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- Commentary: New leadership shows resolve to realize "Chinese dream"
- More HIV infections in China attributable to male homosexual sex
- Senior Chinese army officer to visit US
- China backs Palestine's bid for UN observer state
- Chinese premier to visit Kyrgyzstan
- Chinese vice premier to visit Russia, Kazakhstan for meetings
- Chinese delegation visit Spain after crime crackdown
- Sr. Chinese official attends 5th meeting of Hamburg Summit
- S. Korea suspends rocket launch
- Doctor axed to death in N China hospital
- Chinese vice premier meets with World Bank president
- China's anti-AIDS efforts 'impressive'
- Students in E China campaign for AIDS awareness
- Strong like a rock
- HK tele complaints sharply down
- 'Mrs Leung's firm a non-profit'
- HK parking space loan to be scrutinized
- Memorial service held for fighter jet production head
- China warns of rural land expropriation
- Memorial service held for fighter jet production head
| Commentary: New leadership shows resolve to realize "Chinese dream" Posted: 29 Nov 2012 09:39 AM PST China's new top leadership has showcased its resolve and confidence in realizing the nation's rejuvenation -- the greatest dream in the country's modern history. | ||
| More HIV infections in China attributable to male homosexual sex Posted: 29 Nov 2012 09:32 AM PST Sex between men is on the rise as a major cause of new HIV/AIDS infections in China, according to new research by the Ministry of Health (MOH). | ||
| Senior Chinese army officer to visit US Posted: 29 Nov 2012 09:31 AM PST Qi Jianguo, a senior officer of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), will visit the United States for a defense consultation next month, it has been announced. | ||
| China backs Palestine's bid for UN observer state Posted: 29 Nov 2012 05:10 AM PST China backs Palestine's bid to become a non-member observer state of the United Nations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said Thursday. | ||
| Chinese premier to visit Kyrgyzstan Posted: 29 Nov 2012 04:40 AM PST Premier Wen Jiabao will attend the 11th prime ministers' meeting of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, and pay an official visit to the country from Dec. 4 to 5. | ||
| Chinese vice premier to visit Russia, Kazakhstan for meetings Posted: 29 Nov 2012 04:40 AM PST Vice Premier Wang Qishan will visit Russiafrom Dec. 4 to 6 for the 16th meeting of China-Russia Prime Minister's regular meeting and China-Russia Energy Negotiators' Meeting, and Kazakhstan from Dec. 7 to 8 for the 6th meeting of China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Commission, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei announced Thursday. | ||
| Chinese delegation visit Spain after crime crackdown Posted: 29 Nov 2012 02:38 AM PST The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Thursday it sent a delegation to Spain after police carried out an operation affecting the local Chinese community in the European country. | ||
| Sr. Chinese official attends 5th meeting of Hamburg Summit Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:06 PM PST Annette Schavan, minister of education and research of Germany, delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 5th meeting of the Hamburg Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on Nov. 28, 2012. | ||
| S. Korea suspends rocket launch Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:35 PM PST South Korea has suspended the launch of its space rocket carrying a satellite after an abnormality was detected in the second stage of the rocket, a government official said Thursday. | ||
| Doctor axed to death in N China hospital Posted: 29 Nov 2012 12:37 AM PST A female doctor was axed to death by a man in a hospital in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, police sources have confirmed. | ||
| Chinese vice premier meets with World Bank president Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:39 PM PST Vice Premier Li Keqiang met with Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank Group, here on Wednesday to exchange views on deepening cooperation between China and the World Bank. | ||
| China's anti-AIDS efforts 'impressive' Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST BEIJING - A United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) official has praised China's work over the last two decades in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and care among AIDS-affected families and their children. Gillian Mellsop, UNICEF's China representative, said in an interview with Xinhua that there has been tremendous progress in the last 20 years in how the government and people have been supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS, their families and children, and in raising awareness about prevention of HIV/AIDS. Progress has also been made in providing programs that are needed for families and for people affected by HIV and their children, so that "they can continue to live a life where they can reach their full potential," according to Mellsop. UNICEF is very impressed with the engagement at both