| Will China's New Leadership Improve the Economy? Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:41 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com A Reuters report from Beijing states that many foreign businesses in China hope the new leadership change of the CCP 18th Congress will pour money into reviving China's economy. However, people have differing opinions regarding whether the new leadership will strive to improve the economy. One State Council official believes 2013 will be the most difficult year for China's economy. The report states that large enterprises, such as machinery manufacturer Caterpillar and steel manufacturer POSCO, who face dim global economic prospects, hope for sales growth after China's new leadership takes over. Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman told Reuters that when he met two distributors in China two weeks ago, these analysts think there will be a turning point. They also look forward to substantial changes before the Chinese New Year in 2013. BMW CFO Friedrich Eichiner also expressed that he believes China's new leaders will continue down the path to stimulate economy. NYC University Professor of Economics Chen Zhifei: "In fact, the object of the Chinese Government's stimulus will be state-owned enterprises and key infrastructure projects such as high-speed railways, telecommunications, energy, etc. They will get a lot of money." Chen Zifei analyses that currently the only thing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities can do is invest, and at an accelerated pace. Chen Zhifei: "If the investment is weak, the <b>...</b> | Views: 14 0 ratings | | Time: 04:18 | More in News & Politics |
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| Xi Jinping Again Mentions Communist Party's Fatal Crisis Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:38 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Domestic and overseas Chinese who have joined the tide of "quitting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)" have formed a consensus that the CCP must be dissolved—a series of events this year may have made the CCP's collapse imminent. In most mainlanders' minds, the CCP's domination has never been legal; then, what's in the mind of the CCP ruler? The incoming CCP Chairman, Xi Jinping, had again admitted the regime's fatal crisis in a secret meeting with the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) at the end of September. Hong Kong's Trends magazine says the 41st enlarged meeting of the PSC's 7th session had been held on September 26. Xi Jinping had given preparatory talks about the 18th national congress and on its agenda, putting forward 5 key issues, like: "Why is there much tension between the people and the CCP? And why is the people's distrust of the party growing?" Etc. The Trends magazine says, Xi Jinping had expressed then, that the Party must face this extremely painful problem. He also pointed out that, the majority of the CCP's legitimacy in governance is crumbling; setting off alarm bells to all. [Li Shanjian, Commentator]: "Xi dared to speak this fact; he said the Party faces the crisis of its own demise and alarm bells are sounding. Personally I think, to the CCP's top level, this fact has reached a consensus, because most of them are sending their spouses, children and relatives abroad; the <b>...</b> | Views: 14 2 ratings | | Time: 04:37 | More in News & Politics |
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| "Psychotic Patient" or Repressed Dissident? Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:34 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com In recent years, cases of "the authorities-alleged psychotic patients" have continued to emerge in China. Mental hospitals have become a tool for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime to repress petitioners and dissidents. A Mental Health Act was recently approved by votes at the CCP's National People's Congress. The Act stipulates that "hospitalization of psychotic patients is made on a voluntary basis." Can this Act help to end the incessant occurrence of "the authorities-alleged psychotic patients" cases? On October 26, the 29th session of the 11th CCP National People's Congress passed a Mental Health Act. This is the first law introduced in China on treating mental patients, after 27 years of legislative process. China's media claimed that the law originally was not aimed at preventing cases of "the authorities-alleged psychotic patients". However, cases of "the authorities-alleged psychotic patients" continue to be exposed. In this context, preventing from being "the authorities-alleged psychotic patients" became the key reason for introducing the law. In October 2003, Xu Lindong, a peasant in Luohe, Henan province was forcibly sent into local mental hospital for petitioning. He was illegally detained there for up to six and a half years. In 2006, Xu Wu, an employee Wuhan Iron& Steel Group, petitioned over the company's injustice. Local police and petition officers confined Xu Wu in a local <b>...</b> | Views: 5 0 ratings | | Time: 04:14 | More in News & Politics |
