Only a cow could calm this raging bull Sep 3, 2009
BEIJING, Sept. 3 -- It took a cow to calm a raging bull that went on a rampage and destroyed four vehicles in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, on Monday. The bull, which was tied to a roadside tree, suddenly lost its temper and attacked vehicles passing by after breaking free. (Xinhuanet, China)
China activist jailed for subversion Sep 3, 2009
Xie Changfa was arrested after trying to organise the party's first national congress in the city of Changsha, Hunan Province ... He was tried in April at the Changsha Intermediate People's Court and sentenced on Tuesday. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* World News Quick Take Sep 3, 2009
Xie Changfa (o), 57, was tried in April and sentenced on Tuesday by the Changsha Municipal Intermediate Court in Hunan Province, his lawyer Ma Gangquan (v) said in a telephone interview. He plans to appeal, Ma said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lakewood-Amedex Inc. to Develop Broad Spectrum Influenza Drug to Include H1N1 and H5N1 Type A Strains Aug 27, 2009
The company is currently conducting a human IRB clinical study to improve treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Changsha, China. Lakewood-Amedex is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.. (PR Newswire)
* Officials probed in lead scandal Aug 23, 2009
At the Hunan Province Industrial Contaminant Disease Prevention Hospital in the provincial capital of Changsha, nurses and doctors handed out medicine and monitored children who sat on beds and stood in hallways, accompanied by parents. A man surnamed Xiang said his three-year-old son had been under observation for 10 days since excessive lead was found in his blood. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Lead poisoning scandals highlight China's lack of oversight Aug 22, 2009
A child is treated for lead poisoning Friday at a hospital in Changsha, Hunan province, China. The government has detained two factory officials after 1,300 children living near a manganese smelting plant in the province were found to have drastically elevated levels of lead in their blood. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
• Officials investigated in lead poisonings of China Aug 22, 2009
Parent with their children receive medical treatment at a hospital in Changsha, Hunan province, China, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, after they were lead poisoned by Wugang Manganese Smelting Plant in Wenping township, central Hunan province ... At the Hunan Province Industrial Contaminant Disease Prevention Hospital in the provincial capital of Changsha, nurses and doctors handed out medicine and monitored children who sat on beds and stood in hallways, accompanied by parents. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
China says 1,300 sickened in lead poisoning case Aug 20, 2009
The children still have to be tested in the provincial capital Changsha to see how serious their cases are. Xinhua quoted Huang Wenbin, deputy environment chief in Wugang, as saying the plant opened in May 2008 without the approval of the local environmental protection bureau. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Factory closes after 300 kids sickened in China Aug 12, 2009
Of the nearly 3,000 villagers living near the Changsha Xianghe Chemical Plant in Hunan province's Zhentou township, 509 people were found to have high concentrations of cadmium and 33 were hospitalized over the weekend, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. Cadmium is used to make batteries. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Tongxin International, Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 11, 2009
CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. (Nasdaq: ), a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "truck cabs") and stamped parts for the commercial automotive industry, today announced the Company's second quarter 2009 financial results ... Headquartered in Changsha, Tongxin also maintains regional manufacturing in Dali, Ziyang and Zhucheng. (PR Newswire)
Chinese factory poisons hundreds Aug 4, 2009
Production at the Changsha Xianghe plant in Liuyang stopped earlier this year, shortly before two people died. Cadmium can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs, nervous system and brain. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Clouds over China's 'Sunshine' law Aug 1, 2009
CHANGSHA, China - In a renewed effort to curb increasingly rampant official corruption, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) plans to introduce into law so-called "Sunshine" regulations, which require that all officials' open up their personal assets and incomes to public scrutiny ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance contributor based in Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
BYD bids for the top gear Jul 28, 2009
BYD, part owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, agreed with Foshan Weishang Technology Industry Development Group last Friday to purchase the latter's total stake in Hunan Midea Coach, an ailing bus maker from Changsha (Hunan province), for 60 million yuan, BYD said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sunday. It also signed an agreement with the Changsha government on Saturday to invest in a bus-and-minivan manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 400,000 units and... (Xinhuanet, China)
* The CCP would like things to be simpler Jul 22, 2009
