Maybank unveils renminbi service Nov 3, 2009
It will enable importers and exporters in the region to settle cross-border trade transactions with eligible companies located in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Zhuhai and Shenzhen as well as external enterprises in designated countries, namely those in Asean, Hong Kong and Macau. Mainland designated enterprises (MDEs), which are registered with the Chinese authorities, are allowed to settle their cross-border trade transactions in RMB.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Carmakers keen on auto finance arms Nov 3, 2009
A Beijing newspaper reported last week that Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co has received regulatory approval to set up an auto financing arm, providing financing services to its own brand as well its ventures with Toyota, Honda and Fiat. Seeing the profit potential in the auto financing sector, China's automakers, including FAW Group, Chang'an Automobile Group Co, Brilliance Auto and Jianghuai Auto, are awaiting government approval to set up their own financing arms. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fruit bats use oral sex to prolong the deed Nov 3, 2009
Scientists at the Guangdong Entomological Institute in Guangzhou, China, and their colleagues investigated bats they captured at a nearby park ... "We did not expect fellatio in fruit bats at the beginning," said researcher Libiao Zhang, a biologist at the Guangdong Entomological Institute in Guangzhou, China. (MSNBC -- Environment)
* FEATURE : Cycling in Chinese cities is anything but a leisurely ride Nov 2, 2009
AP, GUANGZHOU, CHINA Monday, Nov 02, 2009, Page 4 ... If thats insanity, what can be said of cycling in Guangzhou, the muggy, traffic-clogged city once known as Canton ... Led by a swelling middle class, people in Guangzhou and other cities are ditching bikes for clean, new subway trains. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China's economic policies, RMB exchange rate to remain stable: commerce minister Nov 2, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- China is to maintain basic stability and continuity in the economic policies and RMB exchange rate to ensure a foreseeable prospect for its businesses. Minister of Commerce Chen Deming made the remarks Sunday at the Canton Fair, an important barometer of China's foreign trade, in Guangzhou City, capital of southern Guangdong Province. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Wu lauds TTL for sponsoring Asian Games in China Oct 30, 2009
Premier Wu Den-yih (dq) yesterday praised state-owned Taiwan Tobacco r Corp (TTL, xWsq) for sponsoring the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, to the tune of NT$400 million (US$12 ... TTL president Duan Wei (B) signed the sponsorship deal with the 16th Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee in Beijing on Monday and announced the launch of corporate offices in Beijing and Shanghai. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese Wushu flourishes in Canada Oct 30, 2009
Luo and his wife Daijuan Gu were both Wushu majors at the University of Guangzhou, China and practiced Taichi since childhood. They had been instructors and lecturers at the South China Normal University in Guangzhou before they moved to Edmonton in 1988 and set up Ji HongWushu & Taichi College in Edmonton in 1989. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spring Airlines keen to work with AirAsia X Oct 30, 2009
Shanghai-based Spring Airlines flies to almost all major cities in China while AirAsia X has routes from KL to seven Chinese cities Haikou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Guilin. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China MediaExpress Holdings, Inc. Updates Market Regarding Listing Status Oct 30, 2009
Fujian Fenzhong generates revenue by selling advertisements on its network of television displays installed on over 18,000 express buses originating in thirteen of Chinas most prosperous regions, including the five municipalities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing and eight economically prosperous provinces, namely Guangdong, Jiangsu, Fujian, Sichuan, Hebei, Anhui, Hubei and Shandong which generate nearly half of Chinas GDP.. Forward-Looking Statements. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lingle leads Hawaii delegation to China Oct 29, 2009
Lingle s delegation also will visit Hong Kong, Haikou and Sanya in Hainan Province, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province. She is scheduled to meet with U.S. Ambassador John Huntsman to discuss U.S. travel visa requirements and investment opportunities. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Fans flock to cinemas for Michael Jackson's movie Oct 28, 2009
Similar activities were held in more than 10 other cities including Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou. "I specially asked for a leave today to come here with my friends to enjoy the premiere show," said spectator Jin Jiya outside the Shanghai Film Art Center. (Xinhuanet, China)
Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution Oct 28, 2009
In the next few years, a train journey from Wuhan to Guangzhou, halfway across the country, will shrink from 10 to three hours ... Similarly, a trip from the capital to the southern manufacturing powerhouse of Guangzhoumore or less the entire length of the nationwill take just eight hours, compared with 20 before and more than a day and a half by bus ... Guangzhou, Shanghai, and other cities are following suit, building shiny new stations to service the fast new trains. (MSNBC -- International)
