ADDIS ABABA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) said on Thursday China plays a large role in providing technical support to national and regional organizations that they will have access to and use space-based information to mitigate the negative impact of global climate change.
The UN-SPIDER will officially open its third office in Beijing, China where it will effectively coordinate its entire program in ensuring the access to and develop the capacity to use all types of space-based information to support the full management of disaster management cycle.
Jul 10, 2010
Avatar plagiarism case heading to court
"I was told to go to court next Monday to provide more material," writer Zhou Shaomou told China Daily on Friday.
This photo shows a poster of James Cameron's box office
behemoth "Avatar". (XInhua/Reuters file photo)
McNuggets ruffle feathers
The State Food and Drug Administration called for a national investigation targeting food safety of McNuggets in China on Tuesday, and the Beijing health supervision bureau claimed in an earlier report that it has already carried out its investigation on the fast food.
Not loving it: McDonald's under scrutiny in China
By Kang Juan
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese consumers' concern over the safety of fast food is growing as watchdogs began to inspect McDonald's chicken nuggets, which are reported to contain "two harmful chemical ingredients," with the official conclusion yet to be drawn.
The State Food and Drug Administration is working with relevant departments to monitor McDonald's McNuggets and other products that may contain the additives, the agency said in a statement posted on its website Tuesday.
Unauthorized births run counter to aims of World Population Day
By Zhao Ting
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet) -- The world’s population reached 5 billion on July 11, 1987, and the United Nations set that date as World Population Day.
The theme of this year’s 21st World Population Day is “Everyone counts”, and the activities in China will focus on the 2010 population census and emphasize the right to life.
BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhuanet) -- The world’s population reached 5 billion on July 11, 1987, and the United Nations set that date as World Population Day.
The theme of this year’s 21st World Population Day is “Everyone counts”, and the activities in China will focus on the 2010 population census and emphasize the right to life.
Argentina seeks enhanced relations with China: president
BUENOS AIRES, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Argentine President Cristina Fernandez said Friday her country attaches great importance to its strategic partnership with China and expressed the hope that her upcoming visit to China will further push the bilateral relations to a new high.
Fernandez was speaking in the Tucuman province in northern Argentina where she attended "Independence Day" celebrations.
Fernandez was speaking in the Tucuman province in northern Argentina where she attended "Independence Day" celebrations.
Chinese, French business leaders meet to discuss cooperation
PARIS, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Over 500 Chinese and French business leaders gathered at the Sino-French Cooperation and Investment Forum, which opened here Friday, to discuss how to expand bilateral business cooperation under new international circumstances.
The event was sponsored by the Chinese Commerce Ministry and the French Economy Ministry. Participants included senior executive officers in aviation, energy, manufacture, agriculture, food and light industry.
The event was sponsored by the Chinese Commerce Ministry and the French Economy Ministry. Participants included senior executive officers in aviation, energy, manufacture, agriculture, food and light industry.
6th Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum kicks off in Guangzhou
The sixth Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum kicks off in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, July 10, 2010. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)
South African octopus predicts World Cup winner
JOHANNESBURG, July 9 (Xinhua) -- South Africa, host for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, has its own version of the psychic German octopus Paul which has been successfully predicting winners in all of Germany's games in the tournament.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)