Dialogue’s “Voices and Votes”:China at a crossroads Posted: 05 Mar 2015 11:18 PM PST | The year 2015 is predicted to be a crucial year for China's political, social and economic spheres thanks to comprehensive, deepening reforms. In his government work report, Premier Li Keqiang... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:17 | More in News & Politics |
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What are the highlights of Premier Li Keqiang’s government work report? Posted: 05 Mar 2015 11:17 PM PST | Premier Li Keqiang delivered a government work report on Thursday, unveiling some key macroeconomic targets and major reform issues for 2015. Wu Jianmin, Former Chinese Ambassador to France, ... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:13 | More in News & Politics |
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Interview with Zong Qinghou, founder of Hangzhou Wahaha Group Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:46 PM PST | Zong Qinghou is the founder and chairman of Hangzhou Wahaha Group which is the leading beverage company in China. Zong was listed as China's richest man in 2012. As an NPC deputy, Zong has. | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:42 | More in News & Politics |
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The CEO of Tencent: the mobile internet can improve people’s lives Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:46 PM PST | Ma Huateng is not only the CEO of Tencent, which runs QQ and WeChat, he is also an NPC deputy. Ma says he wants to see the mobile internet be used to improve education, travel, and health care.... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:11 | More in News & Politics |
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Interview with Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao Posted: 05 Mar 2015 09:23 PM PST | Following the 2008 global economic recession, a number of developed nations pursued quantitative easing policies, as a way of injecting energy into their struggling domestic economies. It's... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 03:20 | More in News & Politics |
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Ministry of Finance holds press conference Posted: 05 Mar 2015 09:23 PM PST | Today, Minister of Finance Lou Jiwei and deputy minister Liu kun meet with the media to outline the ministry's work and answer questions. Major topics cover consumer and personal taxation,... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:02 | More in News & Politics |
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Feng Xiaogang talks about China’s film market: Box office or high quality? Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:23 PM PST | One of China's most renowned film directors, Feng Xiaogang, is also a CPPCC member, and shared his thoughts on China's film industry. In 2012, he sought to spend 200 million yuan to make... | Views: 3 1 ratings | Time: 02:26 | More in News & Politics |
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Suspect who attacked U.S. ambassador had prior assault conviction Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:39 PM PST | U.S. ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert is recovering from surgery to treat wounds on his face and arm after suffering a knife attack on Thursday at an event in central Seoul. The suspect,... | Views: 13 1 ratings | Time: 01:57 | More in News & Politics |
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Snowden documents: New Zealand spying on neighbors Posted: 05 Mar 2015 06:51 AM PST | New documents released by the U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden show that New Zealand is spying on its neighbors and allies, including countries in the Pacific region. The documents say New... | Views: 6 1 ratings | Time: 00:58 | More in News & Politics |
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Syria rebels attack Aleppo security building Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:30 PM PST | Rebels in Syria have launched a fierce attack on the Air Force Intelligence building in Aleppo, leaving at least 34 dead. The attack comes a few days after the foreign-sponsored opposition... | Views: 63 2 ratings | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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18 kids perform in mid-air for Chinese Lantern Festival Posted: 05 Mar 2015 06:25 AM PST | People across China are celebrating the Lantern Festival today on Jan. 15th of the lunar calendar. In Zhejiang Province, 18 kids are dressed up and put on show to represent China's legend,... | Views: 1 1 ratings | Time: 00:28 | More in News & Politics |
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Exclusive interview: China’s Vice Minister of Finance Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:21 AM PST | As the Chinese government has set a new GDP target of seven per cent for 2015, there are questions being asked, as to whether this number is going to support the development needs of Chinese... | Views: 10 3 ratings | Time: 02:13 | More in News & Politics |
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Foreign diplomats discuss China’s “deepening reform” Posted: 05 Mar 2015 05:21 AM PST | Deepening reform” has been a key buzzword at this year's Two Sessions. Hundreds of diplomats were invited to the opening session of this year's National People's Congress. Prior to... | Views: 3 1 ratings | Time: 02:10 | More in News & Politics |
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2 Australian drug smugglers to be executed in Indonesia Posted: 05 Mar 2015 05:02 AM PST | Indonesia has rejected Australia's proposal for a prisoner swap to save the lives of two Australian drug smugglers expected to face a firing squad within days. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran... | Views: 5 0 ratings | Time: 00:51 | More in News & Politics |
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Iranian diplomat held in Yemen since 2013 freed Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:55 AM PST | An Iranian diplomat held hostage in Yemen since 2013 has been freed following a rescue operation. According to Iranian state media, Noor Ahmad Nikbakht arrived home safely at Tehran's Mehrabad... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:36 | More in News & Politics |
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Australian PM signals missing MH370 search scaled back Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:43 AM PST | Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday, Mar. 5th suggested the search for missing flight MH370 may be scaled back. However, he said Australia will continue to work for solving the... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 01:06 | More in News & Politics |
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Obamacare debate: is it illegal? Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:05 AM PST | The landmark U.S. healthcare law known as “Obamacare” is seeing its biggest test as the U.S. Supreme Court faces arguments on whether subsidies which help Americans afford healthcare are... | Views: 3 0 ratings | Time: 01:39 | More in News & Politics |
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Media focus on China’s two sessions Posted: 05 Mar 2015 03:56 AM PST | China's two sessions are closely watched for the direction the country's politics and economy might take. This year over three thousand reporters have their eyes trained on the event. Both... | Views: 3 2 ratings | Time: 01:07 | More in News & Politics |
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Prince William visits elephant park in Yunnan Province Posted: 05 Mar 2015 06:42 AM PST | Britain's Prince William visited an elephant sanctuary in Xishuangbannan, Yunnan Province on Wednesday. William, who regularly speaks out against wildlife trafficking, brought up the plight... | Views: 25 1 ratings | Time: 00:39 | More in News & Politics |
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