| Taiwan denies buying fighter plane - Biz Wire August 17 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:05 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com The Taiwan military is denying any reports that it bought 24 units of fighter planes from the US Last month, the US-Taiwan Business Council published a announcement saying Taiwan would purchase 24 of the F-16C/D fighter planes to be the added its military units. But Spokesman of Taiwan defense department --Luo Shao says that no such purchase was made. The Chinese Mainland had been openly against this possibility of military purchases between Taiwan and the US | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 00:49 | More in News & Politics |
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| Luxury car prices dropping - Price Watch August 20 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 10:23 PM PDT | o to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com China's three most developed cities, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangdong, all employ lotteries and auctions that limit the total number of license plates put in circulation each month. This would appear to put a damper on car sales in the cities, but luxury brands aren't going down without a fight. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:05 | More in News & Politics |
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| Activists and protesters - Media Watch 20 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 09:43 PM PDT | PEOPLE in a number of Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Hangzhou, Harbin and Qingdao took to the street this morning to voice their opposition to Japanese activists' landing on the Diaoyu Islands. Around 8:50 am, over 100 protestors started to gather near the Consulate-General of Japan in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, holding China's national flags and banners reading "Sworn to defend China's territory over Diaoyu Islands." They also shouted loudly "Japan gets out of the Diaoyu Islands!" In downtown Shenzhen, protestors gathered at the SEG Plaza around 9:00 am with China's national flags in their hands and shouted to defend the Chinese territory. The Japanese coast guard confirmed that nine Japanese activists landed on the Diaoyu Islands early today, Japanese media reported. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:25 | More in News & Politics |
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| The Purchase of Nexen Requires Fundraising - China Beat August 23 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 08:53 PM PDT | The China National Offshore Oil Corporation is aching to purchase the Canadian oil exploration and recovery company Nexen Incorporated. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:32 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's August blockbusters Posted: 23 Aug 2012 09:18 PM PDT Right before the upcoming "Hollywood Invasion" of Batman and Spiderman in September, Chinese movies are dominating the film market in August. Romantic comedies are still the major trend, as the Qixi festival has everyone?s mind on love. |
| Qi Xi festival celebrated across China Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:08 PM PDT Love is in the air! You can feel it wherever you are in China. Young couples celebrate love, loyalty and commitment around the country on Chinese Valentine?s Day. |
| Red theme for Emmy Governor's Ball Posted: 23 Aug 2012 08:28 PM PDT Television?s best will be dazzled in rouge after the 2012 Emmy Awards, with a Governor?s Ball that aims to make the night memorable for nominees, winners, and their dates. |
| Subanchor: Origins of traditional Qixi Festival Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:57 PM PDT Li Kefu in the studio |
| India's international jewellery week sparkles in Mumbai Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:23 PM PDT India?s international jewellery week is off to a sparkling start in Mumbai. Jewellers are trying to boost jewellery sales domestically, despite the global markets losing their lustre. |
| Tango dancers show off at World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:15 PM PDT Tango dancers from around the world are showing off their high kicks and tight twirls as they compete in the Stage tango qualifiers at the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires. |
| Qi Xi: Chinese Valentine's day Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:04 PM PDT Chinese lovers are spoiled with more than one occasion to celebrate their love since we have now two special days for love. Back to the roots of Qixi festival, the love filled legend. |
| Wedding festival recaptures Qi Xi heritage Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:57 PM PDT China is speaking the language of love,as the country celebrates Qi Xi festival, considered by many to be China?s Valentine?s day. The First Beijing Tongzhou Wedding Culture Festival is drawing crowds. |
| US launches '337 Investigation' - Biz Wire August 23 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:11 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com The US International Trade Commission is launching a 337 investigation on wireless electronic equipments produced by China and other countries. The probe will look into whether there are any violations of patents made by American enterprises. Some products include smart phones, PCs and e-readers produced by famous brands like Huawei and ZhongXing from China. As well as Korea's LG and American domestic brand, Amazon. An investigation was opened after charges made by 3 American firms on their patents this year. If any of the firms are found to have infringed on the "337 treaty", the involved enterprises will lose their rights to sell on the American market. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:03 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's wealth gap - Media Watch August 23 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:57 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Households in rural China have seen incomes increase on average over the past three years, but the wealth gap in the vast countryside has almost reached the warning level, a top Chinese institute for rural studies said Tuesday. The cash income of rural households grew 14.13 percent from a year earlier to an average of 38894.4 yuan (6125 US dollars) last year, and the per capita cash income in rural areas rose 11.95 percent to 9260.6 yuan, according to a survey by Central China Normal University's Center for China Rural Studies. The survey was launched in 2009 and covered more than 6000 rural households across the country. The figures have not been adjusted to reflect inflation. Leaders put rural issues high up the agenda, where resident certificates of most people are registered in rural areas under a system that classifies 1.3 billion people into two groups, farmers and non-farmers. The institute said in a report released Tuesday that the income growth was fueled by rising wages among farmers who have abandoned rural life to work as migrant laborers outside of their hometowns, mostly in cities. Wages paid to the migrant laborers accounted for 65.7 percent of the total income of rural households, it said. China is experiencing the largest mass migration of people from the countryside to urban regions in history. The nation had 253 million migrant workers by the end of 2011, 10.55 million more than a year earlier, according to <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:23 | More in News & Politics |
