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China in bold move on volatile health care issue (AP) Posted: 06 Apr 2009 12:15 PM PDT AP - China announced Monday the outlines of a thorough reform of the health care system that pledges to provide improved services to all citizens by 2020, tackling a critical issue that has become a major source of public dissatisfaction.

Beijing extends post-Olympics car rules: report (AFP) Posted: 06 Apr 2009 09:06 AM PDT AFP - Beijing has extended its post-Olympics traffic control measures for one year after a successful initial effort at easing road congestion and curbing pollution, state media reported Monday.

Beijing extends limits on car use for cleaner air (AP) Posted: 06 Apr 2009 06:37 AM PDT AP - China's capital announced a year's extension for traffic restrictions aimed at reducing congestion and improving air quality — a lighter version of rules launched to clean up Beijing for the Olympics.

Rich China, poor China conundrum as clout grows (Reuters) Posted: 06 Apr 2009 01:19 AM PDT Reuters - Success in winning China's help with global tasks like reviving the world economy or fighting climate change can depend on which China you're talking to: the established economic powerhouse or the developing country.

HSBC to fund Shanghai Electric's expansion plans (AFP) Posted: 06 Apr 2009 12:32 AM PDT AFP - Banking giant HSBC said Monday it had signed a 250-million-dollar financial service agreement with Shanghai Electric Group to support the Chinese power equipment maker's global expansion.

German baby powder taken off shelves in China (AFP) Posted: 05 Apr 2009 11:12 PM PDT AFP - China's state quality watchdog said baby skin powder manufactured by German housekeeping and healthcare products maker MAPA has been removed from shelves in China for allegedly containing asbestos.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez to visit China (AP) Posted: 05 Apr 2009 11:49 AM PDT AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will pay a two-day visit to China starting Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said.

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