| China News Broadcast, July 18, 2012: Torrential Rains and Heywood Case Witness Posted: 20 Jul 2012 02:21 PM PDT | In today's China news, French architect Patrick Devillers flew to China as a witness in the murder case of Neil Heywood. In today's China news, torrential rain throughout China's central and southern regions began a week ago, and its still pouring down. So far 30 people have died and there's been massive destruction of homes, infrastructure, roads and crops. The rain is expected to ease from today. French architect Patrick Devillers flew to China on Tuesday, where he's to appear as a witness in the murder case of British businessman Neil Heywood. The architect was detained in Cambodia last month with the cooperation of Chinese officials. The architect had business dealings with Gu Kailai, the wife of Bo Xilai. Another Tibetan monk self-immolated on Tuesday at one of Eastern Tibet's largest monasteries. According to the group Free Tibet, eighteen-year-old Lobsang Lobzin's body will be cremated on Tuesday evening at the Kirti Monastery, where the young monk lived. A Hong Kong Council Member, technically a subject of the People's Republic of China, is calling on Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou to oppose the mainland Chinese regime. Council Member Albert Chan Wai Yip is doing it over the most politically sensitive issue there is in China -- Falun Gong. Superior Aviation Beijing is looking to acquire the US-based Hawker Beechcraft. And the Beijing municipality owns 40% of Superior Aviation. Hawker Beechcraft is looking to sell fast and Superior Aviation has been looking for <b>...</b> | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 11:31 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Tuidang: China's Little Known Anti-Party Movement Posted: 20 Jul 2012 02:17 PM PDT | Tuidang - it's a little known movement that has swept China. It began in 2004, and has attracted 120 million Chinese people to join. The movement was prompted by an exposé on the Chinese Communist Party, and essentially calls upon individual Chinese to renounce their ties to the Party and its affiliates: the Communist Youth League and the Young Pioneers. In this China Focus, we look at just what the Tuidang movement is, and what is behind one of the most under-reported event that could dictate the future of the Chinese Communist Party. Editor's Note: For more on the Tuidang movement, please refer to NTD's three-part series on the topic. [ntdtv.org For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 12:09 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Netizens React to Snow in July Posted: 20 Jul 2012 02:09 PM PDT | During the hottest days in summer, snow falls in Beijing in northern China. Hard to believe, isn't it? It actually happened on July 12th. A weibo user posted a picture of the snow in Beijing. This has attracted numerous comments from netizens. The web post says, "We are all fired up! I can't believe my eyes. The snow lasted for about 3 minutes. It was really snowing!" In traditional Chinese culture, snow in summer represents big grievances. Weibo users discussed about this concern. Netizen Fantast says, "Believe it or not, just take a look of the pictures. Snow in July, what grievances are there?" White Feather Wings says, "Snow in summer again. There were so many grieving souls in China in recent years. And they all went to Beijing to redress the grievance." The July snow is not the only strange occurrence happening in China during those couple of days. On July 13th, a famous big bell named, "Safety Bell," in Chengdu in China's southwest Sichuan province fell to the ground—shocking everyone. And on July 12th and 13th, earthquakes hit several regions across China. A tremor measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was felt in Liaoning province in the southern part of northeast China. Two others measured 3.8 in Shandong in northeast China, and 3.6 in Xinjiang in northwest China. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:57 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Chinese Officials Stopped from Cutting in Line at Changbai Mountain Posted: 20 Jul 2012 02:03 PM PDT | Some top Chinese Communist Party officials could not get away with cutting in line at a nature preserve in northeastern China on Sunday. Thousands of people already waiting hours for their turn to enter the Changbai Mountain Scenic Park reportedly surrounded the officials' vehicles and threw water bottles at police and military motorcade to deny the officials passage. Reports of the incident on microblog sites, including Sina Weibo, were quickly posted on overseas websites. Police and soldiers used to violence to stop the disturbance that lasted for about three hours. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 5 0 ratings | | Time: 00:33 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Falun Gong, Tradition Under Persecution: Discovering China #7 Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:53 PM PDT | Discovering China 7 Intro Hi I'm Alina Wang and welcome to Discovering China. We have a special program for you this week. Today, July 20th, marks the anniversary of the Chinese Communist Regime's crack down on the largest spiritual movement in Chinas recent history—Falun Gong. 1 So lets first ask the question, what is Falun Gong? 2 Well Ben Hedges is now in the studio with the producer of an award-winning movie about Falun Gong and the persecution they have faced at the hands of the communist regime. 3 Finally today we are going to take a trip to Washington DC, to speak to one US Falun Gong practitioner who is using music to raise awareness about the plight of Falun Gong in China. Outro Thats all for this week, but if you want to know more about Falun Gong, you can visit www.falundafa.org. That address should be on your screens now. And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more coverage of the most precious treasures of traditional Chinese culture. We have a brand new episode for you every Friday. But for now Zai Jian. | Views: 23 1 ratings | | Time: 15:01 | More in Entertainment |
