China bank comment rattles greenback Oct 26, 2009
"It is purely my personal view," Zhou, a division chief with the financial research department of the central bank's branch in Harbin, capital of the northeastern province of Heilongjiang. Other researchers have expressed similar views to Zhou, whose piece appeared on the "Theoretics Weekly" page of the paper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Only 3 cities submit bids for 2018 Winter Olympics Oct 17, 2009
China had considered bidding but announced Wednesday that it had decided against submitting an application from Harbin or Changchun. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bid Deadline For 2018 Winter Olympics Nears Oct 15, 2009
State media said Wednesday that both Harbin and Changchun in the northeast of the country had been ruled out as possible bidders. The official Xinhua News Agency said Harbin in Heilongjiang province had been turned down by China's sports governing body ... It said Harbin -- which bid for the 2010 Winter Games but failed to make the final shortlist -- lacked the required infrastructure in comparison to other bid cities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Harbin gives up bid for 2018 winter Olympics Oct 14, 2009
HARBIN, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Northern city Harbin failed to get the green light to represent China to bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, a local sport official revealed on Wednesday. Heilongjiang province, whose capital city is Harbin, had received a formal refusal from the country's sport governing body State General Administration of Sport to bid for the 2018 Winter Games, a Harbin sport bureau official told Xinhua ... All the candidate cities must submit their bids to the International... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chicago never had a chance Oct 13, 2009
China may also have a candidate in Harbin. If Munich is chosen, it will be the first city to host both the winter and summer Games. (Boston Globe)
Embraer Denies Speculation It May Close China Factory as Orders Decline Oct 5, 2009
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, the worlds fourth-largest aircraft maker, said it is seeking more customers for its Chinese operations and denied speculation that it will shutter the Harbin plant as orders decline. We are going ahead with our investments in China, said Nelson Salgado, director of corporate planning for the Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil-based planemaker. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Shenzhen artists stand out in national fine arts exhibition Sep 23, 2009
Chosen to host different divisions of the exhibits are 10 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing in Jiangsu Province, Wuhan in Hubei Province, Changchun in Jilin Province, Harbin in Heilongjiang Province and Xiamen in Fujian Province. Shenzhen is the host city for the artistic design exhibit, scheduled to open Oct. 9 at Guan Shanyue Art Museum and OCT Art & Design Gallery. (People's Daily Online, China)
Chinese cities mark 78th anniversary of Sept. 18 Sep 19, 2009
Dozens of cities across China including Harbin, Changchun and Xi'an also sounded the alarms at 9:18 a.m. to remind the people of the humiliating history. On Sept. 18 in 1931, Shenyang resounded with the noise of cannons and explosions when Japanese forces attacked the barracks of Chinese troops. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's "Iron Man" an undying legend Sep 17, 2009
HARBIN, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Watching the new film "Iron Man," Tan Lei, a sophomore from Daqing city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has tears in her eyes. "The 'iron man' shall never be forgotten," Tan said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shawano co-op partners with Chinese firm Sep 17, 2009
Gov. Jim Doyle, who is attending meetings in Harbin and Beijing as part of a trade mission, witnessed the signing of the agreement. Under the agreement, CRI will advise Flying Crane, which intends to construct 10 additional dairy farms to house 10,000 dairy cows at each facility in order to increase its milk processing capacity to a goal of 5,000 tons per day. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Trade mission heads to China Sep 16, 2009
Doyle is set to depart for China, where he will visit Harbin, Beijing and Shanghai. The trade mission runs through Sept. 22. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
* PRC growth measures working, group says Sep 16, 2009
Jiangning and the Suzhou industrial zone were second only to Kunshan as preferred locations, while Lanzhou in Gansu Province is the least-favored investment destination, followed by Harbin in Heilongjiang Province, the report said. Meanwhile, Taiwanese businesspeople in China want greater cross-strait corporate cooperation, saying this could enhance bilateral efficiency and competitiveness while lowering costs and risks, the report said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Economic saviour Sep 16, 2009
As part of that plan, construction on a $10bn railway linking Dalian with the northern city of Harbin has been brought forward by two years. A further $1. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Eto'o sends Cameroon top of group Sep 10, 2009
Elsewhere, Senegal and China played out a goalless draw in an international friendly in Harbin while Junichi Inamoto's late strike helped Japan come from behind to claim a 4-3 victory over Ghana in an entertaining friendly in Utrecht. Ghana, who qualified for the World Cup Finals in South Africa with a 2-0 win over Sudan last Sunday, took a two-goal lead thanks to a brace from Asamoah Gyan before Kengo Najamura pulled one back. (CNN -- International)
