China news update 20080820
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 – 12:01 amHua Guofeng, Mao’s successor as Chinese leader, dies aged 87
Times Online – UK
On his deathbed, Mao made clear his choice of successor with a phrase still familiar to almost every Chinese: “With you in charge my heart is at ease. …
Former Chinese leader Hua Guofeng dies
China Daily – China
… posts in the CPC and the government", the statement said. Born in 1921, Hua once served as the Chinese premier and chairman of the CPC Central Committee.
Chinese boxers make historic breakthrough at Beijing Olympics
Xinhua – China
20 (Xinhua) — Chinese boxers including "Pirate" Zou Shiming have secured four medals at the Beijing Olympic Games as of Wednesday. The Beijing Olympics are …
Chinese president extends condolences on death of Zambian leader
Xinhua – China
In a message to Zambian acting President Rupiah Banda, Hu expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Chinese government and people to the late president’s …
Beijing Olympics: Chinese pensioners punished after applying to …
Telegraph.co.uk – United Kingdom
Two Chinese pensioners who applied for the right to demonstrate in the "protest pens" at the Beijing Olympics have been sentenced to a one-year term of …
Chinese Premier meets Britain’s Blair on sidelines of Beijing Games
Xinhua – China
20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the sidelines of the Beijing Games. …
The next ‘greatest’ Chinese restaurant? Not quite
Globe and Mail – Canada
Contemporary Chinese is a welcome concept. But the execution may send some fleeing to the nearest big banquet hall Iwonder what Jennifer 8. …
Article By Dr. Pradeep K. Mukherji Published on Leading Chinese …
MarketWatch – USA
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug 20, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Avasant, a leading global management solutions provider, today announced that an article …
Chinese hurdler Liu forgoes insurance claim
International Herald Tribune – France
AP BEIJING: Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang will not make a claim against a 100 million yuan (US$14.5 million) insurance policy after an injury forced him to pull …
Elderly Chinese women ordered into re-education
Times Online – UK
Two elderly women who applied five times to demonstrate in China’s Olympic protest parks against the demolition of their homes have been ordered to serve …