Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Beware of the lunar bunny craze
The rabbit, one of the 12 celestial animals in the Chinese zodiac, will take its celebrity spot on the lunar calendar in three days. Rabbits have already flooded the market; they are found on plates, coins, clothes, stamps, towels, badges, phone covers, mugs, and in paintings, and almost all knickknacks and
Sunday, January 30, 2011
China to launch strict water protection measures
China will carry out strict water resource management measures to fight water shortages, Minister of Water Resources Chen Lei said
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Holiday assignment for students: remain safe
Elementary and middle school students in Shanghai were assigned extra work during the one-month winter break: protecting themselves from accidents like fire and road
Friday, January 28, 2011
Light snow falls in drought-plagued Shandong
Light snow that fell in east China's Shandong province Friday morning slightly eased the severe drought that has ravaged the region since September.
41,000 vehicles paralyze Yangtze River Bridge
As many as 41,000 homecoming vehicles backed up on the bridge on Jan 26 and the gridlock lasted for nearly 20 hours.
Hostile weather tests firefighters
As temperatures drop to -25C, about 700 soldiers of the Changchun fire brigade participate in a physical training program to build cold resistance. The drill is conducted at least twice a week.
Red lanterns hung up to greet Chinese New Year
More and more lanterns appear in streets all over China for greeting the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 3 this year.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wal-Mart apologizes for price cheating
Wal-Mart (China) late Thursday apologized to customers after being blacklisted by Chinese authorities for cheating on prices.
China halves import tax on electrical goods
China lowered the import tax on electrical products from 20 to 10 percent starting from January 27, 2011, the State Council Tariffs Commission announced on Thursday.
12-year-old's poetic bid ends homework toil
A fifth-grader has penned a poem to her mother requesting a break from the burden of homework assignments.
Chinese fan's video plea for Arsenal trial
One Chinese fan's enthusiasm for football has not been dampened by the men's national team who failed redemption at the latest Asian Cup.
41,000 cars paralyze Jiujiang Yangtze River Bridge
As many as 41,000 homecoming vehicles backed up on the bridge on Jan 26 and the gridlock lasted for nearly 20 hours.
Kebab vendor selected as role model
When Alimjan Halik touched down at Urumqi, capital city of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, he was feted like a returning hero. Better known as Alim, the 40-year-old had been selected as the "Cyberspace Personality Who Moved the Hearts of the Chinese in 2010" for his decade-long help for needy people.
More trains for festival travel peak
China's railway stations are increasing the heating and adding trains for the peak flow of passengers, as millions of travelers boarded trains in frigid weather to go home for the Spring Festival celebrations.
A tale of 2 cities for property tax reform
Shanghai and Chongqing will launch the first-ever property tax for second-home buyers, part of a series of government measures to curb soaring prices and real-estate speculation.
Officials plugged into online slang
The hottest cyber words of last year have crept into government and Party leaders' speeches, making the coming Spring Festival more "geilivable".
My motherland, right or wrong?
Lang Lang's choice of music for a state dinner in the US was both lauded and chided, although it has evolved to be another folk song about love of country.
Grieving parents find warm adoptive family
When Lu died in an accident in 2003, leaving his parents childless, Xu began treating his friend's parents like his own.
Helping hands in the rough journey for passengers
Wang Fenglian's job is to shuttle between waiting rooms and the platform getting needy passengers onboard. During the hustling and bustling Spring Festival season, she has to work for more than 10 hours each day.
Starting an Open Source Project
Starting an open source software project might seem like a daunting undertaking, but luckily there are plenty of examples of how to do it successfully.
Report: China's crisis responses are lacking
Events that constituted a "public crisis" occurred every five days on average in China in 2010, and the country needs to become better at dealing with them, according to a report from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Philanthropist brings his charity to Taiwan
A mainland tycoon on a charity tour of Taiwan gave NT$70,000 ($2,420) to an elderly woman who had been waiting for him at his hotel in Taipei, media reported on Jan 27.
Small fireworks workshops blamed for faulty products
The latest national governmental investigation into the safety of fireworks production found that more than half of the fireworks made by small workshops are unsafe, despite the country's best efforts to protect the public, a senior official said.
Macao casino tycoon says he was given raw deal
Macao's gaming magnate Stanley Ho has filed a court claim against his children to recover his assets, according to a signed court document, in another twist in the feud over the ailing tycoon's empire.
US-Russia nuke treaty 'good for global stability'
The newly approved nuclear arms reduction treaty between Moscow and Washington has limitations regarding arsenal reduction but has significant implications for US-Russian bilateral ties, Chinese experts said.
Being afraid to go home for holidays is normal
Those who shy away from going home for the holidays during the Chinese New Year are normal, Chinese experts suggest.
Lingering drought may cut water supplies in E China
.Water supplies to nearly one million people will cease if a drought in east China's Shandong Province lasts until the end of March, disaster prevention officials warned Thursday
Subaru Ecological Protection Award 2010 announced
About 70 persons engaged in protecting China's endangered species of wild Fauna and Flora at the grassroots level were granted the Subaru Ecological Protection Award 2010.
'Science cop' awarded 'righteous person'
A Chinese writer famous for debunking bogus research was recognized Thursday with a "righteous person of the year in China" award.
New house demolition rules balance development
New rules concerning house expropriation and demolition have tested the Chinese government's ability to balance the country's economic and social development and the protection of ordinary people's interests, experts say.
Grand feast shows most dishes in multiple venues
Community residents brought more than 8,000 self-cooked dishes to enjoy together on Thursday, to celebrate the upcoming traditional Spring Festival. It sets a new Guinness World Record by showing the most dishes in multiple venues.
Beijing's car market sluggish after plate lottery
A moderate rebound in Beijing's car market looms ahead, after Beijing's license plate lottery program issued the first batch in its quota to 17,600 individual buyers on Wednesday.
China to launch pilot property tax reforms
The State Council, China's cabinet, has approved on a trial basis the launch of property tax reforms in some cities.
Special: New Year dawns for China's grassroots
Despite the devastation of natural disasters, struggle and misery in our daily lives, we all deserve a happy and good start to the New Year. As the Spring Festival, Chinese Lunar New Year, dawns, we are warmed to witness people enjoy a happy reunion with their family members and share joy during the most exciting time of the year.
Rabbit mania hops across China
As the Year of rabbit approaches, goods with rabbit themes became popular around markets in China.
Dinner bills lead to probe into tobacco chief
A government tobacco official in South China has been suspended after investigators found evidence of corruption, including one day's restaurant bills of 130,000 yuan ($19,750).
Culture: All about the Year of the Rabbit
In 2011, the Chinese Lunar New Year starts on Feb 3, which is the first day of the Year of the Rabbit.
Handmade toy bunnies greet the New Year
The toys, made of cloth, were designed and sewn by local handywoman Liu Qinghua and her neighbors for the upcoming Year of the Rabbit.
Share your Spring Festival photos
The most important festival of the Chinese year is upon us - Spring Festival. Don't forget to grab a camera, whenever or wherever you are, to capture those special moments during the Chinese holiday and send to chinadaily.com.cn.
2011 Spring Festival
The Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New year, is the most important traditional festival for family reunions. This year it begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit.
