid missing a single minute of a World Cup match the previous night, she didn't answer the call of nature. As excessive urine built up in her kidneys over a long period, it induced the disease,"Wei said.
The patient was one of several at a clinic the hospital set up to treat fans who develop health problems from watching the tournament late at night.
Matches in the group stage have been screened live in China from midnight, with the final game of the night ending just before 8 am. The clinic, which is open 24 hours a day, has been treating patients for hypertension and angina after they become overexcited while watching games.
On Wednesday, an intensive care unit at Peking University First Hospital treated a 56-year-old woman who had watched every game in the tournament since it started on June 13.
She developed chest pain and was hospitalized for coronary spasms, said Han Xiaoning, a doctor in the hospital's cardiovascular medicine department.
The patient, like two middle-aged men who were treated for cardiovascular conditions after staying up late to watch the games, smokes and has high blood pressure, Han said.
On Friday, the unit admitted a 49-year-old man with chest pain, back pain and high blood pressure. He had stayed up for several nights to watch the games.
Han said the man was diagnosed with an acute inflammation of the pancreas, which was caused by fatigue, alcohol and oily food. He also had gallstones.
Some fans also find that changing their daily schedules for the tournament has disrupted their biological clocks.
The Hunan Province Brain Hospital in Changsha has opened a special clinic to treat soccer supporters who develop health problems after staying up late at night.
Zuo Jing, a doctor at the clinic, said it receives more than 10 patients a day, most of whom have sleep disorders after watching the games. People should avoid staying up between 11 pm and 3 am and eat less oily food and drink moderately while watching matches, Zuo suggested.
Han, the doctor in Beijing, said, "For fans who want to stay up, I suggest they take a nap during the 15-minute half-time break and get enough sleep in the day."
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Official: Taiwan's choices respected
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Official: Taiwan's choices respected
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121325.shtml
Jun 27th 2014, 23:44
2014-06-28 08:44 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Mainland authorities are respectful of the Taiwan people's choice of social system and lifestyle, said the mainland's chief official on Taiwan affairs.
The mainland and Taiwan have evolved with different social systems, values, thoughts and lifestyles after decades of development, and mainland authorities respect those differences, said Zhang Zhijun, director of State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.
Zhang made the remarks during a meeting with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu in Taiwan on Friday morning.
"We welcome people from all walks of life in Taiwan, no matter what their regions, parties or religions are, to jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-Straits ties," he said.
Even though there remain some challenges and problems, the relationship between the mainland and Taiwan has improved in recent decades, which has benefited people from both sides, he said.
The two officials discussed practical issues, such as opening more air routes across the Straits, giving farmers and fishermen more benefits from cross-Straits exchanges and improving the quality of the tourism industry.
"We need to hear the opinions of different people, including the grassroots of southern Taiwan, to ensure that more people will enjoy the bonus of peaceful development of cross-Straits ties," Zhang said.
He acknowledged that geographical distance is not the sole hurdle. Psychological gaps also exist and should be addressed by more communication, he said.
The meeting was scheduled to last 30 minutes. However, the two officials talked for well over an hour.
Chen told reporters after the meeting that she did not talk about the "pro-independence" principle of the Democratic Progressive Party even though she is a DPP member.
Zhang visited a village that was destroyed by a hurricane in 2009, offering condolences for the 462 victims of the disaster and extending his best wishes to the villagers.
At the village, Zhang read a letter written by a pupil who survived the Wenchuan earthquake of May 2008 that left more than 80,000 people missing or dead in Sichuan province.
In the letter, the child expressed gratitude to rescuers from Taiwan who helped people to rebuild their homes and lives during the hard times after the quake.
People from the mainland and in Taiwan share bonds as well as a certain sadness because "we are of the same family", Zhang said.
On Friday afternoon, Zhang visited a greenhouse and tasted the fruit. He then went to the Buddhist organization Fo Guang Shan to meet its founder, Master Hsing Yun.
Zhang kicked off his four-day trip to Taiwan on Wednesday. It's the first time that a director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office has visited the island since 1949.
Chen Xiancai, professor of cross-Straits research at Xiamen University, said that by visiting ordinary people at the grassroots level, Zhang has extended genuine friendship to the Taiwan people, which is important to boost ties across the Straits.
Even though mainland authorities have criticized the DPP many times because of its political stance, Zhang nevertheless met DPP member Chen, the Kaohsiung mayor, to show the mainland authorities' confidence in addressing the tough issues, he said.
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Official: Taiwan's choices respected
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121325.shtml
Jun 27th 2014, 23:44
2014-06-28 08:44 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Mainland authorities are respectful of the Taiwan people's choice of social system and lifestyle, said the mainland's chief official on Taiwan affairs.
