Article | May 20, 2012 - 8:57pm
China and Kyrgyzstan are keen to foster co-operation. Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev recently paid a visit to China to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Council. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
China and Kyrgyzstan are keen to foster co-operation. Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Kazakbayev recently paid a visit to China to attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Foreign Ministers Council. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:42pm
One of the richest men in China, Huang Nubo, wants to invest in a Hans Christensen Andersen theme park on Funen, Copenhagen Post reported.
One of the richest men in China, Huang Nubo, wants to invest in a Hans Christensen Andersen theme park on Funen, Copenhagen Post reported.
If the Little Mermaid can travel to Shanghai, the Chinese can travel to Denmark to visit an Andersen theme park close to his hometown of Odense. At least that’s what Huang Nubo seems to think. The Chinese investor, hotel owner and billionaire, wants to see Chinese tourists flock to Denmark.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:48pm
The Kobe City Museum displays a rare map of the world that dates back to 1695. Copied from a Dutch original by a Japanese artist, it shows the four continents, Europe, America, Asia and Africa, surrounded by illustrations of people in traditional costumes.
The Kobe City Museum displays a rare map of the world that dates back to 1695. Copied from a Dutch original by a Japanese artist, it shows the four continents, Europe, America, Asia and Africa, surrounded by illustrations of people in traditional costumes. If the Shogun and his court were always eager to purchase updated maps from Dutch traders, it was less for their geographical interest than for the artistic representations of the unknown world, they offered.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:05pm
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time. So this year Afghanistan and Turkey decided to get into the so-called "Shanghai Five", which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 10:10am
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
Article | May 18, 2012 - 1:37pm
The government of Kosovo has decided to introduce a visa regime for 86 countries, including Russia and China. The decision shall apply starting from 1 January 2013 and among the countries whose citizens will need visas to enter Kosovo are mostly the countries which have not yet recognised the country's independence, but also some which have.
Article | May 17, 2012 - 3:21pm
The Japanese group Toshiba, has announced that it has stopped producing TVs in Japan as part of its strategy to revive this sector, which in 2011 it reported losses of €488 million.
The group has left the local manufacture of televisions and its last stop was in Fukaya's factory, on the north of Tokyo. However, it is expected that the company will continue producing products at its factories in Indonesia, China, Poland and Egypt.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 2:49pm
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time.
BEIJING - The list of countries which decided to join, albeit as observers or just dialogue partners, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is increasing each time. So this year Afghanistan and Turkey decided to get into the so-called "Shanghai Five", which includes Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Their desire to join is now under a certain status, most likely, it will be approved next month at the upcoming summit of heads of states of this Organization in Beijing on 6-7 June.
Article | May 14, 2012 - 8:21pm
During the Fifth Trilateral Summit Meeting among China, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, held in Beijing on May 13 and 14, the three countries agreed to launch talks on a free trade area (FTA) this year and signed a promotion, facilitation and protection of investment agreement.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, said that the trilateral cooperation has become an important platform for the three East Asian countries to cement good-neighborly, friendship and expand common interests.
Blog entry | May 13, 2012 - 11:40pm
At a time when it could be compromising for a lady to thoughtlessly blink in church, fans, like gloves, were ‘mobile communication’ accessories, using coded language for secret messages and intricate erotic play: a fan carried in the left hand meant, “Come and talk to me”, when open and shut, “You are cruel”, whereas a fan held wide open sent the unequivocal invitation: “At what hour?”…something of a vintage SMS!
At a time when it could be compromising for a lady to thoughtlessly blink in church, fans, like gloves, were ‘mobile communication’ accessories, using coded language for secret messages and intricate erotic play: a fan carried in the left hand meant, “Come and talk to me”, when open and shut, “You are cruel”, whereas a fan held wide open sent the unequivocal invitation: “At what hour?”…something of a vintage SMS!
Article | May 13, 2012 - 11:12pm
Austrian residents in the picture postcard Alpine village of Hallstatt are to sign a deal with a Chinese carbon copy village which officially opens on 2 June, Austrian independent reported.
Austrian residents in the picture postcard Alpine village of Hallstatt are to sign a deal with a Chinese carbon copy village which officially opens on 2 June, Austrian independent reported.