grass-roots and high levels, involving both the premier and the president, she said. In particular, Mellsop said she was pleased to see the programs targeting prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, in which UNICEF is "very much engaged." "China is moving toward complete elimination of transmission of HIV between mother and child, but there are still challenges ahead," she said. There is still a lot of social stigma against people affected by HIV/AIDS, she warned, adding that more emphasis should be put on "ensuring that young people are aware of how to prevent transmission of HIV." However, she added that "great strides have been seen in the provision of services for people affected by HIV." On Monday, Mellsop was invited to a meeting, chaired by Vice Premier Li Keqiang, with people infected with HIV, anti-AIDS volunteers, members of non-governmental organizations and representatives of international organizations. Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, heads a State Council commission on the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. "It was a real pleasure to meet with Li and to have the opportunity to participate in his discussions with civil society groups," Mellsop said. "Li listened very attentively to their concerns and came up with actions to address these concerns. His committed leadership in raising awareness about the challenges faced by families affected by HIV/AIDS is very impressive. "We highly appreciate the Chinese government's continuous support for HIV/AIDS prevention and care, especially for children affected by HIV/AIDS and their families," she said. She felt "really impressed" by the commitment of government at the very highest level to implementing programs to ensure people living with HIV/AIDS can access cares and services. Mellsop mentioned Li's "pragmatic approach to discussing issues with civil society groups to seek better ways to support people affected by HIV/AIDS." She said it was "very heartening to see an open discussion between civil society groups representing the needs and calls for attention to programming around HIV/AIDS." She was also impressed by the vice premier's "awareness of the issues and his decisive actions on how programs can be improved to address the issues that civil society groups raised." Mellsop said, "It is very important that all of us treat people who have HIV/AIDS as friends, as we treat any member of our families. They are very dear members of our society. "We need to be very inclusive and hug them, shake hands with them in exactly the same way as we would with any other member of our families or with a friend." UNICEF was the first international organization to jointly conduct anti-AIDS programs with the Chinese government.  | ||
| Students in E China campaign for AIDS awareness Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST
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| Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST Chinese veteran rocker, Cui Jian, has been entertaining his fans for 26 years. Chen Nan catches up with him on his upcoming concert and plans. Chinese godfather of rock 'n' roll, Cui Jian, plans to open a security guard company.
His intention is triggered by his observation at rock concerts in China, where security guards are seen stopping audiences from standing up and interacting with the performers. "The concept about security guards is confused here. Security guards should be those who are paid to protect audiences and performers," asserts the 51-year-old. "I want to have a company to train people to become real security guards - serving instead of controlling the audiences and guaranteeing that the audience has a good time." Wearing his trademark white cap with a red star on it, Cui reveals his idea during a press conference in Beijing to promote his upcoming concert at Mastercard Center, the former Wukesong Arena, on Dec 15. He also wants to change the perception of rock music. "Rock music has been considered noisy and dangerous in China for the longest time. "But I can tell you that rock fans are very peaceful, pure and simple, just like rock music itself. They shouldn't be managed in my concert," Cui adds. It has been 26 years since Cui launched his debut, Nothing to My Name, which became an instant hit and turned Cui, who was 25 years old then, into a legend. His reputation as a rock star remains strong up till today. The musician is proud to say that he has never stopped performing in live shows, either at small venues or on big stages. Thinking and moving on to new ideas, he says, are just as important as keeping an onstage presence. One of his new ideas was to use color to describe the various elements of rock music and life. In his 2005 album, Show You Color, Cui used red to signify rock music, blue for electronic music and yellow for pop music. The lyrics of his song, Blue Bone, go: "Red, yellow and blue represent human being's heart, body and wisdom". Cui hopes to transform his upcoming concert, also titled Blue Bone, from red to blue, which to him represents wisdom and free spirit. "Blue also means freedom and innovation for music and thoughts." Blue