2010年12月17日星期五

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Yahoo! News: World - China


Increased U.S. Export Sales to China and Other Markets Goal of New Agreement Between Ex-Im Bank and China's ICBC Leasing (PR Newswire)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 11:14 AM PST

PR Newswire - WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Businesses in the United States will potentially benefit from an agreement signed here that is intended to increase the sales of U.S. goods and services to China and other potential markets.  The document was signed by Fred P. Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and Li Xiaopeng, chairman of ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

China PM to bolster strong Pakistan ties after India (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 09:45 AM PST

A policeman walks past giant portraits of (from L-R) Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, China's Premier Wen Jiabao and Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari displayed along a road in Islamabad ahead of Wen's three-day visit to Pakistan, December 17, 2010. Wen will aim to reassure Pakistan on a visit beginning on Friday that energy, military and economic ties remain tight, despite China's warming relations with India. REUTERS/Faisal MahmoodReuters - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Pakistan on Friday armed with multi-billion dollar deals to reassure its ally that military and economic ties remain tight, despite China's warming relations with India.


Chinese premier in Pakistan for rare visit (AP)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 08:51 AM PST

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao inspects an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at Chaklala airbase in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. Wen arrived in Pakistan on Friday for a rare visit expected to focus heavily on expanding trade between the Asian neighbors and longtime allies. (AP Photo)AP - Pakistan, grappling with an Islamic insurgency and massive poverty, was hoping for an economic boost as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a rare visit Friday aimed at expanding trade ties and the flow of Chinese investment into the country.


Vatican in new clash with China over church (AP)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 06:39 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's basilica to celebrate a Vespers prayer at the Vatican, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)AP - The Vatican accused China on Friday of spurning efforts for improved ties with the Holy See, condemning the government-backed church as violating religious freedom and human rights.


Japan labels China's military a global concern (AFP)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 03:18 AM PST

Troops of the Maritime Self-Defense Force attend an inspection parade at the Asaka base in suburban Tokyo, October 2010. Japan labelled the military build-up of rival China a global AFP - Japan on Friday labelled the military build-up of rival China a global "concern" and said it would strengthen missile defences against the threat from North Korea, as part of a major strategic review.


China can cap inflation next year: regulator (Reuters)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 02:52 AM PST

Reuters - China will be able to keep a grip on inflation next year, but will have a harder time in coping with hot money inflows fanned by loose polices in the West, chief banking regulator Liu Mingkang said on Friday.

Family: China denies prison visits to Nobel winner (AP)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 02:26 AM PST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2010 file photo, a police car parks on a road by a stone sign of Jinzhou Prison as they prevent journalists to get near the prison in Jinzhou in Liaoning Province, northeastern China, where Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo is thought to be jailed. The Chinese prison has suspended visits by his family members and his wife remains under house arrest, a week after the award ceremony, a human rights group said Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/David Wivell, FILE)AP - The Chinese prison where Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo is held has suspended visits by his family, and his wife remains under house arrest a week after the award ceremony, a human rights group said Friday.


Beijing says Japan making irresponsible remarks (AP)

Posted: 17 Dec 2010 01:22 AM PST

AP - Beijing is accusing Japan of making irresponsible remarks in its new defense guidelines targeting China.

China caps boom year for auto market with car show (AP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:25 PM PST

AP - China's second major auto show for 2010 kicks off next week in the southern city of Guangzhou, capping a year of record sales for the country's booming auto market, though analysts warn the strong growth will likely ease.

25 missing after ship capsizes off China; 2 safe (AP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:12 PM PST

AP - Rescuers have found two survivors and are searching for 25 men missing after a Vietnamese ship capsized in heavy winds and waves near China.

Taiwan, China to sign medical cooperation pact (AP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:11 PM PST

AP - Taiwan and China plan to sign an agreement to share information on epidemics and cooperate in developing new drugs when the two sides meet in Taipei next week for their regular semiannual talks.

China to step up efforts to control Mother Nature (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 07:52 PM PST

File photo shows a cloud-bursting rocket being launched from a mobile unit in Jian, eastern China's Jiangxi province. China plans to step up a weather-manipulation programme that has stirred debate about tinkering with Mother Nature, state media said on Friday.(AFP/File)AFP - China plans to step up a weather-manipulation programme that has stirred debate about tinkering with Mother Nature, state media said on Friday.


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