Japanese Consumers Fall Sick After Eating Beans Made in China Oct 17, 2008
Sales of the 70,000 bags of the frozen beans imported from Yantai Beihai Foodstuff Co. have been halted. China's food industry is reeling from several food scandals this year. (Bloomberg)
* China officials told tainted milk victims not to sue: lawyers Oct 17, 2008
The beans manufacturer, Yantai Beihai Foodstuff in eastern China, said it did not believe the company was responsible. This story has been viewed 499 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Frozen beans from China, Julie's Butter Crackers in Singapore safe Oct 17, 2008
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* Japan pulls tainted beans from stores Oct 16, 2008
The importer, Tokyo-based Nichirei Foods, said it sourced the beans from a company called Yantai Beihai Foodstuff in Shandong Province. We conducted an inspection on a sample of the beans before importing them but did not detect pesticides, a Nichirei Foods spokesman said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Tainted Chinese beans pulled in Japan Oct 16, 2008
They were produced by Chinese manufacturer Yantai Beihai Foodstuff, located in eastern China's Shandong province. Authorities are investigating the tainted beans as a possible criminal case, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department said. (CNN -- Health)
China blames criminals for toxic beans Oct 16, 2008
Japan ordered retailers to pull the green beans grown by China's Yantai Beihai Foodstuff company off shelves after a woman fell ill from eating a product which contained 34,500 times the legal limit of pesticide ... Qin said Yantai Beihai Foodstuff was a well-run company and tests had shown no pesticides in its beans ... China's state-run Xinhua news agency quoted the general manager of Yantai Beihai Foodstuff, Mu Mingde, as defending his company and its products. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Chinese frozen bean scare Oct 15, 2008
The importer, Tokyo-based Nichirei Foods, said it sourced the beans from a company called Yantai Beihai Foodstuff in eastern Shandong province. "We conducted an inspection on a sample of the beans before importing them but did not detect pesticides," a Nichirei Foods spokesperson said. (iAfrica.com)
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Japanese authorities ordered retailers to pull the beans produced by Chinese firm Yantai Beihai Foodstuff off the nation's shelves after a woman ate some that had 34,500 times the legal limit of pesticide and promptly fell ill. An official with Yantai, based in eastern China's Shandong province, confirmed Chinese authorities were investigating the company but said the firm believed it was not responsible. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Wen: China's financial system sound and safe Oct 6, 2008
On Saturday and Sunday, Wen inspected villages and factories in the cities of Beihai, Qinzhou and Fangchenggang, and talked with local people of different nationalities and from all walks of life. He said that the development of Beibu Gulf should focus on technological innovation and environmental protection to build into an important zone for international and regional economic cooperation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Coach Van De Walle and Team USA Sweep Lithuania Sep 10, 2008
On exploring Beijing "BeiHai park, which is located near the Forbidden City is beautiful. It had a huge lake in the middle with the most and largest lily pads I have ever seen in my life. It also had a giant white pagoda in the middle of the park island with gold Buddhas inside. Also at the top was an entrance to a couple caves so of course we went inside. It was pretty neat. Everywhere we looked there were Buddha statues inside. The overall park was beautifully landscaped with thousands of... (Bgsufalcons.com)
* A trip down martial lane Aug 30, 2008
Facing Beihais entrance are more tunnels, their long, damp passages interspersed with rooms decorated with propaganda and pictures of Chiang Kai-shek () that open up to turrets mounted with large coastal artillery guns pointing towards the sea. Although the military carved out so much rock under Matsus mountains, it also planted considerable foliage on the island as a means of providing natural cover. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rising seawaters lapping at windowsills on S China island Aug 30, 2008
The 15,000 residents of the island, 20 nautical miles south of Beihai City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, have seen the seawater creeping inland for the past decade ... High tides were gradually getting higher according to records, said Li Wuquan, head of the State Oceanic Administration's Beihai Oceanic Environment Monitoring Center. (Xinhuanet, China)
Melting of cultures in the new architecture Aug 16, 2008
However, it creates a contrasting visual effect with the surrounding historical architectures, such as the imposing Great Hall of the People, mysterious Zhongnanhai, which accommodates the headquarters of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, and the serene Rear Lake, Shichahai, and Beihai Lake, all historical spots yards away. The Water Cube is one of the high points of the sprawling Beijing Olympics constructions. (Xinhuanet, China)
Must-see spots in the Olympics' host city Aug 13, 2008
Or is it the parks, like Beihai and Ritan, or the dozens of temples, or teahouses and Peking Opera. Or maybe you simply want to head for the hills and the Great Wall. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Beihai Park: Things to see in Beijing Aug 9, 2008
