China launches nationwide crackdown on sex, violence publications
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — China is launching a national campaign to crack down on books, videos and websites publicizing sex and violence after teachers and parents voice concerns for children, said China’s press watchdo... Read more.
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HK holds symposium to discuss ways to help earthquake victims restore hope
HONG KONG, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) — The University of Hong Kong Thursday held a symposium for local and overseas experts to discuss how to restore hope for Sichuan earthquake survivors.
After the disastrous earthquake happene... Read more.
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Chinese university graduates feel pains of global financial crisis
By Xinhua writers Yuan Ye, Wang Aihua
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — For Jin Zhenghao, this November has been the most stressful month in his 25 years of life.
A financial engineering major at Xiamen University in southeast China&... Read more.
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Official : HK government’s market action takes effect
HONG KONG, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The chief executive of Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Thursday said the recent action taken by the authority to increase the aggregate balance and improve liquidity have begun to achieve the desired effe... Read more.
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China’s centrally-administered SOEs urged to reinforce risk management
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — China has urged its centrally-administered State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) to reinforce their overall risk management in the mid of global financial crises.
The State-owned Assets supervisio... Read more.
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Chinese shares climb 3.68% as investors’ confidence rallies amid stimulus measures
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese shares advanced 3.68 percent on Thursday as the detailed economy stimulus plan approved by State Council, the country’s Cabinet, on Wednesday buoyed investors̵... Read more.
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China outlines first multi-year grain security plan
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — China’s top economic planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released the country’s first mid- and long-term grain security plan here on Thursday.
The plan targets grain ... Read more.
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Tibet airport sees first night flight after 43 years
LHASA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — A major airport in Tibet saw its first night flight Wednesday, ending its 43-year history of daytime services.
An Airbus A319 carrying 90 passengers took off from the Lhasa Konggar Airport at 7:50 p.m., and landed a... Read more.
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Chinese gov’t pledges to provide policy umbrella for disabled
BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government will work on stable systematic policies on living support, education, healthcare and employment service to disabled people, said a senior official here Thursday.
“The go... Read more.
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China urges promoting equality among different religions, cultures
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Yesui said at a UN conference here Thursday that it is necessary to promote equality among different religions and cultures on the basis of m... Read more.
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