Sydney gears up for Chinese New Year celebration
More than 600,000 locals and overseas visitors are expected to join the Chinese New Year celebrations in Sydney, Australia, welcoming the Year of the Rabbit, the local authorities said on Thursday.
Special: All about the Year of the Rabbit
In 2011, the Chinese Lunar New Year starts on Feb 3, which is the first day of the Year of the Rabbit.
CBA bans hit song <EM>Tante</EM> from court
China's Basketball Association (CBA) announced Wednesday it will ban "cacophonic music" during games, including singer Gong Linna's smash hit Tante .
Share your Spring Festival photos
Spring Festival is upon us! Don't forget to grab a camera, whenever or wherever you are, to capture those special moments during the Chinese holiday and send your photos to chinadaily.com.cn.
Official attempts suicide amid graft probe
An official in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province jumped out of a building Saturday night when being questioned about graft, local authorities said Thursday.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
2 die of suspected food poisoning in SW China
Two members of a family of five have died after the family suffered food poisoning symptoms Tuesday in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
Mainland, TW to meet regularly on banking supervision
Banking regulators of the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have agreed to hold regular talks on banking supervision to safeguard cross-Strait financial stability.
GPS to curb misuse of govt vehicles
Government vehicles will be installed with GPS (Global Positioning System) in South China's Guangzhou to curb misuse and cut unnecessary expenditure.
Seized adulterated wines burnt in SW China
Adulterated wines seized by the police in Dawa village, Guiyang city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, are ready to be burnt on Jan 25, 2011. More than 30,000 bottles of the fake mixed liquor were torched, including 8,000 bottles of faux Maotai.
6 rabbit cartoons to be released for New Year
Six animation films involving characters of rabbits will be released this year, according to the State Administration of Radio film and Television.
China should be alert to real estate: WB economist
China should be cautious about the risk of a real estate bubble but the country's overall economic condition is good, World Bank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President Justin Yifu Lin said Tuesday.
Tibet braces for upcoming Lunar New Year
Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, braces for upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Topping test tables not enough for China
Shanghai students may have topped a recent global survey, but educators in China are not rejoicing, saying the country has a long way to go before rote learning and test-taking turn into innovation.
Chinese Movie Festival kicks off in Paris
The first session of Chinese Movie Festival in France was kicked off on Tuesday night in Paris with famous Chinese actor and director Jiang Wen, Chinese actor Wang Xueqi and French actor Jean Reno lightening the screen in Cinema Gaumont at the Champs-Elysees avenue.
Jurists encouraged to participate in legislation
A senior Chinese official has encouraged the country's young jurists to more actively participate in the country's legislative process and better serve the practice of law enforcement.
Chinese state councilor condemns Moscow bombing
China condemned the terrorist attack at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport that killed 35 on Monday, visiting Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo said on Tuesday.
The battle of the dumplings in NE China
More than one hundred contestants take part in a dumpling-making competition in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning province, Jan 19, 2011.
Passenger flow increases as holiday nears
As heavy snow and freezing rain continue sweeping East, South China and highways are severely affected, stranded passengers have to turn to trains for home as the Spring Festival holiday near.
Writing Spring Festival couplets
Calligraphers gathered in a neighborhood in Yining, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and wrote couplets for residents as Spring Festival gifts.
A sea of red fills Spring Festival markets
People shop for Spring Festival decorations all over China with the advent of the Year of the Rabbit falling on Feb 3, 2011.
Electricians power up for Spring Festival
As the coldest time in winter and traditional Chinese Lunar New Year dawn, over 1,000 electricians in Hunan will have complete aerial work for 10 days to ensure power during the holidays and through the rain and snow.
Trees decorated in red to greet Chinese New Year
The Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.
Catch a rabbit by the tail
A toddler poses for a photo on Monday on a three-dimensional work of graffiti marking the Year of the Rabbit on the pavement at Baolong City Square in Fuzhou, Fujian province. [PHOTO BY ZHANG BIN / CNS]
Lunar new year merchandising market
Hundreds of millions of Chinese geared up to welcome the Year of the Rabbit next February 3, packing temple fairs, entertainment parks, setting off fireworks and firecrackers and hurrying to train and bus stations to get home for the traditional holiday.
Dough rabbits rise for Spring Festival
A dough rabbit competition held for the Chinese New Year of the rabbit in Wenxi, North China's Shanxi province
Train passengers camp out overnight to buy tickets
Migrant workers bundled up in quilts wait in line to buy train tickets at a station in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province on Jan 17, 2011.
The joy of New Year carved into red paper
Paper cutting expert Wang Zhenzhu (R) from Yunchen city, North China’s Shanxi province shows her creative work, Jan 18, 2011. In two months, she has made more than 10 pieces of cut outs featuring local folk culture for the upcoming lunar New Year.
China kicks off annual Festival travel rush
China on Wednesday begins its annual Spring Festival travel rush, with an expected 2.56 billion passenger trips in the coming 40 days. Airlines and trains have been added to cope with the passenger surge, which is 11.6 percent up year on year, according to the Ministry of Transport
Little migrant birds fly home
As the Spring Festival approaches, children living in the big cities with their migrant parents face long journeys home as families reunite for the holidays.
New Year's Eve in Beijing
A New Year's Eve celebration was held in Beijing Shimao Tianjie Dec 31, 2010. More than 10,000 people joined the New Year countdown.
Chinese tycoon to donate $10m to US university
Chinese tycoon Winston Chung intended to donate $10 million to the Bourns College of Engineering, University of California, Riverside, to support clean energy research there.
Restaurants busy with festival dinners
Bookings for dinner on the eve of Spring Festival, China's lunar new year, neared 10,000 on Monday, the Beijing News reported Tuesday.
Taking advantage of Beijing's Spring Festival exodus
With millions of people leaving the city and going home during the Spring Festival, Beijing is at the beginning of an annual phenomenon - empty streets and deserted shops.
New crime-fighting measures take off
With Spring Festival travel crowds converging on the capital's airport and crime likely to soar as a result, police protecting the hub say they will fight to ensure illegal activity is grounded, both at the terminal and in the air.
Bitter life for migrant 'cupboard tribe'
At 70, migrant worker Zhou Lefu is happy to live in what looks like a cupboard, despite the fact the freezing weather wakes him in the night.
Migrants' children need care
The story of a mother traveling about 2,000 km on a motorcycle from Zhejiang province to her home in Chongqing municipality to see her child has moved many people. Children and senior citizens left behind in rural areas by migrant workers deserve more attention, says an article in Beijing News.
Reduce prices of train tickets
People can manage to travel standing for a few hours on a train, but it is ridiculous to force them to travel in such a state for 24 hours or more, for which they have to pay as much as that for seat.
Policeman's son in court for fatal car accident
A man who invoked his policeman father's name at a crowd of witnesses after hitting a young woman with his car on a North China university campus appeared in court Wednesday.
Sunfor honored for contribution to Shanghai Expo
Representatives from the the Shanghai Expo Bureau presented the Shanghai Expo Executive Committee's highest honor award disc to the Sichuan Sunfor Light Co.,LTD in the Chengdu High-tech West Zone, in Chengdu, capital city of Southwest China’s Sichuan province on Jan 25.