Beihai Park is said to be one of the oldest,largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China ... BEIJING, Aug. 9 -- Beihai Park is said to be one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China ... For a taste of its majestic past, the Fangshan restaurant, located in the park, serves dishes created from imperial recipes and offers a fantastic view of Beihai Lake. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ten recommended Beijing shopping streets Jul 19, 2008
Just tell the driver to take you to the north gate of Beihai Park - or Beihai gong yuan in Chinese. Modern night life in a traditional Chinese courtyard makes the street a favorite for foreigners in Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fire danger, economic woes cancel fireworks shows... Jul 3, 2008
That left only the smaller port of Beihai open for shipment of professional-grade fireworks, making it harder for American vendors to obtain shipments from the nation that supplies the United States with 80 percent of its professional and 98 percent of its consumer fireworks. (AP) A customer smiles after purchasing fireworks at a fireworks booth in San Bruno, Calif. (The Drudge Report)
Algae Woes Hit China's Olympic Sailing Host City Jul 1, 2008
Qingdao created 100 acres of land for dormitories, offices and boat storage by moving out the enormous Beihai boat yard. The blue-green algae blossomed around June 1 00003667 in waters off Qingdao on the coast of Shandong province, about 400 miles southeast of Beijing. (CBS News -- World)
Weizhou, youngest and largest volcanic island May 20, 2008
BEIJING, May 19 -- If you are looking for a seaside resort that offers more than coastline and beach views, Weizhou Island, to the southeast of the city of Beihai in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is perhaps the place you should visit ... Shenzhen Airlines flies from Shenzhen to Beihai every day ... For those driving it is around 700 kilometers and takes about eight hours from Shenzhen to Beihai. (Xinhuanet, China)
China explosion puts July 4 displays on notice May 18, 2008
When fireworks shipments arrive at the shallow port of Beihai, they may sit on the docks for weeks waiting for transfer to cargo ships anchored outside Hong Kong harbor. Only one shipping line, Maersk, will handle pyrotechnics after Hyundai Merchant Marine discontinued service following a blaze aboard one of its vessels carrying fireworks in 2006. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment May 8, 2008
Wall carved with hundreds of Buddha figures Beijing: A tourist prays next to a wall carved with hundreds of Buddha figures on the White Pagoda in Beihai Park. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Residential property sales fall in Chinese cities Jan 23, 2008
3 percent and in the southern coastal city of Beihai by 19. 3 percent. (International Herald Tribune)
China Housing Prices Jump 10.5 Percent Jan 17, 2008
3 percent in the southern coastal city of Beihai. The construction boom has fueled social strains as farmers and factory workers are evicted to make way for luxury apartments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
China housing prices jump 10.5 percent in December but rise easing as sales slow Jan 17, 2008
3 percent in the southern coastal city of Beihai. Until the late 1990s, most urban Chinese lived in drab, cramped apartments provided by state companies. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Li Ka-Shing Rushes Into China Development Where Bond Angels Fear to Tread Jan 9, 2008
4 percent in Beihai, in Guangxi province. The People's Bank of China last month raised its benchmark one-year lending rate to a nine-year high and increased reserve requirements to the most since at least 1998. (Bloomberg)
Miss China on top of world Dec 3, 2007
In the past couple of years, Beihai - also a coastal resort - has staged Miss Bikini Universe, won controversially by a US-based Pakistani woman. Beijing hosted a Miss Universe China contest, won by Qi Fang, a 22-year-old university student who was later disqualified after she complained about the rules - which included that she must be accompanied by an "assistant", even when meeting her boyfriend. (The Australian)
Housing Market Gets Hotter In China Aug 17, 2007
Topping the list was Beihai, the coastal city in southern Guangxi province across from Hainan Island, which posted an 18. 6% rise in sales prices in July from a year ago, followed by Shenzhen, the special economic zone bordering Hong Kong, where prices rose 16. (Forbes -- Markets)
House prices keep on rising across nation Aug 17, 2007
Beihai, Shenzhen, Nanning, Urumqi and Beijing led the way on price increases, with rates of 18 ... Beihai, a small city at the southern end of South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has been at the top of the list for five months in a row, reflecting strong growth in second- and third-tier cities. (Xinhuanet, China)
Book Review: Inside the Red Mansion Jul 31, 2007
The tycoon who survived the economic downturn of his city, Beihai, to become the world's biggest, most vulgar producer of foie gras is a typical figure to attract August's eye. "Inside the Red Mansion" fares so well with peripheral stories that it must forestall the inevitable: an actual run-in with Lai. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Housing prices up 7.1% in 70 Chinese cities Jul 24, 2007
The cities of Beihai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Beijing and Shijiazhuang reported higher-than-average price hikes, the commission said. The housing prices in Beihai went up 15. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's housing robustdespite controls Jul 6, 2007
Among them, five cities - Beihai, Guangxi province; Shenzhen, Guangdong;, Wenzhou, Zhejiang; Beijing; and Bangbu, Anhui province - witnessed soaring housing prices, a rise of more than 10% in May ... The southern coastal city of Beihai, Guangxi province, tops Chinese cities with the largest price surge in newly finished residential properties for three months from March to May ... But in contrast to the worry and pressure suffered by Shenzhen's mayor, Beihai Mayor Lian Yinong openly said the... (Asia Times Online)