The fifth round of talks between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continued in Changsha earlier this month, with more discussion on cultural matters. Aside from calling on academics and researchers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to collaborate on standardizing scientific and specialized Chinese terms and to develop software that translates traditional Chinese characters into simplified form, a joint statement called on both sides to gradually... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Perot Systems Enters IT and Engineering Services Agreement with Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Jul 15, 2009
CHANGSHA, China, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perot Systems Corporation (NYSE: ) today announced that it has entered an agreement with Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd., to explore utilization of technology and engineering services to give both companies an increased presence in the construction equipment industry in China. "The agreement with Zoomlion gives us the opportunity to provide advanced engineering services, opening a new door for Perot Systems... (PR Newswire)
* DPP mulls disciplinary action for PRC visit Jul 14, 2009
Cheng said that the party was collecting information about the words and deeds of former DPP legislator Hsu Jung-shu (\aQ) and former Council of Agriculture minister Fan Chen-tsung (Sv) when they attended the two-day Fifth Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum in Changsha, Hunan Province, and would send the two to the partys Central Review Committee for disciplinary action later this week. He said the party had urged Hsu not to participate in the forum before her departure, but... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Traditional and simplified: different characters lead to same Chinese identity Jul 13, 2009
CHANGSHA, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Zhong-guo, the two characters for China in Chinese, are written using 12 brush strokes as a Beijing primary student learns, whereas his counterpart in Taipei has to write 15 strokes to complete the word ... "It is a natural and right direction to simplify the language. In this multi-media age, words have to compete with more user-friendly images. The language used by more than 1.3 billion people can't stay unchanged or it will lag behind," said Ho, who was attending... (Xinhuanet, China)
Cross-Straits forum presents proposal to promote cultural exchanges Jul 13, 2009
Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, makes a speech at the closing ceremony of the fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, July 12, 2009 ... CHANGSHA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum closed here Sunday with Chinese mainland and Taiwan participants agreeing to promote cultural exchanges and educational cooperation... (Xinhuanet, China)
* DPP members face censure for going to forum Jul 13, 2009
Hsu, who is nicknamed DPP Grandma, was approached by Taiwanese reporters for an interview while visiting the Song Dynasty-era Yuelu Academy in Changsha with other Taiwanese delegates. DPP members should visit China more often and get to know it. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Most Taiwanese students will shun China, official says Jul 13, 2009
Ho made the remarks in response to an announcement by Chinese Vice Minister of Education Yuan Gui-ren (KQ) during the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT)-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forum in Changsha, Hunan Province, at the weekend. Yuan said on Saturday that China was planning to allow Taiwanese students who score well on Taiwans college entrance examinations to apply to study at universities in China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* KMT-CCP forum focuses on culture Jul 12, 2009
The fifth cross-strait economic and cultural forum between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began yesterday in Changsha in Chinas Hunan Province, with the two sides agreeing to push for cross-strait cultural and education cooperation ... The DPP refused to send delegates to Changsha, calling the forum another move toward unification. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
China Will Open Mainland Entertainment Industry to Taiwanese Investment Jul 12, 2009
Wu and Cai are in Changsha, central China, as delegates to the fifth annual cross-Strait talks, which have helped ease almost 60 years of tensions. Relations have improved since Taiwan President took office last year, pledging better ties with the mainland, its largest trading partner and biggest military and political threat. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Cross-Straits forum highlights cultural co-op Jul 11, 2009
CHANGSHA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum kicked off in Changsha, capital of central Hunan Province, on Saturday. The fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum opens in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2009 ... Chinese Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung speaks during the opening of the fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
The forum, focusing on deepening cross-Straits cultural and educational communications and cooperation, is of great significance, said KMT chairman.• Cross-Straits forum in line with people's aspirations Jul 11, 2009
CHANGSHA, July 11(Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland official on Saturday said the convening of a cross-Straits forum are in line with the common aspirations of people on the mainland and Taiwan and conforms to the development trend of cross-Straits relations. The fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum opens in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 11, 2009 ... Wang Yi, director of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Taiwan Work Office, made the remarks at the... (Xinhuanet, China)
KMT chairman arrives on mainland for cross-Strait forum Jul 10, 2009