Wellesley College alumnae appointed to U.S. Foreign Service Sep 10, 2009
While at Wellesley, she spent a summer teaching piano lessons in rural Korea and another studying at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China. She was a member of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and participated in a variety of community service activities. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
GM to form China venture, invest $293 million Sep 5, 2009
The venture will use two existing FAW plants in Changchun and the city of Harbin, also in the northeast, with combined annual capacity of roughly 90,000 vehicles, Wale said. A greenfield plant, currently under construction in Harbin, will add 100,000 units of capacity by the end of next year, he said. (MSNBC -- Business)
SOKO Fitness & Spa Group Announces Record Financial Results for Fiscal Year; Sets Conference Call to Discuss Results Sep 2, 2009
HARBIN, China, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SOKO Fitness & Spa Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOKF), a leading operator of fitness centers and beauty salons and spas in Northeast China, today announced record financial results for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2009. Fiscal 2009 highlights: -- Revenue increased 40% year-over-year to $19. (PR Newswire)
Satellites flying in formation over Asia Sep 2, 2009
The Chinese academy is developing a 30 kilogram nano-FSAT called Hummersat-1A with Tsinghua University and the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) also on the list. In July, a new way to regain control of multiple micro-FSATs was presented by a team of researchers from HIT at the International Symposium on Space Technology and Science in Tsukuba, Japan. (Asia Times Online)
2009 China Sourcing Fairs in Mumbai expand 100% to more than 700 booths: Largest China-products exhibition in India Sep 1, 2009
Harbin Municipal Bureau of Commerce 9. CCPIT - Changchun 10. (PR Newswire)
General Motors expands in China Aug 31, 2009
They will be produced at existing FAW facilities in the cities of Changchun and Harbin. GM sold 818,442 vehicles in China in the first six months of 2009, compared with 1,094,561 in the whole of 2008. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* GM China, state-owned FAW launch light- duty truck, vans joint venture Aug 31, 2009
Plans call for building a new assembly plant in Harbin, Heilong-jiang Province, he said ... Production will be at the existing factories in Yunnan Province, a facility owned by FAW-affiliate Hongta Yunnan Automobile Manufacturing Co Ltd (@TnT), and at Harbin Light Vehicle Co Ltd (@TT) in Harbin, GM said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chinese mainland, Taiwan increase regular direct flights Aug 31, 2009
Six cities, including Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CACC) said Monday. The 108 direct passenger flights previously operating were all classed as charter flights. (Xinhuanet, China)
GM China, FAW launch joint venture Aug 31, 2009
It includes Harbin Light Vehicle Co., Ltd., in the neighboring Heilongjiang Province and FAW's share in Hongta Yunnan Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. southwest China's Yunnan Province. The two companies said they both eye China's booming market. (Xinhuanet, China)
General Motors, China FAW Set Up Venture to Make Light Commercial Trucks Aug 30, 2009
Trucks and vans will be built at FAWs factories in south Chinas Yunnan province and Harbin city in the north east ... The construction of a new plant in Harbin is under way and will add another 100,000 vehicles to the ventures total annual capacity by the end of next year, GM China President said today. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
China Sky One Medical, Inc. Responds to Concerns Regarding Filed Financial Reports Aug 27, 2009
HARBIN, China, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Sky One Medical, Inc. ("China Sky One Medical" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: ), a leading fully integrated pharmaceutical company producing over-the-counter drugs in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today issued a statement to address concerns that have been raised with respect to financial reports filed with the State Administration for Industry and Commerce ("SAIC") and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")... (PR Newswire)
IBD 100 Stocks Take Hits, But Many Bounce Back Aug 23, 2009
Harbin Electric Inc (Added 07/11/2009) ... IBD 100 stocks such as Fuqi International () and Harbin Electric () fell sharply. (Investors Business Daily)
OSU graduates one of its largest classes Aug 21, 2009
Gladstone: Lindsay A. Aamot, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Kaitlyn S. Harbin, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Zachary C. Keesey, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Political Science, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Political Science; Casey D. Kerwood, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Katie L. Kuykendall, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Kelsey R. Kuykendall, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Human Development and Family Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Chinese, Russian WWII veterans pay respect to martyr's tombs Aug 17, 2009
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin. (XHTV). (Xinhuanet, China)
Stocks End Four-Week Win Streak Aug 16, 2009
