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Yunnan Earmarks US$4 Billion to Clean 9 Lakes

Apr 03, 2014 06:28 AM EDT

Local officials of Yunnan said they have allocated 24.6 billion yuan, or around US $4 billion, to clean the province's nine lakes and their ecological systems.

Ecuador Explosion Kills 4 Chinese Workers

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Apr 03, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

The Chinese embassy in Ecuador has confirmed that four Chinese workers perished in an explosion at a construction site near Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador, on Tuesday evening.

Intel Capital Launches US$100 Million China Fund

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Apr 03, 2014 04:21 AM EDT

Intel Capital, the global investment and merger & acquisitions arm of Intel Corp, said it has started US $100 million fund that it will use to invest in various gadgets and devices in China.

China Launches Organ Donation Website

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Apr 02, 2014 10:01 AM EDT

To address the critical shortage of organs in the country, China on Wednesday launched a website that features information on how to donate organs and allows people to register as donors.

BMW China to Recall 232,000 Vehicles

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Apr 02, 2014 09:45 AM EDT

China's quality watchdog announced today that BMW, the world's luxury car maker, will recall a total of 232,097 cars in China through its China units BMW Brilliance Automotive and BMW China.

China to Push for Closer Asian Cooperation at Boao Forum

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Apr 02, 2014 09:42 AM EDT

China's Foreign Ministry announced that the government will push ahead with its Asian economic integration proposal and forge closer Asian cooperation when the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference opens next week.

Chinese E-Commerce Sites Popular in Taiwan

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Apr 02, 2014 05:14 AM EDT

E-commerce websites in China that offer platforms for international users have become huge hit in Taiwan as recent study shows more Taiwanese are buying from Chinese online shopping sites.

China Ships Continue Search for Missing Plane

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Apr 02, 2014 05:10 AM EDT

Even as authorities have already ruled out 12 suspicious objects found on a search area in Australia, China's ships have continued to search for signs of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

China to Launch First Flying ICU

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Apr 02, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

Chinese patients airlifted from their location to a nearby hospital will soon receive emergency treatment in the helicopter when China introduces its first flying ICU.

'Need for Speed' Keeps China's Box Office Lead

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Apr 01, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

For a third straight week, American movie "Need for Speed" occupied China's box office with a gross ticket sales of about 372 million Yuan (US $60 million), the China Film News reported.

Rainfall in South China Leaves 21 Dead

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Apr 01, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

China's Ministry of Civil Affairs confirmed that the heavy rainfall that has been pounding south China for the last few days resulted in the death of at least 21 people.

Europe Expects More Chinese Tourists This Year

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Apr 01, 2014 04:48 AM EDT

European countries have loosened visa requirements, are offering best travel packages, and unrolling their red carpets in an attempt to lure more tourists to visit Europe this year, tourism experts said.

Shanghai Raises Minimum Wage Rates

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Mar 31, 2014 09:57 PM EDT

Minimum wage for workers in Shanghai will be raised to 1,820 yuan or US$293 per month, the highest in mainland China, starting April, state media reported.

Thai Princess Sirindhorn to Visit China Anew

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Mar 31, 2014 08:07 AM EDT

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will visit China from 5 to 11 April.

Alibaba To Continue Cooperating with Banks

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Mar 31, 2014 08:05 AM EDT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said it hopes to continue working with commercial banks in China even as the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) restricted trade with Alipay last week.

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