Beijing students protest against October 1st parade rehearsals

Global Voices 2 months ago Region: China

In the upcoming October 1 celebration of the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing will be mobilizing over one hundred thousands secondary and university students for parades. As it is compulsor... more

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Hong Kong protests for democracy

Wang Fangqing 4 months ago Region: Hong Kong

 Around 76,000 people in Hong Kong held a pro-democracy march yesterday afternoon as the local government was celebrating the 12th anniversary of its return to China. Grumbling protesters expressed their dis... more

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First Swine Flu Case in China Confirmed

NewsFromMyBrazil 6 months ago Region: China

The first case of A/H1N1 swine flu in China was confirmed on Monday. The person was identified as 30 years old Chinese national that attends to a university in the U.S. The student contracted the disease in U.S. and flew ... more

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Chinese Olympian Junquan He Swims Without Hands

Jane ZHANG 8 months ago Region: China

I didn’t see the Paralympic Games in China although I am Chinese. I saw an article talking about one of the Chinese athletes, Junquan HE. He is a swimmer without hands. He got one Gold, two Silver and one Bronze in t... more

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$586 Billion Economic Stimulus Package from China

Picincu Andra a year ago Region: China

China has made an announce about a $586 billion package that is going to be spent on national infrastructure and social welfare projects: constructing new railways, subways, airports and rebuilding communities devastated b... more

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The “Voice of America” and other voices

Shantanud a year ago Region: India

It was another day and age when the cold war was still raging and the world was still multipolar. Sitting in my Air Force base, I would twiddle my radio knobs in search of some entertainment. Sooner or later, the radio wou... more

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VIDEO: A Green Olympics Accomplished?

Yue Xu a year ago Region: China

China won the bid to hold the 2008 Olympics in Beijing by promising a ground-breaking "green" Olympics.  Now with the Olympics officially over and $17 billion spent, was it everything China had promised it would be?&n... more

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Can London Compete with Beijing's Extravagant Olympics?

WorldNews ... a year ago Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

24th Aug 2008, London, U.K   More than 45,000 people collected at Buckingham Palace with dreams and joys in their eyes to witness the biggest sporting event, as London is going to be the subsequent venue for the 20... more

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Lightning hit Beijing last night

Louis Parfait a year ago Region: China

I took this photo during the bolts of lightning and thunder hit Beijing last night from my balcony. This picutres revived memories of "Lightning Bolt" Usain Bolt, the 100M World Record Holder from Jamaica. more

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Video: Beijing Olympics Boxing Venue

Chenfran a year ago Region: China

Check out the fun and fans at the Beijing Olympics boxing competitions venue.  From costumed spectators to schedules and staff, ChenFran takes us behind the scenes in Beijing. more

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