Chinese president meets Clinton
September 5th, 2012 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 5 (IANS) President Hu Jintao met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here Wednesday and appreciated her efforts to push forward ties between the two countries.
Hu ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Ten most attractive Chinese cities for foreigners
May 3rd, 2012 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 3 (IANS) Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin and Shenzhen are among the 10 most attractive Chinese cities for foreigners, a survey has revealed.The results of the "2011 Amazing China - ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
China has taken steps to ensure n-security: Hu
March 27th, 2012 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, March 27 (IANS) China attached great importance to building nuclear security capacity, President Hu Jintao said Tuesday at the Nuclear Security Summit here while elaborating on the country's position, ... Read more...
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US voices concern over religious ‘restriction’ in Tibet
September 14th, 2011 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Sep 14 (IANS) The Chinese government's repression of religious freedom remains severe in Tibet, particularly during "sensitive periods", says a US report."In China, Tibetan Buddhists, Uighur Muslims, 'house church' ... Read more...
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China’s kung fu town to build global martial arts conglomerate
August 4th, 2011 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 4 (IANS) China's kung fu town of Denfeng, where the famed Shaolin Temple is located, has plans to merge all its kung fu schools into a martial arts ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Now robots become chefs in Chinese restaurant
February 18th, 2011 - 10:01 am ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Feb 18 (IANS) Visitors to a fast-food restaurant in Shanghai may be pleasantly surprised when they are served food cooked by two robot chefs.The robot chefs at the Wishdoing restaurant on ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Few Chinese deem China as superpower
January 1st, 2011 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 1 (IANS) Despite China's economic might and political and diplomatic leverage, the Chinese public seem to be more cautious in evaluating the country's relative international strength, with just 12 percent ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Piano used in Shanghai expo to be auctioned for charity
November 24th, 2010 - 10:55 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 24 (IANS) A piano used at the Shanghai World Expo will go under the hammer in an auction in Beijing, proceeds from which will be donated to a group of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chinese charity to donate sweaters to abandoned African kids
November 23rd, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 23 (IANS) A Chinese charity will donate home-made sweaters to abandoned and disabled children in six African countries - South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.The China Children and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Shanghai World Expo ends with pledge for inclusive growth
October 31st, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Oct 31 (IANS) The six-month long Shanghai World Expo drew to a close Sunday with participants pledging to tackle the challenges of population explosion, environmental damage, urban poverty and cultural conflicts.Participant ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
California seeks Chinese help for high-speed rail
September 13th, 2010 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) California will seek help from China in financing its high-speed rail system and use Chinese technology to build it, Governor of the US state Arnold Schwarzenegger has ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India, China must raise trade, investment for stronger ties
August 19th, 2010 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Aug 19 (IANS) India and China should look at ways to step up two-way trade and investment to strengthen bilateral ties, delegates at a business forum said here Thursday.
"Indian and Chinese ... Read more...
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China to mourn mudslide victims Sunday, flags to be at half-mast (Lead)
August 14th, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 14 (IANS) China will fly its national flag at half-mast Sunday in its offices in the country and abroad to mourn the death of over 1,200 people and misery of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Chinese man to swim 750 miles down Yangtze River to see Shanghai World Expo!
July 9th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 9 (ANI): A Chinese man has started on his feat of swimming 750-mile down the polluted Yangtze River from his home in Wuhan to visit the World Expo in Shanghai. ... Read more...
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Shanghai World Expo attendance hits 20 mn mark
June 28th, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 28 (IANS) More than 20 million people have visited the World Expo Park in Shanghai since its official opening May 1, organisers said Monday.
The number of Expo visitor arrivals broke ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Samosa, chicken curry fly off rack at Shanghai expo
June 6th, 2010 - 12:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
Shanghai, June 4 (IANS) Samosas, chicken curry and tangdi kebabs are fast disappearing off the shelves of a stall at the India pavilion of the Shanghai world expo in China. ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
President Patil ends visit to China
May 31st, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Shanghai, May 31 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil left China on Monday afternoon after a five day visit that officials said has given fresh impetus to Sino-Indian ties. Patil was given a ... Read more...
