4 deaths reported as heat wave hits China Jun 26, 2009
Su Shaobo, a worker at a construction site in Hohhot, capital of northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, said his afternoon starting time had been delayed one hour to 4 p.m. to avoid the midday heat Thursday. The temperature in Hohhot reached 35 degrees, the highest so far this summer and well above the northern city's average summer temperature of 29 degrees Celsius. (Xinhuanet, China)
China ends anti-terrorism exercise Jun 18, 2009
HOHHOT, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China held an anti-terrorism drill Tuesday afternoon to test its police forces' ability to handle a bomb containing radioactive contaminants. The drill, held in northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region's capital Hohhot, kicks off a series of drills in the autonomous region, Shanxi and Hebei provinces that surround Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)
China closes thousands of milk collection stations Jun 3, 2009
HOHHOT, June 3 (Xinhua)-- Close to four thousand milk collection stations in China have been shut down due to substandard conditions, Song Kungang, director-general of the China Dairy Industry Association, said on Wednesday ... "All the working milk stations have been under close supervision," Song said while in Hohhot, capital of the northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese vice premier stresses anti-drought efforts Jun 2, 2009
HOHHOT, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu on Monday stressed the importance of increasing anti-drought efforts and called for more measures in disaster prevention in northern China. Hui, who is also chief of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, made the remarks during his three-day inspection of China's northern Heilongjiang Province and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which had suffered from drought last month. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gold Horse International, Inc. Announces Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 May 21, 2009
HOHHOT, China, May 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Gold Horse International, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: GHII) ("Gold Horse" or "the Company"), a multifaceted business group that controls and operates a construction company, real estate development business and a hotel in Inner Mongolia, China, today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 ... Gold Horse International, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Gold Horse International, Inc. (Nevada) and... (PR Newswire)
Chinese "Forrest Gump" to run marathon from Hohhot to Lhasa May 20, 2009
HOHHOT, North China, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese marathon lover decided to run from north China's Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, all the way to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region this summer. Ren Weidong, nicknamed Chinese Forrest Gump, who participated in all the 12 international marathons held in China last year, said he will spend two months to run from his hometown Hohhot to Lhasa, where he will cap his bold plan with a following plateau marathon ... The 50-year-old has... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese cities grow fastest, but competitiveness low Apr 16, 2009
The ten cities are Baotou and Hohhot in the northern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Yantai, Weifang and Weihai in eastern Shandong Province, Dongguan, Zhongshan and Huizhou in southern Guangdong Province, and Wuhu and Hefei in eastern Anhui Province. However, Chinese cities ranked at only medium or low levels among world cities in terms of overall competitiveness, the report said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Young dinosaurs left to die by parents Mar 17, 2009
Two life-sized models of the sinornithomimus were put on public display for the first time yesterday in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ... Sereno, a paleontologist, helped lead the 2001 expedition that uncovered the fossilized remains of the 25 young sinornithomimus near Suhongtu, a tiny village in the Gobi Desert about 600 kilometers west of Hohhot. (Xinhuanet, China)
Major oil field found in north China Mar 1, 2009
HOHHOT, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- An oil field with reserves of about 100 million tonnes has been found in Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, where the Shenzhou-7 space module landed last year. Experts said the oil field has workable reserves of 35 million to 40 million tonnes. (Xinhuanet, China)
China celebrates Lantern Festival with lamps, flowers Feb 8, 2009
"People believe that walking around the shelf symbolizes walking around hardship in the year," said Wang Yunliang, who organized the activity in Hohhot. Similar rituals were performed in Baotou and Bayannur as well. (Xinhuanet, China)
China to enforce property gains tax Feb 8, 2009
Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia region in North China, reported a 14 ... Shenzhen, Dalian, Hohhot and Beijing had the biggest increases. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Martyrdom covers a multitude of sins, none revolutionary Feb 21, 2008
The deputy party secretary of Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, was the most recently named Revolutionary Martyr. Wang Zhiping was awarded the title last Friday, just 10 days after he was controversially shot dead by a corrupt police director. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Northern China to hold int'l ice-snow festival Dec 1, 2007
HOHHOT, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- An international ice-snow festival featuring Chinese, Russian and Mongolian styles is set to be held in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region later this month. As of Dec. 22, the festival will demonstrate nearly 200 pieces of ice-snow sculptures and miniature constructions in a park covering some 60,000 sq m in Manchu city, which borders Russia and Mongolia, according to Yun Guangzhong, chief director of the festival. (Xinhuanet, China)
President Hu called for implementation of the "conservation culture" that the CPC advocated during the 17th National Congress. He said this effort should include an awareness of energy-saving measures.• President Hu promises more pension for retired Nov 20, 2007
