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Congratulations!

Congratulations!

11.06.08 posted by eguda 27 views 1 comment
Yesterday, Nov. 4th 2008 north american time, we have participated an open party of real time US president-voting runed by American Consulate-general in Guangzhou. The party have rented a big Chamber in Chinese Grand Hotel.
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Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

08.21.08 posted by pondy 358 views 2 comments
Wu Dianyuan and Wang Xiuying are pictured above, and they symbolize what is wrong, not right with China today. The two frail women in their 70's were sentenced by the Chinese government to a re-education camp and forced labor. Their crime? Speaking out for receiving insufficient compensation when their homes were seized for redevelopment.

WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

08.08.08 posted by pondy 418 views 2 comments
And so it begins. The most eagerly awaited and controversial Olympics in generations now kicks-off in Beijing. For China this moment is more than just the start of sporting events, but the change to show the world what China has become and what China plans to be - a major world power with a bursting economy. But will the world see the other side of China as well?
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Wal-Mart pulls eggs from China stores over melamine

Wal-Mart pulls eggs from China stores over melamine

10.28.08 posted by pondy 35 views no comments
Wal-Mart said on Tuesday it had pulled a major brand of eggs from its stores in China, as concerns rose that an industrial chemical found in Chinese dairy products was in the nation's wider food chain.
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Survivors Rescued 8 Days After China Quake

Survivors Rescued 8 Days After China Quake

05.20.08 posted by jason 955 views 4 comments
Stories of survival days after a massive earthquake are rare. But amid all the terrible stories coming out from China, today there was news of a different sort - a rescue of 129 students and 10 teachers were rescued in an isolated small town in Wenchuan County. This report details this incredible story.
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Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

08.09.08 posted by pondy 303 views no comments
Judging from some of the photos coming out of Beijing, President Bush is having an excellent time palling around with the athletes and taking in various sporting events.at the last Olympic Games he will attend as the U.S. head of state, Here's a sampler.
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China seeks public trust after milk scandal

China seeks public trust after milk scandal

09.20.08 posted by pondy 107 views 2 comments
China sought Saturday to shore up public confidence weakened by a milk safety scandal, with the president scolding officials for negligence and government agencies promising adequate supplies of uncontaminated milk. The Ministry of Health ordered all 31 provinces and major cities nationwide to set up separate 24-hour crisis hot lines.
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Olympic artists angry

Olympic artists angry

08.16.08 posted by jason 208 views 1 comment
The Kung Fu pupils in the opening ceremony of the Olympics have spent the last year cooped up in a military camp outside Beijing. Conditions have been bad, with 50 people to a room. "They weren't even given enough food," says their trainer. Many of the martial arts performers feel abused and ignored by the Olympic organizers.
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Olympics: Could China Win More Gold Medals Than The USA?

Olympics: Could China Win More Gold Medals Than The USA?

08.10.08 posted by jason 204 views 3 comments
In 1984 the US won more than 60 more gold metals than China. Since then the Chinese government has been working to develop more athletes that can perform on the world stage. Like China's economy, their ability to compete has risen enormously since 1984. While in recent years China has narrowed the gap, this year many think they will surpass the US.

Economist Predicts China to Win Most Gold Metals

Economist Predicts China to Win Most Gold Metals

08.09.08 posted by pondy 202 views 1 comment
If you want to know how many gold medals the United States or competitors China and Russia will win at the Summer Olympics, don't ask the sports nuts. Talk to economist Daniel Johnson. There's about a 95 percent chance he'll be right. He predicted China to win 44 gold metals to the US's 33. But he believes the US win win the most metals with 103.
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