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| Hundreds Injured in Ningbo Protests Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:29 PM PDT | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com On Oct. 29, police in Ningbo claimed that no serious incidents occurred nor was anyone killed during PX Project protests. However, local people revealed that the police didn't tell the truth. The BBC Chinese website cited Ms Ni, a witness who said that hundreds of protesters were injured during the protests. One woman's three ribs were broken and one protester's face was filled with blood. Ni also said that on Oct. 28, her friend who was in the protest saw a dozen police beat a vulnerable man on his head until he bled. Regarding what Ningbo police says, Ni said that although no one saw dead bodies, some people placed urns and wreaths nearby the protest site. It is unclear whether the deceased are connected to the protests or if they were students. Ni also said that local people spread a rumor that a wealthy person's child also died. Normal Gathering Prevented to Ensure 18th National Congress' Stability As the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) 18th National Congress approaches, maintaining stability is intensifying. People's routine gatherings are prohibited. Radio Free Asia reported that on Oct. 28, 10 citizens from Suzhou City, Jiangshu province, held a regular meeting at a tea restaurant, but were stopped by police. Some people received warning from police and work units requesting them not to participate. Seven of them were taken away by police, five were detained, and two others were stopped inside <b>...</b> | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 02:43 | More in News & Politics |
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| China - America's scapegoat forever Posted: 26 Oct 2012 06:07 PM PDT | When you buy goods at a store, if you happen to check where it was made more than likely it will be China. The Asian country is believed to be the next super power due to its high volume exports and cheap labor, but is China really a threat to the US economy or the global economy? Melinda St. Louis, international campaigns director for Public Citizen, joins us with more on China's global role and to discuss political ads targeting China. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com | Views: 4193 150 ratings | | Time: 08:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| Frankenstorm made land fall on the Jersey Shore Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:22 PM PDT | Hurricane Sandy is now officially a noreastern . The stormed , nicknamed Frankenstorm made land fall on the Jersey Shore near Atlantic City , The National Hurricane Center annouced at 8:00 pm . Battery park in the southern area of Manhaten has already seen a 13 foot surge , 2 feet over the record . Con ed , in an attempt to protect equiptment shut the power to lower Manhatten before flood waters could cause damge . City Mayor Michael Bloomberg order Public Transportation to cease sunday night , Tunnels in and out of the city were closed earlier this afternoon and now as of 7 pm all bridges are closed . Hurricane Sandy will be credited with a lot of firsts . This is the first time a storm of this Nature made a direct hit and progressed inland , vs . Skirting the coast as in past systems . The Pressure at 4:30 pm , was 940 millibars , the lowest pressure system ever recorded in the NY NJ area . Prior to Sandy , The lowest pressure system ever recorded was at 961 Millibars . Now the main concern for the NYC area is The Storm Surge . Unlike Irene last year , Hurricane Sandy is living up to it's expectations . There is substantial flooding in lower Manhattan , parts of Brooklyn , Long Island , Much of the Jersy shore is getting hammered with high seas . Red Cross centers are reporting an influx of residents seeking shelter at the last minute . They stated they will remain open and have room for everyone in need of shelter . The storm will now travel west before heading dirctly <b>...</b> | Views: 1139 3 ratings | | Time: 01:32 | More in News & Politics |
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| UK's Hague meets father of Taliban victim Malala Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:37 PM PDT | On Monday British Foreign Secretary William Hague met Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of fifteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai, shot in Pakistan by a Taliban gunman for advocating education rights for women. Malala was shot in the head and neck as she left school in Swat, northwest of Islamabad on October 9. She is recovering in a hospital in the British city of Birmingham after being flown there following the attack. After meeting Malala's father, Hague praised the courage of Malala in standing up for women's rights. [William Hague, British Foreign Secretary]: "I pay tribute, first of all, to her, and to the extraordinary example that she has shown to everybody across the world in the cause of education, the rights of women, I think she is an inspiration now not only to the people of Pakistan but all over the world." He was speaking flanked by Pakistan Foreign Minister Rehman Malik and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister who had also attended the meeting with Malala's father. Hague said the people of Pakistan have the support of the British Prime Minister David Cameron and his government in efforts to fight 'terrorism and violence'. [William Hague, British Foreign Secretary]: "Our prime minister has said before that their enemy is our enemy. We are absolutely clear about that." . The British foreign secretary said that the way Malala and her family were meeting the challenges they face set an example which would help in the fight against those behind the attack on the teenager <b>...</b> | Views: 15 1 ratings | | Time: 02:18 | More in News & Politics |