In the meantime, the president visited Jia Jun's family in Hohhot, regional capital of Inner Mongolia ... Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd, L) visits a local residence in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 19, 2007. (Xinhuanet, China)
President Hu promises more pension for retired Nov 20, 2007
Accompanied by local Party and government officials, Hu visited companies and homes in major cities including Erdos and Hohhot ... Chinese President Hu Jintao (2nd, L) visits a local residence in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 19, 2007. (Xinhuanet, China)
Speedhaul Holdings, Inc. Releases Audited Annual Report With $28.3 Million in Revenue and $2.6 Million in Net Profits Oct 16, 2007
HOHHOT, Inner Mongolia, Oct. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Speedhaul Holdings, Inc. (to be known as Gold Horse International, Inc.) (OTC BB: - ) released its 2007 Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, showing revenues of $28 ... Speedhaul Holdings, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Gold Horse International, Inc. and Global Rise International Ltd., controls and operates Inner Mongolia Jin Ma Construction Co., Ltd. (``Jin Ma Construction''), Inner Mongolia Jin Ma Hotel Co.,... (Primezone Releases)
Tourists keen on China's first desert park Oct 4, 2007
HOHHOT, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- A park featuring desert geology in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has attract thousands of tourists and researchers during the weeklong National Day holiday. The park, covering an area of 938 square kilometers in Alashan League, opened to the public on Sept. 19 and its construction started two years ago. (Xinhuanet, China)
Forest fire brought under control in NE China Sep 23, 2007
HOHHOT, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The forest fire raging in northeast China's Greater Hinggan Mountains, the country's largest forest zone, since Thursday morning has been "brought under control," fire fighters said on Sunday. More than 4,000 people, including armed police and forest workers, launched a "general attack" at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday on the blaze in an area of virgin forest in the Oroqen Autonomous Banner of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bordering Heilongjiang Province, said a... (Xinhuanet, China)
Gold Horse International Announces Two New Building Contracts of Nearly $10 Million in Western China Aug 29, 2007
HOHHOT, China, Aug. 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Horse International, Inc. (OTC BB: - ) announced two new building contracts, both having commenced this month, in Western China ... Mr. Yang Lian Kuan, Chairman and CEO of Gold Horse, offered the following details: ``The Hohhot Government facility covers an area of 8,163 square meters with reinforced concrete and brick construction ... Gold Horse, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Rise International Ltd., controls and operates Inner... (Primezone Releases)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
Gold Horse International Lists Residential Projects Exceeding $135 Million Aug 13, 2007
HOHHOT, Inner Mongolia (Western China), Aug. 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Horse International, Inc. (OTC BB: - ) released its current roster of residential construction projects in Western China, which total more than $135 million in projected revenues with estimated profits of $25 million ... Gold Horse, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Rise International Ltd., controls and operates Inner Mongolia Jin Ma Construction Co., Ltd. (``Jin Ma Construction''), Inner Mongolia Jin Ma... (Primezone Releases)
China seeks to becomea brand power Aug 11, 2007
HOHHOT, China - When China's leading experts in intellectual-property protection and trademarks wanted to get together this month, they visited Yili Group in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Yili is one of China's top food brands and has been officially chosen to supply dairy products for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. (Asia Times Online)
North China region cracks down on illegal employment Aug 11, 2007
HOHHOT, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Seventeen children have been sent back home or put under care of civil affairs departments, and their employers have been fined in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region as a result of a crackdown on illegal employment over the past month, according to regional labor protection authorities. The crackdown campaign, launched in early July following the exposure of the forced labor scandal in the provinces of Shanxi and Henan, raided 1,194 brick kilns,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese vice president meets retired officials, veteran soldiers Aug 10, 2007
HOHHOT, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese vice president Zeng Qinghong on Thursday visited retired officials, veteran soldiers, armies, armed police and representatives from all walks of life in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. "Many old comrades here are eyewitnesses and participants of the establishment of the autonomous region 60 years ago," said Zeng when he met with retired officials and veteran soldiers. (Xinhuanet, China)
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Dozens of scientists flew for three hours over Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia in China's far north, on Wednesday, dropping chemical compounds designed to disperse clouds and prevent rain, Xinhua new agency said ... He said that three planes carrying 30 technicians flew for about three hours within a 80 kilometre (50-mile) radius about 8,000 metres (26,000 feet) above Hohhot. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Inner Mongolia marks 60 years as China's first autonomous region Aug 9, 2007
HOHHOT, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the first of five province-level autonomous regions established in China, celebrated its 60th anniversary with a rally and gala on Wednesday. About 60,000 people dressed in traditional Mongolian costume attended a grand gathering followed by a gala of dance and song to mark the event in a newly-built sports stadium in Hohhot, the regional capital. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vice president wishes Inner Mongolia better future Aug 9, 2007
Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong (L), also member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the leader of the Central Government delegation, Chu Bo, secretary of the Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, are present at an unveiling ceremony of a tripod marking the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the region, in Hohhot, capital of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, August 8, 2007... (Xinhuanet, China)
Forest fires in north China contained Aug 5, 2007
HOHHOT, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- About 500 armed policemen and firemen have succeeded in controlling fires in virgin forests in north China's Inner Mongolia, said local forestry authorities on Saturday. Fire fighters have curbed the spread of the fires and are still struggling to put them out completely, said the Inner Mongolia Greater Hinggan Mountain Forestry Administration. (Xinhuanet, China)
Andy Lau's "Wonderful World" to kick off Aug 2, 2007
BEIJING, Aug 2 -- Hong Kong pop star Andy Lau announced on Wednesday that he will start his "Wonderful World" concert tour in Hohhot, capital of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on Sep ... "I'm very excited about my debut in Hohhot," Lau said at yesterday's press conference in Shanghai ... "I enjoy exploring places I have never been. Hohhot will be the most distant part in China I have performed in.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Genesis Technology Group Announces Position in Gold Horse International Jul 26, 2007
Mr. Yang Lian Kuan, Gold Horse Chairman and Chief Executive Office, remarked from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia: ``We are proud that Gold Horse has achieved public company status. The professionalism and dedication of the Genesis team proved unwavering, and we are confident that our collective efforts will prove greatly profitable. (Primezone Releases)
Severe drought affects 200,000 people in N China Jul 7, 2007
HOHHOT, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The most severe drought in half a century has left more than 200,000 people short of drinking water and caused deaths of 170,000 livestock in north China's Inner Mongolia, local government sources said on Friday. In Tongliao city, eastern Inner Mongolia, which has had more than 100 days of drought, about 160,000 livestock have died from hunger because dry grasslands cannot provide enough food for them, according to the autonomous region's civil affairs bureau. (Xinhuanet, China)
Coal-to-oil converter set to start work Jun 22, 2007
HOHHOT: Towering above the sweeping grasslands of Erdos, in North China's Autonomous Region, two 60-meter-high cylindrical structures stand against the skyline. The structures - reactors for liquefying coal - are part of a project to mass-produce desperately needed fuel oils from the country's rich coal resources. (People's Daily Online, China)
Luxury hotels eye China market Jun 21, 2007
The German hospitality company, which entered the China market in 1992 by opening the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, will open hotels in Shanghai, Hohhot, Huizhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Wuxi, Xi'an, Suzhou, Guiyang and Yinchuan within three to four years, said Rene S. Schmitt, Kempinski's senior vice president for China. Kempinski also announced that it will launch the luxury Tangula Express trains in the second quarter of next year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese woman cited for rescuing US campus students Apr 24, 2007
Cheng, now in her late 30s and the mother of one daughter, came to the from the city of Hohhot, northern China in 1998. She obtained a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Michigan Technological University and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Windsor. (People's Daily Online, China)
Golden China's Beyinhar Project Scoping Study Indicates Production Costs of US$280/oz - Company Commences Feasibility Study Apr 12, 2007
The site is located 365km from Hohhot, the Provincial capital and has a bitumen road passing within 1km of the deposit. A new 110KVa power line has recently been constructed within 7km of the site and a potential water source lies some 30km to the NW. The town of Sonid Youqi, comprising some 16,000 persons, is located only 50km to the south west. (Canada Newswire)
Snow disrupts air, highway travel in N China Mar 5, 2007
Baita Airport in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia, had to be shut down between 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday as 20 centimeters of snow fell in the region. The central meteorological observatory is forecasting rain for most parts of north China over the next two days. (Xinhuanet, China)
Airport in Beijing cancels 190 flights for thick fog Feb 22, 2007
International flights destined for the Capital Int'l Airport were either diverted to Pudong Airport in Shanghai or to the airport in Hohhot, capital of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The ground guarantee departments of the airport temporarily called in more than 200 employees who had to suspend their Spring Festival Holiday and were assigned with the missions ranging from answering inquiries of passengers, disseminating information, offering guidance, cleaning to patrolling around the... (Xinhuanet, China)
NBA in China gets milk to sell hoops Jan 23, 2007
When Mr. Fischer made his first business trip to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia's capital, three years ago, he says he took a dinner meeting with milk executives in a yurt. Very little milk was consumed in China for years, but the dairy sector is expected to increase by more than 20 percent last year, according to investment bank BNP Paribas. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Foreign journalists embrace expanded media freedom in China Jan 2, 2007
Reuters datelined a story "HOHHOT" on Monday, becoming the first foreign media to report in other Chinese cities besides Beijing and Shanghai without application to authorities ... Ben Blanchard, writer of the Reuters story datelined "HOHHOT" on Monday, met no trouble in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhuanet, China)
