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China Promises Carbon Emissions Cuts

Michael Santo — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:16:50 -0600

A day after U.S. President Barack Obama promised the U.S. would lay out plans to substantially cut its greenhouse gas emissions at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month, China made a similar promise. The country, which relies on heavily polluting coal for much of its energy, announced plans on Thursday to cut its carbon emissions by up to 45 percent.

China's Tainted Milk Scandal Scores Two Executions

Michael Santo — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:46:34 -0600

The tainted milk scandal from 2008 has resulted in the execution of two people in China. The two have been the only sentenced to death in the case, which involved diluting milk with melamine, an industrial chemical.

China Unscathed Through the Financial Crisis

aboey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:56 -0600

Singapore — 20 November 2009—China’s unique economic environment has allowed it to ride through the recent financial crisis relatively unscathed. According to a study in China and World Economy published by Wiley-Blackwell, China should be able to offset the adverse impact of external shocks, putting the economy back on track to resume its strong economic growth.

High Lead Levels Found in Barbie, Disney Toys

Michael Santo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:21:24 -0600

Shades of 2007, as lead-contaminated toys have been discovered by a California advocacy group. To make matters worse, the lead was found in two children's favorites: Barbie and Disney toys.

BPA Linked to Impotence in Chinese Workers

Michael Santo — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:35:10 -0600

Many complain that most factory jobs have been sent overseas. There may, however, be a bright side to that fact, as indicated by this new study that links bisphenol A (BPA) to impotence in Chinese factory workers.

Eight Uighurs, One Han Executed in China

Michael Santo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:57 -0600

China announced on Monday it had executed eight Uighurs, Chinese Muslims, for crimes committed during July riots that killed 200 people in far western Xinjiang region. One other man was executed as well.

China's Space Program Father, Qian Xuesen, Dies at 98

Michael Santo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:08:07 -0600

Dr. Qian Xuesen passed away in a hospital in Beijing this past Saturday, October 31st. He was 98, and considered the father of China's space program.

U.S. and China sign Memorandum of Understanding

Seamus Esparza — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:09:56 -0500

The U.S. and China signed earlier this year an agreement to stem the flow of illegal trade in cultural artifacts. The agreement is part of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, a U.S. law that implements the 1970 UNESCO Convention.

High Blood Pressure Killing Millions In China

Denise Clay — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:34:06 -0500

A study by researchers at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, has determined that high blood pressure plays a part in millions of premature deaths each year in China. It is estimated that around 2.3 million cardiovascular deaths each year in China are attributed to high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills Four Dutch Tourists

Michael Santo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:34:45 -0500

On a day when a runaway balloon with a six-year-old in it is the biggest story in the world, comes another tragic ballooning story. Four Dutch tourists and the pilot have been killed in a hot air balloon accident in China.

China May Relax One Child Policy

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:07:18 -0500

Since 1979 China has enforced the one child policy for population control. Earlier this week, the head of family planning in Shanghai said young couples should have more babies because the city was growing old. Government officials are considering revising the ban because current trends show that China’s population will start to decline by the middle of the century.

Video of China's Elephant Man

Michael Santo — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:43:39 -0500

Most people have heard of the Elephant Man, though they may not know he was really named Joseph Merrick. Have you heard of China's Elephant Man, though?