* TTL defends Asian Games sponsorship deal in China Oct 28, 2009
State-run Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corp (TTL, xWsq) yesterday defended its sponsorship in next years Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, saying it was a cost-effective way to increase brand awareness of Taiwan Beer ... More than 10 million people would visit Guangzhou during the Games, TTL said in a statement ... The company has also applied to set up an office in Guangzhou, and aims to expand further to service the China market, Tseng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A New Round of U.S.-China Trade Talks Oct 28, 2009
Speaking in Guangzhou on Oct. 27, Locke said he expects the trade discussions, followed by Obama's visit, to lead to "significant improvements and progress in the trade relationship between the two countries." ... "I think more progress needs to be made in that area," Locke said at his press conference in Guangzhou. (BusinessWeek)
Three Chinese airlines report surge in profits Oct 28, 2009
China Southern, based in the southern business center of Guangzhou, said its costs fell 9. 7 percent, while Beijing-based Air China reported a 10. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Weather Patterns Help Predict Dengue Fever Outbreaks Oct 28, 2009
A research team led by Qiyong Liu of the State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, and China CDC, and Linwei Tian of the Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health and Primary Care, Chinese University of Hong Kong, correlated weather conditions, including minimum and maximum temperature, wind velocity, humidity and rainfall with the number of cases of dengue fever in the city of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong Province, China, over... (Science Daily)
Insurers denied runof property Oct 27, 2009
Even given the relatively slow process of developing offices in the larger cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the possible inflow of 170 billion yuan or so is unlikely to have a significant impact. In such cities, a decent office building would already cost several hundred million yuan or even a few billion yuan. (Asia Times Online)
Liu Xiang back on the rise again Oct 27, 2009
Liu Xiang is next slated to appear in the Asian Athletics Championship in Guangzhou in southern China in November and the East Asian Games in Hong Kong in December. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nordic-China Arts Festival opens in Beijing Oct 27, 2009
Held simultaneously in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the non-profit festival's program includes futuristic audio-visual performances, design and art exhibitions and live music. Founded in 2006, the festival this year in Beijing is based in Sanlitun Village, where various art exhibitions, workshops, second-hand exchange markets, silent discos, a sleeping concert and meetings will be held over the following two weeks. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fleures et Femmes : Trisha Lambi and Nikki Porter Oct 26, 2009
She has also been included in international and national curated exhibitions including the Guangzhou International Art Fair in China where one of her paintings was selected to represent Australia in all the advertising for the event. Other shows include. (AbsoluteArts.com)
E Fund Management Gets $1 Billion in China's QDII Quota to Invest Overseas Oct 26, 2009
Guangzhou, southern China-based E Fund will use its QDII quota for an Asia-focused fund, spokeswoman said by phone today. China Merchants Fund won a $500 million quota under the program, the Wall Street Journal said, citing unidentified people. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
A little piece of Africa Oct 24, 2009
One of the first adverts visitors see when arriving at Guangzhous Baiyun International Airport is a Bank of China billboard, proudly proclaiming "Here to help you!" ... Downtown Guangzhou is heaving and the humidity level has raced past unbearable ... In the heart of Chocolate City, as it is know by locals, a four square km area that accommodates the majority of Africans, lies the cavernous Tang Qi Foreign Trade Garment City, a wholesale shopping arcade on Guangzhou Xi Road and one of three big... (iAfrica.com)
Supercharging trade relations with Asean Oct 24, 2009
At the Canton Fair last April, we received orders from the Lotus supermarket in Guangzhou and look forward to have our products in China for the first time, she said at her booth at the Expo. About 100 Malaysian exhibitors participated in the exhibition, with many of their products benefitting from zero tariffs under the CAFTA.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
China-ASEAN FTA to accelerate RMB regionalization Oct 24, 2009
In April, China announced a pilot program to settle cross-border trade deal in yuan in five cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Dongguan. Currently, China has sealed cooperation agreements of bilateral trade settlement with the central banks of Laos and Vietnam in ASEAN.. (Xinhuanet, China)
China boasts 'world's greenest tower' Oct 23, 2009
Rising high through the polluted air of Guangzhou City in southern China is a 71-storey tower block that is claimed to be the most energy-efficient in the world. Roger Harrabin visited the Pearl River Tower to discover how its designers have tried to save on both emissions and money. (BBC News -- Science)
Fang Zheng Dances for Democracy Oct 22, 2009