Bone is also the name of Cui's first film, as a director. To be released in early 2013, he wrote the plot in 2005 when he released the album Blue Bone. Divided into three parts, it tells the story of a young underground rocker and network hacker who encountered an unknown singer. The two found out their parents' sad love story during the years of the "cultural revolution" (1966-76). "I wasn't trained in filmmaking. I made the film like how I would sing a rock song, telling stories in my own way," Cui says. "I did not have commercial pressure from the film market. If I had, I wouldn't have done it." Many of Cui's fans go to his concerts for his old tunes, but Cui always surprises them with new elements. In 2009, he used strong visual effects at his concert at Beijing Exhibition Center Theater. Then a year later, Cui collaborated with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra to present rock music with a classical music approach. For the upcoming show, he has prepared a line-up, both familiar and unfamiliar to the audience, including some of his classics like A Piece of Red Cloth and Nothing to My Name, and new songs like The Lost Season, which was featured in director Ning Hao's film Guns and Roses. Audience will get a preview of his new song from his 2013 album, titled Girls Out There, which has English lyrics in it. The song is about a village boy from the farm who longs to see the outside world. "The English lyrics are not designed for foreign listeners, but to create a fusion effect," he says. "I don't design my music intentionally. All the elements I used serve the music. "I want to try new ideas. Even when I sing Nothing to My Name today, I want to remix it with different musical ideas. But I will keep to the melody," he adds. Off stage, Cui says he spends his spare time watching various shows, from young local rock bands to modern dance performances. He also likes hanging out with his old friends, like Liu Yuan, the renowned saxophonist, whom Cui befriended during his days with the Beijing Song and Dance Troupe. He doesn't smoke, and usually drinks a little before performing, according to You You, Cui's long-time agent, who is also his good friend. "His life is simpler than most people's. He is an artist living for art's sake." Contact the writer at chennan@chinadaily.com.cn | ||
| HK tele complaints sharply down Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST The number of complaints filed with the Office of the Communications Authority and Consumers Council over telecom services billing disputes has dropped significantly over the same period last year. (17 percent fewer complaints to OFCA and 14 percent fewer to the Consumer Council). Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So attributed the drop to a series of measures implemented during the period, including guidelines for service contracts and for information that is to be listed on utility bills and payment arrangements. | ||
| 'Mrs Leung's firm a non-profit' Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST Wife of Hong Kong's Chief Executive is in no conflict of interest by setting up a food waste recycling company, because it's a non-profit organization, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Raymond Tam said on Wednesday. His comment came in response to a media enquiry. Tam said the company, named "Food for Good", aims to contribute to environmental sustainability, through establishing a platform to promote food waste recycling and waste reduction at source in Hong Kong. The project also proposes to donate food it receives to the needy. He said "Food for Good" was incorporated in November, but has yet to commence operation. The CE's wife, Regina Leung Tong Ching-yee, is one of the founding members of the project. After the project is formally inaugurated, she intends to resign from the directorship and take up an honorary post. She will obtain no economic benefit. | ||
| HK parking space loan to be scrutinized Posted: 28 Nov 2012 11:55 PM PST Hong Kong Monetary Authority says major banks have adopted a maximum mortgage ratio of 50 percent for parking space loans and it has asked the industry to ensure that such standards are used, according to a written statement submitted to the city's legislature by Yau Shing-mu, acting housing secretary. | ||
| Memorial service held for fighter jet production head Posted: 28 Nov 2012 06:34 PM PST A high-profile memorial service was held for Luo Yang on Thursday morning in Shenyang, the birthplace of China's new J-15 fighter jet as well as the provincial capital of Liaoning. | ||
| China warns of rural land expropriation Posted: 28 Nov 2012 06:07 PM PST Rural stability and grain supply security face a number of challenges due to excessive land expropriation in the country's urbanization move, China's cabinet has warned. | ||
| Memorial service held for fighter jet production head Posted: 28 Nov 2012 06:34 PM PST A high-profile memorial service was held for Luo Yang on Thursday morning in Shenyang, the birthplace of China's new J-15 fighter jet as well as the provincial capital of Liaoning. |
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