Car purchase lottery starts in jammed Beijing
Beijing Wednesday conducted its first ever car license plate lottery, designed to restrict vehicle purchases and curtail worsening traffic jams.
Glitzy gala features foreign faces
A star-studded multinational cast will make the Spring Festival Global Gala hosted by Beijing Television Station (BTV) stand out among the Spring Festival programs TV stations are preparing.
Some at family gatherings not who they appear to be
Money can't buy you love, but it can let you rent a girlfriend to take home for Chinese New Year.
Gearing up for the New Year with a range of rabbit nitbits
It is possible that you've spent much of the past week or two hibernating in a warm, cozy apartment, hidden away from the freezing winds and Arctic temperatures that have swept through Beijing.
Cuisine of Chinese New Year
A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve where members of the family, near and far away, get together for the celebration. The venue will usually be in or near the home of the most senior member of the family.
Make Spring Festival an international holiday
We appeal to you to consider earnestly and most sincerely declaring the Chinese Spring Festival as a festival in your country and at your organization and making it a one-day international holiday.
Mainland supports HK-Taiwan economic pact
The Chinese mainland would support the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in seeking an economic cooperation agreement with Taiwan, a mainland spokeswoman on Taiwan affairs said Wednesday.
Taiwan detains fishermen; Fujian urges release
The Chinese mainland and Taiwan are maintaining communications over four mainland fishermen detained by Taiwan authorities earlier this month, a mainland official said Wednesday.
Pet bunny sales multiply like rabbits
The sales of pet rabbits in Chengdu have nearly doubled compared to the same time last year, the Chengdu-based Tianfu Morning Post reported on Jan 26.
Mainland official hopes to promote ties with KMT
A Chinese mainland official Wednesday expressed hope that exchanges between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Kuomintang Party (KMT) would continue to play a unique and important role in promoting ties between the mainland and Taiwan.
Five die as van plunges down hill in S China
Five people died and eight were injured when their van plunged down a hill Wednesday in Chihe city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region
Austria launches 'Year of China' with concert
With a Chinese New Year concert held on Tuesday in the Golden Hall, China and Austria officially kicked off celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
China ups minimum wages
Many Chinese cities are raising minimum wages for workers. Tianjin's labor bureau, in a statement seen Wednesday on its website, said it is preparing to raise the city's minimum monthly wage to 1,070 yuan ($160) from the current 920 yuan ($140).
China's railway system is put to the test
The railway system is going through a harsh test, with increasing pressure from passengers lining up all night for a train ticket home.
Premier drops by to meet petitioners
During a rare visit to China's top complaints-hearing department on Jan 24, Premier Wen Jiabao asked officials to address people's complaints and to create conditions for the public to criticize and supervise the government.
Ordinary folk star in new national video
The second international publicity video for China will screen soon around the world to help people in other nations to better understand the country and the lives of ordinary Chinese people.
Ministry calls for merger of emergency numbers
The Ministry of Public Security is planning to merge three emergency numbers into one.
A helping hand home
Passengers with bulging luggage kept flowing through the waiting hall of the Taiyuan Railway Station. It was 12 days before the Chinese lunar new year, and the annual Spring Festival travel rush had begun in Shanxi province.
China, ASEAN eye stronger ties
Foreign ministers from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday agreed to further promote strategic cooperation, which analysts believe sets a positive tone for China-ASEAN relations this year.
Locals queue from 3 am for soy sauce
Residents line up to buy soy sauce from a time-honored brand in Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu province, Jan 25, 2011. The store is famous for its soy sauce and vinegar and has been a custom to buy for the Lunar New Year by locals for more than 20 years. The staff said residents started queuing for the soy sauce from 3 am and about 10,000 will come to buy it before Jan 31.
Drought lingers in N China over Spring Festival
Prolonged drought is casting a gloom across North China as the country prepares to celebrate the Spring Festival, the most important holiday on the country's calendar.
Two state key labs inaugurated in Macao
State Key Laboratory for Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI were inaugurated Tuesday in Macao.
Largest Stone Age building found in NW China
Archaeologists have identified the remains of the largest Stone Age building ever found in China -- thought to be a prehistoric "town hall" -- in Northwest China's Shaanxi province.
Hu sends condolences to Medvedev over airport explosion
Chinese President Hu Jintao Tuesday sent a condolence message to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev over a suicide bombing at a Moscow airport that killed at least 35 people.
Couple's home demolished by mistake
A couple had their home demolished by mistake while on a medical trip to see a doctor in Beijing.
China-ASEAN relations at historical point: FM
China-ASEAN relations are at a historical point to carry on the legacy of the past and move forward.
Micro blog helps capture three scalpers
Police captured three ticket scalpers after a tip off from an online whistleblower, Jan 19, 2011.
Chinese, Russian dancers perform to greet Spring Festival
Chinese and Russian dancers perform in Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Jan 24, 2011, to greet the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival which falls on Feb 3 this year.
China's urban unemployment rate at 4.1% by 2010
China's urban unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent by the end of last year, with 9.08 million people being registered to be unemployed, an official with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said Tuesday.
China condemns suicide bombing at Moscow airport
China on Tuesday condemned the suicide bombing at a Moscow airport that killed at least 35 people and injured 152.
Macao's Ho accuses family of stealing empire
The 89-year old billionaire of Macao accuses his family of robbing him of shares.
E-biz boom hits a bump on logistics shortfall
Due to lower prices and broader choices, Chinese netizens have been roaming shops online for weeks before the Spring Festival, or the lunar New Year. But for those who are still hesitating about what to buy, it would be best to visit a real store.
Man donates 80,000 ml of blood in 18 years
A man who donated more than 80,000 milliliters of blood over the past 18 years has been honored for his inspiring charity, xinhuanet.com reported.
Fog disrupts travel plans for thousands in C China
Thousands of travellers were stranded Tuesday in Central China's Hunan province as heavy fog delayed dozens of flights for hours and paralyzed road traffic.
9 poisoned as toxic gas leak hits detention house
A suspected toxic gas leak near a detention facility in Southwest China Monday caused the poisoning of nine inmates, witnesses and local officials said Tuesday.
Beijing beefs up airport security
Chinese police tightened security at Beijing International Airport Tuesday after a bomb attack killed 35 and injured some 150 at Moscow's Domodedovo airport Monday.
Assistant foreign minister to attend African Union summit
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin will attend the 16th Ordinary Session of African Union (AU) summit from January 30 to 31, a foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wen solicits grassroots opinions on govt work
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called on the public to give suggestions on the government work during his visit to Central China's Henan province.
Courtesy to be taught in primary, middle schools
China's education ministry has ordered all primary and middle schools to teach students the basics of good manners, both with formal classes and by holding after-class activities.
China's investment on water diversion hit 115b
China has invested 115 billion yuan ($17.45 billion) on the South-to-North Water Diversion Project as of the end of last year.
