Japanese MPs apologize for massacre in NE China May 6, 2009
Wang Zhimei came to Fushun from Changchun City in Jilin Province just to meet the Japanese lawmaker and lawyers. "I want to thank you for what you have done. The days of us survivors are numbered, we are counting on you (on the government apology and compensation)," Wang said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese consumers voice mixed feelings toward pork May 1, 2009
At the Yongchang market in Changchun, capital of northeastern Jilin Province, residents were seen thronging the pork stands Thursday afternoon. "It sells very well today, better than normal," vendor Jiang Lihui told Xinhua. (Xinhuanet, China)
Falungong silent in China, thriving abroad Apr 28, 2009
Early in his career as a guru, Li, who introduced Falungong in 1992 at a middle school in his hometown of Changchun, capital of northeastern Jilin province, was feted in China as a qigong master. He won several awards from state-run qigong organizations and has also been recognized abroad. (Asia Times Online)
AMDL, Inc. Reports 2008 Year End Financial Results and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Targets Apr 16, 2009
Headquartered in Tustin, CA with operations in Shenzhen, Jiangxi, and Jilin, China, AMDL, Inc., along with its subsidiary Jade Pharmaceutical Inc. (JPI), is an international pharmaceutical company devoted to the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of diagnostic, pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement, and cosmetic products. The company employs over 510 people in the U.S. and China. (PR Newswire)
China has 32m more boys than girls Apr 10, 2009
In a commentary, Tao Liu and Xing-yi Zhang of Jilin University said preferences for sons in China were starting to erode with urbanisation and industrialisation. Social systems, pensions and higher standards of living eased the son's traditional role of caring for his parents. (India Times, India)
Nutritious New Low-sugar Juice Targeted For Diabetics, Individuals With High Blood Sugar Apr 6, 2009
D., and Xiuqi Liu of Jilin University in Changchun, China, described a cost-effective method of preparing a special type of vegetable drink using lactic acid-producing bacteria (LAB) to remove carbohydrates while retaining good taste, vitamins and other nutrients. "This is an exciting development," Liu said. (Science Daily)
North Korea's frontier Apr 1, 2009
Chinese border guards patrol in Jilin province across from the North Korean border on March 21, 2009. For decades, it has been shrouded by a veil of secrecy that has prevented us from better understanding this important nation. (CNN -- International)
Market Forecaster Apr 1, 2009
China, the world's second-biggest corn producer after the U.S., may not export the grain under current market conditions, Jilin Grain Group Co. said. The government will be extremely cautious'' about allowing any corn exports, because it may place the country at the risk of having to import the grain later at higher costs, Vice Chairman Jiang Jianhua said in remarks prepared for delivery in Guangzhou today. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
A rising China waltzes gingerly with the Russian bear Mar 22, 2009
"The neighboring Chinese provinces of Heilongjiang, Liaoning and Jilin have 110 million people.". Semi-arid steppes and grasslands separate this border crossing in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region from Irkutsk, among the largest cities in Russia's Siberia. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
North Korea confirms two Americans detained Mar 21, 2009
AFP Visitors look accross the Tumen river to North Korea from China's Jilin province. North Korea Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Auto factory catches fire in NE China Mar 15, 2009
Firefighters try to put out a fire at a workshop of Keyuan automobile part factory in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, on March 14, 2009. The fire broke out at 4:26 p.m. on Saturday. (Xinhuanet, China)
China consumer prices fall for 1st time in 6 years Mar 10, 2009
AP Photo - Farmers shovel corn cobs at Dajiagou in Dehui city of northeast China's Jilin province Monday, March 9, 2009. China's consumer price index, its main inflation benchmark, fell to minus 1. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Chinese leaders stress people's strength to tackle economic woes Mar 7, 2009
Li Changchun (front R), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shakes hands with a deputy to the Second Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) from northeast China's Jilin Province, in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2009. Li Changchun joined the NPC deputies of Jilin delegation in deliberating the government work report on Friday ... In his discussion with lawmakers from northeastern Jilin Province, he... (Xinhuanet, China)
