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China Puts Technology At Policy Forefront
Washington (UPI) Feb 01, 2006Semiconductors may be the best way for China to move beyond simply being regarded the factory to the world, albeit a huge one at that. As Unrest Spreads, China Intensifies Control Of Media 
Beijing (AFP) Feb 01, 2006These are dark days for China's media as the communist government, increasingly nervous about social unrest, intensifies control over what can and cannot be reported to the public, shutting down newspapers and sacking journalists who question its authority. China Bars Hollywood's 'Geisha' 
Shanghai (AFP) Feb 02, 2006China has banned Hollywood's "Memoirs of a Geisha" a week before it was due to be released over fresh speculation that the Chinese actresses' roles as Japanese courtesans could spark public controversy. |
China Domestic Oil, Gas Output Up In 2005
Shanghai (AFP) Feb 02, 2006Increasingly reliant on imports for its energy needs, China's domestic output of oil increased to 183 million tonnes last year, an increase of 18 million tonnes since 2000, state press reported Wednesday. Taiwan Vice President Lu defends Chen's Hard Line On China 
Taipei (AFP) Feb 01, 2006Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu on Wednesday defended President Chen Shui-bian's renewed tough line on China, a move which the United States has warned could send the wrong signals to Beijing. US Denies Economic Threat From India, China 
Washington (AFP) Feb 01, 2006Top US officials on Wednesday painted a bleak picture of Europe's job growth and put a premium on competing with India and China, but denied that either posed a "threat" to US economic interests. |
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Australia To Grow Closer To China, Further From US
Sydney (AFP) Jan 31, 2006China's growing influence will force Australia to form stronger ties with the Asian powerhouse within the next 50 years and possibly distance itself from its traditional ally the United States, a former Australian defence force chief said Tuesday. Taiwan's Chen Turns On China To Win Friends At Home 
Taipei (AFP) Jan 31, 2006With his popularity rating at an all time low, Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian is trying to revive his fortunes by taking a tougher line with China which has alarmed the United States, analysts say. US Astonished By Taiwan Leader's Hardline Policies On China 
Washington (AFP) Jan 31, 2006The United States said Monday it was astonished by Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's planned hardline policies on China, warning they could send the wrong signals to Beijing. |
China's Lunar Fireworks Frenzy Kills 36
Beijing, Jan 30 (AFP) Jan 30, 2006Fireworks explosions killed 36 people and injured hundreds more in China as traditional Lunar New Year celebrations led to much mayhem as well as joy across the nation, officials and state media said Monday. Clumsy Museum Visitor Breaks Three Qing Vases 
London, Jan 30 (AFP) Jan 30, 2006A clumsy visitor to a Cambridge museum has destroyed a set of priceless 300-year-old Chinese vases after tripping up on his shoelace, the Daily Telegraph reported Monday. London Kicks Off Chinese Year Of The Dog In Big Way 
London, Jan 29 (AFP) Jan 29, 2006London turned Sunday into a dazzling display of red lanterns, drums, dragons and brightly costumed dancers as tens of thousands of people joined the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. |
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