* FEATURE : Chinese man gives up savings, wife to preserve Tang music Apr 15, 2009
AFP, XIAN, CHINA Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009, Page 5. Musicians play Tang Dynasty music on April 1 in a pagoda in Xian, once called Changan when it was the capital of the Tang empire ... The group plays every week in a pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi Province, which was once the capital of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) empire. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Bad times, great deals Apr 9, 2009
Thats why Dennis Weber headed to China in February for a 10-day tour of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Weber, a 60-year-old slate roofer from Conestoga, Pennsylvania, took advantage of a trip organized by Friendly Planet Travel, based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, that included 12 meals, guided tours and flights to, from and within China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Report: Tibet reopened to foreign tourists Apr 6, 2009
Private tours to Tibet, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, China. Local tour operator. (Yahoo News)
AirAsia X set for more rapid growth Apr 3, 2009
AirAsia group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes said the group, which launched its pioneer flight to China via its Kuala Lumpur-Macau route in 2004, would fly to 10 destinations in the republic this year, starting with Chengdu and Xian soon. The groups other China destinations include Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guilin and Haikou. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
AirAsia to fly to Chengdu and Xian soon Apr 2, 2009
SEPANG: AirAsia Bhds long-haul airline AirAsia X, plans to fly to Chengdu and Xian soon. The AirAsia X flew on its inaugural flight to Tianjin early Thursday morning. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cable Show 2009: Technologists Outline Next-Generation Services Apr 2, 2009
He demonstrated the power of the technology with a Cisco commercial depicting average citizens in Xian, China and Rome, Italy interacting with each through a live videoconference over giant 1080-line-progressive high-definition screens. Chapman has actually set up a "TelePresence over DOSCIS" system in his home, and said it works well, as long as a user can guarantee 2 to 6 megabits per second of dedicated bandwidth in each direction. (Multichannel News)
West Lake area praised as land of intoxicating beauty Apr 2, 2009
On the broken bridge of the West Lake, she meets a handsome scholar Xu Xian, who saved her life in the previous life ... Lady White walks across the water to meet her lover Xu Xian coming in a small boat. (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama makes overtures to Russia, China Apr 2, 2009
April 26-May 1, 1984: President Ronald Reagan visits Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. He meets with President Li Xiannian and Deng. (USA Today -- Money)
* Presidential Office mum on planned overseas trips Apr 2, 2009
Also making the rounds in China is former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Lien Chan (s), who is scheduled to arrived in Xian today to attend a memorial ceremony for the Yen Emperor. This story has been viewed 497 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Fall from grace Mar 28, 2009
Xian Leng Holdings Bhd. In the three years after its December 2001 stock market debut, Xian Leng caught the analysts attention because of its niche business it had developed proprietary breeding techniques to produce Arowana fish ... Severe price competition hit Xian Leng badly, and its sales and profits deteriorated in the following years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Top-ranked Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia eliminated in first round Mar 26, 2009
In the second round Thursday, Pi will face Chinese player Wang Shi Xian, who defeated Neha Pandit 21-13, 21-11. Second-seeded Saina Nehwal of India outplayed Chew Yen Daphne Ng of Malaysia 21-6, 21-10, and will now take on Hong Kong's Chan Hung Yung, who beat Mudra Dahinje of India 14-21, 21-5, 21-19. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
China expresses worry over its U.S. assets Mar 14, 2009
By Jason Subler Jason Subler. Fri Mar 13, 9:06 am ET. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
AirAsia plans more stops in India soon Mar 10, 2009
The airlines are also considering flying to Chengdu and Xian in the future. AirAsia and AirAsiaX fly 114 routes covering 64 destinations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Zhou loses after controversial finish Mar 7, 2009
Xu Huaiwen X the eighth seed from Germany X playing her last All-England before retirement lost to Malaysias Wong Pei Xian, while Hong Kongs Yip Pui-yin overcame Wang Lin, the seventh seed from China, by 21-15, 24-26, 21-19. The only surprise in the mens singles was the departure of Indonesian fifth seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro, who injured his back while practising and withdrew. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
China says 8 percent growth possible in 2009 Mar 5, 2009
Luxury tours to China, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise. Monthly analysis, news, commentary on Chinese stocks - research and analysis. (Yahoo News)
Former chief has king tide of debt Mar 4, 2009
The former young gun gave personal guarantees to secure loans for the businesses based in Xian in Shaanxi province and in Hunan province in central China, 500kilometres north of Guangzhou. The business was set to float this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Postcard from Beijing Mar 2, 2009
The 45-year-old accountant had decided to take her 12-year-old from their home in the northwestern city of Xian to a secluded military compound in Beijing, more than 700 miles (1,125 km) away. Like many Chinese parents, Wang felt she had no choice. (Time.com)
China lunar probe mission ends with planned crash Mar 1, 2009
Luxury tours to China, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise. Huge Selection Shipping on Parts sories for Your Ford. (Yahoo News)
Perfect World Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at Extraordinary General Meeting Feb 28, 2009
The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi" and "Pocketpet Journey West"; and a 3D online casual game: "Hot Dance Party". While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South... (PR Newswire)
Technology vendors seize opportunity to gain market share, emerge from global crisis stronger at International IC-China Conference & Exhibition Feb 26, 2009
(Logo: ) IIC-China is also scheduled to be held in: -- Xi'an: March 2-3, Xian Greenland PICO International Convention and Exhibition Centre; -- Beijing: March 5-6, China World Trade Center; and -- Shanghai: March 9-10, Shanghai Mart. For the third year, IIC-China's Shenzhen, Xi'an and Shanghai venues will also present Components Zone, mainland China's largest electronic components sourcing event. (PR Newswire)