Second set of coins for '08 Olympics Jun 21, 2007
Four one-ounce silver coins have a reverse design featuring the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Beihai Park or the traditional Beijing dwelling house, plus patterns of traditional Chinese painted pottery, enamel and lacquer art and the blue-and-white porcelain respectively. The five-ounce gold coin's reverse design features the image of traditional Chinese martial arts and an abstract depiction of the five Olympic rings. (Xinhuanet, China)
China tightens foreign investment rules for property Jun 12, 2007
6% in the southern coastal city of Beihai. China's currency administrator also said it would bar overseas investors from changing the names of actual real estate owners and bypassing regulations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Seminar on Beibu Gulf development held in SW China Jun 7, 2007
NANNING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- A high-profile seminar on the development of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone in southwest China was opened in Beihai City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Monday ... It integrates the cities of Nanning, the region's capital, Beihai, Qinzhou, Fangchenggang, Chongzuo and Yulin. (Xinhuanet, China)
Deve00002C7Flopment of Beibu Gulf economic zone stressed Jun 5, 2007
It integrates the cities of Nanning, the region's capital, Beihai, Qinzhou, Fangchenggang, Chongzuo and Yulin. Editor: Jiang Yuxia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Crocodile accident sounds safety alarm Apr 23, 2007
Two men with rifles killed the animal Saturday evening at a recreational park called Silver Beach, in Beihai City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, after receiving approval from the local forestry department ... Local officials are now looking into the security measures to protect people from dangerous animals like crocodiles, sharks, snakes in Beihai city after the tragedy. (China Daily)
News in brief Apr 23, 2007
The boy, surnamed Liu, disappeared on Friday after climbing with three other children over a fence round a pool used for crocodile shows in a park in Beihai, Guangxi. "The children shot the animals with catapults and beat them with wooden sticks," Xinhua said. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
* World News Quick Take Apr 23, 2007
Several youths had climbed over the fence at the Yintan resort in Beihai and were hitting animals with sticks and rocks when one croc took hold of the boy's clothes and pulled him into the water, the Beijing Morning Post said yesterday. A swarm of up to 11 crocodiles then ate the boy, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Remains of missing Chinese boy found in slain crocodile Apr 22, 2007
The crocodile was shot Saturday in a park in Beihai, a city in the Guangxi region, by investigators looking for the missing child. Investigators confirmed that human remains found in the reptile were that of the student, the report said. (USA Today -- News)
Low-rent housing to be priority policy Apr 18, 2007
Beihai, Shenzhen, Changsha, Beijing and Guangzhou are among the top five in terms of the price hike. "To reduce the gap, we shall increase the supply of small-sized apartments and expand investment channels through financial innovation," Gu said. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's shabby gateway to Asean is thriving hub Mar 15, 2007
The plot of dusty land is fast becoming an import-export hub, heralding what the regional government of Guangxi wants on a larger scale, particularly when it completes a major free trade zone in the Beihai Bay. Guangxi, the poor southern autonomous region left behind by the country's growth, hopes to cash in on a free trade agreement between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). (Business Report, South Africa)
China's storm in a coffee cup Jan 25, 2007
The Starbucks controversy also led to public discussion about the KFC chain that was to be withdrawn from Beihai Park northwest of the Forbidden City. It should be pointed out that this happened not long after US warplanes bombed the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade (on May 7, 1999) during the Kosovo crisis, triggering an outpouring of fury in Beijing. (Asia Times Online)
World's longest double-tube highway tunnel opens in NW China Jan 20, 2007
The highway tunnel is part of a national highway linking Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia, to Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Japan is currently home to the world's second longest double-tube highway tunnel, which is 10. (Xinhuanet, China)
Will Starbucks move from the Forbidden City? Jan 19, 2007
Three years later, in 2003, Kentucky Fried Chicken ceased its 10-year business in the imperial Beihai Park. Feature. (China Daily)
Hard-to-swallow Starbucks may be forced out of the Forbidden City Jan 18, 2007
In 2002 public protests led to a KFC outlet being expelled from Beihai Park, a former royal garden neighbouring the Forbidden City. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
China Forbidden City may close Starbucks Jan 18, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. January 18, 2007 - 5:07PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Starbucks faces possible exit from Forbidden City Jan 18, 2007
In 2002, Beijing authorities removed American fast food Kentucky Fried Chicken from Beihai Park, a scenic imperial garden north of the Forbidden City, after representatives to the local political advisory body raised objections. Editor: Nie Peng. (Xinhuanet, China)
