Eastday-Critics hit out as students face exam anxiety

February 13, 2012 | SCIENCE

THOUSANDS of Shanghai high school students faced a weekend of exam angst sitting university pre-admission tests. But critics claim these tests are adding to the academic burden placed on students, some of whom rushed from center to center to take exams. (read on…) Related items Australian students lag Asia by three years Shanghai equals...

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China's premier says to start fine-tuning policy in Q1: report

February 13, 2012 | NEWS

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said China will start to fine-tune its economic policy in the first quarter, the official Shanghai Securities News quoted him as saying on Monday, the government's most explicit indication yet of a monetary easing. However, the government will stick to policy to cool the property market,...

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China vows to pursue balanced trade with US

February 12, 2012 | TRADE

SHANGHAI: A top Chinese official on Sunday vowed Beijing would pursue more balanced trade with the United States, as the country's Vice President Xi Jinping prepares for an official US visit. (more here…) Related items China's trade surplus widens in April Crafar purchase raises Fonterra fears Pair trek to Shanghai in aid of Africa...

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In-N-Out vs. CaliBurger: Trouble in Shanghai

February 11, 2012 | NEWS

In-N-Out sued when a rival seemed to copy its signature burger. The menu names have changed, but not the drive for a California-style fast-food foothold in China. Millions of Chinese have come to love Big Macs and Whoppers. So when a California-inspired chain put up signs in Shanghai announcing the coming of the Double-Double,...

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In-N-Out vs. CaliBurger: Double-Double trouble in Shanghai

February 11, 2012 | NEWS

In-N-Out sued when a rival seemed to copy its signature burger. The menu names have changed, but not the drive for a California-style fast-food foothold in China. Millions of Chinese have come to love Big Macs and Whoppers. So when a California-inspired chain put up signs in Shanghai announcing the coming of the Double-Double,...

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Green agenda: latest ‘green’ vehicles on show in Chicago

February 11, 2012 | TRADE

Over the next few weeks hybrid and electric vehicles will be on display at the 104 Chicago Auto Show in the United States, and solar power will take center stage at Expo Solar in South Korea, a business-to-business event covering all aspects of the solar industry.  (more here…) Related items Malaya Business Insight Agenda...

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Asian Markets End Down; Shanghai Marginally Higher

February 10, 2012 | FINANCE

Read full story for details. (more here…) Related items Asian Markets End Higher; Shanghai Jumps Asian Markets End Mixed; Shanghai Jumps Shanghai Leads Asian Markets Higher Asian Stocks Bounce Back; Shanghai, Sensex Lag Asian Stocks Dive; Shanghai, Sensex Recover

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51job, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call on February 23, 2012

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI, Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — 51job, Inc. (Nasdaq: JOBS – News), a leading provider of integrated human resource services in China, announced today that it will release unaudited financial … (read more…) Related items Noah Holdings Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release for Tuesday, February 28, 2012 China Lodging Group, Limited Schedules...

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China author Han Han sues over ghostwriting claims

February 10, 2012 | SCIENCE

Celebrity author Han Han has filed a defamation lawsuit in Shanghai against a writer who alleges some of Han's prolific works were penned by others. (read on…) Related items First Sino-US joint university to start This Week in the Journal of Clinical Pathology Air NZ cuts Beijing services to concentrate on Shanghai Research and...

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China Property Stocks Surge as Wuhu Eases Curbs: Shanghai Mover

February 10, 2012 | FINANCE

China’s property stocks rose as the eastern city of Wuhu became the first to ease housing curbs this year, signaling similar moves by other local governments even as Premier Wen Jiabao reiterated plans to maintain restrictions. (more here…) Related items Hong Kong stocks start weaker with financials down Eastday-Shanghai planning to extend expat visas...

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Hong Kong stocks start weaker with financials down

February 10, 2012 | FINANCE

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong stocks gave up some ground in early Friday trading, as Bank of Communications Co. helped lead most financials lower on reports of a possible capital-raising move. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.1% to 20,990.46 in early action, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 0.4%, although over...