Catch a rabbit by the tail
A toddler poses for a photo on Monday on a three-dimensional work of graffiti marking the Year of the Rabbit on the pavement at Baolong City Square in Fuzhou, Fujian province. [PHOTO BY ZHANG BIN / CNS]
Russia, China hold 5th round of security talks
China and Russia held the fifth round of strategic security talks in Moscow, Jan 24, pledging more joint efforts to strengthen national, regional and international security.
Protestants urged to worship at official churches
China's State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) said Monday it will in 2011 guide Protestants worshipping at unregistered churches into worshipping at government-sanctioned ones.
UN mandate extended to 2012
China's navy will be allowed to continue to patrol waters off Somalia until the end of 2012 following the extension of the United Nations mandate to protect ships from piracy, a senior maritime official said on Monday.
Dinosaur's single digit draws world attention
Scientists say skeletal pieces shed light on evolution
The man behind an education revolution
At the retirement age of 64, Zhu Qingshi was handpicked by the Shenzhen government to organize a new education model to better tap the research and innovation potential of young Chinese.
Innovative uni gets under way
The experimental South University of Science and Technology of China (SUSTC) began its second round of autonomous enrollment examinations in this southern city on Monday. The man behind an education revolution
Library's fairness policy wins praise
A library in East China has gained national recognition after openly inviting the disadvantaged, including beggars, to use its services.
Crackdown ends reign of organized crime boss
A shareholder of the Hilton Hotel Chongqing was put on trial on Monday for alleged crimes that included heading a mafia-style gang, turning the spotlight once again on the municipality's crackdown on organized crime.
Suspect in deadly campus crash set to face court
A man suspected of attempting to avoid charges stemming from a deadly traffic accident by invoking the name of his well-connected father will go to trial on Wednesday, the China Youth Daily reported on Monday.
Ticket hotline overheats during holiday rail rush
Up to 60 percent of train tickets booked in Shanghai by hotline for the Spring Festival travel peak were not collected, while tickets bought by other means sold like hotcakes.
Critics call for fraud case to be reopened
A report that determines an academic paper by Chinese historian and intellectual Zhu Xueqin is not plagiarism has triggered controversy online, including calls for further investigation.
China's ICBC opens branch in Madrid
The Spanish branch of Industrial and Commerce Bank of China (ICBC) was officially inaugurated in Madrid, Jan 24, 2011.
Airline punctuality lowest since 2005
Airline punctuality dipped below 81 percent for the first time since 2005, according to statistics. This showed a decline in the punctuality rate from 2005 to 2009, which remained above 81 percent.
True flavor of dedication
Alimjan Halik, the 40-year-old had been selected as the "Cyberspace Personality Who Moved the Hearts of the Chinese in 2010" for his decade-long help for needy people.
Marks from Falun Gong's flames still hurt
Ten years after the tragic moment that changed her life, Hao Huijun, a former Falun Gong believer who survived setting herself on fire, is still struggling with remorse and pain.
Beijing waiting for winter whiteness
The capital is expected to experience its latest "first snow" since the meteorological bureau began keeping records six decades ago - putting more stress on agriculture in an already dry climate.
Download website faces shutdown
Many Chinese netizens began complaining on Monday after discovering free download links for their favorite music were suddenly no longer available on a popular online site.
China 'unlikely' to cut export rebates
China expects to maintain the stability of its export-related policy, and it is "highly unlikely" that the country will reduce export rebates for highly polluting and energy-intensive industries during the first half.
Shrinking of conservation zone draws indignation
A proposal from the Ministry of Environmental Protection to redraw the boundaries of a crucial fish conservation zone in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River has met strong opposition from environmental organizations.
CPC to enhance ties with Australian Labor Party
The Communist Party of China (CPC) hopes to beef up its friendly ties with the Australian Labor Party (ALP) through enhanced exchange and dialogue between young politicians.
China, ASEAN FMs meet to discuss cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers, their representatives and ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan met in southwest China to discuss bilateral strategic cooperation, Jan 25, 2011.
Fire at the Bird’s Nest
Fire broke out on a sculpture next to the west side of the Beijing National Stadium on Jan 24,2011. The blaze started after a welding accident during the construction of a “Lucky Cloud Rabbit” sculpture.
China's Huawei sues Motorola for IPR breach
Huawei Technologies, on Monday asked a U.S. District Court to prevent Motorola from illegally transferring Huawei's intellectual property (IP) to Nokia Siemens Networks ("NSN"), officials of Huawei told Xinhua.
China cracks down on online ticket scalping
China's railway police have detained 618 people for scalping train tickets over the Internet, amid a crackdown on online ticket scalping.
Guangzhou may impose strict rules to ease congestion
Guangzhou is considering collecting higher road-use fees from motorists in an effort to alleviate congestion.
Lawmakers urged to solicit advice from public
Chinese lawmakers have been advised to solicit advice from the public and conduct in-depth research before tabling bills in the nation's top legislature for approval.
Beijing’s first gay marriage sparks storm online
Beijing’s first gay marriage between two men was held in Beijing on Saturday amid a storm of controversy over same sex unions, the Beijing Times reported
Chinese maritime rescuers save 23,555 people in 2010
Chinese maritime rescuers saved 23,555 people in 2010, a marine aid official said Monday.
World's biggest red envelop shows up in Fujian
The world’s biggest red envelop (2.2 meters long, 1 meter wide) shows up in Fuzhou on Saturday.
First offshore RMB CD issued in Macao
Macao Branch of BOC (Bank of China) announced Monday the issuance of the inaugural offshore renminbi Certificate of Deposit (RMB CD), the first of its kind in Macao, totaling to 1 billion yuan.
Hilton Hotel-linked mob leader goes on trial
An alleged mafia-style ringleader, also a top shareholder in a Hilton Hotel, went on trial Monday in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality for gang-related activities.
China has established comprehensive legal system
China has established a comprehensive socialist legal system that governs all sectors of social life and provides a legal basis for the country's economic and social construction.
ROK mulls talks with DPRK over denuclearization
Republic of Korea (ROK) is considering proposing a preparatory meeting with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for talks over ending its nuclear program
Hu attends New Year gala for military veterans
Chinese President Hu Jintao extended new year greetings to military veterans at a new year gala in Beijing Monday, ahead of the Chinese lunar new year, which falls on Feb 3.
A sheep in leopard's clothing
A sheep dressed as a leopard and a dog posing as a tiger pull a sled on the Songhua River in Jilin, capital city of Northeast China’s Jilin province on Jan 24, 2011.
King-sized sausage tests your stomach
A 213-meter and 1,256-kilogram horse casing sausage is dried in Yining of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region January 23, 2011.
King-sized sausage tests your stomach
A 213-meter and 1,256-kilogram horse casing sausage is dried in Yining of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region Jan 23, 2011. A Kazak horse meat butcher made the sausage with casings from 30 horses and thigh meat from another eight 5-year-old horses.
Eight die after bus rolls on E China expressway
Eight people died and seven were injured when a bus rolled after crashing into a truck early Monday in East China's Jiangsu province, said local authorities.
Cambodia opens China-funded bridge for traffic
Cambodia's Prek Tamak Bridge over Mekong River was officially inaugurated on Monday after more than three years of construction under preferential buyer's credit loan from China.
Trees decorated in red to greet Chinese New Year
The Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.