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| Hawker Beechcraft's Proposed Acquisition Sparks Controversy Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:39 PM PDT | Is China buying a US aircraft maker? Superior Aviation Beijing is looking to acquire the US-based Hawker Beechcraft. And it's raising concerns because not only does Hawker Beechcraft make private aircrafts, it has a military division. And the Beijing municipality owns 40% of Superior Aviation. Hawker Beechcraft is looking to sell fast. In May it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And it says it won't be selling its military division--only its nonmilitary equipment--in the $1.8 billion deal. It raises the possibility of moving thousands of jobs to China, and whether China's market can sustain a company like Hawker Beechcraft selling only its private aircraft. The proposed deal still needs to be approved by the US Committee on Foreign Investment. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 8 0 ratings | | Time: 00:45 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Hong Kong Council Member Denounces Beijing Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:34 PM PDT | It's a stunning political move -- a Hong Kong Council Member, technically a subject of the People's Republic of China, is calling on Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou to oppose the mainland Chinese regime. The Chinese regime has long threatened to take control of Taiwan with military force. But Hong Kong Council Member Albert Chan Wai Yip is throwing his weight behind Taiwan. And he's doing it over the most politically sensitive issue there is in China -- Falun Gong. Back in June, Chung Ting-pang, a Taiwanese citizen was detained by Chinese authorities after visiting relatives in Jiangxi. Chung is a practitioner of Falun Gong, a spiritual practice persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party. He was detained for what authorities claimed were crimes against the state, though no evidence has been presented. NTD contacted Albert Chan Wai Yip, who spoke out harshly against the Chinese regime. [Albert Chan Wai Yip, Hong Kong Council Member]: "Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou and all relevant departments should use any occasion to express their anger (on Chung's case). They shouldn't allow their own citizen to be detained or arrested at will in other countries. I want the representative of the local government to raise objections, in order to protect their own citizens' rights." Since 1999, the Chinese regime has brutally persecuted Falun Gong adherents. They've been subjected to forced labor, lengthy imprisonment, torture and rape, as well as an alleged program of forced organ <b>...</b> | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 02:40 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| 18-Year-Old Tibetan Monk Self Immolates; Mounting Calls for Tibetan Freedom Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:30 PM PDT | Another Tibetan monk self-immolated on Tuesday at one of Eastern Tibet's largest monasteries. According to the group Free Tibet, eighteen-year-old Lobsang Lobzin's body will be cremated on Tuesday evening at the Kirti Monastery, where the young monk lived. A representative from the monastery, Kanyag Tsering, says the timing is driven by fears of reaction from the Chinese officials. Kanyag Tsering, a representative from Kirti Moastery was quoted saying, (quote) "The unusual thing is that they are preparing to cremate his body tonight. According to Tibetan custom, they would usually keep the body for a few days and cremate it on an appropriate day. But since they are cremating it tonight, it shows that the monks fear that Chinese officials will take away his body." And now calls are mounting for Beijing to, quote, "let Tibetans decide their own future." Voice of America reports that Tibetans blocked a bridge to stop police from getting to the monastery. Free Tibet reports that more than 40 monks have self-immolated since 2009, protesting what they say is Chinese Communist Party repression in Tibet. An influx of members of the Han Chinese ethnic group has allegedly diluted the Tibetan bloodline and led to the destruction of traditional Tibetan culture and religion. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:22 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| China's Constant Rains, 30 Dead So Far Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:21 PM PDT | The rain began pouring down a week ago (July 11) and heavy storms continue today in China's central and southern regions. At least 30 people have died and others are missing in the provinces of Anhui, Chongqing, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu and Sichuan. The Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that wind, hail, floods, mudslides and landslides have affected at least 7 million people with nearly half a million forced evacuations. Train delays and power outages have hampered rescue efforts with people found clinging to trees after being swept out of their homes. About 1.3 million acres of croplands are flooded causing losses of more than $600 million US dollars. Many thousands of houses are severely damaged with about 12 thousand destroyed so far. The worst affected area is Nanfeng County, getting nearly 14 inches of rain yesterday morning. China's Central Meteorological Center expects rains to ease over the next few days. