Archive for the ‘China’ Category

China saw 10 percent GDP growth in 2010

TweetChina's Central Bank in Beijing. Reuters
According to the China’s central bank, China experienced 10 percent growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2010.
In a speech mid-Decemb…

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Posted by Dave Landis on January 5th, 2011 in China, China | No Comments

China makes breakthrough with nuclear fuel reprocessing

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Daya Bay Nuclear power plant in Guangdong. New fuel reprocessing would help nuclear plants such as this one. EFP/Adrian Bradshaw
In a major breakthrough, Chinese scientists are able to take spen…

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Posted by Dave Landis on January 4th, 2011 in China | No Comments

China’s first male “rape” case prosecuted

TweetIn the first case of it kind, a court in Beijing has sentenced a 42-year-old security guard, Zhuang Hua, to one year in prison for the rape of a 18-year-old male colleague.   The incident took …

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Posted by Dave Landis on January 4th, 2011 in China | No Comments

5.14 Percent Stock Sell-off in China

TweetSell-off in the global financial markets sends Chinese stock market.
Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index was down 5.14 percent, or 266.07 points, its biggest decline since July 2007.
Of th…

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 2nd, 2011 in China | No Comments

How to Get Chosen as an Extra for Movies and TV Shows in China

TweetForeigners living in China have plenty of opportunities to become an Extra for Movies and TV Shows.
Here are a few ideas that could help you get chosen as an extra for movies and TV shows in Chin…

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 2nd, 2011 in China | No Comments

Chinese Baseball League

TweetThe Chinese want to play baseball, too…and, in deed the country has six teams ready to kick off the new season on April 13th.
The teams are:
1. Beijing Tigers
2. Tianjin Lions
3. Shanghai E…

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 1st, 2011 in China | No Comments

World’s Tallest Man, Bao Xishun Meets World’s Smallest Man He Pingping

TweetJust a day after his wedding, Bao Xishun seems to be spending his honeymoon meeting other 'big people' in the news.
Bao, the world's tallest man has met the world's smallest man w…

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Posted by Bill Belew on January 1st, 2011 in China | No Comments

Andy Lau Named Asian Filmaker of the Year at the Pusan International Film Festival

TweetEntertainment is big business. Nowadays some Asian countries have the time and the wherewithal to showcase their talents. You think Hollywood is taking notice? You can bet they are.
Pusan, someti…

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Posted by Bill Belew on December 30th, 2010 in China | No Comments