Urumqi targets smog producers for clean air
Urumqi, one of China's most polluted cities, plans to move dozens of factories from urban areas and tear down thousands of coal-burning boilers this year to clean its skies of their habitual winter smoke.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
China predicts 9.8% GDP growth in 2011
China is expecting a 9.8 percent growth rate of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and a 3.7 percent raise of its Consumer Price Index for the year 2011, the China National Radio (CNR) reported Sunday Jan 22.
Lingering drought hits NW China
Drought and high temperatures have lingered since the beginning of 2010 and caused a severe shortage of water.
Hong Kong's chief justice to visit Beijing
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li, the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will leave for Beijing on Monday for a four-day visit at the invitation of the Supreme People's Court (SPC).
Car-sharing helps ease ticket shortage
An online car-sharing website has relieved many from the headache of buying a train ticket during the Spring Festival travel rush, attracting more than 100,000 applicants since it started on Jan 5.
Co-op with China to boost Venezuela's capacity
Technology cooperation with China will bolster Venezuela's industrial capacity, a government minister said.
A sea of red fills Spring Festival markets
People shop for Spring Festival decorations all over China with the advent of the Year of the Rabbit falling on Feb 3, 2011.
Electricians power up for Spring Festival
As the coldest time in winter and traditional Chinese Lunar New Year dawn, over 1,000 electricians in Hunan will have complete aerial work for 10 days to ensure power during the holidays and through the rain and snow.
Pupils experience grown-up lives
Students in Tianjin are fond of spending their winter vacation in the camp to experience grown-up lives in simulation of different social roles.
Disrobed, famed and stranded
A man who took his clothes off at a local railway station office in East China to express his anger at being unable to buy a ticket home remained stranded and anxious for help on Sunday.
A group of migrant workers get a special send-off
A group of migrant workers know what "returning home with glory" means after they were seen off in a farewell ceremony staged by an organization pledging to protect their interests and city leaders.
As throngs travel the land, the Internet lends a hand
It is the season of the largest annual human migration in the world when billions of trips are being made by people heading for their hometowns for Spring Festival reunions with families.
China's railway system is put to the test
The national railway system is going through a harsh test, with increasing pressure from passengers who lined up all night for a train ticket and the icy weather. The Internet lends a hand
Homebuying restrictions to be extended
The central government will expand property-purchasing limitations to second- and third-tier cities as it steps up efforts to cool the real estate market, a report said on Sunday.
Guangzhou to curb government car use
Guangdong's provincial capital will not restrict vehicle registrations in new measures to curb traffic congestion, a senior provincial official said on Sunday.
Rural forced demolition rules being developed
Amendments will address prolific disputes on farmers?collectively owned lands not dealt with in recently implemented regulations
Trafficking of Chinese women on the rise
The number of Chinese women trafficked overseas and forced into prostitution has risen amid an increasing presence of international crime groups.
Shandong hit by worst dry spell in 60 yrs
Shandong province's worst drought in six decades is escalating, causing a shortage of drinking water for 240,000 people, as northern, central and eastern provinces are battling increasingly dry conditions, authorities said.
GDP 'to slow this year'
The country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to retreat to 9.8 percent this year, with inflation likely to be under control at 3.7 percent, a government think tank said on Jan 23, 2011.
Growing role for public diplomacy
Public diplomacy should play a great role in China's efforts to help the rest of the world better understand the country and its standpoint on key issues, experts said.
Statement maps out new era of cooperation
President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States has charted a new course defining the nature of Sino-US relations in the coming decade, Chinese officials and experts say.
No joy for mass poisoning families
A mass poisoning incident two years ago at a high school in Jianping county, Northeast China's Liaoning province, is back in the headlines after affected families sought to sue local government departments for poorly handling the incident and dodging their repeated requests for transparency.
Blogger Han flags post-quake pledge
A government building complex in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province has been in the spotlight since Han Han, a renowned Chinese blogger made the allegation that the local government failed to keep its promise to sell it to fund post-quake reconstruction.
Newspaper helps understanding
Distribution of the European edition of China Daily, China's leading English-language newspaper, has expanded from eight to 27 countries since its launch in December 2010.
Mom hits the streets with her begging bowl
A woman in Ji'an, Jilin province, has clocked up 25,000 kilometers begging on the streets on behalf of her daughter, who suffers from kidney failure and needs ongoing medical treatment.
Plastered car warns danger of DUI
A car swathed in bandages is put on show over the weekend at a department store in Wuhan, capital of Central China’s Hubei province, to warn people of the dangers of drinking and driving.
The Statue of Liberty made of hair
Beijing artist Huang Xin displays two pieces of works he made out of hair, Jan 22, 2011. It took 6.5 kg of hair and four months for him to complete the sculptures.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Hu sees broader basis for Sino-US co-op
China and the United States now have a broader basis for cooperation in promoting world economic growth, maintaining world peace and stability, and advancing sustainable global development, Chinese President Hu Jintao said here Thursday.
Chinese firm clear in eviction in Cambodia
An official of Chinese Embassy to Cambodia said on Friday that recent media reports on a Chinese company's involvement in forcible eviction in Cambodia's Boeng Kak lakeside project "were not true."
China welcomes inter-Korean military talks
China Friday applauded the proposed inter-Korean military talks, welcoming the prospect of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) improving ties through dialogue.
Safety check of fireworks factory step up
China's work safety watchdog Friday urged local authorities to carry out strict safety checks at firework factories ahead of the Spring Festival.
Former senior Chinese political advisor passes away
Luo Hanxian, former vice chairman of the China Democratic League Central Committee, has died at age 89.
Innovative designs balance work and life for Gen-Y workers
Steelcase Inc, a leader in the office furniture industry, on Thursday (Jan 20) marked the renovation of its Steelcase WorkLife Shanghai showroom with the Asian preview of its new Manifesto and Lexicon furnishing system ranges.
European politicians praises China Daily’s bridging role
Europe's first English-language Chinese paper has scaled new heights following its launch in early December, signaling a new dawn in communications - and European politicians and business leaders have recognized the bridging role the paper plays in linking Europe with China.
China Western Information Center set up in Chengdu
Construction of China Western Information Center was completed in Chengdu Hi-tech Zone in the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday.
President Hu ends state visit to US
Chinese President Hu Jintao left Chicago for China on Friday after concluding a state visit to the United States, during which he and his US counterpart Barack Obama agreed to build a China-US cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.
President Hu tours high school in Chicago
Chinese President Hu Jintao continued his state visit to the United States on Friday with a tour of a high school in Chicago, his only stop outside Washington during the four-day trip.
President Hu visits exhibition of US Midwest firms
Chinese President Hu Jintao, on a trip to the United States, Friday visited an exhibition of companies operating in the US Midwest.
President Hu tours high school in Chicago
Students and faculty members at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago had a chance to exchange ideas with Chinese President Hu Jintao.
Obama's daughter practices Chinese with Hu
US President Barack Obama's nine-year-old daughter, Sasha, wanted to test her Chinese skills this week while Chinese President Hu Jintao was in town.
Records show fairness of civil service recruitment
The majority of civil servants recruited by central government departments in 2010 were from ordinary families, which stood as proof of China's efforts to ensure social justice, a senior official at the labor ministry has said.