Harbin Electric Inc (Added 07/11/2009). . (Investors Business Daily)
QKL Stores Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 15, 2009
Additionally, in order to support its retail expansion efforts, the Company plans to open a 19,600 sq. meter distribution center in Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province ... Mr. Zhuangyi Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of QKL Stores, said, "During these challenging economic times, we remain focused on providing our customers with diversified products of great value and competitive pricing. We have built a strong brand in the northeast provinces and we will continue to... (PR Newswire)
Stocks Rally On Housing, Fed News Aug 14, 2009
Harbin Electric Inc (Added 07/11/2009). Nordstrom Inc. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Step Back Ahead Of Fed Aug 13, 2009
Harbin Electric Inc (Added 07/11/2009) ... Harbin Electric () reversed early gains and tumbled 7% in heavy trading. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Retreat In Lower Trade Aug 12, 2009
Harbin Electric Inc (Added 07/11/2009) ... Earnings Tuesday: Applied Materials (), Bob Evans Farms (), Cree (), Harbin Electric () and Warnaco (). (Investors Business Daily)
* Regular cross-strait flights start Aug. 31 Aug 11, 2009
TAKEOFF: The flight service will be available from 27 cities in China, including six newly added airports in Jinan, Guiyang, Nanchang, Harbin, Hefei and Haikou By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009, Page 4 ... Meanwhile, the cross-strait flight service will be available from 27 cities in China, including six newly added airports in Jinan, Guiyang, Nanchang, Harbin, Hefei and Haikou. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
China Education Alliance Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 9, 2009
HARBIN, China, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Education Alliance, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ) will hold a conference call August 12th to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The conference call is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Pacific). (PR Newswire)
Indexes Log Fourth Straight Gain Aug 9, 2009
Still, it's good news for Harbin Electric (HRBN). The Chinese maker of industrial electric motors is seeing sales and revenue grow. (Investors Business Daily)
VODone Announces Constant Lottery Users Exceed 500,000 Aug 8, 2009
"Electronic Lottery Drawing System" self-developed by the Center has smoothly passed the authentication by the expert panel comprising professors from the State Key Laboratory of Information Security of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Harbin Engineering University. The system ensures the safety and reliability of Constant Lottery. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Market Forecaster Aug 4, 2009
Farmers overcame drought and the financial crisis earlier this year to achieve the gain in production, the government Web site said, citing Sun s remarks at an agricultural meeting in Harbin July 23-24. Wheat and indica rice are the main summer. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
2Whale Saves Drowning Diver, Pulls Her to Surface» Jul 31, 2009
Beluga whale Mila spotted diver Yang Yun struggling in the water at Polar Land in Harbin, northeast China. Beluga whale Mila spotted diver Yang Yun struggling in the water at Polar Land in Harbin, northeast China ... Competitors had to sink to the bottom of an aquarium's 20-foot arctic pool and stay there for as long as possible with the beluga whales at Polar Land in Harbin, north east China. (Fox News)
10 must-see streets in China Jul 30, 2009
Each of the 10 streets, including Guozijian Street in Beijing, South Avenue in Pingyao of Shanxi province, Central Avenue in Harbin and Barkhor Street in Lhasa, encapsulates a unique facet of China's traditional culture ... The Central Avenue in Harbin, despite its relatively young history dating back to the late 1900s, stands out from the rest for its eclectic mix of various European architectures that have survived for more than a century. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 24, 2009
Flights will proceed straight from Salmi to northeastern cities in China, including Dalian, Qingdao, Shenyang and Harbin. The new northern route will shorten flight time by 24 minutes, while the new southern route will cut travel time by five minutes, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
China sovereign fund to buy CITIC Capital stake Jul 21, 2009
CITIC Capital is well known for its expertise to restructure big Chinese state-owned enterprises including Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, one of Chinas biggest drug firms, and Fushun Excavator Co Ltd, the countrys largest manufacturer of hydraulic crawler cranes. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Arctic fox cubs debut in NE China Jul 17, 2009
A pair of one-month-old arctic foxes, known as Alopex Lagopus in Latin, make their debut to meet visitors at the Harbin Polarland, in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 16, 2009. A female arctic fox imported from Finland gave birth to this pair of arctic foxes after 53-days gestation. (Xinhuanet, China)
Doyle plans trade mission to Japan, China Jul 16, 2009
The mission also will stop in three cities in China Harbin, Beijing and Shanghai. China is Wisconsin s third-largest export market, with exports totaling $1. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Immobilized Microbes Can Break Down Potentially Harmful Phthalates Jul 9, 2009