Despite his disability, Fang managed to find his way back to track and field, participating in the third All-China Disabled Athletic Games in Guangzhou in 1992, where he won two gold medals in discus throwing. But he was still seen as a troublemaker by the Chinese government, and he says the government refused to give him a passport to leave the country. (ABC News)
Fujitsu Establishes New Subsidiary in South China to Create Greater Value for Customers in the Region with Stronger Business Focus and Enhanced Synergy Oct 22, 2009
(1) Source: Guangzhou Daily, 14 February 2009 (2) Source: The Ministry of Commerce of People's Republic of China, 12 January 2009 (3) "A transnational strategy can bring the benefits inherent in both global and multinational strategies. The overseas components are integrated into the overall corporate structure across several dimensions, and each of the components is empowered to become a source of specialized innovation. It is a management approach in which an organization integrates its global... (JCN Network, Japan)
British theater to stage "Romeo and Juliet" in China Oct 21, 2009
The tour will run in Tianjin, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Ningbo, Hangzhou and Xi'an. In addition, the theater will also stage Jonathan Swift's classic "Gulliver's Travels" on November 13 and 14 in Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)
Green China? Oct 21, 2009
THE GREEN TOWER OF GUANGZHOU CITY. Rising high through the polluted air of Guangzhou City in southern China is a 71-storey tower block which, according to its designers, will be the most energy-efficient in the world ... The Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou City stands 309m tall. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Trade fair sends strong signal of export upturn Oct 21, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- An important barometer of China's foreign trade, the Canton Fair reported late Tuesday a strong rebound in foreign purchase and buyers compared with the last session in April, an encouraging sign of the country's export amid the continuing global recession ... 6 percent over the last session, said Chen Chaoren, spokesman of the fair in the southern Guangzhou City. (Xinhuanet, China)
Emerging markets become buffer for falling Chinese exports Oct 21, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese businessman George E. Hanna could not remember how many times he had visited the Canton Fair, China's largest biannual trade fair. "You will not regret taking 14-hour flights to be here.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Terps to Support Wounded Warrior Project Oct 21, 2009
The Under Armour global headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, with European headquarters in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and additional offices in Denver, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Guangzhou, China. For further information, please visit the Company's website at. (Umterps.com)
* PRC missiles impeding relations: MND Oct 21, 2009
by the Communist forces at their Nanjing and Guangzhou military bases, it added. Asked whether the ministry was up to date on the exact number of Chinese missiles, Intelligence Department Deputy Director Kao Chung-bang () said it was classified information. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
XSEL Sells Hyperlink Research to INTAGE Inc. Oct 21, 2009
Headquartered in Beijing, the company employs more than 1,000 people and has offices and affiliates in major cities throughout China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited shares are listed on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: - ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China's challenges Oct 20, 2009
" Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Advertisement Roger Harrabin visits Fengnan village to find out how its inhabitants could be affected by climate change The Pearl River delta is earmarked as one of China's most vulnerable areas to a changing climate. Parts of it regularly face both droughts and typhoons in the same year. The delta - home to tens of millions of people - is very low-lying, so it's also vulnerable to sea level rise - especially as ground water has... (BBC News)
Foreign brands eye Chinese market Oct 18, 2009
The on-going Canton Fair, China' s largest trade fair in the southern Guangzhou City, has for the first time attracted a U.S. real estate company. The Bay Realty Group, Inc. rented three standard booths for the exhibition. (People's Daily Online, China)
China News 2009.10.16 Oct 18, 2009
China News takes you to the 106th Session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou. Pkg: The last time this fair was held was in April. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's first exploration vessel for combustible ice delivered for use Oct 18, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's first deep-sea exploration vessel for the reconnaissance of combustible ice was delivered for use on Sunday in south China's Guangdong Province. Wang Xuelong, deputy director of China Geological Survey Bureau, handed over the certificate of seaworthiness for the ship coded Ocean No. 6 to the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey Bureau, which is carrying out the combustible ice survey in South China Sea. (Xinhuanet, China)
Liang leads China Classic Oct 17, 2009
Martin shot a two-under 69 to trail China's Liang Wenchong (68), who holds a one-stroke lead at the Royal Orchid International Golf Club in Shunde, south of Guangzhou. Liang, the Asian No. 1 in 2007, carded three birdies to move to an 11-under 202 total in the OneAsia series event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trading to start on China's new small stock index Oct 17, 2009