Posted in World |
President Patil calls for greater market access for Indian goods in Chinese market
May 31st, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Shanghai, May 31 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who is on a visit to China, said on Sunday that unless market access for Indian pharmaceutical, engineering and information technology companies improves, trade ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Patil visits Shanghai Expo, mini India showcased in style
May 30th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Shanghai, May 30 (ANI): Exploring the concept of 'Cities of Harmony', the Indian pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 here showcases how tradition can exist harmoniously with modernity and how ecological ... Read more...
Posted in World |
President Patil arrives in Shanghai
May 29th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, May 29 (IANS) Indian President Pratibha Patil, on the last leg of her China visit, Saturday reached Shanghai where she will meet a business delegation and unveil a bust of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Indian president arrives in China, to push for more trade (Second Lead)
May 26th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
Beijing, May 26 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil arrived on a six-day trip to China Wednesday at a time when the two Asian giants are marking the 60th anniversary of ... Read more...
Posted in World |
President Patil arrives in Beijing
May 26th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 26 (IANS) Indian President Pratibha Patil arrived in Beijing Wednesday on a six-day state visit to China, during which she will meet her Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, inaugurate an ... Read more...
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President leaves on six-day trip to China
May 26th, 2010 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Wednesday left for Beijing on a six-day state visit to China during which she will meet President Hu Jintao, inaugurate an Indian-style Buddhist ... Read more...
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Sino-India bilateral trade can reach 60 billion dollars in 2010: President Patil
May 25th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 25 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil said on Tuesday said that trade between India and China could expand in a more balanced, sustainable and diversified way so that both ... Read more...
Posted in National |
President Patil heads for China Wednesday, business to top agenda
May 24th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil leaves on a six-day state visit to China Wednesday, during which she will also visit the Shanghai World Expo where the Indian pavilion ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
India pavilion at Shanghai expo gets huge footfall
May 22nd, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 22 (IANS) The India pavilion has become one of the hottest spots at the Shanghai World Expo with average 25,000 visitors every day thronging the stalls of Indian handicrafts and ... Read more...
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Einstein’s manuscript displayed at Shanghai expo
May 7th, 2010 - 9:44 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) Two pages of the original manuscript of Albert Einstein's landmark theory of relativity are on display at the Israeli pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo.
Israeli Minister of Finance ... Read more...
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Portuguese travellers drive to China for Shanghai expo
May 4th, 2010 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 4 (IANS) A group of Portuguese travellers has embarked on a car journey to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in an effort to promote eco-friendly technology.
The four travellers started Saturday ... Read more...
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‘Expo passport’ a hot cake at Shanghai World Expo
May 2nd, 2010 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 2 (IANS) Visitors at Shanghai World Expo are thronging the stalls of "Expo Passport" to buy the rare document with seals of all participating countries and carry it as a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Shanghai World Expo an opportunity for China to spy on US?
May 1st, 2010 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
New York, May 1 (ANI): There could be more to China's enthusiasm about the World Expo than meets the eye according to current and former US officials, who claim the Expo provides ... Read more...
Posted in World |
China lifts 20-year-old entry ban on HIV/AIDS foreigners
April 28th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Apr 28 (ANI): The Chinese Government has lifted a 20-year-old rule that banned foreigners with HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy from entering the country.According to a statement released by ... Read more...
Posted in World |
3-D glimpse of Shanghai World Expo a mouse click away
April 26th, 2010 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 26 (IANS) Now visiting the Shanghai World Expo will be possible through internet as the organiser has decided to launch its new website to display the event with three-dimensional (3-D) ... Read more...
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Cooperation between Indian, Chinese companies will strengthen bilateral relations: Sharma
January 19th, 2010 - 9:00 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Jan 19(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has said that cooperation between Indian and Chinese companies is instrumental in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries."India attaches high ... Read more...
Posted in World |
China stages its biggest maritime rescue exercise
September 4th, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by IANS
Ningbo (China), Sep 4 (Xinhua) China's maritime rescue services staged their biggest exercise so far in the East China Sea Friday by involving 35 ships, three aircraft and 1,000 personnel.
The ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Jackie Chan, Yao Ming appointed ambassadors for Shanghai Expo
May 1st, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Shanghai, May 1 (ANI): Hong Kong film star Jackie Chan and NBA star Yao Ming have been appointed promotion ambassadors for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo on Thursday."I will spare no ... Read more...
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