Residents of Hallstatt in Austria were furious when their village was copied and rebuilt in China but now a legal challenge over the copyright breach has been dropped, and instead a delegation including Halstatt mayor Alexander Scheutz is to travel to China to sign the friendship treaty between the two.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 10:59pm
Marimekko, the Finnish design house, has entered the Chinese market by opening its first store in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong store is located in Causeway Bay on a block that enjoys growing popularity among interesting fashion, interior design and lifestyle brands, it was reported.
Marimekko, the Finnish design house, has entered the Chinese market by opening its first store in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong store is located in Causeway Bay on a block that enjoys growing popularity among interesting fashion, interior design and lifestyle brands, it was reported.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 8:00pm
According to a new report released by Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on May 11, China's inflation eased slightly in April, while the country's consumer price index (CPI), a main indicator of inflation, rose 3.4 percent year on year in April.
The country's consumer price index (CPI) in March was 3.6 percent and according to economic analysts this was driven by falling food prices.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 12:06am
According to the Chinese General Administration of Customs and the data released on May 10, country's trade surplus jumped in April. Imports rose 0.3 percent year-on-year to $114.83 billion in April, while exports increased 4.9 percent to $163.25 billion as the total foreign trade value rose 2.7 percent to $308.08 billion in April, leaving a surplus of $18.4 billion.
Article | May 9, 2012 - 11:21pm
The Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced on 9 May , that the government will cut gasoline and diesel prices by about 3 percent from May 10, for the first time in six months.
This plan comes in response to declines in international crude oil prices, while crude prices are falling as a weak economic outlook for the EU and the United States indicates a decline in global oil demand.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 3:43pm
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety. The three most active countries in detecting and notifying new dangerous products, and in ensuring appropriate follow-up actions, were Spain, Bulgaria and Hungary.
The European Commission announced today the results of the latest report on product safety.
The 2011 annual report concludes that due to the increasing effectiveness of the Community Rapid Information System for non-food products (RAPEX), dangerous products in the EU market were detected earlier, more effectively and withdrawn much faster.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:10pm
Turkey is currently analysing offers from several countries who have expressed interest to construct nuclear power plant in Turkey's northern Sinop city, Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said.
Turkey is currently analysing offers from several countries who have expressed interest to construct nuclear power plant in Turkey's northern Sinop city, Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said. He added that Turkey would analyse strong and weak sides of Japan, South Korea and China which are willing to construct the plant, Zaman reported. “We are willing to decide as soon as possible which country will construct the power plant,” Yildiz said. He noted that each country different strong sides but Japan is equipped with high technology.
Article | May 4, 2012 - 1:09pm
According to the Chinese government, blind activist Chen Guangcheng can apply to study abroad.
The move possibly paves the way to resolving a diplomatic stand-off with the United States.
The ministry said in a statement on its website that Chen would be allowed to apply to study overseas “in accordance with laws of relevant departments”.
Article | May 3, 2012 - 7:28pm
Chinese President Hu Jintao, during the opening session of the fourth round of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogues in Beijing, said on 3 May that China and the United States should promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Article | May 3, 2012 - 11:28am
World Press Freedom Day, held on 3 May, was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and to serve as a reminder to governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.
Blog entry | May 2, 2012 - 11:41am
The month of May is usually among the best time of the year with the beauty and vitality of the nature. On 3 May, the Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang is going to pay his first official visit to the EU in Brussels, marking another important high-level exchange in China-EU relations of this year.
Blog entry | April 30, 2012 - 11:22am
BERLIN – There can be little reasonable doubt today that the People’s Republic of China will dominate the world of the twenty-first century. The country’s rapid economic growth, strategic potential, huge internal market, and enormous investment in infrastructure, education, and research and development, as well as its massive military buildup, will see to that.
BERLIN – There can be little reasonable doubt today that the People’s Republic of China will dominate the world of the twenty-first century. The country’s rapid economic growth, strategic potential, huge internal market, and enormous investment in infrastructure, education, and research and development, as well as its massive military buildup, will see to that. This means that, in political and economic terms, we are entering an East and Southeast Asian century.
Article | April 29, 2012 - 9:50pm
Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held talks here 25 April and reached important consensus on deepening the strategic partnership between their countries. Poland is the last leg of Wen's four-nation Europe tour. He has visited Iceland and Sweden and attended the opening ceremony of Hannover Fair in Germany.
Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held talks here 25 April and reached important consensus on deepening the strategic partnership between their countries. Poland is the last leg of Wen's four-nation Europe tour. He has visited Iceland and Sweden and attended the opening ceremony of Hannover Fair in Germany.
