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China Cargo Plane Crash Kills Three Americans
In China today, a cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Shanghai's airport, killing the three American crew members on board and injuring four others. The plane was Zimbabwe registered and it crashed in to... 
Obama conducts town hall meeting in Shanghai
Obama's town hall meeting in Shanghai is currently underway. We have set up a SCAN to follow the dialogue. 
Obama - We do not seek to Contain China's Rise
President Obama during his visit to China, tried to reassure Chinese officials that the United States in no way was trying to impede China's rise as an economic power. "We do not seek to contain... 
President Obama China Town Hall Youth Future Leaders-watch live!
President Obama is providing a live stream of his town hall meeting in China with future leaders and youth of China. Many issues will be talked about I'm sure as China has over 300 million internet users that are very interested in the relationship between the United States... 
Lost in translation
"My fourth visit to China in the last two years coincided with the celebrations on October 1, when China turned 60. A two-and-a-half-hour long, outdoor super-show was put up in Beijing. I watched this, together... 
Federer Withdrawn from Tokyo and Shanghai Tournament to Rest
Top tennis player Roger Federer announced today that he decided to withdraw from the next 2 tournaments in Tokyo and Shanghai to rest. The next tournament he will attend is the $1.8 million event in his hometown Basel, Switzerland, on November 2nd. Federer announced his plan...
College senior Kenneth Nwannunu dies in Shanghai
Kenneth Nwannunu, a College senior, died yesterday while on a Penn Study Abroad program in Shanghai, Matt Waller from the Vice Provoct for University Life has just confirmed.Investigators have not found out what...
Wrong way not to read this, please
"The authorities in the Chinese city of Shanghai are starting a campaign to try to spot and correct badly phrased English on signs in public places.Chinglish, as the inaccurate use of the language is known, has... 
Who will Save the Heritage Buildings in Shanghai?
I recently read this article about architect Ruan Yisan trying to save architectural heritage in China. Whenever I read something like this, either about someone trying to save an old building or demolishing of...
created by rumana husain | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
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123 views | 12 recommendations | 3 comments
Dali Making Shanghai Surreal
Dali had once said that “the only difference between me and a mad man is that I am not mad.” Well, his exhibition in Shanghai showing 350 works surely created a mania in the city and I am excited to have had...
created by rumana husain | 17 wks ago | updated 17 wks ago
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197 views | 30 recommendations | 8 comments
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... 
Michael Jackson Neverland Replica to be built on Shanghai Island?
A duplicate of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch may soon be built on an island north of Shanghai as a group of businessmen have proposed to build a replica that would be the centerpiece of a sightseeing park that... 
Orleans Mayor Nagin released from flu quarantine
Update 06/10/09 11:41 pm EST Mayor Nagin released from flu quarantine in China earlier today and is headed to Australia.Chinese authorities had quarantined Ray Nagin, mayor of New Orleans, and his wife after... 
created by Rhonda J Mangus | 27 wks ago | updated 27 wks ago
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282 views | 54 recommendations | 13 comments
China To Maintain 8 Percent GDP Growth
China will maintain its eight percent GDP growth.Expressing confidence of China's drive to lead in global economic revival,Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew stressed that China has the capacity to achieve its... 
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