The mainland and Taiwan have evolved with different social systems, values, thoughts and lifestyles after decades of development, and mainland authorities respect those differences, said Zhang Zhijun, director of State Council Taiwan Affairs Office.
Zhang made the remarks during a meeting with Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu in Taiwan on Friday morning.
"We welcome people from all walks of life in Taiwan, no matter what their regions, parties or religions are, to jointly promote the peaceful development of cross-Straits ties," he said.
Even though there remain some challenges and problems, the relationship between the mainland and Taiwan has improved in recent decades, which has benefited people from both sides, he said.
The two officials discussed practical issues, such as opening more air routes across the Straits, giving farmers and fishermen more benefits from cross-Straits exchanges and improving the quality of the tourism industry.
"We need to hear the opinions of different people, including the grassroots of southern Taiwan, to ensure that more people will enjoy the bonus of peaceful development of cross-Straits ties," Zhang said.
He acknowledged that geographical distance is not the sole hurdle. Psychological gaps also exist and should be addressed by more communication, he said.
The meeting was scheduled to last 30 minutes. However, the two officials talked for well over an hour.
Chen told reporters after the meeting that she did not talk about the "pro-independence" principle of the Democratic Progressive Party even though she is a DPP member.
Zhang visited a village that was destroyed by a hurricane in 2009, offering condolences for the 462 victims of the disaster and extending his best wishes to the villagers.
At the village, Zhang read a letter written by a pupil who survived the Wenchuan earthquake of May 2008 that left more than 80,000 people missing or dead in Sichuan province.
In the letter, the child expressed gratitude to rescuers from Taiwan who helped people to rebuild their homes and lives during the hard times after the quake.
People from the mainland and in Taiwan share bonds as well as a certain sadness because "we are of the same family", Zhang said.
On Friday afternoon, Zhang visited a greenhouse and tasted the fruit. He then went to the Buddhist organization Fo Guang Shan to meet its founder, Master Hsing Yun.
Zhang kicked off his four-day trip to Taiwan on Wednesday. It's the first time that a director of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office has visited the island since 1949.
Chen Xiancai, professor of cross-Straits research at Xiamen University, said that by visiting ordinary people at the grassroots level, Zhang has extended genuine friendship to the Taiwan people, which is important to boost ties across the Straits.
Even though mainland authorities have criticized the DPP many times because of its political stance, Zhang nevertheless met DPP member Chen, the Kaohsiung mayor, to show the mainland authorities' confidence in addressing the tough issues, he said.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Chinese workers in Iraq evacuated to Baghdad
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Chinese workers in Iraq evacuated to Baghdad
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121329.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:26
2014-06-28 09:26 Web Editor: Gu Liping
All of the more than 1,200 Chinese workers trapped in the northern Iraqi city of Samarra have been safely evacuated to the capital Baghdad, according to the Chinese embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq has seen an ever worsening situation since Sunni militants, spearheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, an al-Qaida splinter group, began its offensive two weeks ago.
The evacuated Chinese employees, hired by China Machinery Engineering Corporation, were working at a construction site of a local power plant in Samarra, capital of the Salahudin province, which is close to the on-going clashes between the militants and the government security forces.
Over the past few days, the Chinese side has been engaging close contact with the Iraqi government and military agencies, demanding them to ensure reliable conditions for a swift, secure and orderly evacuation of the Chinese workers.
According to China's embassy in Baghdad, the first group of 45 Chinese were transported to Baghdad by helicopter on Wednesday, while the rest ferried to the capital city in two separate groups by bus over the following two days. The Iraqi military has provided protection throughout the entire evacuation process.
Currently, the Chinese employees are staying at a hotel in central Baghdad, and are in good condition.
Over 100,000 Chinese are now in Iraq, many of whom are employees with Chinese firms operating in the southern part of the country, northern Kurdish areas and in Baghdad, which are considered safe and secure regions for the moment.
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Chinese workers in Iraq evacuated to Baghdad
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121329.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:26
2014-06-28 09:26 Web Editor: Gu Liping
All of the more than 1,200 Chinese workers trapped in the northern Iraqi city of Samarra have been safely evacuated to the capital Baghdad, according to the Chinese embassy in Baghdad.
Iraq has seen an ever worsening situation since Sunni militants, spearheaded by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, an al-Qaida splinter group, began its offensive two weeks ago.
The evacuated Chinese employees, hired by China Machinery Engineering Corporation, were working at a construction site of a local power plant in Samarra, capital of the Salahudin province, which is close to the on-going clashes between the militants and the government security forces.