Northern China sees sudden drop in temperatures Feb 17, 2009
The Meteorological Bureau of Jilin province issued a yellow warning for the temperature drop and a blue warning for strong winds. In Beijing, lowest temperatures fell eight degrees Celsius. (Xinhuanet, China)
New press rule could help China improve civil rights protection Feb 14, 2009
A trial program to invite independent inspectors to detention houses in northeast Jilin Province also received acclaim as an innovation in this field. The two-year program ended late last year. (Xinhuanet, China)
China Monthly Auto Sales Overtake US for 1st Time Feb 11, 2009
In this Jan. 21, 2009 file photo a worker works on a production line of sedans at an auto factory of China's First Automotive Works Group Corporation in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin province. China overtook the U.S. in monthly vehicle sales in January for the first time, figures from China's auto industry association showed Tuesday, largely because of a plunge in American car sales. (ABC News -- Wire)
Joint efforts to encourage students' self-employment Feb 10, 2009
The article says, the Changchun Municipal government in Northeast China's Jilin Province recently issued a series of preferential polices to university and professional college graduates who intend to start their own businesses. The preferential policies include a reduction of sales tax and government financial fund in bank loans. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Bio-fuel Industry to Maintain Moderate Growth, Says Frost & Sullivan Feb 10, 2009
He continues, "Although the bio-ethanol industry is still entirely operated by state-owned enterprises, there have been more active M&A cases among the producers and distributors. As the operator of national grain and cereal station, COFCO (China National Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Corp) is the most active bio-ethanol producer in China. COFCO acquired the Heilongjiang alcohol factory from China Resource Vanguard Group in 2007 and expanded its capacity from 100 kt to 150 kt p.a. Together with... (PR Newswire)
Report: US, China must cooperate on climate change Feb 8, 2009
In this Dec. 10, 2007 file photo, a chemical plant spews smoke into the air in Da'an, in China's northeastern Jilin province. Cooperation between China and the United States is crucial to successfully addressing the climate change problem, said a report released Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, that was co-authored by the U.S. energy secretary prior to his nomination. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
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)
India, China lead explosion in diabetes epidemic: researcher Apr 1, 2008
Secondary Navigation. by David Brooks 1 hour, 15 minutes ago. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Japan's China Weapons Cleanup Hits a Snag Mar 31, 2008
The two boys, aged 12 and eight at the time, were playing in a river in northeastern China's Jilin Province in 2004, when they came into contact with toxins that had leaked from the abandoned arms. The boys lived, but the illness induced by their exposure forced them to drop out of school. (Time.com)
* World News Quick Take Mar 29, 2008
A tortoise that smokes and appears to be addicted to nicotine has been discovered in Jilin Province, state media said on Thursday. Xinhua news agency said the animal was the pet of a man identified only as Yun. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
9 Chinese provinces see GDP exceed 1 tln yuan in 2007 Mar 29, 2008
Inner Mongolia's economy reported the fastest economic growth last year, at 19 percent, followed by Jilin, at 16. 1 percent. (Xinhuanet, China)
China hikes minimum grain purchase prices Mar 28, 2008
The NDRC also said that the minimum price system would be expanded to cover the northeastern province of Liaoning, which would become the third province -- after Heilongjiang and Jilin --to have minimum prices. China began setting minimum purchase prices in 2004 to encourage production. (Xinhuanet, China)
Infotainment Mar 28, 2008
A tortoise that smokes and appears to be addicted to nicotine has been discovered in Chinas northeastern province of Jilin, state media reported. The animal is the pet of a man, identified by his surname Yun, who is himself a smoker. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Free from firewallsWhat people in China are saying about the BBC and censorship Mar 27, 2008
"This is my first time on the BBC News website. I'm very glad because I can know more about the world and not only what the Chinese government says," Shan Zhi Bo tells the BBC from Jilin province. Indeed those who leave comments expressing concern about China's censorship policy are reluctant to leave contact details or to talk much further. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Smoking tortoise found in China Mar 27, 2008
