Tag: China
Local shares flat after Wall Street's mixed finish
It has been a fairly lacklustre start to trading on the Australian share market, after Wall Street experienced another mixed finish overnight.[MORE]
World's shortest man dead at 21
The Guiness Book of Records says the world's shortest man, 75-centimetre He Pingping, has died in Rome.[MORE]
Million-dollar grant for zoo which starved tigers to death
A Chinese zoo where three dozen animals, including 13 endangered siberian tigers, died from malnutrition is to receive a cash boost of around $1 million, state media said.[MORE]
China warns of double-dip recession
China's premier Wen Jiabao says the world could still fall back into recession and is warning against complacency.[MORE]
HIV-positive author attacks China ban
China's refusal to allow an HIV-positive Australian author to enter the country has led to calls for the Beijing Government to change the law. [MORE]
Chinese visitor numbers soar
New figures show Victoria is attracting more tourists from New Zealand, China and the United Kingdom than from any other country.[MORE]
Oz authors protest China visa refusal
More than 90 Australian authors have signed a letter protesting against China's refusal to grant a visa to one of the country's most celebrated novelists because he is HIV-positive.[MORE]
Climate change is a fact, says China
A deputy director of China's most powerful economic ministry has come out swinging against climate change denial.[MORE]
Adelaide nabs fine ACL away win
Adelaide has set itself up for another fruitful Asian Champions League adventure with a model away performance and a 2-0 victory over Shandong Luneng in China.[MORE]
Griffiths fires in AFC victory
Kashima Antlers won the clash of East Asia's titans with a dramatic, 2-1 AFC Champions League win over Jeonbuk Motors, while Beijing Guoan dug deep to take three points thanks to a goal from Australian striker Joel Griffiths.[MORE]
Avatar plagiarism case dismissed
A Beijing court has thrown out a case filed against Avatar director James Cameron by a Chinese man who claimed the idea for the sci-fi epic had come from a novel he published online.[MORE]
Herdsmen jailed for killing snow leopard
Two herdsmen have been sentenced to eight and 10 years in prison for killing a snow leopard in north-west China's Xinjiang region.[MORE]
Netizens consider access a human right
Four in five adults believe access to the internet is a fundamental right - with those feelings particularly strong in South Korea and China - and half believe it should never be regulated, according to a global survey.[MORE]
Financial struggles in the 'old world'
Two of the world's oldest civilisations are facing serious financial troubles.[MORE]
Shell makes bid for Arrow Energy
Arrow Energy says it has received a non-binding offer from a company jointly owned by the oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina.[MORE]
China economy truly extraordinary, says Wen
China's premier Wen Jiabao has used the opening session of the National People's Congress to praise the way his country emerged from the world economic crisis, but he says the global economy is not out of the woods yet.[MORE]
Chinese leader to detail economic plans
The Chinese economy will be at the top of the agenda at the opening session of the annual National People's Congress in Beijing.[MORE]
Chinese executives to stand trial with Rio staff
Two Chinese steel company executives will face court alongside four detained Rio Tinto staff, local media says.[MORE]
Tech firms may face human rights laws
The United States is considering introducing laws that would see technology companies charged if they fail to protect human rights when dealing with countries that have tough censorship laws.[MORE]
Chinese Toyota drivers crash president's apology
Angry Chinese Toyota drivers have crashed a press conference held by company president Akio Toyoda in Beijing.[MORE]
Toyota chief apologises to China
The president of Japanese auto giant Toyota has visited Beijing to apologise to Chinese consumers following a worldwide recall of 8 million cars due to faulty construction. [MORE]
Medals furore sparks gymnast age debate
Revelations that a Chinese gymnast was underage when she won bronze in the Sydney Olympics has sparked an age limit debate.[MORE]
Claims UN ignored Uighur deportation warnings
There are claims the United Nations' refugee agency (UNHCR) ignored repeated warnings about the imminent forced deportation of 20 Uighur asylum seekers from Cambodia to China last year.[MORE]
Aussie Rodionova into Malaysia quarters
Unseeded Australian Anastasia Rodionova has cruised into the quarter-finals of the Malaysian Open, easily dismissing Ekaterina Ivanova.[MORE]
Brutal schedule taking its toll on Victory
The reality of a brutal schedule and a star-studded injury list is biting the Melbourne Victory, with coach Ernie Merrick admitting the A-League champions face a critical crossroads.[MORE]
