China's Iron Ore industry demons

The following report from China Wrap News will be essential reading for those wondering what is going on in the news re. China's iron ore imports and take-over bids, and the recent Rio Tinto ‘espionage’ investigation claims.EXCERPT: "...changing the face of domestic iron...

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Stop Politicising the Games!

Chinese president Hu Jintao once again urged people not to politicise the Games. Hu again emphasized that the core aim for the Olympics was to promote international peace and friendship. His comments followed the...

Bush Wants to Score Tickets

Looks like President George W. Bush might make an appearance in the U.S.-China basketball game at the Olympics this year. On Wednesday, the US President asked Chinese President Hi Jintao for tickets after meeting...

President Bush fancies free basketball tickets

Opinion----George W. might be exploting his presidential status and pulling some strings to get hold of free tickets for the basketball game between USA and China at the Olympics in August. "Bush told Hu that he was looking forward to attending the summer Games with his wife,...

Hu arrives in Japan for historic visit

China President Hu Jintao will arrive in Tokyo today for an official visit, marking the first visit by a Chinese head of state to Japan in 10 years, AFP reported. Ahead of the five-day trip, Hu said he hoped the visit would lead to a "warm spring" with Japan, China's top...

Hu Jia Arrest Indicates China Anxiety over Tibet Issue

"Beijing (ABC Live): Human Rights in China a question always remains unanswered by Chinese authorities. But recent action of Chinese government has raised serious doubt over its intention to recognize these human rights."

European Union calls for release of Hu Jia: Spokesman

"The European Union called for the immediate release of Chinese activist Hu Jia, who was jailed earlier Thursday for three and a half years on charges of subversion."We said very clearly before the trial that he should not have been detained in the first place and that he...

APEC. Greenhouse Gas Declaration 'Sort Of'

Today at APEC, world leaders sort of reached a consensus about setting aspirational targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Obviously shamed by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harpers announcement yesterday,...

APEC Friday. Stephen Harper Announcement

Today at APEC Canadian PM Stephen Harper stole at least part of the show by announcing that Canada is now setting mandatory emission reduction targets. The other highlight was the arrival of Vladamir Putin. The...

Africa: Oil, Global Influence Driving Hu Jintao's Trip

"Africa: Oil, Global Influence Driving Hu Jintao's Trip Email This Page Print This Page Inter Press Service (Johannesburg) January 29, 2007 Posted to the web January 29, 2007 Moyiga Nduru Johannesburg China's energy-hungry economy and global influence are...

Chinese Take Lessons from PMO

"Looks like PM Harper gave Chinese President Hu some tips on how to handle the media when they had their brief meeting in Hanoi this weekend. No queries please, we’re Chinese"

Two Super Powers

"There are now two super powers in the World. As the latest Amnesty report reveals. Rights report condemns US, China"

Bush, Hu Meeting to Focus on Tough Issues

"AP - While President Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao both want to cool U.S. anger over a yawning trade gap, hopes have dimmed for a major breakthrough on the biggest irritant — China's tightly...

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