BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese internet users have selected the – Xinhua News Agency
More than 1 million netizens voted in a competition organized by 39 news websites including www.people.com.cn and www. xinhuanet.com. Domestic stories, in chronological order, are: — Winter storms in southern China. From late January until early
Hamas defiant as Israel rejects Gaza truce – New Straits Times
Hamas vowed to fight “until the last breath” if Israel makes good on threats to send ground troops into Gaza after rejecting calls for a truce and pressing on with its air assault. “We in Hamas are ready for all scenarios and we will fight until the
It s end of road for polluting cars in Beijing – Gulf Times
China s capital has banned cars from the roads on one out of five weekdays based on the number of licence plates as part of a six-month trial in the wake of broader restrictions during the Olympic Games in August that cleared skies and eased
China’s 3G rollout sets off sales scramble – PR Inside
BEIJING (AP) – China is starting a long-delayed introduction of third-generation mobile phone service, setting off a politically charged scramble by foreign and Chinese equipment makers for up to $41 billion in orders. Chinese sales could be crucial
China dairy boss pleads guilty in scandal after not reporting milk – In-Forum
An executive for the dairy company at the heart of China’s tainted milk scandal admitted knowing there were problems with Sanlu-brand products for months before she informed authorities and pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that could lead to the
U.S. paper commemorates 30th anniversary of China-U.S. relations – Xinhua News Agency
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A major U.S. newspaper published a special edition for the first day of 2009 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations. The six-page special edition by the Houston
China’s Hu urges closer ties with rival Taiwan – Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Hu Jintao said Wednesday that often-hostile relations with Taiwan have improved greatly over the past three decades and that Beijing remains committed to its long-term goal of peaceful reunification with the island
China’s 3G rollout sets off sales scramble – PR Inside
BEIJING (AP) – China is starting a long-delayed introduction of third-generation mobile phone service, setting off a politically charged scramble by foreign and Chinese equipment makers for up to $41 billion in orders. Chinese sales could be crucial
Deitchler wrestled in Summer Olympics in Beijing, won first medal in – Park Rapids Enterprise
Jake Deitchler expected to wrestle in the Olympics some day. Deitchler s dream came true a few years early. Jake is the son of Park Rapids graduates Jason and Racheal Deitchler and the grandson of Lewy and Denise Deitchler of Osage and Ron and
China to boost railway spending by 80 percent – Kansas City Star
China will raise its spending on railway construction by 80 percent in 2009 to $87.9 billion as part of a stimulus plan to boost domestic demand, state media said Wednesday. The official Xinhua News Agency said the figure of 600 billion yuan ($87.9
