Shanghai’s Anelka backing Chelsea’s Drogba to join him in China

February 16, 2012 | NEWS

Nicolas Anelka has indicated that his former Chelsea strike partner Didier Drogba will be joining him at Shanghai Shenhua. read more (read the story…) Related items Upson joins Drogba on Shanghai's wish-list Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun denies that his club will sign Michael Owen BREAKING NEWS: Shanghai Shenhua confirms Tigana resignation Shanghai Shenhua...

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Anelka expects Drogba to join him in Shanghai

February 16, 2012 | NEWS

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Didier Drogba could join Nicolas Anelka at Shanghai Shenhua, his former Chelsea team mate said on Thursday. Anelka was making his first public appearance in Shanghai since joining the Chinese Super League side on a two-year deal. "I personally would like to see Drogba join Shanghai Shenhua," the Frenchman, translated into...

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Graduates working as maids in Shanghai

February 16, 2012 | SCIENCE

SHANGHAI: In Shanghai, a small but increasing number of highly educated graduates are choosing to work as maids. (read on…) Related items Liquor exchange platform opens in Shanghai Foxconn Setting up China Headquarters in Shanghai Briton charts fall and rise of rugby in China First Sino-US university to open in Shanghai First Sino-US joint...

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2012 Formula One schedule and standings

February 16, 2012 | NEWS

March 18 — Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne March 25 — Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, Kuala Lumpur April 15 — UBS Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai April 22 — Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Sakhir May 13 — Gran Premio de Espana Santander, Santander, Spain May 27 — Grand Prix de Monaco, Monte Carlo June 10...

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WEDDING EXPO

February 16, 2012 | TRADE

A visitor looks at wedding dresses during the China International Wedding Expo in Shanghai yesterday. The expo provides exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase high-level equipment and the world’s wedding photography trends (more here…) Related items China Wedding Expo 2011 (Spring) Commences in February 21st China Wedding Expo to be Held February 15-18, 2012...

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China Wants More Multinationals Shanghai'd

February 15, 2012 | NEWS

Shanghai wants to bring in a record 50 new international corporate offices this year. (read the story…) Related items Shanghai fashion market untapped Shanghai copper at three-month low, China data dampens Shanghai delays expat social insurance payments Welcoming the First Sunrise of 2012 on the World’s Highest Observation Deck Shanghai port is world’s busiest

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FIA and Ecclestone keen for Bahrain GP to go ahead

February 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One is showing no signs of slamming the brakes on plans to race in Bahrain in April despite continuing violence in the Gulf kingdom a year on from a forcibly-suppressed uprising. Both the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone made clear after Tuesday's anniversary was met...

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Motor racing-FIA and Ecclestone keen for Bahrain GP to go ahead

February 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Formula One is showing nosigns of slamming the brakes on plans to race in Bahrain inApril despite continuing violence in the Gulf kingdom a year onfrom a forcibly-suppressed uprising. Both the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA)and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone made clear afterTuesday's anniversary was met with tear gas...

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FIA keen for Bahrain GP to go ahead

February 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

Formula One is showing no signs of slamming the brakes on plans to race in Bahrain in April despite continuing violence in the Gulf kingdom a year on from a forcibly-suppressed uprising. (read more…) Related items F1's Sutil Convicted Of GBH F1 driver Sutil is to stand trial Ecclestone gives US another week to...

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Noah Holdings Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release for Tuesday, February 28, 2012

February 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH; the “Company” ), the leading independent service provider focusing on distributing wealth management products to the high net worth population in China, today announced that it will release unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 after the US market closes on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 ....

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HK Shares Soar to Highest Since Aug, Shanghai at 2-1/2 mth High

February 15, 2012 | FINANCE

Hong Kong and China shares jumped on Wednesday, lifted by growth-sensitive sectors that helped benchmark indexes close above long-term resistance levels for the first time since mid-2011, pointing to further strength ahead. (more here…) Related items China Shares Snap 9-week Losing Streak, Hong Kong Firm Tokyo Leads Asian Markets Higher Hong Kong, Shanghai Shares...