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 9 1 ratings | | Time: 01:04 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Disgraced Chinese Official's French Connection Flies to China Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:43 PM PDT | French architect Patrick Devillers flew to China on Tuesday, he's to appear as a witness in the murder case of British businessman Neil Heywood. The architect was detained in Cambodia last month with the cooperation of Chinese officials. The architect had business dealings with Gu Kailai, the wife of Bo Xilai. Bo's wife, Gu Kailai, was arrested for the murder of Mr Heywood in April. Chinese state media made choreographed statements simultaneously detailing her arrest, as well as the removal of her husband from his central Communist Party positions. Devillers and Heywood both had close ties to Gu Kailai. Heywood was Gu's business partner, and Devillers set up a firm with her in London. Devillers's father told British paper, The Telegraph that he believed that the French architect was attracted to Gu and wanted to pursue a "romantic relationship" with her. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:55 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Gunman Kills 12 at The Dark Knight Rises Premiere in Colorado Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:27 AM PDT | At least 12 people have died in a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie. Around 38 more were wounded, according to police. The gunman, identified as 24-year-old James Holmes, fired into a Century 16 theater at around 12:30 am. "Witnesses tell us he released some sort of canister," said Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates at a news conference. "They heard a hissing sound and some gas emerged and the gunman opened fire." Police received the first calls reporting the shooting at 12:39 am. They arrived three minutes later. Survivors described Holmes walking into Theater 9, which was showing "The Dark Knight rises," through an emergency exit, wearing a gas mask and body armor. Shortly after the shooting spree, the police arrested him in a nearby park, reportedly carrying a rifle, handgun and knife. Another gun was recovered from the scene. Many children were in the theater at the time of the shooting. A witness, identified as Salina Jordan, told the Denver Post that she was in Theater 8, and had witnessed people injured in her theater. She said that she saw one girl shot in her cheek, and another girl struck who seemed to be around 9 years old. The youngest injured is just 3-months-old, according to Aurora Children's Hospital employees. Oates told reporters that an apartment block was evacuated, as Holmes told police he had explosives in his home. ABC News contacted a San Diego woman who identified herself as James Holmes <b>...</b> | Views: 77 3 ratings | | Time: 02:12 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Panda Cub Searches For Mommy Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:42 AM PDT | This is an amazingly rare footage—a panda cub alone in the wild. Researchers only had a moment to capture this footage, before the panda ran off into the mountain forests, perhaps searching for its mother. The cub was seen in the Wolong National Nature Reserve, in southwest Sichuan Province. This is where a panda census is currently being conducted. Researchers are trying to find out if efforts to bring back the endangered species are working. The panda cub sighting is a good indication that it is. Plans are also underway in the Wolong Hetaoping Wild Training Base—to train and release two to three grown pandas back into the wild by 2014. The semi wild training area has been designed to be as close as possible to the natural habitat. This way the pandas will have an easier time adapting to the wild. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 106 10 ratings | | Time: 00:57 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| Off the Great Wall - The BMW Hand Touching Car Endurance Competition Posted: 19 Jul 2012 03:10 PM PDT | The rules of the competition is pretty simple, the person who touches the BMW with their hand the longest will win the right to use a BMW for 5 years. Dan is ready for the competition but found himself facing a very serious problem. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com Google Plus: plus.google.com | Views: 101 11 ratings | | Time: 03:43 | More in Shows |
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| Deadly Virus Outbreak in Cambodia, School Closed Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:55 PM PDT | An empty schoolyard in Cambodia. Government officials have shut down all of its kindergartens and primary schools to prevent the spread of a deadly virus that causes hand, foot and mouth disease. The virus has claimed the lives of 55 children since April, according to the World Health Organisation. Most deaths occurred within 24 hours of being admitted to the hospital, affecting infants from three months old to children of 11. With the closures in force, this newspaper seller in Phnom Penh has her children at work with her. She says that she and many other parents agree with the decision to close schools, seeing it as a good measure to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Authorities said the closures would be in force for 10 weeks. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 2 8 ratings | | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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| Congressman Sam Farr Urges Support to end Organ Harvesting in China Posted: 19 Jul 2012 12:22 PM PDT | Congressman Sam Farr of California urges the the President Barack Obama to Support Falun Gong and end the persecution in China. | Views: 18 4 ratings | | Time: 04:16 | More in Entertainment |
