| Chen Guangbiao Swaps New for Old - China Take September 21 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:59 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Chinese philanthropist and recycling tycoon, Chen Guangbiao, has managed to get his face in the news again. Just weeks ago Chen placed a half-page advertisement in the New York Times stating that uninhabited islands disputed by China and Japan had been Chinese territory since antiquity - and rather bizarrely comparing them to Hawaii. And Chen is now offering compensation to the owners of Japanese cars destroyed by extreme Chinese nationalists during recent anti-Japanese protests. Chen announced that he would buy a replacement car for his microblog followers who could get official verification that their cars had been trashed by demonstrators. However the new car would have to be a Chinese-made brand, although Chen hasn't specified any specific models yet. | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:10 | More in News & Politics |
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| China remains the largest holder of T-bills - China Beat September 21 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:54 PM PDT | China in July increased its holding of US Treasury securities by $2.6 billion to $1149.6 billion, ranking it first among all countries and regions, according to latest data from US Treasury Department. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:04 | More in News & Politics |
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| If GDP grows, income gap to widen - Biz Wire September 21 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:45 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com A Chinese scholar says the country's per capita income will reach half of the United States in 18 years. As long as the economy continues to maintain an annual growth rate of 8%. Lin Yifu is the World Bank Vice President and Honorary President of the national development and Research Institute of Peking University. He says that if China continues to open its market, the economy will grow at its potential 8%. After more than 30 years of reform, the country's average annual growth rate has increase by 9.9% and GDP by 16.3%. But sometimes growth comes at a cost; take for example, the widening income gap. As companies owned by the government monopolize the sectors, wealth becomes concentrated in large corporations. Especially in telecommunications, electricity, and finance sectors which are all state-owned. With extensive capital to support their position versus private companies, rising disparities can be seen. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:23 | More in News & Politics |
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| Taking a step back - Media Watch September 22 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:49 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode China on Thursday urged Japan to return to the path of dialogue and negotiation to solve bilateral territorial issues as Tokyo planned to send a special envoy to China to ease tensions after its "purchase" of the Diaoyu Islands. Hong Lei, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made his remarks at a daily news conference in response to a report saying Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was seeking to repair bilateral ties after misjudging China's reaction to Tokyo's "purchase". China has always insisted that issues concerning the Diaoyu Islands should be solved through dialogue and negotiation, Hong said, adding that the Japanese side should take China's solemn demand seriously. Noda said he was considering sending an envoy to Beijing to explain why Japan "purchased" parts of the islands on Sept 10, Japan's TV Asahin reported on Wednesday. No further details about the envoy are available at this time. Japan's Fuji TV reported that two Chinese frigates were spotted 80 km northwest of the islands. If true, this is the first time Chinese warships have entered the waters near the islands, but Beijing has not confirmed the report. Noda said he realized that anti-Japanese rallies might take place in China after Tokyo took state control of the islands, but not to this extent. "I took into account that 'nationalization' would lead to some degree of reaction and friction, but the scale was beyond the expected," he said. Besides <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:55 | More in News & Politics |
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| Bikini opera controversy - China Take September 25 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:20 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode The Peking Opera or Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. Its famous the world over, you might know it by its screeching high vocals, and colorful masks. Well a recent performance of the Peking Opera at a news conference held by the 37th Miss Bikini contest -- has generated many discussions on the Internet. In the opening ceremony, all the contestants were wearing Bikinis as they proceeded to perform Opera. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:09 | More in News & Politics |
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| Stand together - Media Watch September 24 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 12:45 AM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China-Japan Friendship Association announced Sunday they were postponing a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties with Japan. On Friday night, a number of Japanese policemen landed on the Diaoyu Islands, which China has condemned. The Diaoyu Islands dispute is escalating. The current situation has robbed the ceremony of its original meaning. A change in the strategic relationship between the two has been brewing, and the Diaoyu crisis could be the final nail in the coffin for friendly ties between the two since the 1970s. Japan has been calling on both sides to show restraint over the issue while escalating it itself. The administration of Yoshihiko Noda wants China to accept what Japan has done and give up its sovereignty claim, which is nothing but an illusion. It seems that there's no space for China to reason with Japan over the issue, which may end with a confrontation between the two. National strength will eventually solve the issue. China sent law enforcement ships to the Diaoyu Islands last week. Such an act should become routine. The range for law enforcement should be extended to waters 12 nautical miles off the islands, thus realizing the legal status of Chinese police. Solving the dispute through peaceful means should be China's first choice. But it should be prepared for severe friction. It may lead to <b>...</b> | Views: 2 2 ratings | | Time: 03:23 | More in News & Politics |
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| Cambodian serow under threat Posted: 25 Sep 2012 08:03 PM PDT In Cambodia, the southern serow is a species of goat-antelope native to mountain forests. |
| Ballet show in factory Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:41 PM PDT A Yekaterinburg theatre in Russia put on an experimental performance on Friday, with ballet dancers and factory workers taking part in the dance. It was a high-octane show with an idea to convey. |
| New CCTV building to hold its first gala Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:30 PM PDT The "Five-One Project" Award was established by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee to recognize great works in the art circle. |
| Artists bring "Anhui Week" to Germany Posted: 25 Sep 2012 07:06 PM PDT As part of the celebration on the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Germany, 2012 is officially recognized as "the Year of Chinese Culture" in Germany and the cultural events continue with "Anhui Week". |