Weizhong Wu of the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, at Peking University, in Beijing, and Xianlin Meng of Harbin Institute of Technology, in Nangang District, have identified and isolated a microbe that can digest one of the most common PAEs, d-n-butyl phthalate. This compound is widely used and is one of the most frequently found in diverse environmental samples including groundwater, river water, drinking water, open ocean water, soil humates, lake sediments and marine... (Science Daily)
VODone Launches "Constant Lottery", with Exclusive Instant Internet Broadcasting of Lottery Results Jul 9, 2009
The system has smoothly passed the authentication by the expert panel comprising professors from The State Key Laboratory Of Information Security and Harbin Engineering University. It marks the successful Rhe first electronic system of lottery drawing, and ensures the successful development of the cooperation between VODone and Heilongjiang Welfare Lottery Center, further assuring the safety and reliability of Constant Lottery of VODone. (JCN Network, Japan)
Top leaders call for effective measures to quench forest fires Jul 5, 2009
HARBIN, May 29 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have ordered local authorities to take forceful, effective measures to quench forest fires in Nenjiang County and Songling region in Great Khingan Ranges area in northeast China, and Miandu River in northern Inner Mongolia. The two leaders on Sunday also called for improved leadership, unified command, scientific management in the current fire fighting with the spirit of defying fatigue, while giving close attention to the... (Xinhuanet, China -- China)
Rybak calls for business bridges to China Jul 3, 2009
Rybak is currently drafting a letter to send to Harbin, China, Minneapolis sister city, promoting Minneapolis as a hub of architecture firms, green design and advertising. But he urged businesses to make connections and dig tunnels of opportunity to China via one-on-one diplomacy, internship programs for Chinese students and intensified language programs. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
At 17, Olympic hopeful meets challenges with a straight paddle Jun 30, 2009
The Killara teenager, formerly of Harbin, China, has become an Australian citizen with the intention of representing his new country at the London Olympics and bringing home its first medal in table tennis. The year 10 student at Asquith Boys High is already Australia's best junior player. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chinese Policeman Gets Life For Beating Death Jun 16, 2009
The policeman, Qi Xin, was charged with the intentional injury of 22-year-old Lin Songling during a fight and was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Harbin Intermediate People's Court, the official Xinhua News Agency said. The incident last October in the industrial city of Harbin cast further public attention on China's police forces, which are often accused of corruption and abuse of power ... Liu and Qi, both members of the Harbin Railway Public Security Bureau, were also ordered to pay... (CBS News -- World)
Chinese Electric Car Coming to US in 2010 Jun 4, 2009
They found it in the Hafei Saibao 3 a four-door sedan built in Harbin, China, that sells for $12,000 with a gasoline engine. Based on components, and styled and certified by Italian design and engineering firm Pininfarina, Coda's version of the sedan swaps out the engine and transmission for a 37 kilowatt-hour ithium-ion battery pack from another state-owned company, Tianjin Lishen. (Fox News)
First economic espionage trial in U.S. begins Jun 3, 2009
"Having been a Chinese compatriot for over thirty years and being proud of the achievements by the people's efforts for the motherland, I am regretful for not contributing anything," according to the letter to the contact at the Harbin Institute of Technology in northern China. "I would like to make an effort to contribute to the Four Modernizations of China.". (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Hit-and-run driver ends Tong Ju's 193-country footprint dream Jun 1, 2009
Tong, who had been in Brunei and Sabah since early this year, covered most parts of the state, including climbing Mount Kinabalu, and was planning to leave for Taiwan this week before returning to his hometown Hei Long Jiang in Harbin to celebrate his fathers 82nd birthday. This may be my the last time I see my parents as they are elderly. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Former Russian media correspondent: "I witnessed a clearer China" May 31, 2009
Efimov has also been to other cities in China, such as Shanghai, Harbin, Lianyungang and Guilin. Wherever he went, he was always impressed by local residents' friendliness and hospitality. (Xinhuanet, China)
China guts budding civil rights movement May 29, 2009
Some, like Wei Liangyue in the northern city of Harbin, who recently served 30 days in prison in connection with the defendant, accused of belonging to Falun Gong, whom he is representing, have already been told by officials that their licences will not be renewed before the deadline. "They are worried that I will take more Falun Gong cases," says Mr. Wei. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The challenges of avian influenza virus: Mechanism, epidemiology and control May 23, 2009
Hualan CHEN from Harbin Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, discusses the situation of animal infection and the control in China. As we know more and more species, especially some mammalian species such as cats and tigers, are found victims or carriers of H5N1, the expansion of the host range and interspecies transmission of H5N1 virus is worrisome. (EurekAlert!)