Fossil mom helps shed light on ancient life
The discovery of the fossile of a female pterosaur nicknamed as Mrs T and her un-laid egg are shedding new light on ancient mysteries.
H1N1 flu puts 2 in intensive care unit
Two people were in a critical condition in a Hong Kong hospital suffering from H1N1 flu, health officials said on Friday. The cases came a year and a half after an outbreak in the city that killed more than 80 people.
Sino-US trade measurement skews deficit
Many US politicians have raised their tones in criticizing China's huge trade surplus to the United States. But that did not prevent many US technology firms from increasing their production capacities in China.
China issues new rules on house expropriation
China's State Council, or Cabinet, Friday published the newly adopted regulations on expropriation of houses on state-owned land and compensation.
Hu's visit opens new chapter in China-US ties
Just as the Chinese people joyfully await the traditional Spring Festival, President Hu Jintao returned here Saturday after successfully concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, which opens a new chapter in cooperative partnership between China and the United States.
Hu's visit sketches blueprint for China-US ties
It is widely believed that, in the new era, China and the United States need to enhance their political and economic relations, as well as boost cooperation in regional and international affairs.
Hu's visit opens new chapter of China-US co-op
Chinese President Hu Jintao's latest state visit to the United States bore rich fruit and opened a new chapter of cooperation between the two countries, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Saturday. SpecialMutual benefit keyword in defining tiesHu's visit sketches blueprint for China-US ties
China vows to make people's journey home safe
The Chinese central government in Beijing pledged Saturday that it would work to ensure smooth and safe traveling for the public as many return home to reunite with families during the Spring Festival.
Mutual benefit keyword in defining China-US ties
Chinese President Hu Jintao left Chicago for home on Friday after concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, during which Hu and Obama agreed to build a China-US cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and benefit.
Dodging the parent trap
Hou Yifan seems to be the classic example of how things can turn out well when parents and institutions work hand in glove to nurture the child. But what about those anxious parents who have been confused by child-raising philosophies ranging from Dr Spock to Amy Chua?
China's Haier sees profit up 78%
Haier Group, one of the world's leading white goods and household appliance manufacturers, announced Sunday that its profit jumped 78 percent year on year in 2010.
Passenger flow increases as holiday nears
As heavy snow and freezing rain continue sweeping East, South China and highways are severely affected, stranded passengers have to turn to trains for home as the Spring Festival holiday near.
Chinese money looks to invest in US
Chinese companies are making their way into the United States, and their influence can be felt in all facets of life.
Chinese bloggers blast away in chat with officials
From the response to China's promotional video played in New York's Times Square just days ago, to the aircraft carriers the United States recently sent to the western Pacific, Chinese bloggers have many questions to ask the US, where President Hu Jintao is paying a state visit.
Guangdong low-cost housing falls short
Some departments and cities in South China's Guangdong province have been criticized for failing to build sufficient affordable housing for the province's low-income residents.
New law to protect elderly parents
Parents in an East China province will be able to turn to the law if they want to reject the financial demands of their adult children.
'Bullets' to break box office record for Chinese films
Jiang Wen's latest film "Let the Bullets Fly," a Chinese New Year blockbuster, has raked in 660 million yuan ($100) in the Chinese mainland, putting it on course to break the record for domestic films, the film's producer has said.
HK Disneyland celebrates 5th anniversary of operation
Hong Kong Disneyland held celebration for its 5th anniversary and kicked off the year-long program "Celebration in the Air" on Friday.
11 die in road accidents in Southwest, Central China
Eleven people were killed and 37 injured in two separate auto accidents in Southwest and Central China Saturday, as road accidents increase at a time when migrant workers are heading home for the traditional Spring Festival.
Heavy snow, icy rain wreck havoc in South China
Heavy snow and icy rain continue to sweep South China, disrupting traffic and cutting water and power supplies.
Drought worsens in east China province
The worst drought in six decades is escalating in eastern China's Shandong province, a spokesperson with the local Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said Saturday.
Foreign media react positively to Hu's interview
Major foreign media have been positive in their coverage of Chinese President Hu Jintao's recent interview with two U.S. newspapers.
How Americans see Chinese people?
Is what you see in China and think of Chinese people different from you get in the media? Some talk about it in the forum of chinadaily.com.cn.
Chinese leap at chance to buy a bunny
Pet shops in China and throughout Asia have been busy trying to keep up with demand for bunnies ahead of the start of the Year of the Rabbit, something that has prompted warnings from animal rights campaigners.
Sino-US ties in multipolar era
In the past, the ties between the United States and China were governed by the constraints of the Cold War. But the Cold War ended two decades ago. Now, it is time to adjust Sino-US relations to the multipolar era.
Cook your way to the Chinese mind
It may not be a profound truth. But I have just discovered that Chinese food (and cooking) and Chinese thinking have a lot to do with each other.
Partnership in perspective
Despite differences, leaders of China and the US base future relations on mutual respect and mutual benefits.
China-US humanistic exchanges bear global significance
Chinese President Hu Jintao had a busy schedule from Tuesday to Thursday, meeting with US leaders on major bilateral and world issues in Washington.
Beijing's Olympic basketball stadium renamed MasterCard Center
Beijing's 2008 Olympic basketball stadium, newly named MasterCard Center, opened its door Firday for a spectacular sell-out concert by Hong Kong pop singer Jacky Cheung.
President Hu returns to Beijing after state visit to US
Chinese President Hu Jintao returned to Beijing Saturday afternoon after a state visit to the United States.
New governor of Shaanxi Province elected
Zhao Zhengyong was elected governor of northwest China's Shaanxi Province Saturday at the ongoing fourth session of the 11th provincial People's Congress, the local legislature, in the provincial capital of Xi'an.
