China spent $15 bn on poor students’ education
August 9th, 2012 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) China spent nearly 100 billion yuan ($15.7 billion) to support education for poor students, a media report said Thursday.The total amount spent on sponsoring students reached ... Read more...
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China busts counterfeit drug racket
December 30th, 2011 - 5:21 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 30 (IANS) Chinese authorities have busted over 1,800 illegal factories that made or sold counterfeit drugs, involving billions of yaun, over the past two years.The State Food and ... Read more...
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China pledges $1 mn for Pakistan security agencies
September 28th, 2011 - 4:07 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) China will give eight million yaun (about $1.2 million) to Pakistan to help improve the efficiency of its security agencies.It was announced at a joint press ... Read more...
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Illegal trade of placenta unearthed in China
May 7th, 2011 - 8:36 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) Human placentas are being illegally sold for 20 yaun (about $3) each at a hospital in southern China, a media report said Saturday. Placentas are considered ... Read more...
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China ranks 4th in world’s research spending
December 2nd, 2010 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 2 (IANS) China has spent more than 580 billion yaun (about $87 billion) in scientific research and development (R&D) in 2009, making it the world's fourth major investor after the ... Read more...
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China fears worst flood in 12 years
July 15th, 2010 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 15 (IANS) Massive flooding similar to the one in 1998 that killed over 4,000 people in China could occur this year if rains continue to lash the country, an official ... Read more...
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Taiwan typhoon toll rises to 136
August 19th, 2009 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
Taipei, Aug 19 (Xinhua) The toll in typhoon Morakot that devastated the country Aug 7 has risen to 136 Wednesday, officials said.
Six rescue workers were also killed during the relief work, emergency ... Read more...
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