CHINA
Impressed With China
So did my year in China have me looking back with appreciation for its history and spirit? Or were the pollution and big government detractors of my enjoyment? Yes. Days before I left to go to China...
Posted on 10/20/12 at 11:40 AM
Rocket launches into aurora plus a new meteorite falls in China
As some of us stood amazed at the haphazard dance of northern lights last Saturday night, a team of scientists and graduate students from New Hampshires Space Science Center watched with equal amaze...
Posted on 2/21/12 at 2:38 PM
Breakfast Cookies get a vegan makeover
You won't find any butter in Noemi Aylesworth's refrigerator. You may see a carton of soy milk on the shelf, but definitely not the kind that comes from an animal species. No cheese, either. "If some...
Posted on 11/13/11 at 2:13 PM
What's In a Name?
I love words. I see words in my head, and they have meaning. I am thankful for a mother who loved to read and loved to go to the library. I do not remember a time in my life without reading and witho...
Posted on 11/3/11 at 9:14 AM
Jamestown College offering new course on Chinese language, culture
Jamestown College will offer a Chinese Language and Culture course taught by two visiting Chinese professors beginning Monday, Sept. 12. Community members are welcome to take the class, which will be ...
Posted on 8/31/11 at 3:31 PM
China slams Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama
BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday slammed President Barack Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama as an act that has "grossly interfered in China's internal affairs" and damaged Chinese-American relations.July 17, 2011
China's communists mark 90th, hail party's success
BEIJING — Chinese President Hu Jintao celebrated the Communist Party on its 90th anniversary Friday for its ability to adapt and said it must use that skill to fight corruption and ease social conflict if it is to stay in power.By By Charles Hutzler, The Associated Press , July 01, 2011
Clinton: Chinese projects in Africa need vigilance
LUSAKA, Zambia — China's massive investments and business dealings in Africa have not always met international standards and steps should be taken to ensure that Chinese interests on the continent do not conflict with those of the African people or take advantage of them, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday.By By Matthew Lee, The Associated Press , June 10, 2011
Gates sees wider US military presence in Asia
In a parting pitch to Asian allies, retiring U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Pentagon is considering steps to widen its military presence across the Pacific Rim. He said budget woes won't interfere.June 03, 2011
More confident China confronts US in latest talks
WASHINGTON — Five years and one financial crisis since the United States and China commenced regular high-level economic talks, fast-growing Beijing might have the upper hand this week in the latest round of discussions between the world's two biggest economies.By By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press , May 08, 2011
Beijing tightens controls over foreign media
BEIJING — China's capital further tightened restrictions on reporting by foreign journalists on Sunday, the latest sign of the government's determination to prevent the formation of a Middle East-style protest movement.By By Christopher Bodeen, The Associated Press , March 06, 2011
China tries to stamp out 'Jasmine Revolution'
BEIJING — Jittery Chinese authorities wary of any domestic dissent staged a show of force Sunday to squelch a mysterious online call for a “Jasmine Revolution,” with only a handful of people joining protests apparently modeled on the pro-democracy demonstrations sweeping the Middle East.By By Anita Chang, The Associated Press , February 20, 2011
Report: Hackers in China hit Western oil companies
Hackers operating from China stole sensitive information from Western oil companies, a U.S. security firm reported Thursday, adding to complaints about pervasive Internet crime traced to the country.February 11, 2011
Hu urges closer ties with U.S., China
By By Tom Raum, The Associated Press , January 21, 2011
Hu urges closer US-China ties as world powers
January 20, 2011
New lawmakers want China currency action
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Hu Jintao’s high-profile visit to Washington this week comes as newly elected Republican lawmakers are itching to act against what they see as an undervalued Chinese currency that is costing American jobs.By By Matthew Pennington, The Associated Press , January 18, 2011
Robot waiters in China never lose patience
JINAN, China — Service with a smile also comes with an electronic voice at the Dalu Robot restaurant, where the hotpot meals are not as famous yet as the staff who never lose their patience and never take tips.By By Ken Teh, The Associated Press , December 24, 2010
American lawmakers press China ahead of talks
BEIJING (AP) — American lawmakers are pressing China for action on currency and high-tech trade in talks this week, and a planned Washington visit by President Hu Jintao next month has raised hopes Beijing might offer concessions.December 12, 2010
China's top diplomat meets N. Korea's Kim Jong Il
Diplomacy is showing signs of life on the Korean peninsula, two weeks after North Korea shelled its neighbor. China, under intense international pressure, sent a top envoy to meet with Kim Jong Il, and an American governor whose past visits have led to warmer ties announced a new trip to the North.December 10, 2010
Chinese dissent crackdown shrinks Nobel turnout
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Only one of some 140 Chinese activists invited by the wife of jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo has confirmed he will attend the prize ceremony in Oslo, an organizer of the guest list said Wednesday.November 24, 2010
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