CHANGSHA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung arrived on the Chinese mainland Friday to attend the Fifth Cross-Straits Economic, Trade and Culture Forum set for July 11 and 12 in Changsha, capital of central Hunan Province. Wang Yi (R, front row), chief of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese State Council, welcomes Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung (L, front row), at the airport in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, July 10, 2009 ... Wu arrived on the Chinese... (Xinhuanet, China)
* PRC blocking academic exchanges Jul 8, 2009
As a cross-strait economic and cultural forum will soon be held in Changsha, Hunan Province, I urge the government to place equal cross-strait academic exchanges on the agenda and Academia Sinica to insist on the principle of equality and suggest that the CASS reconsider its position. We demand equal academic exchanges with China lest such exchanges widen the existing gulf between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* KMT praises DPP pairs China trip Jul 8, 2009
Q) and former Council of Agriculture minister Fan Chen-tzung (Sv) will join KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung (dB) and the KMT delegation at the fifth KMT-CCP forum on Saturday and Sunday in Changsha, Hunan Province. KMT Secretary-General Wu Den-yi (dq) said Hsu and Fan were invited to the forum by the CCP, adding that more and more DPP members think that cross-strait exchanges are important. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* China proposed inviting DPP to forum, KMT says Jul 7, 2009
GET TOGETHER: A Democratic Progressive Party spokesman said this weekend's KMT-CCP forum in Changsha, China, had nothing to do with the opposition party By Flora Wang STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009, Page 1 ... KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung (dB) will lead a delegation to the fifth KMT-CCP forum this weekend in Changsha, Hunan Province. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
China Web Controversy Highlights Public Role Jul 4, 2009
"It's not as if they have dropped their censorship program but I do think it will be much harder for them to roll out Green Dam now because over this past half-year censorship and fighting censorship have become part of youth consciousness," said Zuo La, 28, a blogger from the southern city of Changsha who uses the online name Zola. "Even some middle and high school students know about censorship now and are really annoyed by the controls," Zuo said. (Newsmax)
China's system beyond the system Jul 3, 2009
CHANGSHA, China - News that Hong Kong chief executive Donald Tsang and his ministers would take a pay cut of 5 ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance contributor based in Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
One dead, six missing after ferryboat capsizes in central China Jul 3, 2009
CHANGSHA, July 3 (Xinhua) -- One person is dead and six others missing after a ferryboat capsized in central China's Hunan Province early Friday, the local government said. The boat carrying 38 people from Dongmen Village to Daoxian County seat in Yongzhou City when it capsized at around 6:40 am, county chief Tang Xianglin said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wonders of Wulingyuan Jul 1, 2009
Though landlocked Hunan itself may draw a blank, the magnificent Wulingyuan Scenic Area roughly 400km to the north-west of the provincial capital Changsha is somewhat better known as it was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1992 and a Unesco Geopark in 2004. The most salient feature of Wulingyuan is its dizzying collection of over 3,000 sandstone pillars and towers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Injured people in train collision taken good care of in hospital Jul 1, 2009
The failure caused train K9017 from the provincial capital Changsha to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, to collide with another train at Chenzhou station, Hunan Province. Editor: Wang Hongjiang. (Xinhuanet, China)
3 dead, dozenshurtin China train collision Jun 30, 2009
The pre-dawn crash, which injured 63, occurred in Hunan province when a train going from the provincial capital Changsha to the southern city of Shenzhen collided with another Shenzhen-bound train, state television said. The China Central Television newscast showed a tangle of red, white and blue train cars on their sides at the station in Chenzhou, where the collision occurred at 2:34 a.m. (1834 GMT Sunday). (MSNBC -- International)
Three killed in passenger train collision in China Jun 29, 2009
CHANGSHA, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Two passenger trains collided in central China early Monday, leaving at least three people dead and 60 injured ... Train K9017 from provincial capital Changsha to Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and another train K9063 from Tongren, Guizhou Province, to Shenzhen collided, driving several carriages off the tracks ... Railways Minister Liu Zhijun has gone to Chenzhou, 300 kilometers from Changsha, capital of Hunan, to oversee the rescue work. (Xinhuanet, China)
3 dead, 60 hurt in China train collision Jun 29, 2009
The pre-dawn crash occurred in Hunan province when a train going from the provincial capital Changsha to the southern city of Shenzhen collided with another train heading to Shenzhen from Tongren in Guizhou province, said the official. He refused to give his name, a common practice among Chinese authorities. (India Times, India)
* Officials to meet to boost cross-strait cultural ties Jun 26, 2009
Huang revealed that she might take part in the Beijing summit and said that an upcoming forum between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Communist Party of China, scheduled for July in Changsha, Hunan Province, would also touch on the topic of cultural exchanges. At the Beijing meeting, officials from both sides will negotiate issues such as arranging exchange visits by cultural officials, organizing exhibitions, protecting intellectual property, cooperating on movie making and the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Taiwan opposition welcomed to cross-Straits forum Jun 25, 2009
