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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: China, Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Music Industry, Arts
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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: Railway Transportation, Elections, Disasters and Accidents, Hu Jintao, Corporate Crime
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Myanmar's western Rakhine state imposes 2-child limit for Muslims to stem sectarian strife
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Authorities in Myanmar's western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists in the area and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing in the...Tags: Bangladesh, Civil Rights, Thein Sein, Burma, Buddhism
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North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back...Tags: China, Politics, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, North Korea
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North Korea's Kim signals he's willing to talk in letter to China's Xi
BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday personally received a handwritten letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, signaling a possible rapprochement after months of estrangement between the communist allies. The contents of the letter...
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Rosy China growth forecasts fade on further signs of slowdown
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - As evidence mounts that China's economy is losing momentum, economists are fast abandoning their rosy recovery forecasts and bracing for what could be the country's slowest growth rate in 23 years. In the space of five months,...Tags: BNP Paribas, National Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Productivity, Government
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Switzerland sees free-trade pact with China in July
ReutersZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government said on Friday it hopes to sign a free-trade agreement (FTA) with China that would be the first such deal of its kind between Beijing and continental Europe when Switzerland's economy minister visits China in July....Tags: China, European Union, Zurich (Swiss Confederation), Trade Agreements, Swiss Confederation
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Yuan ends up after hitting new high, buoyed by record midpoint fix
Reuters* PBOC sets record high midpoint despite dollar strength * Traders see signs of faster pace for currency reforms * Yuan value seen more closely tied to dollar supply/demand By Lu Jianxin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 24 (Reuters) - The central bank...Tags: China, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Foreign Exchange Market, Federal Reserve
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North Korea willing to take China's advice, 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, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un
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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: Local Government, Environmental Issues, National Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Government
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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: Trips and Vacations, Chen Guangcheng, China, Taiwan, Travel
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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: Japan, Economy, Business and Finance, China, HSBC Holdings plc, Finance
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