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| Top Colombian Drug Kingpin Arrested in Honduras Posted: 19 Jul 2012 10:45 AM PDT | Honduran police escort a man they say is a top Colombian drug kingpin from the notorious Urabenos gang. Security personnel from both countries were involved in arresting the suspect, believed to be "El Flaco" - the second in charge of the drug cartel. The suspect was extradited back to Colombia on Wednesday, where he is wanted on charges of murder and drug trafficking. The Honduran security minister said international cooperation is essential in the fight against drugs. [Pmpeyo Bonilla, honduran Security Minister] "Drug crime is inhumane-- it is transnational, so cooperation among all countries should be permanent and wide ranging." Honduras is a strategic territory for regional cartels that use small planes, trucks, and even makeshift submarines to move Colombian cocaine to consumers in the United States. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 1 2 ratings | | Time: 00:49 | More in News & Politics |
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| Syria sanctions vetoed during UN vote Posted: 19 Jul 2012 02:40 PM PDT | As the world turns towards war-torn Syria, member states with the United Nations attempted to impose sanctions on the government of Bashar al-Assad on Thursday. A proposed resolution would have meant the halt of heavy weapon exports to Syria and the removal of the military from heavily populated areas, but a veto by way of Russia and China thwarted a western-attempt at intervention. RT's Marina Portnaya brings us the latest from the UN's role in the Syrian war. | Views: 1458 87 ratings | | Time: 06:29 | More in News & Politics |
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| Russia and China don't want Libya scenario in Syria Posted: 18 Jul 2012 03:35 PM PDT | As a civil war grips Syria, it doesn't look like there is an end in sight. This after Syrian officials were killed in an explosion of unclear nature - including the defense minister, his deputy, security advisor and Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law. So what's going on in Syria? Is a diplomatic solution possible at this point? Cole Bockenfeld of the Project on Middle East Democracy joins RT's Liz Wahl to explain. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com | Views: 4225 143 ratings | | Time: 10:40 | More in News & Politics |
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| Illegal Court Hearing in "300 Fingerprints" Case Posted: 19 Jul 2012 09:42 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com An illegal court hearing was held secretly in Botou City Court at 9am on July 18th in the case of Chinese Falun Gong practitoner Wang Xiaodong's "300 fingerprints," which shocked CCP power center Zhongnanhai. The CCP authority didn't inform Wang Xiaodong's family members until 17:00 the day before the court hearing. Falun Gong practitioners of Botou City are not allowed to participate in the court hearings by CCP, and the local assistants of Falun Gong are even monitored by CCP. On the day of the court hearing, the entire street in front of Botou Court was in the state of martial law one hour in advance. Vehicles and pedestrians were not allowed to approach. The police and plainclothes guards seemed to face a strong enemy. According to The Epoch Times, who quoted an insider, Wang Defu, president of Botou Court, personally arranged for bailiffs to control personnel coming to or going from the court. A careful security check was conducted on each person who entered the court. The security check was more strict than usual. Even personnel of other cases were not allowed to pass by. According to Wang Xiaodong's brother, besides Wang Xiaodong's mother and sister, other close friends were all refused entry to the court hearing. According to Wang Xiaodong brother, in addition to Wang Xiaodong's mother and sister, other relatives and friends refused to attend. But the town government officials and personnel of <b>...</b> | Views: 50 0 ratings | | Time: 03:04 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's Leadership Reshuffle Kicks Off Posted: 19 Jul 2012 09:40 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Guizhou Province' top leadership reshuffle was announced by the Chinese Communist Party' (CCP) media. Removed as Guizhou's Party chief, Li Zhanshu, is predicted to fill a position in the Central Government. The move kicked off the prologue of CCP' provincial-level leadership changes ahead of its upcoming 18th congress. Commentators think Hu Jintao dominated the selection of the Party's new top leadership team. However, Hu has missed the best chance of gaining a complete control over the CCP, experts predict. The CCP official media Xinhuanet.com reported on July 18, Li Zhanshu, former CCP chief of Guizhou Province, is to be appointed on some specific posts. BBC Chinese cited some sources as saying that Li Zhanshu is very likely to be given key positions. He is seen as a hot candidate for being Director of General Office of the CCP Central Committee. Another source said that the CCP top-level leaders plan to name him as Organization Minister, a role that has the final say on the Party cadres' political careers. Reportedly, a close relationship exists between Li Zhanshu, President Hu Jintao, and Vice President Xi Jinping. Li was viewed as acceptable by two factions, those headed by Hu and Xi. The issue of Li's appointment was said to be finalized at the Beidaihe meeting prior to the CCP 18th congress. Hong Kong-based Takungpao.com commented on the issue. It said, by convention, a nationwide reshuffle of <b>...</b> | Views: 19 0 ratings | | Time: 04:02 | More in News & Politics |
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