Beijing-based VisionChina Media said that when the deal closes, it will have exclusive subway advertising networks in eight major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, plus bus ad networks in 18 of the country's richest cities. After the acquisition, the VisionChina Media said it will deliver real-time television programming to commuters. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
* Samsung to build US$2.2bn LCD plant in Suzhou Oct 17, 2009
LG Display said this week it aims to build a US$4 billion LCD factory in Guangzhou, China. This story has been viewed 255 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Golf: Liang, Martin share halfway lead at Midea China Classic Oct 17, 2009
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* Aussie Craig Scott grabs Midea China Classic lead Oct 16, 2009
AFP , GUANGZHOU, CHINA Friday, Oct 16, 2009, Page 19 ... Australian Brad McIntosh and Brisbane-based Irishman Eddie Barr each shot 66 at the Royal Orchid International Golf Club in Shunde, south of Guangzhou in the southern China, at the third event of the inaugural OneAsia season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* LG Displays Q3 profit jumps 89% Oct 16, 2009
LG Display, which in August signed a preliminary agreement with the city of Guangzhou to build a factory based on so-called eighth-generation LCD technology, said on Wednesday it plans to form a US$4 billion venture to make the panels. The size of the investment and its timing are undecided, LG Display said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Aussie Scott charges ahead on unfamiliar course in China Open Oct 16, 2009
GUANGZHOU: Australian Craig Scott shot a six-under-par 65 for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the US$500,000 Midea China Classic in Shunde yesterday. Australian Brad McIntosh and Brisbane-based Irishman Eddie Barr each shot 66 at the Royal Orchid International Golf Club in Shunde, south of Guangzhou in the southern China, at the third event of the inaugural OneAsia season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hot air balloon crash kills 4 Dutch in China Oct 15, 2009
A press officer with the Dutch Embassy in Beijing said the consulate in the southern city of Guangzhou has sent staff to the scene. She was not immediately able to confirm the death toll or other details and asked that her name not be used, in line with embassy policy. (MSNBC -- International)
Malaysian mens basketballers finish as the runners-up Oct 14, 2009
China Guangzhou Youth downed Singapore Home United 83-61 to take the title ... Women: China Guangzhou Youth 83 Singapore Home United 61; Malaysia 67 Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle High School 93. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Who tops Richest People in China List Oct 13, 2009
65 people in the list live in Shenzhen, Hangzhou ranked fourth with 60, Guangzhou 38, Wenzhou 25, Chengdu 23, Hong Kong 22, Nanjing 21, and Dongguan 20. Wang Chuanfu with the wealth of 35 billion yuan becomes the richest man in China in 2009. (People's Daily Online, China)
Nation gets lottery fever after massive jackpot Oct 13, 2009
com, the official website of Guangzhou Daily newspaper, found that most people would rush out and "buy a car and house" ... A typical wage earner bringing in 2,000 yuan a month would have to work for 10,000 years to earn the equivalent, explained Guangzhou's New Express Daily. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese teenage paddler Liu triumphs at World Cup Oct 13, 2009
China's Liu Shiwen celebrates scoring during the final against her teammate Guo Yue at the 2009 Women's Table Tennis World Cup in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 12, 2009 ... GUANGZHOU, South China, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese teenager Liu Shiwen upset her compatriot Guo Yue, Yokohama worlds' runner-up, to lift the trophy of 2009 women's table tennis World Cup here Monday ... China's Liu Shiwen returns the ball against her teammate Guo Yue during the final at the... (Xinhuanet, China)
All Chinese players through to semis at World Cup Oct 12, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Southeast China, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Yokohama worlds' runner-up Guo Yue led the whole squad of China through into the semifinals at the 2009 women's table tennis World Cup here on Sunday ... Guo Yue of China reacts during the quarter-final match against Liu Jia of Austria at the 2009 Women's World Cup in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 11, 2009 ... Liu Shiwen of China returns the ball during the quarter-final match against Kim Kyung-ah of South Korea... (Xinhuanet, China)
French banking giant SG looking for partners in China Oct 12, 2009
With a new branch opened in Tianjin in early September, SG has increased its footprint in China to five cities through its seven outlets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Tianjin. In addition to banking services, SG China is seeking opportunities to expand its insurance and securities business in the country. (Xinhuanet, China)
Malaysia stage fightback to edge Singapore in extra time Oct 11, 2009
The national team, who lost to Chinas Guangzhou youth team on Friday, were tied 61-61 at the end of regulation time ... China Guangzhou youth team, who defeated Singapore Home United in the first match on Friday, beat Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Middle High School 88-72 ... Women: China Guangzhou Youth Team 88 Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle High School 72, Singapore Home United 68 Malaysia 73. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Women's table tennis World Cup opens in Guangzhou Oct 10, 2009
