TAIPEI — Taiwan’s ambassador to Panama was finally allowed to assume his post Tuesday six months after arriving in the Central American country, amid a diplomatic rift, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said. Diego Chou flew to Panama in January, but attempts to deliver his letter of credence were repeatedly snubbed by the Panamanian government,...
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Daily Archives: July 25, 2012
Taiwan-Panama diplomacy row ends after half year
China sends teams to ensure home purchase curbs enforced
BEIJING (Reuters) – China sent its clearest signal yet on Tuesday that its crackdown on property speculation is here to stay by saying “inspection teams” would be sent to top cities to ensure restrictions on home purchases are enforced. China’s cabinet, or State Council, said eight teams would be sent to Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai...
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Eastern promise fades as western growth soars
by Wei Tian and Chen Jia in Beijing and Xie Yu in Shanghai BEIJING (Xinhuanet) — Growth in central and western regions was stronger than the traditional coastal powerhouses in the first six months of the year. The shift was due mainly to the transfer of technology and manufacturing, a focus on infrastructure and...
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Macau’s GDP expected to post real growth of 9.8 percent this year
The Macau economy is expected to see real growth of 9.8 percent this year and 13.5 percent in 2013, according to the most recent edition of the report on Macau by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), of The Economist group. Last week, the Macau Secretary for the Economy and Finance Francis Tam Pak Yuen...
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Zim, China Urged to Strengthen Cultural Ties
Henan Province, China — Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Lazarus Dokora has called on Zimbabwe and China to collaborate in areas of information, communication technology, infrastructure development, martial arts and event management. Minister Dokora said the two countries could explore more opportunities in the construction of the national performing arts complex, training...
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Panchen Lama calls for stability
LHASA (Xinhua) — A spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism on Tuesday called on monks to promote social stability in Tibet. “If a person does not protect social stability, he is not fit to be called a man of religion,” said the 11th Panchen Lama, who met with leaders of Tibet autonomous region in his...
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Xinjiang’s foreign trade growth slows in first half of 2012
Xinhua | By Agencies Foreign trade in China’s far west Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region saw slower growth in the first half of 2012 amid a sluggish global economy and tougher competition, local statistical authorities said Tuesday. Xinjiang’s foreign trade volume stood at $9.82 billion in the first half, up 9.2 percent from a year...
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Harbin music concert
The 31st China Harbin Summer Music Concert will be held from Aug 6-15 in Harbin, capital city of Heilongjiang province. Founded in 1961, China Harbin Summer Music Concert is one of China’s oldest concert festivals. This year’s festival will include the 10th National Vocal Competition, an International Accordion Art Week, a parade, and a...
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City of Sacramento, Chongqing China formalize partnership
– Press Release from the City of Sacramento Office of Media Communications – Partnership agreement signed focuses on mutual collaboration, shared opportunities to encourage economic development activity and job creation Sacramento, CA (July 23, 2012) – In an effort to promote international economic development opportunities, officials of City of Sacramento and Chongqing, China today...
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Farm vehicle plunges off bridge in southeastern China, killing 14
By BNO News NANYANG, CHINA (BNO NEWS) — A farm vehicle veered off a road in southeastern China on early Tuesday and plunged into a valley, killing at least fourteen people and injuring as many as eight others, local authorities said. The cause of the accident was not immediately known. The accident happened at...
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