”China” News

Apple Close to Inking iPhone Deal in China

Apple's iPhone has sold by the millions in many parts of the world, but China is perhaps the most notable exception. Now reports from China's government-controlled media indicate the popular mobile device could soon make its way to the Asian nation.
09 12 2008 4:03AM (...more)

Asia leads mobile growth, but lags on Internet

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Asia will continue to deliver strong growth in the mobile phone market due to sustained demand from China and India , the world's two biggest markets of such services, industry officials said.
09 5 2008 1:57PM (...more)

Apple Close to Inking iPhone Deal in China

Apple's iPhone has sold by the millions in many parts of the world, but China is perhaps the most notable exception. Now reports from China's government-controlled media indicate the popular mobile device could soon make its way to the Asian nation.
09 4 2008 7:52AM (...more)

Police, money silence protests over China quake school deaths

DUJIANGYAN, China (AFP) - Parents of children killed when poorly built schools collapsed in China's earthquake remain angry but police intimidation and cash payments have largely quelled their protests, locals said.
08 28 2008 3:36AM (...more)

China quake rebuilding to cost $147 billion

BEIJING - China's government estimates it will cost $147 billion to rebuild from the massive earthquake that struck the central part of the country in May, according to state media.
08 14 2008 8:26PM (...more)

Olympic child singing star revealed as fake

BEIJING (AFP) - The little girl who starred at the Olympic opening ceremony was miming and only put on stage because the real singer was not considered attractive enough, the show's musical director has revealed.
08 12 2008 9:42PM (...more)

Chinese rush to marry on first day of Games: state media

BEIJING (AFP) - Tens of thousands of Chinese people were rushing to get married or to deliver their babies on Friday, state media reported, to coincide with the start of the Olympic Games in Beijing .
08 8 2008 6:16PM (...more)

US women lay down challenge to Chinese gymnasts

BEIJING (AFP) - The US women's gymnastics team threw down the gauntlet to China Thursday, baiting their rivals over allegations some of its members are underage and declaring themselves intent on claiming Olympic gold.
08 8 2008 4:46AM (...more)

FACTBOX - Solar eclipses, history and science

REUTERS - The moon will block the sun across a swathe of Russia, Mongolia and northwestern China just before sunset on Aug. 1, launching a momentous month for China as it hosts the Olympic Games in Beijing .
08 2 2008 5:04AM (...more)

Stranded air passengers 'clash with police in China'

BEIJING (AFP) - Angry passengers scuffled with police in an airport in southwest China on Tuesday, smashing computers and desks after they were stranded overnight, allegedly without food or lodging, state media said.
07 30 2008 12:02AM (...more)