| Norwegian professor studies" Beiyejing" Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:58 PM PDT The pattra-leaf scriptures have recorded not only the scriptures of Buddhism but also philosophy, history, calendars, literature, art, science and so on. |
| Potala Palace hides sacred treasures Posted: 25 Sep 2012 06:28 PM PDT There is no better place to find pattra-leaf scriptures than at the Potala palace in Tibet. |
| Looking for Chinese investment - Media Watch September 23 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:21 AM PDT | A growing number of overseas real estate projects are trying to attract Chinese investors, as global economic woes soften their own domestic real estate markets. A record 147 overseas projects from more than 30 countries and regions are attending the 2012 Beijing International Property Autumn Expo, according to statistics from the expo's sponsor. "China's housing market has great appeal to foreign projects, and we have had to extend the exhibition hall for foreign projects since we have so many of them," said Wei Kefei, director of the expo's international department. The expo, which runs from Thursday to Sunday and has also attracted around 180 domestic real estate projects, is regarded as a barometer of the market. According to Wei, immigration, education and asset relocation are the top three reasons for Chinese buying properties overseas. Occupying 32 booths at the expo, Cyprus is the most prominent foreign exhibitor at the event. As Canada, Australia and the United States have all increased their immigration requirements, more Chinese people are turning their attention toward Cyprus for permanent residence. If a Chinese investor purchases a property valued 300000 euros ($398000) in Cyprus, they could receive the right to permanent residence in the country within two months. Usually, it takes three to six months to finish the procedure. "As a member of the European Union, the terms offered by Cyprus are quite attractive for us, when considering education and traveling <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:32 | More in News & Politics |
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| Monopoly blocks POS reform - Price Watch September 24 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:09 AM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com When China's cabinet-like State Council ordered banks to lower rates, the response has been delay after delay.Chinese media and businesses all point the finger at the banking monopoly exercised by China's big four state banks: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, the Bank of China, and the Agricultural Bank of China. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 03:02 | More in News & Politics |
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| US Secretary of Defense visits Beijing - Microblog Buzz September 24 - BONTV Posted: 25 Sep 2012 12:22 AM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter Weibo users react to US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's visit to Beijing. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 05:12 | More in News & Politics |
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| Waiting for "Big 18" - China Take September 24 - BONTV Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:35 PM PDT | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Chinese media have been talking about the "upcoming" 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China for some time now. Known more popularly as the Shiba Da - literally "Big 18" -- this is something like a Democratic or Republican convention -- with the difference that it only takes place every five years. The conference normally takes place in October in the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing. Every ten years the conference assumes even more importance as it involves a handover of power from one generation of leaders to the next. This year will see the familiar faces of President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao handing on their respective batons. During the week and a half long meeting, 2270 delegates will choose the next Central Committee; decide and approve promotions within the party; and review -- and possible amend - the Party Constitution. However, this year there is so far no word of exactly WHEN this meeting - which will decide the path the party takes over the next decade - is actually going to take place. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:47 | More in News & Politics |
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| Beijing gives international triathlon a tri -- East West Sports 042 -- BON TV China Posted: 24 Sep 2012 10:56 PM PDT | To watch the full episode visit bon.tv As the capital of China, Beijing has hosted tons of sporting events -- everything from beach volleyball and bike polo to Premiere League teams and NBA games -- but never a major triathlon, until now. On this week's show we go inside Beijing's inaugural International Triathlon, and much more. BON -- Blue Ocean Network | Views: 2 0 ratings | | Time: 04:22 | More in Sports |
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| US launches probe on RE firms - Biz Wire September 24 - BONTV Posted: 24 Sep 2012 09:39 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com Investigations of four Chinese rare earth firms have begun after a Japanese company filed a complaint on patent infringement. Hitachi Metals has asked the US International Trade Commission to take action. The four Chinese companies are Yantai Zhenghai Magnetic Material, Ningbo Jinji Strong, Anhui Earth-Panda Advance, and Techtronic Industries. A slew of other firms are also be investigated, including 28 other companies from US, Germany, and Austria, found to be involved in patent infringement activities. The probe will create pressure on China's rare earth deep processing companies. The trade agency said they would complete the investigation within 45 days. If the complaint is approved, it will ban imports of these products from these companies. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:10 | More in News & Politics |
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| China boycotts Japanese products - Biz Wire September 18 - BONTV Posted: 24 Sep 2012 08:55 PM PDT | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com Tensions are continuing to rise over the Diaoyu-Senkaku islands here in China. Even Chinese e-commerce companies are taking to their websites to protest, calling for customers to boycott Japanese products. In fact, the whole E-retail industry is putting forward a civil "economic sanction" towards Japan. According to an online report by qq.com, share of Japanese cars have declined by 2%, as well as sales of home appliances. The numbers in three big cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou show that, Toshiba fell by 40.3%; Sanyo by 44; Panasonic 23 and Sharp 21%. On September 11th, FClub.cn said on its official website: "our network and millions of members are united to resist Japan's occupation of Diaoyu Islands". And Jia.com CEO also urged people via his weibo account, not to travel to Japan until the issue is resolved. And most recently, well-known online shopping platform, 51bi.com also announced that Japanese made goods were "off the shelves". | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 01:31 | More in News & Politics |
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| China to cancel the customs service charges - China Beat September 24 - BONTV Posted: 24 Sep 2012 11:00 PM PDT | According to the Ministry of Finance (MOF), China will scrap customs supervision charges for foreign trade enterprises to ease their burdens amid depressed export situations, starting from October 1, 2012. | Views: 0 1 ratings | | Time: 01:07 | More in News & Politics |
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