China issues new regulations on house expropriation
China's State Council, or Cabinet, Friday published the newly adopted regulations on expropriation of houses on state-owned land and compensation.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Weekend Project: Getting Organized with Emacs Org-Mode
Fancy planners and complicated systems may be more trouble than they're worth when trying to get organized. But Linux users have a secret weapon for getting organized that's as simple as writing a text file: Org-Mode for GNU Emacs. It has the simplicity of Taskpaper, but can expand to do much more. Why not spend some time this weekend learning your way around Org-Mode, and be fully prepared for work on
Thursday, January 20, 2011
President Hu: Sino-US ties not a zero-sum game
President Hu Jintao said China-US ties are not a win-lose game while addressing a luncheon
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hu: Important consensus reached with Obama
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Wednesday that important consensus was reached during his talks with US President Barack
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
14 dead in building fire in C China
The death toll in a building fire in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, has risen to 14 by Tuesday,Jan 18,2011, as rescuers found five more bodies in the debris, an official with the local government
Monday, January 17, 2011
China becomes biggest US treasuries holder
China overtook Japan in September to become the biggest foreign holder of US treasury bonds, Bloomberg.com
How to Make a Humane Mouse Trap from a Toilet Paper Tube
How to Make a "No Kill" Mouse Trap - wikiHow/**/ the how to manual that you can edit Sign Up or Log In or Log In via | Help Get our free iPhone App HomeArticlesCommunityMy Profile EditHome / Categories / Home and Garden / Housekeeping / Pest Control / Rodent ControlHow to Make a "No Kill" Mouse Trap originated by:Anonymous, Teresa, Lucky7, BoldStepFixer (see all)Article Edit Discuss View HistoryTweet Is your mouse, gerbil, hamster, or other furry pet on the loose? Or maybe you need to catch a wild mouse that's scuttling around the house, either to keep as a pet or to deposit back outside when you just don't want to deal with the little corpses left behind by traditional trapping methods. The method outlined in the following steps provides a fantastic solution for catching your mice in a way that doesn't involve death and takes just a few minutes to assemble. edit Steps1Find a finished cardboard roll. A kitchen paper towel or toilet tissue roll is ideal for this purpose.2Squash the cardboard tube so that the tube is flattened down one side. This creates a flat surface at the base of the tube, while leaving a small tunnel for the mouse to scuttle through. The end result will appear like a "D" shape, as pictured.3Place bait into one end of the tube. Something like peanut butter is ideal.4Place the tube over the edge of a countertop or table so that it balances precariously. Make sure that the end with the bait is hanging into the air.5Place a tall trash can under the lip of the countertop or table over which you've balanced the tube. The trash can should be lined or clean so that you're not introducing additional germs to the creature.Leave this set up overnight.You may also wish to crumple up some paper towel or newspaper to create a soft layer in the bottom of the trash can. Make it a shallow layer – too high and the mouse may use it to climb to a height that it can use to jump out of the trash can.6Wait. The mouse (or other furry creature) should be attracted by the bait and run into the tube trap. The trap will tip the mouse into the trash can; you'll know that it worked if the cardboard tube is in the trash can in the morning.Wear gloves when handling the creature, or gently prod it into a smaller container using something like a shoe horn. Another alternative is to carry the entire trash can outside and tip it on its side and let the mouse run free.7If you have no suitable surface for a mouse to fall into the trash can from, you can create a ramp from a simple cardboard box and "reset" your trap that way.8Clean the trash can thoroughly with hot soapy water and dispose of any mouse poop using rubber gloves.edit Video edit TipsRelease the mouse several miles from your home to avoid any temptation to use your home for re-entry.Have a vet check out any mouse you wish to keep as a pet. This will help to ensure that it is healthy and disease-free.This trap can also be an effective method of re-capturing a pet rodent which has gotten loose.Use a garbage pail with smooth sides so the mouse can't climb out.To keep the empty cardboard tube from rolling you can brace it with something small on either side such as rubber erasers.edit WarningsSome cardboard will be easier to bend than others; if you find that your tube won't bend, try a different tube using a different weight of cardboard.Don't touch or get too near the mouse. It may bite you. Mice are surprisingly agile.Rats can jump high, have big teeth, and can be fierce.[1] Don't use this method to catch one (unless you're sure it is only your pet rat). If you somehow do catch a wild rat, move well away from it and have someone skilled in pest control deal with the situation.Don't reuse the empty paper towel tube or the crumpled up paper for any other purpose.While this method is suitable and effective for recovering escaped pets, consider humane, lethal options for pest control.Tagged rodents have been known to travel over two miles to return to their burrows. The mouse you release today is very likely to be the mouse you recapture tomorrow."Wild" mice are proven disease vectors. Wild mice may harbor ticks and fleas which can carry bacteria such as Lyme disease or viruses like the plague or rabies.Transporting and releasing nuisance animals - especially in populated areas or into protected habitats - is a health hazard, and may subject you to criminal and civil penalties.When considering the moral implications of live-release, consider the morality of releasing potentially diseased rodents where they can infect families, children, pets, livestock, or indigenous creatures. Saving the life of a mouse in no way justifies endangering the lives of humans.edit Things You'll NeedCardboard tubeTrash can (clean/lined)BaitCarrying container if taking mouse outsideCrumpled up newspaper or paper towel to line the baseRubber gloves and disinfectant for clean up afterwardedit Related wikiHowsHow to Make a Bucket Mouse TrapHow to Build a Mouse TrapHow to Set a MousetrapHow to Get a Mouse Out of the HouseHow to Move a Family of MiceHow to Get Rid of Mice Naturallyedit Sources and Citations? http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/dh044Articles for You to WriteHere is a list of suggested articles that have not yet been written. You can help by researching and writing one of these articles. To get started writing one of these articles, click on the red link of a title below.How to Adjust an Anniversary ClockHow to Arrange PicturesHow to Bend Aluminum TubingHow to Bend Sheet MetalHow to Bend Square Tubing Article Info Featured Article Last edited:January 14, 2011 by Tipsy Categories:Featured Articles | Rodent Control Recent edits by: Raker, Chris Hadley, Cece123 (see all) Article Tools Share this Article: Tweet Discuss PrintEmailWatch Edit Send fan mail to authors + Embed this: Republish this entire article on your blog or website. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 172,451 times.if (typeof WH == 'undefined') WH = {};if (typeof WH.lang == 'undefined') WH.lang = {};jQuery.extend(WH.lang, {'ratearticle_rated': 'Thanks. Your vote has been counted.','ratearticle_notrated': 'Thanks. Please click here to provide specific details on how we can improve this article.','ratearticle_talkpage': 'Discussion'}); Was this article accurate? 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Great benefit for US from Sino-US trade co-op
Since the beginning of the new year, American companies one after the other have proposed their new policies of investing in China.
China's stocks hit record low
China's stocks hit a record low in four months Monday, with banking and property stocks slipping, after the central bank announced a rise in lenders' required reserves and talk of a property tax in Shanghai.
Hu: China still largest developing country in the world
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Monday that China is still the largest developing country in the world.
Hu: people's democracy is life of socialism
People's democracy is the life of socialism and China is committed to the development of socialist democracy, Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Monday.
Hu: China to firmly adhere to opening-up policy
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Monday that China would stay firmly committed to the opening-up policy and actively and effectively use foreign investment.
Hu proposes 4 points to advance China-US ties
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday proposed four points to further advance China-US ties.
China urges dialogue on Korean Peninsula situation
Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday called on concerned parties to work to resume the process of dialogue on the Korean Peninsula situation, taking the opportunity that there have been signs of relaxation on the peninsula.
Use of anti-plagiarism software sparks controversy
When several professors developed software to check for plagiarism in dissertations, they never expected that the software might later become a tool for smarter plagiarism.
Man trains 60 cats to guard granary
Yin Chunzhu, an employee at a storage and transportation company in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning province has been dubbed “Cat commander” for his army of feline guards.
China urges dialogue on Korean Peninsula situation
Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday called on concerned parties to work to resume the process of dialogue on the Korean Peninsula situation, taking the opportunity that there have been signs of relaxation on the peninsula.