Melco China Resorts reports first quarter 2009 financial and operational results May 22, 2009
The resort successfully hosted two major events in February 2009: - The China Entrepreneurs Forum held February 8th to 10th with more than 350 attendees representing some of Asia's most influential business, and government leaders; and - The Alpine events for the Harbin 24th World Winter University Games, or "Universiade". The Universiade is an important international sporting and cultural festival which is staged every two years in a different city. (Canada Newswire)
China Education Alliance, Inc. Announces Strong First Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results May 19, 2009
HARBIN, China, May 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Education Alliance, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CEUA; ''China Education Alliance'' or ''the Company''), a leading distributor of educational resources, offering high-quality programs and training both through online networks and an on-site training center in the People's Republic of China, today reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. First Quarter 2009 Highlights -- Total Revenue increased 101. (PR Newswire)
Vicki Korn Announces Retirement After 25 Years at Miami May 19, 2009
In 2008-09, Miami had all three of its teams compete internationally for the first time in program history, which included the collegiate team s participation in the 2009 World University Games in Harbin, China. Her landmark accomplishments are not reserved for team honors alone. (Muredhawks.com)
Interview: Brazilian president says China visit to boost ties May 17, 2009
"Just like Brazil's aero-maker Embraer in Harbin, China," he said. In January 2003, China Aviation Industry Corporation II and Embraer jointly contributed to the establishment of the Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry Co. in the northern Chinese city of Harbin. (Xinhuanet, China)
News Scan Briefs: Logic That Feels the Noise May 15, 2009
Scientists at the Harbin Institute of Technology in China created such a mesh out of copper wires 200 microns thick and pores about that size or smaller. They dunked the lattice first in silver nitrate solution and then in acid, which deposited the silver onto the copper as leaflike structures seven microns high. (Scientific American)
Infinity I-China Donates a Combined First Wave of 100,000 RMB to Select Organizations in China in Honor of Israel's 61st Anniversary May 12, 2009
Amir Gal-Or, managing partner of the Infinity Group and Infinity I-China said, "The Chinese and the Jewish people share a long and culturally rich history that began centuries ago in the city of Kaifeng. Throughout the years, the feelings of mutual respect have strengthened and grown and have endured even the darkest hours of WWII, when the Chinese people in such cities as Harbin and Shanghai, gave refuge to those who fled Nazi Europe. Today, the Jewish people have the honor of bringing this... (PR Newswire)
What Germany Got for Its $2 Trillion May 9, 2009
Governments from the U.S. to China anyone who believes that opening the fiscal spigot can stave off disaster, and especially those who think that public spending can polish up rustbelt cities like Detroit or Harbin would be advised to take some east German lessons. (). (Time.com)
* CAA, airlines to discuss new flights May 1, 2009
China now has six new cities on its list of destinations: Hefei in Anhui Province; Harbin in Heilongjiang; Nanchang in Jiangxi; Guiyang in Guizhou; Ningbo in Zhejiang; and Jinan in Shandong. Taiwan has capped the number of flights to Taipeis Songshan Airport to 21 per week, while China has restricted the number of weekly flights to Shanghai to 28 per week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