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| 17th Annual American Music Masters Honors Musician Chuck Berry Posted: 29 Oct 2012 07:20 PM PDT | Chuck Berry is honored with the 17th Annual American Music Masters award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Fifties rocker Chuck Berry was awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum's American Music Masters Award on Saturday (October 27) in Cleveland, Ohio. The event dubbed "Roll Over Beethoven: The Life and Music of Chuck Berry," paid tribute to Berry's nearly 60-year career. Some of the Missouri native's hits include "Maybellene," "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B. Goode" which he played for the crowd. The 86-year-old even performed his signature move, hopping across the stage on one leg. Berry brought his wife of 62 years, Themetta Suggs, on stage to help him celebrate the moment. The night concluded with an all-star jam with some of the music industry's biggest stars. Each year the tribute concert brings together a diverse mix of artists and musical styles. As a result, many unique musical moments have taken place over the years. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 8 1 ratings | | Time: 00:58 | More in Entertainment |
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| China News - October 29, 2012: Wen Jiabao' Family Hits Back Posted: 29 Oct 2012 06:32 PM PDT | In today's NTD China News, the family of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has hit back at a New York Times report that cliamed they control more than $2.7 billion in assets. Authorities in Ningbo, Zhejiang province halt expansion plans for an oil refinery, following days of protests. Seven Tibetans have self-immolated over the past seven days, in an unprecedented wave of the deadly protests against Communist rule. Taiwanese authorities charge three ex-military officers over spying for mainland China. Japanese automaker Honda says it has cut its sales forecast for this year in China, following the heated tension between Japan and China over the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands. Hong Kong holds its annual Sedan Chair charity race, with some participants there with more than just racing in mind. Seven classical Chinese dancers have taken the Gold prize at NTD's 5th International Classical Chinese Dance Competition. | Views: 68 4 ratings | | Time: 18:18 | More in Shows |
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| Hurricane Sandy Moving Faster, to Make Landfall Early Evening Posted: 29 Oct 2012 06:30 PM PDT | Hurricane Sandy is now moving faster, at 28mph towards southern New Jersey, according to a 3pm advisory from NOAA. Full story: The coast of the Northeastern US has been battered by Hurricane Sandy, as the "frankenstorm" has begun "moving more quickly toward southern New Jersey," according to the NOAA's most recent advisory. At 3:00 pm EDT, it was moving 28 miles per hour northwest, up from 18 miles per hour at 11 am Located about 85 miles southeast of Atlantic City, it is expected to make landfall within between 6 and 8 pm in the southern tip of the New Jersey coast or central Delaware. However, the coast is already feeling the effects. Parts of Delaware, New Jersey, and New York have already been flooded. Atlantic City and Ocean City, Md., have both had their boardwalks damaged. A crane has been reported damaged and dangling some 80 floors up at One 57th street in Manhattan, a skyscraper under construction and expected to hold some of the priciest properties. There were no known immediate reports of injuries. [Michael Bloomberg, NYC Mayor]: "You can look outside and say, 'oh, this is not bad'. That's correct, but it is going to be. The forecasts are reasonably accurate this close to when we're predicting something and it's going to be very windy, a lot of road closures, you know mass transit is not working and driving when you have big gusts like that is dangerous." Blizzard and winter storm warnings have also been in place in West Virginia and around the Appalachian <b>...</b> | Views: 2345 11 ratings | | Time: 01:27 | More in News & Politics |
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| Will Frankenstorm Dampen the Halloween Spirit? Posted: 29 Oct 2012 04:44 PM PDT | Wacky and scary characters are hoping to make an appearance on Halloween if Hurricane Sandy, nicknamed "Frankenstorm" for its timing, doesn't drown out the holiday spirit. The ghoulish and the comic - shoppers in New York made a mad dash to snag the creepiest Halloween costumes available. [Isabel Wilder, Customer]: "Everyone's out to have a good time and everyone just wants to have the best costume and everyone really takes it seriously, so it's really fun." [Jonathan Brenner, customer]: "I'm being really uncreative and getting everything in a bag and getting this to accompany it." And in an election year, political characters are always popular, says "Halloween Adventure" owner Tony Bianchi. Like children's TV character "Big Bird," whose job is at risk, after presidential candidate Mitt Romney said he will pull government funding for public television if he wins the election. [Tony Bianchi, Owner, Halloween Adventure]: "Big Bird sold out in a day. I wish Romney or Obama spoke about some other characters 'cause whatever they speak about, you know, they want to lampoon it." But this year, New Yorkers have another scary character to contend with ... "Frankenstorm." Category one Hurricane Sandy got the nickname because of its timing - expected to hit the US northeast coast just before Halloween. And revelers hope the storm won't drown out their Halloween spirit. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 28 2 ratings | | Time: 01:09 | More in Entertainment |
