Jul 10, 2010
China becomes world's biggest sex-toy producer
BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhaunet) -- The next time you walk into a sex shop in the United States, take a look at the wide range of toys and products on the shelves. Aside from the pornographic material, chances are that most of the vibrators, dildos and lingerie carry the "made in China" label.
Nothing unusual about that, you might think, but the irony is that China is a very conservative country where porn magazines, DVDs and websites are strictly prohibited, and where sex is still a taboo subject.
Nothing unusual about that, you might think, but the irony is that China is a very conservative country where porn magazines, DVDs and websites are strictly prohibited, and where sex is still a taboo subject.
HK sets aside 2 million HKD to aid mainland flood victims
HONG KONG, July 9 (Xinhua) -- The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday approved two grants totaling 2.05 million HK dollars to aid flood victims in China's southern provinces.
A government spokesperson said the grants will be handed to the Association of Chinese Evangelical Ministry and Oxfam for their relief efforts aimed at flood victims in Jiangxi and Yunnan.
The HKSAR government has earlier allocated 15.18 million HK dollars for Amity Foundation, the Salvation Army and World Vision to provide emergency services for flood victims in Guangxi, Hunan and Jiangxi.
A government spokesperson said the grants will be handed to the Association of Chinese Evangelical Ministry and Oxfam for their relief efforts aimed at flood victims in Jiangxi and Yunnan.
The HKSAR government has earlier allocated 15.18 million HK dollars for Amity Foundation, the Salvation Army and World Vision to provide emergency services for flood victims in Guangxi, Hunan and Jiangxi.
Interview: China contributes to space-based information access a lot: UN official
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.
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.
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.
UN Security Council issues presidential statement on sinking of Korean ship
Delegates attend the conference of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York, the United States, on July 9, 2010. The U.N. Security Council on Friday adopted a presidential statement on the sinking of the South Korean corvette Cheonan in March. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a presidential statement on the sinking of the South Korean corvette Cheonan in March.
The statement, adopted by consensus, said that the Security Council "deplores the loss of life and injuries and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families and to the people and government of the ROK (Republic of Korea)."
The statement, adopted by consensus, said that the Security Council "deplores the loss of life and injuries and expresses its deep sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families and to the people and government of the ROK (Republic of Korea)."
Nominees for World Cup Best Young Player Award, Jul 10, 2010
JOHANNESBURG, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Following are the three nominees for the 2010 World Cup Best Young Player Award, who were announced by FIFA's Technical Study Group here on Friday:
BMW unveils new concept car in Hong Kong
Reception held to mark 49th anniversary of Sino-DPRK friendship treaty
BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A reception was held here Friday to mark the 49th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Abdul'ahat Abdulrixit, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and DPRK's ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan attended the reception hosted by the DPRK embassy in China.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
Abdul'ahat Abdulrixit, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and DPRK's ambassador to China Choe Pyong Gwan attended the reception hosted by the DPRK embassy in China.
Editor: Mu Xuequan
Top Chinese legislator calls for close Sino-Franco trade partnership
| Top Chinese legislator calls for close Sino-Franco trade partnership |
| Wu Bangguo, China's top legislator, said Friday that China and France should strengthen their cooperation and build a close, long-term and sustainable type of new economic and trade partnership. |
Mainland students shut out of top arts college
The new Asia campus of a renowned American art and design school will open with students from 44 nations - but none from the mainland....
Jul 9, 2010
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