The Kuomintang (KMT), the island's ruling party, will send a delegation headed by chairman Wu Poh-hsiung to the forum on July 11 and 12 in Changsha, capital of the central Hunan Province, said Fan Liqing, spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, at a regular press conference ... The Kuomintang (KMT), the island's ruling party, will send a delegation headed by chairman Wu Poh-hsiung to the forum on July 11 and 12 in Changsha, capital of the central Hunan Province, said Fan Liqing,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Retailers' boycott makes Nokia under pressure in China Jun 18, 2009
And dealers in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province have also reportedly joined the protest, according to Changsha Evening News ... A distributor who declined to be named from Hunan Province said he is forbidden to sell Changsha countys Nokia products in Xiangtan county, even if the two counties are only 40 kilometers apart. (Xinhuanet, China)
Changfeng Announces the Commencement of the Construction of Its First CNG Commercial Vehicle Filling Station Jun 16, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 15, 2009) - Changfeng Energy Inc. ("Changfeng")(TSX VENTURE: - ), a China based natural gas distributor, is pleased to announce that it first CNG filling station in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province has received final approval and construction has commenced. This CNG filling station will have a daily capacity of 15,000M3 and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2009. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Hu meets visiting KMT chairman May 27, 2009
The new round of the CPC-KMT forum, scheduled for July in Changsha, capital of the central Hunan Province, would highlight cultural and educational exchanges, Wu told a press conference Tuesday. During the talks, Wu wished success for the Shanghai World Expo2010 and the Guangzhou Asian Games, while Hu also extended his best wishes to the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung and the 21st Deaf Olympics in Taipei. (Xinhuanet, China)
In Beijing Burbs, Chinese Soccer Gets Its Game On May 26, 2009
The Chinese Super League was also concluding its 9th round on the same day, with a 0-0 game between Chongqing city and Changsha city, played in a half empty stadium. Unlike many nations, where pickup games are played in town squares and neighborhood streets, football has never had a wide popular following in China. (Time.com)
Above the Law? China's Bully Law-Enforcement Officers May 24, 2009
In the southern city of Changsha, city management officers allegedly beat a Chinese reporter who was visiting from Beijing to cover a demolition and relocation project. And in the central city of Xian, chengguan who were shutting down a breakfast stall kicked a wok and burned a vendor with scalding oil. (Time.com)
A potential drug for liver carcinoma May 23, 2009
Correspondence to: Dr. Jian-Guo Cao, Laboratory of Medicine Engineering, Medical College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410006, Hunan Province, China. About World Journal of Gastroenterology. (EurekAlert!)
Underage sex trial tests China's courts May 23, 2009
CHANGSHA, Hunan province - About a year ago, an incident made Weng'an, then an obscure county in southwestern province of Guizhou, infamous overnight ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance contributor based in Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
China's elite stirs up 'paranoid' petitioners May 9, 2009
CHANGSHA, China - Amid breakneck economic growth and anger over a widening wealth gap, recent controversial comments by China's upper classes have strained the public's tolerance ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance contributor from Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
Ukraine holds Chinese langauge contest May 9, 2009
Lera will join winners from other countries in the semi-final of the "Chinese Bridge" contest in July in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province. The theme of this year's event in Ukraine is "Chinese learning brings you fun and hope.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Zoo to build school for young lions and tigers May 6, 2009
BEIJING, May 6 -- The Changsha Zoo in the Hunan provincial capital plans to build a school for all of its lion and tiger cubs. The plan calls for a 1,000 square meter infant school with special animal trainers as well as indoor dormitories and outdoor drill courts. (Xinhuanet, China)
New branches of nationalism in China Apr 15, 2009
CHANGSHA, China - A recent skirmish over Japanese cherry flowers and a newly published book have prompted a nationwide controversy over growing nationalistic sentiments in the country ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance contributor based in Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
Zoo celebrates 18-year-old elephant's birthday Apr 13, 2009
Pamai celebrated his 18th year in style Saturday at Changsha Zoo, in the capital of Hunan Province ... Soundbite: Guo Peng, Changsha Citizen Kids in foreign countries have opportunities to get close to animals, but in China we seldom have such chances ... Soundbite: Ye Wei, Changsha Zoo Asian Elephants are in danger of extinction. (Xinhuanet, China)
Siamese twins still in intensive care week after separation Apr 9, 2009