A tortoise that smokes and appears to be addicted to nicotine has been discovered in China's northeastern province of Jilin, state media reported on Thursday ... Monkeys have been know to smoke in imitation of human beings, the deputy secretary-general of Jilin's Wildlife Conservation Society told Xinhua. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Huaneng to boost renewable energy Mar 26, 2008
The company has accelerated its development of wind power in Guangdong, Jilin, Shandong, Inner Mongolia and Hainan, said Huaneng President Li Xiaopeng ... "We are also developing solar power projects in the Northwest and biomass power projects in Jilin province in Northeast China.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Return of Inflation? Mar 25, 2008
People look at an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Changchun, Jilin province March 13, 2008. China's main stock index closed below 4,000 points for the first time in seven months on Thursday, sinking 2. (Townhall.com)
Top leaders join group discussions Mar 10, 2008
Wen Jiabao talked to deputies from northeast China's Jilin Province ... Premier Wen Jiabao, who joined deputies from the northeastern Jilin Province, said northeast China should fully exploit its advantages to boost the manufacturing sector, particularly the production of heavy equipment ... Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd R) meets with deputies to the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) from northeast China's Jilin Province in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
China marks Int'l Women's Day Mar 9, 2008
In the northeastern Jilin Province, nine policewomen were rewarded for their outstanding achievements and hard work in a local frontier inspection station. "They have secured the boundary and deterred the stowaways,". (Xinhuanet, China)
Lawmaker: Corn supply and demand balanced in China Mar 8, 2008
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The domestic corn supply and demand are so far balanced in China and there have been no abrupt large corn imports yet, said a Chinese lawmaker from northeast Jilin Province, a major corn granary. With an annual output up to 20 billion kilograms, Jilin will not expand the downstream corn processing industry, following the central government's policies, said Han Changfu, the provincial governor attending the annual session of China's top legislature ... Currently, 80... (Xinhuanet, China)
Spring drought and sandstorms forecast for China Mar 4, 2008
"Average rainfall in Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces and the eastern Inner Mongolia autonomous region in January and February was only 1.8 mm, down by 80 percent on the average and the lowest since 1951," China Daily newspaper quoted Jiao as saying. Beijing has only received 0. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shanghai Composite takes a hit Feb 23, 2008
An investor monitors price changes at a securities house in Changchun, Jilin province. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 3. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's Appetite for Filipino Rice Paddies Breeds Opposition From Farmers Feb 22, 2008
One draft agreement, filed with the lawsuit, said the state would identify 1 million hectares of public land for use by Jilin Fuhua Agricultural Science and Technology Development Co. A second accord was signed with Beidahuang Group. The land may come from the 5 million hectares the government distributed to landless farmers beginning in 1988, said Agrarian Reform Undersecretary Gerundio Madueno. (Bloomberg)
New Dragon Asia Corporation Provides Operational Update Feb 21, 2008
To this end, we recently signed agreements with two new large soybean product customers, the first of which is Hunan Taizinai Group, the largest yogurt manufacturer in China, and the second is Jilin Gold Wing Egg Co., Ltd. (Gold Wing) ... Jilin Gold Wing Egg Co. produces whole egg powder. (Primezone Releases)
Toxic brew shroudsState Council shake-up Feb 20, 2008
The "incident" concerns an explosion on November 13, 2005, in the city of Jilin, in the northeast province of that name. The blast at the No 101 Factory of PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical Company caused more than 100 tonnes of benzene to be spilt into the Songhuajiang River, with the subsequent severe pollution of the supplies of drinking water in downstream cities in China and Russias Far East catching worldwide attention. (Asia Times Online)
Migao Announces First Quarter Financial Results Feb 12, 2008
- Changchun Migao, located in Jilin Province in northeastern China, was completed on October 18th, 2007. The new 40,000 tonne per year potassium sulphate facility was completed ahead of schedule and began full scale production in late December. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Grain companies shrug off losses Feb 11, 2008
