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Oops? China broadcasts 'America the Beautiful' during space launch
BEIJING (AP) — China's state broadcaster isn't saying why the station ran the music to "America the Beautiful" during the gala live broadcast of the country's latest space launch.
Strains of the famed American patriotic tune rang out following...Tags: Arts, China, Fine Arts, Music Industry, Arts and Culture
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Train collision in China kills 32, injures 191
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese bullet train crashed into another high-speed train that had stalled after being struck by lightning Saturday in eastern China, causing four carriages to fall off a viaduct and killing at least 32 people and injuring 191...Tags: China, Travel, Politics, Wen Jiabao, Crime, Law and Justice
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U.S., Chinese factories struggle, Fed hints at less stimulus
ReutersLONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chinese factory activity declined in May for the first time in seven months and U.S. manufacturing grew at its slowest clip since October, suggesting it may take a while before the global economy starts to pick up steam....Tags: China, Market and Exchange, Employment Opportunities, Ben Bernanke, HSBC Holdings plc
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EXCLUSIVE-China urbanisation plan hits roadblock over spending fears-sources
ReutersBy Kevin Yao BEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) - China's plan to spend $6.5 trillion on urbanisation to bolster the economy is running into snags, sources close to the government said, as top leaders fear another spending binge could push up local debt levels...Tags: Financial Markets, China, Environmental Issues, Politics, Labor Legislation
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China warns blind dissident ahead of Taiwan trip
ReutersBEIJING, May 23 (Reuters) - China warned blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng on Thursday to mind his language ahead of his trip next month to political rival Taiwan, on a visit which could infuriate Beijing if, as expected, Chen uses it to criticise...Tags: China, Travel, Taiwan, Trips and Vacations, Chen Guangcheng
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Yuan down slightly, weak survey might impact appreciation trend
Reuters* PBOC sets midpoint weaker after 2 days of record highs * China factory activity shrinks in April - HSBC survey * China official says U.S. QE exit could cause fund outflows By Lu Jianxin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 23 (Reuters) - China's yuan,...Tags: Finance, Federal Reserve, China, Ben Bernanke, HSBC Holdings plc
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GLOBAL ECONOMY-Warning signs for China, Fed hints at curbing stimulus
Reuters* Chinese factory activity declines in May -PMI * Data and comments from Bernanke send shares plummeting * Euro zone downturn eases slightly * Recovery still looks a way off By Andy Bruce LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Chinese factory activity shrank...Tags: Federal Reserve, China, Market and Exchange, Ben Bernanke, HSBC Holdings plc
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Lenovo quarterly profit rises 90 percent as smartphone, mobile computer business expands
AP Business WriterBEIJING (AP) — Computer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile computing technology expanded. Lenovo said it earned $127 million, or 1.22 cents per share, in the three...Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Samsung Group, South Korea, Companies and Corporations, Apple Inc.
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Exclusive :China urbanization plan hits roadblock over spending fears - sources
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's plan to spend $6.5 trillion on urbanization to bolster the economy is running into snags, sources close to the government said, as top leaders fear another spending binge could push up local debt levels and inflate a property...Tags: Finance, Financial Markets, China, Politics, Government Debt
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North Korea says willing to take China's advice to start talks
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - North Korea is willing to take China's advice and enter into talks, Chinese state television cited an envoy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as saying, following weeks of tension on the Korean peninsula after the North's latest...Tags: China, Politics, Communist Party of China, Nuclear Policy, Kim Jong Un
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EU trade chief to seek investment pact with China
Reuters* Agreement would protect EU investors in China * Could eventually pave the way for a free-trade deal By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Commission will seek the support of EU governments to launch talks with China on an...Tags: China, Politics, G20, European Union, Trade Agreements
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GLOBAL ECONOMY-U.S., Chinese factories struggle, Fed hints at less stimulus
Reuters* Chinese factory activity declines in May - PMI * U.S. manufacturing activity hits seven-month low * Euro zone downturn eases slightly * Data and comments from Bernanke send shares plummeting By Andy Bruce and Steven C. Johnson LONDON/NEW YORK,...Tags: China, Employment Opportunities, Ben Bernanke, HSBC Holdings plc, Foreign Exchange Market
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