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| Too real for comfort - Media Watch August 21 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:27 AM PDT | Lifelike "human skin" masks have become a hot internet item in China, sparking concerns over their potential use in criminal operations, reports the Chongqing Evening News. The intricately designed silicone masks, typically seen in the make-up department of movie studios, are said to be able to drastically alter a person's appearance in a realistic manner, complete with facial lines and proper skin tones. An investigation conducted by the Chongqing Evening News revealed various online stores offering such masks through mail order services. One particular vendor offered on its website a variety of hood-type masks, half-face masks and celebrity masks, as well as masks of other random faces. The masks come in both male and female versions and an assortment of sizes, though shops also offers custom-made masks for customers seeking an ultra-realistic disguise. Different eyebrow styles and facial hair can be added at extra cost. Depending on the quality, the masks are said to cost from 500 yuan (US$79) up to 6000 yuan (US$943). A highly realistic mask seen on one popular website retailed for 3600 yuan (US$565), the Chongqing Evening News reported. The realism provided by the masks have sparked concerns that they may be used in robberies or other illegal operations, notwithstanding the typical disclaimers stating that they can only be used for legal purposes, such as entertainment, parties, performances, special effects and collections. When contacted by reporters, one vendor <b>...</b> | Views: 4 1 ratings | | Time: 02:48 | More in News & Politics |
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| Rich heir suspected of date raping stars-China Take August 22-BONTV Posted: 22 Aug 2012 10:16 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode The rich heir at the heart of this scandal is Li Zongrui - the son of one of Taiwan's wealthiest financial magnates, Li Yue Chang. Taiwan media report that police have issued an arrest warrant for Li, and barred him from leaving the country, after more than 60 sex tapes of him with various women surfaced. Police said some of the women appeared unconscious, raising suspicions that they may have been drugged before being filmed. Other videos seemed to have been shot secretly. Amongst those who appear on the tapes found on Li Zongrui's computer are several A-list Taiwan actors and entertainers. Some reports say Li Zongrui may already have fled the country. The heir is notorious for his lavish spending at high end night clubs frequented by the rich and famous. | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 01:13 | More in News & Politics |
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| Chronic disease yields high costs - Biz Wire August 21 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 02:21 AM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com China's Health Department says there are more than 260 million people in the country currently diagnosed with chronic diseases. Deaths from chronic diseases account for 85% of total deaths. Recently, chronic diseases have been rendered exceedingly high levels. And the development of the country related to it, will be a heavy burden. According to the data provided by the economic information daily in 2009, per capita disposable income of urban residents was 2698 dollars. And per capita net income of rural residents was $813 dollars. A person suffering from chronic diseases would spend at least half of the per capita income of urban residents. And this number is three times as much for rural residents. According to the World Health Organization, chronic diseases accounts for 80% percent of China's entire medical costs. In the next ten years, the country will result in economic losses of $558 billion, due to heart disease, cardiovascular and diabetes deaths. China's direct medical costs of chronic disease will exceed $500 billion by 2015. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:29 | More in News & Politics |
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| Emerging pet insurance industry - Price Watch August 22 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:29 AM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com China's pet insurance market officially took off in 2004, when Huatai Insurance Company first offered pet coverage as a part of its family insurance plan. In 2005, Pacific Property Insurance offered the first liability insurance plan targeted specifically toward pets. Today, the Pacific Property Insurance Company charges 15 dollars a year for pet dog liability insurance, providing compensation of up to 15 thousand dollars. To put this insurance fee in context, a recent report from McKinsey and Company shows that average spending on life insurance in China is 50 USD a year. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:56 | More in News & Politics |
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| Chinese Social Network Plans Suit US Facebook - China Beat August 22 - BONTV Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:15 AM PDT | A feature of Facebook's re-design last year is a timeline that chronicles the messages,comments and updates.But a Chinese company,the social network site L99,is claiming that timeline feature was stolen by Facebook. | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:18 | More in News & Politics |
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| Commodities Futures Maintain Momentum - China Beat August 21 - BONTV Posted: 22 Aug 2012 09:10 PM PDT | Global commodities futures maintained their momentum Friday after a series of mostly positive macroeconomic data emerged out of the US, especially in the petroleum, base metal and precious metal sectors. | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 01:30 | More in News & Politics |
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