Farm machines transport Corns in Yitong county, Northeast China's Jilin Province in December 2008. (newsphoto). (Xinhuanet, China)
Developing a Coating Complex Feb 6, 2008
More coating lines are being developed by Danieli in China (three lines for Chanshu Everbright; two lines for Shanghai Meishan; one each for Tianjin Tiantie, Tianjin Yiyuan, Jilin Tonggang, and Jiangyin Dajiang), in Russia (MMK), and in India (SAILs Rourkela Works. . (33Metalproducing)
* Business Quick Take Feb 3, 2008
Toyota Motor Corp is studying a plan to build a new assembly factory in Changchun, Jilin Province, with an annual production capacity estimated at 100,000 units, the business daily said. It would likely invest US$469 million to construct the plant, with operations expected to begin in the early 2010s. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
One mainland, two systems Feb 2, 2008
Beginning in Jilin province in 1993, villagers invented and practiced haixuan, or direct nomination of candidates, a move that proved to be highly successful in solving administrative problems such as the common rural refusal to pay taxes and fees. Since 1999, the dismissal by recall of corrupt village heads and committee members by majority vote before completion of their terms has risen in frequency. (Asia Times Online)
Toyota eyes new plant in China Feb 2, 2008
Toyota Motor Corp is studying a plan to build a new assembly factory in Changchun, Jilin Province, with an annual production capacity estimated at 100,000 units, the business daily said. It would likely invest 50 billion yen (469 million dollars) to construct the plant, with operations expected to begin in the early 2010s, the newspaper said. (India Times)
Cultural shift in China: Middle class snaps up cars, clogs roads Jan 31, 2008
"I've been to Sichuan, Shandong, and Jilin provinces, and I plan to spend Chinese New Year driving to Yunnan," said Zhu Chao, a website engineer and K-One club member who often takes long drives during his holidays. "I really like what the car brings to my life - convenience, freedom, flexibility, a quick rhythm. I can't imagine life without it.". (Boston Globe)
CRH to Acquire 26% of Jilin Yatai Cement Unit in China for $292 Million Jan 30, 2008
1 billion yuan ($292 million) for a stake in the cement unit of Jilin Yatai (Group) Co., tapping into China's construction boom. Dublin-based CRH will acquire 26 percent of the cement maker and also have an option to pay 2 billion yuan for another 23 percent in the unit based in the northeastern province of Jilin, the Chinese parent said in a statement to Shanghai's stock exchange today ... Jilin Yatai's shares rose as much as 4. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Overseas markets fall Jan 22, 2008
Investors view stock prices at a securities company on November 5, 2007 in Changchun of Jilin Province, China. (China Photos, Getty Images) UNDATED (AP) - Overseas investors remain jittery about the state of the U.S economy. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Omnicom Establishes MBA Scholarship Awards in China Jan 22, 2008
Their details are as follows: First prize: Xu Yazhi, who has a bachelor's degree in International Trade from Lanzhou Commercial College Second prize: Li Jun, who has a bachelor's degree in International Trade from Jilin University Third prize: Zhang Xiaoning, who has a bachelor's degree in English Linguistics and Literature from Dalian University of Foreign Languages About Omnicom Group Inc. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: ) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's... (PR Newswire)
Union leader calls for protecting workers' legal rights Jan 19, 2008
In his recent tour of the northeast Jilin Province, Wang Zhaoguo, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and president of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, said this was required to "bring the role of the working class as the main force in promoting social harmony into full play". During his stay, Wang visited low-income families of factory employees and had meetings with the provincial party, the local government and trade union leaders. (Xinhuanet, China)
Efforts to rejuvenate northeastern rust belt pay off Jan 13, 2008
The northeastern region, including the provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and eastern Inner Mongolia, has an area of 1. 45 million square kilometers and a population of 120 million. (Xinhuanet, China)
China displays only svelte Olympics hostesses Jan 10, 2008
"You have to be in good shape. You have to have good English, and some understanding of Chinese history," said Guo Tongxu, an 18-year-old hostess candidate from China's northeastern Jilin province. Another candidate acknowledged having anxiety about staying trim before a final cut is made. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sino Gold's Chief Executive Forecasts Return to Profit, Bullion at $1,000 Jan 7, 2008