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The 2009 women's table tennis World Cup opened here on Saturday morning with one puzzle hovering over: will the all-mighty Chinese take it easy on their rivals. Chinese players have secured all the titles of women's table tennis World Cup since its inauguration in 1996. (Xinhuanet, China)
ASIAN EXPANSION: Women's tour targets China Oct 10, 2009
Another key is making sure grass-roots efforts such as recent tennis festivals in large malls in Guangzhou and Beijing can bring the sport to the masses. Public investment in facilities must keep it affordable and accessible. (USA Today -- Sports)
Personnel changes in Jianlibao not affect Asian Games Oct 10, 2009
Both Jianlibao and Taiwan Uni-President Group (Unif) which hold its actual management power claim this was "normal personnel changes," and would not affect its sponsorship for the upcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou in 2010. "The new general manager is Li Shizheng," a source at Uni-President Enterprises headquarters in Taiwan told press. (People's Daily Online, China)
Our women cagers beaten by Guangzhou side in opening match Oct 10, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The national womens team got off to a dismal start in the Malaysian International Basketball Championships after losing 54-66 to China Guangzhou Youth Team at the Maba Stadium yesterday ... Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle High School 74 Singapore Home United 36, Malaysia 54 China Guangzhou Youth Team 66 ... China Guangzhou Youth Team vs Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle High School (2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Malaysia down Hong Kong for second straight win Oct 9, 2009
Meanwhile, the women competition begins today with Malaysia taking on China Guangzhou Youth while Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle School face Singapore Home United. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
China torn over Internet freedoms Oct 8, 2009
For example, in 2003, the backlash from the Chinese Internet community's exposure of the death of Sun Zhigang (a college graduate who was beaten to death in a detention center in Guangzhou because he forgot to carry his identity card) led to the scrapping of a 21-year-old regulation on the internment and deportation of urban vagrants and beggars. This milestone event was regarded as the first great victory of the Chinese Internet community. (Asia Times Online)
Malaysian cagers up against unknown in opener Oct 7, 2009
This years edition will also feature a womens competition with four teams in the fray Malaysia, Chinese Taipei Li Hai San Senior Middle High School, China Guangzhou Youth and Singapore Home United. The womens competition begins on Friday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Burgeoning African community tests China's engagement with world Oct 5, 2009
GUANGZHOU, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The starting point of an ancient trade route, Guangdong paralleled Egypt's Alexandria more than 1,500 years ago as the world's two terminals for trade between East and West ... But with this profound history of external contact, why has the provincial capital of Guangzhou struggled to cope with foreign residents in modern times ... Huang Shiding, director of the Urban Management Institute of the Guangzhou Academy of Social Sciences, says Guangzhou had no experience... (Xinhuanet, China)
Hong Kong's luxury living draws mainland Chinese Oct 4, 2009
"The investment policy in Hong Kong is clearer. The investment is not going to be affected by macro-control, so it is more secure," said Liu Zhizhong, a board member of Midland Realty in Guangzhou. The resilience of mainland buying interest despite the recent global financial crisis has certainly been a boon to the latest Kowloon development -- the Cullinan twin towers. (Yahoo! Asia News)
FedEx strengthens position with new Guangzhou hub Oct 3, 2009
By LAALITHA HUNT in Guangzhou. Logistics, courier and freight company FedEx Express new Asia Pacific hub located at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China is expected to provide Malaysia direct and quick access to one of the most dynamic and largest economic regions ... FedEx Express Asia Pacific division president David Cunningham concurred that the new Asia-Pacific hub would help strengthen global commerce as it was strategically located in the heart of Guangzhous Pearl River... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Up close with FedEx Malaysia MD Ramesh Kumar Oct 3, 2009
Because they need to source globally and the head office is aware of the importance of small businesses, in February of this year, the logistics company open a hub in Guangzhou, China, to give better connectivity. In January, cargo throughput at Guangdong provincial capitals airport suffered a 34. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* FILM REVIEW: Chinas new guerillas Oct 2, 2009
Over the course of six years Zhao Dayong (ji), an independent filmmaker from Guangzhou, China, spent many months living among the residents of Zhiziluo, an impoverished and forgotten village in the rugged mountains near the Myanmar border, and filming their lives. Using his own money and simple digital filmmaking equipment he made Ghost Town (o), a quiet, hypnotizing, three-hour documentary that provides an extraordinary and intimate portrait of Chinese life. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