The separation surgery for a pair of conjoined twin girls is underway at Hunan Children's Hospital in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, April 1, 2009 ... CHANGSHA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Siamese twin sisters separated a week ago remained in intensive care Wednesday at a hospital here in the capital of central China's Hunan Province ... The conjoined twins are seen before the separation surgery at Hunan Children's Hospital in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province,... (Xinhuanet, China)
A full-sized California-style home made of bamboo Apr 9, 2009
5 bath house constructed of bamboo material on Hunan University campus in Changsha, China. A new type of eco-friendly residential house made of bamboo now stands in Changsha, Hunan Province, China. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Metro Atlanta Chamber's China Blog: Day 3 Apr 9, 2009
I ve spent several days in Shanghai, and I also visited some smaller cities, such as Nanchang and Changsha. I ve observed unusual economic stress here. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
10 Questions for Jackie Chan Apr 7, 2009
Zhou Ting, CHANGSHA, CHINA At this moment, I believe yes. In Hollywood, they have so many good actors, but if you're talking about action, there's nobody. (Time.com)
Girls flock to store for sesame cakes and worker Apr 2, 2009
A man who makes and sells sesame seeds cakes is creating excitement on the Internet and among girls in Changsha, capital of Hunan province ... BEIJING, April 2 -- A man who makes and sells sesame seeds cakes is creating excitement on the Internet and among girls in Changsha, capital of Hunan province. (Xinhuanet, China)
Conjoined twin successfully separated in Central China Apr 2, 2009
The conjoined twins are seen before the separation surgery at Hunan Children's Hospital in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, April 1, 2009. A pair of conjoined twin girls were successfully separated on Wednesday after a six-and-half hour operation and in a stable condition. (Xinhuanet, China)
Innovation key to economic growth, Chinese Vice Premier Apr 1, 2009
CHANGSHA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang has called on enterprises and officials to step up industrial upgrading through technology innovation and reform, and keep confidence in achieving economic growth at a time of global financial crisis. Reform and innovation were a great drive to a region's continuous development, Li said during his visit to China's central Hunan Province from Sunday to Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
DreamWorks Animation's Monsters vs. Aliens Opens in IMAX(R) 3D Theatres on Friday, March 27 Mar 27, 2009
Cinema IMAX Theatre Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Ypsilanti - Showcase Cinemas Ann Arbor IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Missouri Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX St. Louis - Wehrenberg Theatres Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett -... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dark days for China's whistleblowers Mar 26, 2009
On February 12, 2007, on a street in Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan, Jin Gang, an employee from a local property development company, was attacked by three men with knives. "You must have mistaken me with another person," Jin screamed. (Asia Times Online)
China Dongxiang Delivers Spectacular 2008 Annual Results Mar 26, 2009
Since the second half of 2007, the Group has co-operated with distributors to open flagship stores in prime shopping locations of first-tier cities in the PRC. There were 10 flagship stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Harbin and Changsha as of 31 December 2008. In May 2008, the Group completed the acquisition of a 91% shareholding of Phenix, a Japanese company primarily engaged in the design, development, marketing and sales of its owned branded products in Japan. (JCN Network, Japan)
Handling the current crisis Mar 24, 2009
I just attended an investor conference in Changsha, China ... I attended this conference to have a better first-hand feel on the economic situation in China, the mood of the investing community as well as to visit Changsha ... Most of the machinery companies participating in the Changsha conference saw sales improve in early 2009 after it plunged in the fourth quarter of 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China's corruption goes from covert to overt Mar 20, 2009
CHANGSHA - In a country like China, where official corruption is rampant, Communist Party and government officials earning a "gray" income is hardly news ... Stephanie Wang is a freelance writer based in Changsha, China. (Asia Times Online)
Thief falls asleep at crime scene Feb 23, 2009
A man in Changsha, Hunan province, learned the hard way that it's not a good idea to break the law while he's sleepy ... BEIJING, Feb. 23 -- A man in Changsha, Hunan province, learned the hard way that it's not a good idea to break the law while he's sleepy ... The People's Procuratorate of Kaifu district in Changsha formally brought Wang to court for theft on Tuesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Some white-collar Chinese women now maids Feb 20, 2009
"I told a former classmate what I'm doing, and she said I shouldn't look at it as housekeeping. She said what I'm really doing is managing a household and educating children," said Xiong, who graduated from Central South University of Technology in the southern city of Changsha. 1. (MSNBC -- International)
The Chinese are coming ... for U.S. homes Feb 14, 2009
A real estate developer from the southern city of Changsha said he spent $3,500 for the 10-day trip to view $500,000 to $1 million homes, and it worked. He found a house in California's Silicon Valley that he planned to buy for his 20-year-old daughter, a university student in Boston who plans on attending graduate school in the Bay area. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
