Will Steve Jobs Be Disney's Big Cheese?

By Ronald Grover Will Steve Jobs Be Disney's Big Cheese? If the Pixar deal goes through, he'll be the biggest shareholder in the Mouse House. He won't be shy about expressing himself, either For a Magic Kingdom,...

Hunan Leads Central China in FDI

CHANGSHA- Hunan Province led central China in most foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2005, according to the provincial trade authorities. The province approved 729 foreign-owned enterprises last year, involving...

The Great Wall of China

By MARJAN FARAHBAKSH Monday, January 2, 2006 For centuries, societies have built large barriers at the edge of their territories, often to keep enemies out, but sometimes to keep their own people in. Made of...

China to Establish Disaster Relief Force

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhuanet) -- Whether it's flooding in Ili of Xinjiang or hailstone in Jiangxi, tents needed for the homeless and clothing for the destitute are delivered at the earliest possible...

PetroChina to build two oil pipelines

BEIJING, Jan.19 -- The nation's biggest oil producer, PetroChina, yesterday said it has obtained the government's final approval to build two cross-China pipelines. These will pump refined oil, such as...