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Eastday-Shanghai planning to extend expat visas

February 10, 2012 | NEWS

SHANGHAI is working on a policy to extend the visas of expats working in regional headquarters of multinational corporations, according to a senior city official. (read the story…) Related items Solutia Demonstrates Advanced Architectural and Automotive Glazing Technologies at China Glass 2012 Copper rises after China data, Shanghai shut 'For me he is not...

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SPX Awarded Contract From Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd. to Create Large Fresh Dairy and Yogurt Plant in Greater China

February 10, 2012 | BUSINESS

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SHANGHAI, China, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW – News) today announced that its Flow Technology segment has been awarded a contract worth approximately $40 million … (read more…) Related items Alonso wins rainy, crazy Malaysian GP F1: Lotus' Lux reveals – 'I forgive Sutil' Shanghai Disneyland Driving Foreign Investment...

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Shanghai Tower elevator to climb at 40 mph

February 9, 2012 | NEWS

The 128-story, 632-meter Shangai Tower, at right, is going up by the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. (Credit: Gensler) How fast can you go up? Mitsubishi Electric recently unveiled technologies for new high-speed elevators that will climb at a vertiginous rate of roughly 40 mph when they enter service in...

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Accord reached with Russia to boost trade

February 9, 2012 | TRADE

MOSCOW: Pakistan and Russia agreed on Wednesday to enhance cooperation in trade and energy and people-to-people contacts. (more here…) Related items Shanghai Cooperation Organization Prime Ministers Meet In St. Petersburg FACTBOX – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Pakistan seeks full membership of Shanghai group EIU's Qian Liu confident on China's growth Shanghai Stocks Expected To...

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Shanghai Pexquin could have done with a little PR

February 9, 2012 | SCIENCE

The clear left and right divide over the purchase of the 16 North-Island Crafar Farms (7,900 hectares) by the joint venture of Landcorp and the Milk New Zealand Holding (a subsidiary of Chinese investor Shanghai Pexquin Co Ltd.) created media frenzy. (read on…) Related items Qiagen, Bio-X Center Establish Translational Medicine Lab in Shanghai...

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F1: Sutil files appeal against assault conviction

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

Feb.8 (GMM) Adrian Sutil has decided to appeal his conviction of grievous bodily harm. Adrian Sutil, Force India F1 Team Photo by: xpb.cc Last week, the former Force India driver was handed an 18-month suspended sentence and fined EUR 200,000 for injuring Lotus team executive Eric Lux with a broken glass in a Shanghai...

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SMIC Reports Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ –Revenue down by 5.6% to $289.6 million in 4Q11 from $306.9 million in 3Q11 and down by 29.1% compared to 4Q10.Gross margin was -7.4% in 4Q11 compared to 1.4% … (read more…) Related items The 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 7th China Offshore Summit in Beijing April 18th-19th,...

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WuXi PharmaTech Schedules Fourth-Quarter 2011 Earnings Release

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia / — WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: WX – News), a leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device R&D outsourcing company with operations in China and the … (read more…) Related items WuXi PharmaTech Files 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-F 2012 F1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA F1 GRAND PRIX NEWS...

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LME copper steady; Greek debt talks eyed

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Copper prices steadied in London on Wednesday, after two straight days of losses, while investors focused on the euro zone debt situation after Greece delayed yet again its decision on a bailout deal. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange traded at $8,509 a tonne, up 0.3 percent, at 0255 GMT....

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China Lodging Group, Limited Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Release on March 7, 2012 U.S …

February 9, 2012 | BUSINESS

SHANGHAI, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — China Lodging Group, Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT – News) ( "China Lodging Group" or the "Company"), a leading and high-growth economy hotel … (read more…) Related items Copper eases as China buyers out for the count China Lodging Group, Limited Announces Management Change and Reaffirms Expansion Plan for 2012...

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