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China media freedoms in limbo as Olympic rules end (Reuters) Posted: 17 Oct 2008 04:24 AM CDT Reuters - China was silent on media freedom on Friday, the expiry date of special Olympic regulations that had officially allowed foreign journalists to report freely in most of the country for nearly two years. Local governments across China, which once had to approve any visit by overseas correspondents to their regions, said they would still follow the temporary rules in the short term.

China toy story shows buzz has left the business (Reuters) Posted: 17 Oct 2008 03:49 AM CDT Reuters - Hundreds of workers rallied at a government office in south China on Friday to demand unpaid wages from a shuttered toy maker as the global economic crisis worsened the outlook for an industry already hurt by falling exports.

White Rabbit returns in China, but trust may take longer (AFP) Posted: 17 Oct 2008 02:16 AM CDT AFP - Flanked by smiling bunny statues and waving official safety reports, White Rabbit's boss declared China's most famous candy was back on sale after a brief recall for containing tainted milk.

China's sovereign wealth fund to increase Blackstone stake (AFP) Posted: 17 Oct 2008 01:41 AM CDT AFP - China's sovereign wealth fund intends to increase its stake in the US private equity firm Blackstone Group to 12.5 percent from 9.9 percent, according to a US regulatory filing.

Tibet cuts ticket prices to boost tourism after riots: state media (AFP) Posted: 17 Oct 2008 01:20 AM CDT AFP - Tibet is cutting admission fees to key attractions in an effort to boost tourism to the region after riots in March led to a dramatic drop in visitor numbers, Chinese state media said Friday.

FDA will open inspection office in China this year (AP) Posted: 16 Oct 2008 05:40 PM CDT AP - The Food and Drug Administration will establish its first office in China before the end of the year as part of a broader plan to assure the safety of imports from the developing world.

China blocks new Iran sanctions talks: diplomats (AP) Posted: 16 Oct 2008 05:01 PM CDT AP - China is blocking high-level talks about imposing new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, apparently in retaliation for U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, according to U.S. officials and diplomats briefed on the matter.

China vows to help Pakistan tackle economic woes (Reuters) Posted: 16 Oct 2008 01:48 PM CDT Reuters - China Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to help Pakistan overcome its economic troubles, Chinese state media reported on Thursday, although details of the assistance were not disclosed.

China vows to help cash-strapped Pakistan (AFP) Posted: 16 Oct 2008 01:48 PM CDT AFP - China vowed Thursday to do what it could to help cash-strapped Pakistan avert financial disaster as Islamabad's leader continued an official visit aimed at rustling up crucial Chinese investments.

Recalled milk sold to students in China: state media (AFP) Posted: 16 Oct 2008 05:54 AM CDT AFP - Dairy products that were recalled in southern China to be tested for the deadly chemical melamine were instead dumped at universities and sold to students at a discount, state media reported Thursday.

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