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| San Francisco Giants Crowned World Series Champions Posted: 29 Oct 2012 04:42 PM PDT | Major League Baseball: Giant's MVP Pablo Sandova and others talk about their World Champion success... Full story: The San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday, to complete a four-game sweep and be crowned World Series champions for the second time in three years. Giants' manager Bruce Bochy speaks of his admiration for his players. [Bruce Bochy, San Francisco Giants Manager]: "I couldn't be prouder of these guys and to be World Champions in two out of the last three years it's amazing. I know how difficult it is to get here and I couldn't be prouder." Slugger Pablo Sandoval slammed three home runs in Game One for the Giants, and was voted the Series most valuable player. [Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco Giants Slugger]: "You know, I don't know man, I still can't believe that game, it's one of those games of your dreams and you don't want to wake up." Pitcher Matt Cain spoke about the importance of teamwork in the Giants' success. [Matt Cain, Giants Pitcher]: "A lot of guys are loose and relaxed and it just seemed like all the pieces fit together, a lot of us kind of have the same mentality about the game, you know nobody really stood out and wanted to, you know, steal the spotlight and I think that's what helped us and benefitted us was to be able to, be able to work together and guys stepped up big you know when other guys maybe weren't performing and that was helpful." The Giants closed out the season in ruthless fashion, reeling off seven <b>...</b> | Views: 0 2 ratings | | Time: 01:25 | More in Sports |
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| Honda Bleak on China Forecast Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:45 PM PDT | Things are looking bad for Japanese automakers in China. Honda has taken the lead over its rivals Nissan and Toyota by announcing today that its has cut its full-year net profit after sales forecast by 20%. Nissan and Toyota are expected to make similar announcements in the coming weeks. [Fumihiko Ike, Honda Senior Managing Officer]: (Japanese, Male) "We changed our estimates mainly due to the impact from the situation in China, the decrease of unit sales following the changes of business environment in European, South American and Indian markets, and the impact from the currency exchange rates in the developing countries." Violent protests in China over disputed territorial claims for the Senkaku, or Diaoyu islands, already indicated that business for Japanese automakers will be taking a hit. But now that Honda has officially slashed its forecast of sales in China for this year by 130000 unit, the severity of the impact is becoming clear. In today's announcement Honda said it would continue to run two of its biggest plants in China on one shift, rather than two, until at least the middle of next month. Production will gradually increase during the lead up to the Chinese New Year in February. Honda is hoping this would only be a temporary setback. The company is investing $880 million to expand its plants in Guangzhou and Wuhan over the next several years. [Tetsuo Iwamura, Honda Executive Vice President]: "As you know, China has become the biggest auto market in the world <b>...</b> | Views: 13 1 ratings | | Time: 01:51 | More in News & Politics |
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| Taiwan Military Betrayed by Its Own Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:38 PM PDT | Iron coffins. That's how Legislator Tsai Huang-lang of the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party is describing Taiwan's submarine fleets after it was revealed earlier today that three former military officers have been leaking military secrets to the Chinese regime. One of those accused is Chang Chih-hsin, formerly in charge of political warfare at the navy's METOC office. The announcement is causing a political storm in Taiwan. [Pan Men-an, Legislator]: "Why could he go to China in August after he just retired in May? Is there some kind of loophole in the examination system? [Jason Yuan, Secretary-General of the National Security Council]: "The Defense Department is treating this with caution now." [Pan Men-an, Legislator]: "Treating with caution. Treating with caution?! That's how the Defense Department is! The information he provided includes all of our hydrological and tidal data. He knows all of them. How do we deal with it?" [Jason Yuan, Secretary-General of the National Security Council]]: "It's from newspaper. It's far from the facts." [Pan Men-an, Legislator]: "If it's far from the facts, why did you arrest him?" Defense ministry spokesman David Lo also says two other former military officers have been arrested in the case. He did not say what military information Chang allegedly sold to China, but said his access to sensitive information was limited and the threat to Taiwan was minimal. But according to a report by Apple Daily newspaper, eight people were <b>...</b> | Views: 78 5 ratings | | Time: 02:17 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ningbo Activists Halt Expansion of New Oil Refinery Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:31 PM PDT | It was a victory for residents of the city of Ningbo in China's Zhejiang Province. For the past three days they've been protesting the expansion of a local oil refinery and chemical plant. Well late Sunday night c said they would put the project on hold. Protests Saturday resulted in over 100 arrests with police firing tear gas at protests and dragging others away. It may also be an attempt to maintain stability ahead of the 18th Party Congress, set to begin November 8th. Ningbo residents are concerned authorities may be hiding information about the environmental effect of the expansion of China's largest oil refinery and an associated petrochemical plant operated by Sinopec. The center of the debate is over the production of the toxic chemical paraxylene, or PX, which can damage the central nervous system, liver and kidneys if inhaled in large amounts. Chronic exposure may even result in death. The chemical plant is already producing 500000 tons of PX per year. Authorities say the expansion has met the requirements of an environmental assessment, and will increase annual oil refining capacity by 15 million tons. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 8 1 ratings | | Time: 01:10 | More in News & Politics |