Over the past few days, the Chinese side has been engaging close contact with the Iraqi government and military agencies, demanding them to ensure reliable conditions for a swift, secure and orderly evacuation of the Chinese workers.
According to China's embassy in Baghdad, the first group of 45 Chinese were transported to Baghdad by helicopter on Wednesday, while the rest ferried to the capital city in two separate groups by bus over the following two days. The Iraqi military has provided protection throughout the entire evacuation process.
Currently, the Chinese employees are staying at a hotel in central Baghdad, and are in good condition.
Over 100,000 Chinese are now in Iraq, many of whom are employees with Chinese firms operating in the southern part of the country, northern Kurdish areas and in Baghdad, which are considered safe and secure regions for the moment.
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ecns [expanded by feedex.net]: Senior Chinese, Japanese officials meet amid strained ties
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Senior Chinese, Japanese officials meet amid strained ties
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121327.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:20
2014-06-28 09:20 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong on Friday met with Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Akihiro Ota to discuss bilateral ties, which sit at a low ebb due to territorial and historical issues.
With diplomatic ties between the countries in their worst condition since they were forged in 1972, this is the first time a Japanese minister has visited China since Shinzo Abe's government was formed in December 2012.
"China attaches great importance to the New Komeito Party," Liu told Ota, referring to the junior coalition partner of Abe's Liberal Democratic Party of which Ota was formerly chief.
"Although bilateral relations are in an extremely difficult situation, the minister's visit to China has extraordinary significance," Liu said at the beginning of the meeting in the Great Hall of the People.
Speaking highly of the contribution made by the New Komeito Party to Sino-Japanese ties, Liu said China holds that the two nations should develop ties on the basis of the four political documents signed by China and Japan in the spirit of taking history as a mirror to guide the future.
She said the two sides should properly solve sensitive issues and continue to promote dialogue and exchange in various areas, so as to enhance mutual trust and improve bonds between the two peoples.
Liu urged the Japanese side to face up to history and make concrete efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
Calling the Sino-Japanese relationship important for both sides, Ota told Liu that the Japanese government will not veer from its stance of adhering to the four political documents and the "Murayama Statement."
The "Murayama Statement" was released on August 15, 1995 by then Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who apologized for the damage and suffering caused by Japan to its Asian neighbors.
In the statement, Japan admitted the need to deeply reflect on its history, learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes again.
Ota said the New Komeito Party is committed to Japan-China friendship and will spare no efforts to help tide over the current difficulties.
Ota was here on Thursday for a three-day visit. He was scheduled to meet senior Chinese officials and attended the 2014 Beijing International Tourism Expo.
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Senior Chinese, Japanese officials meet amid strained ties
http://www.ecns.cn/2014/06-28/121327.shtml
Jun 28th 2014, 00:20
2014-06-28 09:20 Web Editor: Gu Liping
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong on Friday met with Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Akihiro Ota to discuss bilateral ties, which sit at a low ebb due to territorial and historical issues.
With diplomatic ties between the countries in their worst condition since they were forged in 1972, this is the first time a Japanese minister has visited China since Shinzo Abe's government was formed in December 2012.
"China attaches great importance to the New Komeito Party," Liu told Ota, referring to the junior coalition partner of Abe's Liberal Democratic Party of which Ota was formerly chief.
"Although bilateral relations are in an extremely difficult situation, the minister's visit to China has extraordinary significance," Liu said at the beginning of the meeting in the Great Hall of the People.
Speaking highly of the contribution made by the New Komeito Party to Sino-Japanese ties, Liu said China holds that the two nations should develop ties on the basis of the four political documents signed by China and Japan in the spirit of taking history as a mirror to guide the future.
She said the two sides should properly solve sensitive issues and continue to promote dialogue and exchange in various areas, so as to enhance mutual trust and improve bonds between the two peoples.
Liu urged the Japanese side to face up to history and make concrete efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
Calling the Sino-Japanese relationship important for both sides, Ota told Liu that the Japanese government will not veer from its stance of adhering to the four political documents and the "Murayama Statement."
The "Murayama Statement" was released on August 15, 1995 by then Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who apologized for the damage and suffering caused by Japan to its Asian neighbors.
In the statement, Japan admitted the need to deeply reflect on its history, learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes again.
Ota said the New Komeito Party is committed to Japan-China friendship and will spare no efforts to help tide over the current difficulties.
Ota was here on Thursday for a three-day visit. He was scheduled to meet senior Chinese officials and attended the 2014 Beijing International Tourism Expo.
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