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Costs, property rights top issues for U.S. firms in China:survey

February 15, 2012 | TRADE

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Rising costs, an uncertain regulatory environment and intellectual property rights violations are among the top challenges for U.S. companies in China, a survey showed. The annual survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai comes a day after U.S. President Barack Obama told Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping in Washington that...

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Shanghai Shenhua's Nicolas Anelka relishing the chance to experience life in the 'Oriental Paris'

February 15, 2012 | NEWS

The former Chelsea striker is excited by the chance to experience Asian culture, claiming he's always been obsessed with the Far East. (read the story…) Related items Shanghai says news in 5 days on Anelka signing Shanghai Shenhua owner Zhu Jun denies that his club will sign Michael Owen Jean Tigana rubbishes reports of...

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Crafar sale benefits 'overstated'

February 15, 2012 | FINANCE

Shanghai Pengxin will persevere with its $210 million bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms in spite of the High Court today overuling the Government's decision to allow the deal to go ahead.Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson… (more here…) Related items High Court orders Crafar rethink China Stocks May Challenge Support At 2,200 Points...

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Eastday-ITV trouble ahead

February 15, 2012 | TELECOM

APPLE Inc may be in trouble if it wants to call a future smart TV the iTV. At least three companies have laid claim to the iTV trademark recently. Hisense, one of China's major home appliance makers, has launched the I'TV Mobile TV tablet computer. (read the story…) Related items Slow connection: Myanmar test...

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China's Proview seeks iPad trade ban in Apple trademark row

February 15, 2012 | TRADE

By Artemisia Ng and Melanie Lee HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A Chinese tech firm claiming to own the "iPad" trademark plans to seek a ban on exports of Apple Inc's computer tablets from China, … (more here…) Related items Will Apple's 'iPad' go bad in China? Shanghai Court Rejects iPad Injunction Request Report: Shanghai...

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Obama Tells Xi China’s Rise Comes With Duty on Trade, Rights

February 15, 2012 | TRADE

President Barack Obama told Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping that China’s growing influence brings with it responsibility to work toward “balanced” trade and to recognize the aspirations of all people for greater rights. (more here…) Related items China Mobile Phone Users Now Top One Billion Albany Law School Signs New Agreement with Shanghai Institute...

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Hong Kong stocks trade lower, with many banks weak

February 15, 2012 | TRADE

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks lost ground early Tuesday, with property shares firmer but resources and many banks weaker. The Hang Seng Index traded down 0.3% at 20,830.24 after swinging both ways, with the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index down 0.4% and the Shanghai Composite 0.4% softer. After sharp losses in the...

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SSU signs international agreement with Shanghai Lixin University

February 15, 2012 | SCIENCE

Four delegates of China's Shanghai Lixin University met with Savannah State University officials Tuesday to sign and international agreement Tuesday. (read on…) Related items Foxconn Setting up China Headquarters in Shanghai Ferrostaal Now Selling Shanghai Electric’s Advanced Paper Cutting Systems to North American Printers Briton charts fall and rise of rugby in China First...

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Astana

February 15, 2012 | SCIENCE

Last week the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) , a regional security body with a total population of 1.5 billion people, held a 10th anniversary summit in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. The original “Shanghai Five” was formed in 1996 comprised of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. In 2001 when … (read on…) Related...

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New stocks in Shanghai may crimp liquidity for CAF and other big China ETFs

February 15, 2012 | FINANCE

Analysts are looking for momentum in Shanghai to falter over concerns of tightening liquidity amid China's still-rigid monetary policies and the removal of trading restrictions on a (more here…) Related items ANZ to invest a further $300m in China China approves new yuan ETFs in Hong Kong China Stock Market May Find Traction On...

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