5 Ways to Relearn Listening to Your Spouse
How to Relearn Listening to Your Spouse - wikiHow/**/ the how to manual that you can edit Sign Up or Log In or Log In via | Help Get our free iPhone App HomeArticlesCommunityMy Profile EditHome / Categories / Family Life / Married LifeHow to Relearn Listening to Your Spouse originated by:Melibu, Harri, Flickety, Eric (see all)Article Edit Discuss View HistoryTweet When you have been married for a long time, you may start to wonder what happened to the honeymoon. However, even if you feel that the flame has died down, there is always a way to make your marriage work smoothly again.The main thing is for you to remember how to listen to what your spouse has to say, and here are a few steps to relearn to listen within your relationship.edit Steps1Devote dedicated time to your relationship to make space for communicating together. Even when you have too much work or you're feeling too tired, it is very important for you to dedicate some time to do things with your spouse that give both of you the opportunity to share. Such opportunities can be activities such as taking a walk or having dinner at a nice restaurant together. It doesn't matter what it is as long as you have the chance to talk and have a nice time together.Read How to surprise someone with a romantic dinner for one excellent idea.2If you find the time you spend together feels a little bit boring and not conducive to conversation, try to spice things up. Do something that your spouse would find unexpected, like buying some delicious take-out and preparing a movies-night and chill-out together after work. This way your spouse will feel that you're making an effort to make things better between you two and he or she will appreciate it and may be willing to listen to you and talk to you about her or his own stuff.3Remember that respect is the most important thing in a relationship and that listening forms a large part of respect. Listen to what your spouse has to say with respect and out of respect. If you don't agree with something, let her or him know without being rude. Aim to be polite above all, so that your spouse feels comfortable in telling you about her or his issues, interests, and concerns.Practice active listening. This is the key to a good ongoing relationship and will ensure that both of you feel listened to.Instead of making demands, learn to make requests. Think about how you like to be asked to do something or to be somewhere or to be considered and be guided by that when forming your requests of your spouse.Avoid turning a legitimate complaint into a blame-shifting exercise. This means avoiding tacking on comments like "what is wrong with you?", "why are you so thoughtless?", or "you don't care anymore". Instead, couch your concerns in terms of how it makes you feel, such as "We agreed that you would clean the bathroom and I mop the kitchen floors. I am upset that you didn't clean this week."4Start caring again about things your spouse does. It can be hard to do this, especially if you feel that your spouse's work or activities have come between the two of you but showing interest will go a long way to helping both of you to reconnect. Ask your spouse how work was or how she or he feels about something in particular that you know your spouse has opinions about. Try to initiate a pleasant conversation where you can listen about something your spouse enjoys telling you. Let your spouse know you're willing to listen and actively respond to the things your spouse tells you.Offer to go along to a hobby, activity, club, or something else that your spouse is involved in and would like to show you. This will be the ultimate form of listening again, as you act on what your spouse has been telling you.5Don't ever make it all about yourself. If you're telling your spouse something, remember to ask for her or his point of view. Even if you don't see eye to eye on issues, exploring them together is an important part of continuing to grow within your relationship.Stop and pay attention to what's going through your mind when listening to your spouse. Are you compiling a shopping list, withdrawing into yourself, or truly listening?Discern between constructive criticism and harmful condescension. A spouse sees your foibles as much as your strong points; sometimes, your spouse may try to help you but you might perceive it as criticism. When you are open to learning more about yourself and growing, it will be easier to work out whether the advice is helpful or merely undermining. If it's constructive advice, learn to build upon is rather than distancing yourself from your spouse.If you find that you're in a relationship where condescension drives either or both of your conversation styles, it may be a good time to seek counseling. Condescension can eat away at a relationship until it's very hard to have a conversation without it being about deriding the other person.edit Video edit TipsBe patient, this is a process. Nothing is easy about relearning to listen in a relationship but it will be great once you start listening to each other again.When listening, provide acknowledgment rather than suggestions; suggestions and advice, although well intended, can get right in the way of clarifying what the other person wishes to say or express.edit WarningsTry to put aside time to converse regularly; this is much easier than having heavy, challenging, deep conversations after months of tension aimed at making up for not dealing with concerns and issues as they arise.edit Related wikiHowsHow to Deal With Family Members That Dislike Your SpouseHow to Encourage Your Spouse to Interact with the KidsHow to Love Your Spouse AgainHow to Surprise Your SpouseHow to Get Along with a SpouseArticles for You to WriteHere is a list of suggested articles that have not yet been written. You can help by researching and writing one of these articles. 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China denies troops being sent to DPRK
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday denied a report of the Republic of Korea (ROK) saying the country would send troops to a North Korean northeastern city.
Hu: China to maintain peaceful development
Chinese President Hu Jintao said Monday that following the path of peaceful development is a solemn commitment of the Chinese government and people to the international community.
Hu: China to pursue win-win strategy of opening-up
China said on Monday it will adhere to the win-win strategy of opening-up and work with the international community to contribute to the overall recovery of the world economy.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
How to Change the Wallpaper on a Nook Color
How to Change the Wallpaper on a Nook Color - wikiHow/**/ the how to manual that you can edit Sign Up or Log In or Log In via | Help Get our free iPhone App HomeArticlesCommunityMy Profile EditHome / Categories / Computers and Electronics / Phones and GadgetsHow to Change the Wallpaper on a Nook Color originated by:Smithmichaelr, Flickety, Judithavory, Eric (see all)Article Edit Discuss View HistoryTweet The Nook Color eReader is an Android powered eReader released by Barnes and Noble. The device blurs the line between an eReader and a tablet and offers many levels of customization. One such level is the ability to change the wallpaper on the home screen. The following article describes how to change the wallpaper. editStepsMethod 11Tap and hold down your finger on the Nook home screen. This will reveal a dialog allowing for the changing of the wallpaper as well as the cleaning of the home screen.2Tap on the option that reads "Change Wallpaper". This will bring up a dialog allowing you to choose your new wallpaper.3Tap on the wallpaper that you wish to set as the home screen wallpaper. Take note of the tab labeled "Photo Gallery", as this contains more photos that may be set as the wallpaper.4If necessary, re-size the picture. This may not be necessary for the photos under the "Wallpaper" tab as they are optimized for the screen size. Take note of your ability to pinch and stretch your fingers apart to re-size the frame that represents your screen.5Allow the wallpaper to finish loading and return to the home screen.Method 21Tap the upward-facing white arrow on the bottom of the screen. This will reveal the "Quick Launch Bar". Tap "Settings" on the bar.2Tap "Home" under the "App Settings" heading. This will open a screen that allows you to change the wallpaper or clear the keep reading list.3Tap "Change wallpaper". This will reveal a dialog identical to the one described in Method 1. Tap on the wallpaper that you wish to set as the home screen wallpaper. Again, take note of your ability to navigate the "Photo Gallery" tab for available wallpapers.4If prompted, re-size the wallpaper by manipulating the frame representing your home screen. Again, take note of your ability to pinch and stretch your fingers to re-size the frame as described in Method 1.5Allow the wallpaper to load and return to your home screen.editTipsYou can use your own wallpapers by plugging your Nook into a computer and adding the pictures to your Pictures folder.editThings You'll NeedNook color eReaderedit Related wikiHowsChoose an eBook ReaderPut an eBook on an iPadShop for an EbookCreate an eBookChoose Which Ebook or Digital Program to PurchaseArticles for You to WriteHere is a list of suggested articles that have not yet been written. You can help by researching and writing one of these articles. 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