Italy edges China 10-9 to get quarterfinal berth at FINA worlds

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

A slim lead over host China 10-9 ensured Italy a quarterfinal berth at Swimming Worlds women's water polo here on Thursday. China trailed 7-3 after first half and almost completed a fully comeback, which being held off by Italy at the crunch time in the final period. In Group B, Canada trounced New Zealand 11-4 to claim first after taking all three matches. Australia was second with 4 ...

China snatches 18 swimming golds to spearhead Military World Games

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Chinese swimmers maintained their momentum in swimming at the Military World Games on Wednesday, grabbing four more gold medals and obtaining 18 in total out of 36 available in the pool. After four days' competition at the Military World Games, which is set to close on July 24, Chinese military athletes altogether collected 18 golds from swimming and piled up 22 gold, leading the medals ...

British Embassy in China establishes countdown clock for London Olympics

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

British Embassy in China established a countdown clock at the ambassador's residence here on Wednesday to mark the one-year countdown to the 2012 London Olympic Games. "The final countdown will begin. An exciting year of outstanding sporting and cultural events in Britain will set the stage for the greatest (sport) show on earth next summer," said ambassador Sebastian Wood. Zuo ...

Six Chinese sailors to attend Clipper Round World sailing race

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Six Chinese amateur sailors will embark on the yacht named Qingdao to attend the 2011-2012 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, local sports administration said Wednesday. The six sailors, who are manager, journalist, college student and private entrepreneurs, took training for several months in Qingdao city and two-week training in England, said Lin Zhiwei, head of local sports general ...

Japan never had smooth ties with China DPM Taro Aso

SINA - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Taro Aso (File photo) Japan has never in the past 1,500 years had a smooth relationship with China, Japanese deputy prime minister Taro Aso was quoted Sunday as saying during a visit to India. "India shares a land border with China, and Japan has had maritime contacts (with China), but for the past 1,500 years and more there has never been a history when our relations with China went ...

Chinese paddlers head for another Olympic sweep with sweet trouble

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Counting down a whole year for the 2012 London Olympic Games, the all-time leading Chinese table tennis team gives a priority to who to be sent rather than how to repeat a clean sweep. In the six previous Olympic Games which had table tennis competition since 1988, China have collected all four medals in Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008. And just like what they did before last Games on ...

Chinese swimmers expect breakthrough at London Games

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Chinese swimmers have claimed obvious improvement and aim to make breakthroughs at the 2012 London Olympic Games. China won one gold, three silver and two bronze medals three years ago at the Beijing Games, and they moved up to take four golds and two silvers at the 2009 Rome world championships. The Chinese team are taking part in the 14th FINA World ...

Chinese divers dont dream of gold sweep in London

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Chinese divers are happy with 16 full Olympic berths from the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships here in Shanghai, but they never dream of a clean gold sweep in London, team manager Zhou Jihong said here on Wednesday. Chinese divers swept a record of 10 golds medals on offer from the worlds, opening a new era in the diving history during the eight-day diving competition from July. 16-24. ...

No miracles to resolve India-China disputes Antony

Times of India - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Antony said the Indian armed forces were now better equipped than ever and one of the best in the world and that the country's borders- land,sea and air - are "very very ...

Chinese airline to get eight Dreamliners

Times of India - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Boeing 787 plane after the local aviation regulator gave the approval for the aircraft. The Guangzhou-based carrier will take delivery of up to eight B787-8s this year, with the first expected by early next ...

Baby-formula art Dissident on China food scandal

MSNBC - Saturday 25th May, 2013

A map of China made from more than 1,800 cans of baby formula created by dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei highlights the controversy over raging demand for milk powder from Hong Kong in mainland China. Hong Kong has passed a draconian law to limit ...

China plans to reduce states role in the economy

Times of India - Saturday 25th May, 2013

The country’s new prime minister, Li Keqiang, said this month that the central government would reduce the state’s role in economic ...

North Korea Puts Bright Face on China Visit Despite Tensions

International Herald Tribune - Saturday 25th May, 2013

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Irish market opens up to China

European Pensions - Saturday 25th May, 2013

The Irish funds market has opened its doors to Chinese investors in a move by the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA). The Irish financial regulator, IFSRA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding one Thursday 23 October with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), its Chinese counterparts. This will enable Chinese investors ...

The Real News Network Chinas Top 1 Control 70 of Wealth

progressive newswire - Saturday 25th May, 2013

China's growing economic problems and dark political history left out of the Olympic spotlights August 15 - Minqi Li spoke with Paul Jay, Senior Editor at The Real News about the grim reality of China's economic situation in contrast to the spectacular display of the country's rich cultural history at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony. The ceremony promoted a falsely ...

Despite injuries inexperience China in second

CNN Sports Illustrated - Saturday 25th May, 2013

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Another night like this, and the American men are golden. Rebounding from a rocky start, the United States finished with one dazzling routine after another. Not since the gold-rush days of the 1984 Olympics has the team looked this good, and the Arrowhead Pond was rocking with catcalls and chants of "U-S-A!, U-S-A!" The United States finished with ...

Canadian court rules to repatriate Chinese fugitive

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

A federal court in Ottawa ruled late Thursday to uphold Chinese fugitive Lai Changxing's deportation order, paving the way for his return to China after he stayed here for 12 years.The verdict, made after more than three hours of court hearings, putting an end to all legal proceedings related to the deportation case.According to the law, the deportation should be executed soon after the ...

Chinese vice president visits southeastern Tibets Nyingchi area

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (C, Front) receives a traditional white scarf known as "hada" during a visit to the village of Bagyi in Nyingchi Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 21, 2011. Xi Jinping is in Tibet to attend celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)Vice President Xi Jinping ...

Chinese vice president urges Tibetans to follow Party line to build better future

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R, Front) meets with party cadres during a visit to the village of Bagyi in Nyingchi Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 21, 2011. Xi Jinping is in Tibet to attend celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)Vice President Xi Jinping Thursday urged Tibetans to ...

Chinese vice premier calls for intensified efforts to ensure work safety

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang on Thursday stressed that more efforts must be made in beefing up safety measures in areas such as coal mining and transportation that often suffer deadly accidents.Zhang also highlighted non-coal mines, bridges, tunnels, construction, fireworks and dangerous chemicals as fields in which safety measures need to be strengthened."In some regions, major accidents ...

Chinese vice premier stresses ethnic unity in visit to southern Tibet prefecture

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Vice Premier Hui Liangyu on Thursday stressed the importance of ethnic unity and balanced prosperity in his visit to southern Tibet's Shannan Prefecture.Hui told officials of the prefecture that they should always stick to the policy of uniting all ethnic groups and bringing the prosperity to all ethnic groups fairly.Hui said officials should always bear in mind that the Han Chinese and ...

Beijing publicizes expenditures for govt-funded overseas trips vehicles receptions

People's Daily - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Beijing publicized, for the first time, its expenditures for government-funded overseas trips, vehicles and receptions on Thursday amid the mounting public calls for more transparent government expenditures.The expenditures on the three items, used by party and governmental departments and government-funded institutions, amounted to 1.13 billion yuan (175 million U.S. dollars) in 2010, said Yang ...