| Thailand temple enlivened by Doraemon Posted: 21 Dec 2012 09:04 PM PST Thailand has a rich Buddhist culture. And when most people think of temples, what comes to mind is usually monks, and Buddha statues. But now, an unexpected guest has showed up at a temple in northwest Bangkok. |
| BON—China Take 121220 06：Making a dollar from doomsday Posted: 21 Dec 2012 12:15 AM PST |
| The ICCIE opens in Beijing today - China Beat - December 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Dec 2012 11:28 PM PST | The 7th China Beijing International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo, called the ICCIE, opens to the public today with a series of activities involved exhibitions, forums and product introduction meetings through Sunday.A large amount of new products, new technological and cultural projects which are originally made in China, have attracted a lot of attention. The original cultural products have improved both in quantity and innovation. | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 05:28 | More in News & Politics |
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| HK internet speed pwns - China Price Watch - December 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Dec 2012 10:02 PM PST | The state of the internet in both HK and the mainland have given a whole new meaning to the one country, two systems policy.Data shows that the internet in Hong Kong is not only freer, but also much faster and much cheaper | Views: 8 0 ratings | | Time: 04:33 | More in News & Politics |
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| US still top choice for Chinese migrants - Microblog Buzz - December 20 -- BONTV Posted: 20 Dec 2012 09:57 PM PST | Go to bon.tv to watch the full episode Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter Weibo users react to a recent report that states America is still the most popular destination for Chinese emigrants. | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 04:20 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's WTO benefits marginally lower - Biz Wire - December 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:59 PM PST | Go to www.bon.tv to watch the full episode Follow us on Weibo weibo.com or Twitter.com/ChinaBizWire Earlier this week from trade experts who warned that the initial advantages China gained from joining the World Trade Organization in 2001 are dwindling. Speaking at the Forum on Industrial International Competitiveness in Shanghai, experts called for further market reforms from China and the rest of the world to prevent trade frictions. William Barringer, senior partner at Curtis Mallet, said that by joining the WTO, China greatly boosted its trade volumes, notably in the textile, metals, and machinery sectors from the lowering of tariffs in major markets. Barringer added that the level playing field of lower tariffs allowed China to develop global competitiveness in numerous industries, but while these drivers still exist, they have less momentum given the size of China's trade volume. Barringer also said that unless China "adds value" to new products, it will fall behind as countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia prove more competitive in terms of labor costs. Listening to this are officials who have been encouraging Chinese companies to move up the value chain, saying they should start creating national brands which lay the foundation to create global brands. However, Fredrik Erixon, director of the European Center for International Political Economy, a Brussels-based think tank, said China and the EU are set to experience more friction in trade relations due to changing <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:15 | More in News & Politics |
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| China's disaster lab - Media Watch - December 20 - BONTV Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:32 PM PST | China established a lab in Beijing on Tuesday to develop technologies to minimize the damage of nuclear and biochemical disasters on human health and the environment. The lab will focus on technologies that can evaluate and monitor damage, protect people, facilities and the environment in the event of nuclear and biochemical disasters, and repair the damage, said Pei Chengxin, the lab's director. It is attached to an institute under the People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Armament Department, which has developed several key technologies for civilian use in monitoring poisonous gas and biochemical threats, Pei said. With the support of military research, the lab is expected to develop related technologies for civilian use and train more scientists in this field, he said. The new lab also merges a state-level laboratory of analytical chemistry, a PLA institute on environmental science and a lab on chemical warfare protection. | Views: 1 0 ratings | | Time: 01:22 | More in News & Politics |
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| Museum remembers Mexico's chocolate history Posted: 20 Dec 2012 10:14 PM PST Mexico is the birthplace of the Maya civilization. Yet unknown to many, Mexico has also given birth to something that?s become a common part of many cultures. |
| VH1 Divas salute Houston and Summers Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:12 PM PST Divas and fashionistas were out full swing in Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on Sunday night for "VH1 Divas". |
| A peek at CCTV's New Year galas Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:59 PM PST New Year is nearing. And as usual, CCTV is set to present spectacular galas for its viewers both at home and abroad. |
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