2011年1月16日星期日

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Yahoo! News: World - China


US pomp meant to improve tone of China relations (AP)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 05:24 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2011 file photo, Chinese President Hu Jintao delivers a speech at a plenary session of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing. Hu is being feted in Washington during his state visit beginning Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, with a lavish state banquet at the White House and other pomp usually reserved for close friends and allies, all intended to improve the tone of relations between a risen, more assertive and prosperous China and the U.S. superpower in a tenuous economic recovery. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Ma Zhancheng, File) NO SALESAP - Chinese leader Hu Jintao is being feted in Washington this week with a lavish state banquet at the White House and other pomp usually reserved for close friends and allies — all intended to improve the tone of relations between a risen, more assertive and prosperous China and a U.S. superpower in a tenuous economic recovery.


China's Li Na raises Asian Slam hopes (AFP)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 04:53 PM PST

China's Li Na (pictured) has raised genuine hopes of bringing home Asia's first-ever Grand Slam singles title after shocking hot favourite Kim Clijsters just days before the Australian Open. Li goes into the season's first Grand Slam in buoyant mood after her convincing 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 victory over Clijsters, a three-time major-winner, in the Sydney International final on Friday.(AFP/File/Greg Wood)AFP - China's Li Na has raised genuine hopes of bringing home Asia's first-ever Grand Slam singles title after shocking hot favourite Kim Clijsters just days before the Australian Open.


Hu talks tough on currency ahead of US visit (AFP)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 03:24 PM PST

US President Barack Obama (L) shaking hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao during their bilateral meeting in Seoul ahead of the start of the G20 summit in November 2010. Hu issued veiled criticism Sunday of US monetary policy before a state visit to the United States seen as a chance for China's leader to shore up his political legacy.(AFP/File/Tim Sloan)AFP - President Hu Jintao issued veiled criticism Sunday of US monetary policy before a state visit to the United States seen as a chance for China's leader to shore up his political legacy.


China's Hu resists U.S. yuan concerns (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 01:53 PM PST

China's President Hu Jintao speaks at the APEC Summit in Yokohama, south of Tokyo November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Vivek PrakashReuters - Chinese President Hu Jintao urged an end to a "zero sum" Cold War relationship with the United States and proposed new cooperation, but resisted U.S. arguments about why China should let its currency strengthen.


Hu calls currency system 'product of the past' (AFP)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 12:53 PM PST

A Chinese bank clerk uses a machine to count stacks of one-hundred yuan notes. China's President Hu Jintao said Sunday the international currency system was AFP - China's President Hu Jintao said Sunday the international currency system was "a product of the past," but it would be a long time before the yuan is accepted as an international currency.


Southeast Asia seeks common ground on sea disputes with China (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 08:22 AM PST

Reuters - Indonesia warned on Sunday that maritime conflicts in Asia could spiral out of control and threaten regional stability, as Southeast Asian nations sought common ground on the disputed South China Sea.

Freezing rain, snow may derail China holiday travel (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 07:37 AM PST

Reuters - Rain, snow and ice are forecast through Friday in many parts of China and could disrupt travel plans for millions who aim to get on the road ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, state media reported on Sunday.

Court officials investigated in China toll case (AP)

Posted: 16 Jan 2011 04:30 AM PST

AP - A judge and two court officials were suspended in a probe into a life sentence given to a Chinese farmer for evading highway tolls, after the heavy punishment triggered a public outcry, state media said Sunday.
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