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China's Hu to visit Washington, Cuba (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 03:30 AM CST Reuters - Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend the G-20 summit of government leaders in Washington later this month, to discuss tackling the world financial crisis, before heading south to visit U.S. ideological foe Cuba.

China accuses Japan of more toxic soy sauce (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 03:24 AM CST Reuters - China says it has found toxic substances in imported Japanese soy sauce for the second time in less than a week, adding to a string of tit-for-tat accusations over food safety between the countries.

China shares drop as economic worries deepen (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:48 AM CST AP - Chinese shares dropped for a third day Tuesday, led by mining and metals stocks as economic worries deepened.

Taiwan, China envoys sign historic trade pact (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:44 AM CST AP - Setting aside decades of animosity, Taiwan and China on Tuesday agreed to expand passenger and cargo flights and allow shipping links across the Taiwan Strait, an area that has long threatened to become a war zone.

China city vows crackdown on taxi strike violence (AFP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:39 AM CST AFP - Authorities in one of China's biggest cities vowed Tuesday to crack down on violence that has marked a rare strike by taxi drivers, and called for an immediate return to work.

China blasts Dalai Lama over negotiations doubts (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:23 AM CST AP - China's state media launched a scathing attack Tuesday on the Dalai Lama over recent comments expressing doubt over the usefulness of new talks between Beijing and his Tibetan government-in-exile.

China to issue human rights plan: official (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:22 AM CST Reuters - China will issue a "human rights action plan" that an official said will seek to improve citizens' rights over the next two years, state media reported Tuesday.

Reports: China's AVIC plans foreign acquisition (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:02 AM CST AP - State-owned China Aviation Industry Corp. is preparing to acquire a foreign general aircraft manufacturer, with the deal expected by the end of the year, reports said Tuesday.

Taiwan, China sign flight and cargo agreements (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:48 AM CST Reuters - Top officials from Taiwan and China signed deals on daily direct flights, new cargo routes and food safety on Tuesday during Beijing's highest-level visit to its political rival in 60 years.

China aircraft maker wins 1st foreign order (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:41 AM CST AP - China's biggest commercial aircraft maker landed its first foreign order Tuesday when General Electric Co. announced its plane-leasing arm would purchase at least five of the company's new regional jets.

Online uproar in China as drunken official grabs girl (AFP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 12:38 AM CST AFP - Video footage of a Chinese official's drunken attempt to force himself on an 11-year-old girl has triggered a police inquiry and a torrent of online criticism, state media reported Tuesday.

Death toll in southwest China rain rises to 43: state media (AFP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 12:36 AM CST AFP - The number of people killed as a result of massive downpours in southwest China -- many buried in landslides -- has risen to 43, and another 47 are missing, state media reported on Tuesday.

GE unit to buy five Chinese jets with option for 20 more (AFP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 11:50 PM CST AFP - The aircraft leasing unit of US-based General Electric signed a contract Tuesday with a Chinese aircraft maker for five regional jets with an option to buy 20 more, the two companies said.

Chinese officials move to end violent taxi strike (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 11:26 PM CST AP - Authorities in southwestern China have agreed to resolve some of the complaints behind a violent strike by taxi drivers angered by high fees and fuel shortages, state media reported Tuesday.

China aircraft maker sells 5 self-developed jets to GE (Reuters) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 10:42 PM CST Reuters - China's main aircraft maker has agreed to sell five ARJ21 jets with an option for 20 more to U.S. conglomerate General Electric's aircraft leasing arm, in China's first major overseas deal for the aircraft, with an estimated value of around $750 million.

PepsiCo to spend $1B in China over next 4 years (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 05:41 AM CST AP - Beverage and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. said Monday it will invest $1 billion in China over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capability, research and development and sales force in the country.

China official says tainted eggs "isolated" case (AP) Posted: 03 Nov 2008 05:01 AM CST AP - China's agriculture minister has called the discovery of melamine-tainted eggs "isolated cases," but urged continued scrutiny over the animal feed industry to ensure food safety.

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