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Lhasa reported `tense' before uprising anniversary (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 10:39 AM PST AP - Tensions are high in Tibet's capital and paramilitary police are out in force, Hong Kong tourists reported Friday, while Chinese authorities sought to portray a stable situation ahead of Tuesday's 50th anniversary of the failed uprising that forced the Dalai Lama into exile.

In China, stark reminders of ethnic unrest (AFP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 05:13 AM PST AFP - In a stark reminder of the ethnic unrest facing China, a top leader from Tibet said Friday more security troops were needed while Muslim-majority Xinjiang warned 2009 would be a "severe" year.

China sees signs of economy recovering (Reuters) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 04:50 AM PST Reuters - China's economic leaders struck a note of quiet confidence on Friday that the economy is already reviving in response to swift action to counter the shock of the global financial crisis.

China warns of 'more severe' situation in Muslim area (AFP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 04:36 AM PST AFP - A top official warned Friday the security situation in China's restive region of Xinjiang would be "more severe" this year, sparking further concern of unrest ahead of sensitive anniversaries.

Coke plans $2 billion investment in China (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 03:57 AM PST AP - The Coca-Cola Co. said Friday it plans to invest $2 billion in China over the next three years on top of the billions of dollars it has already committed to buying out a major Chinese juice producer.

China sees signs economy might be recovering (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 03:42 AM PST AP - China sees signs economic growth is recovering but is watching closely to determine whether it needs to expand its huge stimulus effort as global conditions worsen, top economic officials said Friday.

Speculation grows on China aircraft carrier plans (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 03:29 AM PST AP - China will have an aircraft carrier "very soon," a top Chinese naval officer told a newspaper published Friday, fueling speculation over a pending official announcement on the long-awaited project.

Coca-Cola to invest $2 bln in China (AFP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 03:04 AM PST AFP - US beverage giant Coca-Cola said Friday it would invest two billion dollars in China over the next three years as it looks to dramatically increase its presence in the world's largest market.

Mattel opens flagship Barbie store in Shanghai (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 02:54 AM PST AP - What better way for a fashion icon to mark her 50th birthday but with a bash in China's city of chic — Shanghai?

Taiwanese official indicted on spying for China (AP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 02:49 AM PST AP - A senior employee of Taiwan's presidential office was indicted Friday on charges of providing classified information to rival China, a prosecutor said.

China blames monk for spreading rumours over police shooting (AFP) Posted: 06 Mar 2009 12:17 AM PST AFP - China's state-run media has said a Tibetan monk made up allegations that police shot another monk who set himself on fire to protest against Chinese rule in his homeland.

Shanghai trade fair sees deals fall 39 percent (AP) Posted: 05 Mar 2009 11:14 PM PST AP - Despite hopes for economic recovery, China's exporters failed to get much encouragement this week from a major trade fair where deals fell nearly 40 percent from a year earlier, with bigger drops for some industries.

Coca-Cola to invest another $2 billion in China (Reuters) Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:49 PM PST Reuters - Coca-Cola Co , the world's largest soft drinks maker, said on Friday it will invest $2 billion in new plant and distribution infrastructure in the next three years in China.

Crisis could cause food shortages in rural China: report (Reuters) Posted: 05 Mar 2009 06:58 PM PST Reuters - The global financial crisis has spread to China's poorest areas and may lead to food shortages, state media reported, citing vice agricultural minister Fan Xiaojian.

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