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| Unprecedented Self-Immolations In Tibet Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:25 PM PDT | In a week of fiery protests against communist rule and suppression in Tibet, an unprecedented seven self-immolations occurred in since last Monday. On Thursday, Tsepo, aged 20, died from his injuries outside a government building in his home village of Nagrog Thampa, and his cousin Tenzin, 25,was taken away by government officials. No word has been heard from him since. London-based Free Tibet Director Stephanie Brigden says, quote, "It has taken two days for information about this latest protest to emerge. Tibetans in Driru County are being intimidated in both visible and invisible ways." By Sunday, another three had died, bringing the total to seven in the last week. According to Free Tibet website, Tibetans are fearful to speak about what is happening in their country, for fear that their phones and Internet are being monitored. Large numbers of Chinese security forces have spread across Driru county, and a reward has been offered for anyone informing on planned self-immolations. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 2 4 ratings | | Time: 01:47 | More in Nonprofits & Activism |
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| Hurricane Sandy Bears Down on Northeastern US Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:19 PM PDT | Hurricane Sandy is picking up strength as it moves up the east coast, with max sustained winds now reaching 90 mph. That's according to a National Hurricane Center advisory at 11 am Though the worst of the megastorm isn't supposed to hit New York City until after 4 pm, the city and the New Jersey coast have already seen some damage done. City Mayor Michael Bloomberg also ordered the mandatory evacuation of over 370000 people throughout the city, and all public schools are closed on Monday and Tuesday. New Jersey Transit, PATH, and Staten Island ferry services are also shut down. | Views: 182 4 ratings | | Time: 00:38 | More in News & Politics |
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| View of Sandy from International Space Station Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:18 PM PDT | NASA released video from the International Space Station as it flew some 260 miles over Hurricane Sandy Monday morning. The megastorm had reached 90 mph winds, due to make landfall soon. | Views: 271 11 ratings | | Time: 01:17 | More in News & Politics |
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| Wen Jiabao's Family Hits Back at NY Times Report Posted: 29 Oct 2012 03:16 PM PDT | It's a rare move to see from the family of a senior Communist Party leader. Close relatives of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao are retaliating after a negative foreign media report. Last Friday, the New York Times published an article claiming Wen Jiabao's relatives control up to 2.7 billion dollars in assets and business interests—though it stopped short of accusing Wen of any wrongdoing himself. It appears Wen Jiabao is now hitting back. On Monday, the China's Foreign Spokesman Hong Lei confirmed rumored reports that Wen's family had hired lawyers to refute the allegations. Two lawyers from Beijing, Wang Weidong and Bai Tao, have issued a statement on behalf of the family, saying, quote, "the so-called hidden riches of Wen Jiabao's family members mentioned in the New York Times report do not exist." According to the lawyers' statement, Wen's family plans to further dispute other incorrect claims. They've also not ruled out taking legal action against the New York Times. The New York Times report comes amidst a sensitive period for Chinese leaders. It's not just the upcoming once-in-a-decade leadership transition next month. It also came on the same day that disgraced Chinese official Bo Xilai was expelled from the National People's Congress. Some analysts believe the Times was fed information or was influenced by Bo Xilai's supporters, out of desperation ahead of Bo's impending criminal trial. Times reporter David Barboza says his article was based on information collected <b>...</b> | Views: 7 4 ratings | | Time: 02:15 | More in News & Politics |
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| Pope Leads Prayer for Hurricane Sandy Victims Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:44 AM PDT | Pope Benedict led prayers to 'alleviate the pain' of families affected by Hurricane Sandy which tore through the Caribbean en route to the US Full Story: At St. Peters, Pope Benedict led worshippers in prayers for those in Syria and victims of Hurricane Sandy which tore through the Caribbean killing at least 66 people. [Pope Benedict XVI]: "I wish to assure those who have been affected by this natural disaster of my closeness and my thoughts, while I invite everyone to prayer and solidarity, to alleviate the pain of the families of the victims and to offer support to the thousands affected by the damage." Haiti was hardest hit, with 51 dead mostly from flash flooding and mudslides. There was also a prayer for Syria, calling for courage for those striving for dialogue. The prayer was read out in Arabic, which made its debut as one of the official languages at the pope's weekly general audience earlier this month. It's part of the Vatican's effort to reach out to both Christians and Muslims in the Arab world. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 53 8 ratings | | Time: 01:03 | More in News & Politics |
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