Construction work continues at Sino Gold's $55 million White Mountain mine in Jilin province, northeast China, with first output scheduled for early 2009. Zijin Mining Group Co. is China's biggest gold producer and runs the country's largest gold mine. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
China paper compiles tales of the weird Jan 7, 2008
One report described how a man in Jilin province found $400 in the stomach of a rotten fish that his dog had dug up at the garbage dump. The man figured that the money had been placed there as a surprise gift and he wanted to return it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
Experts suggest China set up a state energy base in Inner Mongolia Jan 2, 2008
Spanning northeast and northwest China, Inner Mongolia is close to several manufacturing bases and large markets of the country, such as Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. Statistics show Inner Mongolia is home to an abundance of resources, including coal, oil, natural gas and wind. (Xinhuanet, China)
China to Tax Grain Exports to Boost Domestic Supply, Control Rising Prices Dec 30, 2007
The possibility of higher export taxes is weighing on all the markets,'' Chen Baomin, analyst at Jilin Grain Group Co. in Changchun, said Dec. 28. It's also ``lending support'' to markets overseas, Chen added. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
China steel group Tonghua pays premium Dec 29, 2007
Tonghua Iron and Steel Group is the only state-owned large-scale iron and steel complex in Jilin province in northeast China, close to the border with North Korea, in which it has invested heavily. Last year, the company announced it would invest $US1. (The Australian)
* Business Briefs Dec 29, 2007
Tonghua Iron Co (qK), the largest steelmaker in China's Jilin Province, bought a 9. 9 percent stake in Australian iron ore explorer IMX Resources NL and will buy all the output from its Cairn Hill project. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China's Tonghua Iron & Steel Buys 9.9 Percent Stake in Australia's IMX Dec 28, 2007
Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Tonghua Iron & Steel Co., the largest steelmaker in China's Jilin province, bought a 9. 9 percent stake in Australian iron ore explorer IMX Resources NL and will buy all the output from its Cairn Hill project. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
China IPTV subscriptions miss expectations Dec 28, 2007
CCTV has announced plans for IPTV field tests in Baotou in Inner Mongolia, in Changchun in Jilin Province, and in Nanjing in Jiangsu Province. If telecommunications and broadcast companies cooperate to form an effective business model, IPTV could draw 17 million subscribers by 2011, iSuppli said. (EETimes)
AMDL Announces Closing of Private Offering Dec 25, 2007
Gary L. Dreher, President of AMDL, said: "The reception to the offering was gratifying under the current economic climate. These funds provide some of the additional working capital we need to expand Jade Pharmaceutical Inc.'s new business opportunities and product development efforts in China and for our other general working capital needs." About AMDL AMDL, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, California, with operations in Shenzhen, Jaingxi and Jilin China through its wholly owned subsidiary Jade... (PR Newswire)
Top 10 China sports news stories in 2007 Dec 25, 2007
The Asian Winter Games were held in the cities of Changchun and Jilin, Northeast China's Jilin province in February and the women's World Cup was staged in five Chinese cities in September. The World Cup boasted a full-capacity crowd and good-quality matches, but some of the matches had to be postponed due to typhoon. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lingering fog plays havoc with Chinese cities Dec 24, 2007
Snowfall since Saturday night had also forced the closure of an expressway in northeast China's Jilin Province. The local meteorological observatory warned of more thick fog and haze in the following days as temperatures drop drastically after the snow. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cooper claims second World Cup win in a row Dec 22, 2007
Australia's Jacqui Cooper smiles at the awarding ceremony of the women's aerials event at the 2007-2008 freestyle FIS World Cup held in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 21, 2007. Cooper claimed the title of the event with 196. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shanghai Business Boss' Sentence Suspended Dec 21, 2007
The Changchun Intermediate People's Court in Jilin province said in a statement that Wang and two other businessmen had illegally pocketed more than $40 million from land transfer deals in Shanghai, Xinhua said. In China, court cases are often held in different cities if there is involvement of top officials. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