Izzuddin fills third slot in recurve team Feb 22, 2009
Malaysian archers have a relatively better chance to hit the bulls eye in the team competition compared to the individual event as indicated by their quarter-finals placing at the Beijing Olympics and the silver medal feat in the Asian Championships in Xian, China last year. S. Anbarasi was the best placed Malaysian in the qualification round for the womens recurve event when she finished sixth on 625 points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
US, China to join forces on economy, climate change Feb 21, 2009
Private tours to China, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Sharp Hosts 7th China Environmental Forum in Chengdu Feb 20, 2009
The seventh Sharp Environmental Forum was held in Chengdu on February 19, 2009 following earlier ones in Shanghai (May 2007), Beijing (September 2007), Guangzhou (March 2008), Tianjin (May 2008), Wuhan (September 2008), and Xian (December 2008). The seventh event drew 37 representatives from the Chengdu municipal government and media organizations. (JCN Network, Japan)
European Space Agency hopes to clean up space junk Feb 19, 2009
China leading travel company offer Xian guided tour and hotel package. Get Your Credit Bureau Report Easy to Read Online in Secs. (Yahoo News)
Rare treasures from the Silk Road Feb 18, 2009
The area was once the site of multicultural Silk Road trading towns, due to its strategic location next to the Yellow River and its proximity to the ancient capital at Xian and to the trading routes through the steppes ... Archaeologists recovered the items in 1983 from the sixth century tomb of Li Xian, a local general. (International Herald Tribune)
DENSO Changes Ownership of Its Software Development Company in China Feb 18, 2009
DENSO Create Shanghai will establish a new branch office in Xian, China by the end of the year and. plans to increase its number of employees from approximately 70 this year to 120 by 2012. (JCN Network, Japan)
Fewer jobs for less pay for China's labourers Feb 16, 2009
DONGGUAN, China Xian Yuguo has a tattoo on his left arm with the Chinese character for wealth ... It was Mr. Xian's fourth day on the road during China's peak job-hunting season, when millions of rural workers migrate back to factory towns after the Lunar New Year holiday ... Migrant worker Xian Yuguo tries to contact a friend after applying for a job in Zhangmutou. (Globe and Mail)
Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia Feb 15, 2009
"Last year, we arranged for over 30,000 mainlanders to visit Malaysia. We will still see an increase this year because the market here is so big and many Chinese have not visited Malaysia, but the growth will not be as high as before. "In times like these, short haul destinations are doing better compared to places like Europe, and many tourists are now looking for low to medium-end packages," said Cai who offers packages starting from 2,899 yuan, to Malaysia. Suhaimi Shaharuddin, Tourism... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* World News Quick Take Feb 15, 2009
Harold Hanson said the controls were going to be used by a model airplane club in Xian, China. When Canadian officials asked why automated controls would be used for model airplanes that are typically flown manually, Hanson replied that typical of Asian men, these modelers want the very best product on the market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Travel QA: Asia's Silk Road; proper attire in Italy. Feb 14, 2009
I've been in Xian and Beijing, China, before but not the main area of the Silk Road. I need some guidelines, especially since I will probably be traveling without a companion. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Tour spectacular Chinese sites from $1,065 Feb 14, 2009
This 18-day comprehensive adventure, on offer from smarTours, covers five of Chinas top cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Hong Kong, as well as sights along the Yangtze River. Departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or New Yorks John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), youll arrive in the lively city of Shanghai. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Struggling for a job in China Feb 13, 2009
Migrant worker Xian Yuguo and his friends are among millions of migrants searching for jobs in the former boomtowns of Guangdong province, which has been hit hard by the global economic crisis ... DONGGUAN, China - Xian Yuguo has a tattoo on his left arm with the Chinese character for wealth ... It was Xian's fourth day on the road during China's peak job-hunting season, when millions of rural workers migrate back to factory towns after the Lunar New Year holiday. (MSNBC -- International)
State FFA officers experience tour of Chinese agriculture (26) Feb 12, 2009
I would define Xian (pronounced she-on) like a smoky room it was so cloudy ... During their trip, the students visited agriculture operations, food markets and historical sites in, and around, Bejing, Xian, Suzhou and Shanghai. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Chinese exports, imports plunge, fanning worries Feb 11, 2009
Private tours to China, Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Yangtze River Cruise. Artery Clearing Secret from Nobel Prize Winner. (Yahoo News)
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)
IOC puts pressure on Beijing over Internet access Apr 1, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By Nick Mulvenney 10 minutes ago. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
International Health Leaders Address Globalization and Academic Health Center Infrastructure Mar 27, 2008
WHO: THE NEED TO GO GLOBAL: Victor J. Dzau, MD, Chancellor for Health Affairs, Duke University, and President and CEO, Duke University Health System IN SEARCH OF THE U.S. MODEL: Peter Noble, MBA, Director of Health Development, Dean's Office, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds; Edward Hillhouse, BSC, MBBS, PhD, Faculty Dean, University of Leeds SINGAPORE'S EXPERIENCE: John Eu-Li Wong, MBBS, FAMS, FRCP, Vice President, Research/Life Sciences, Dean, Yong Loo Lin School of... (PR Newswire)
American Electric Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results Mar 26, 2008
We hold a 40 percent interest in BOMAY Electric Industries Company, Ltd., headquartered in Xian, China, a joint venture with Baoji Oilfield Machinery Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation), which holds a 51 percent interest and AA Energies, Inc., which holds a 9 percent interest ... In addition, AETI has minority interests in two joint ventures which have facilities located in Xian, China and Singapore. (Primezone Releases)
Shadow Of The Silk Road Mar 21, 2008
It's a term dreamt up by a 19th-century German geographer to describe the vast web of roads, camel tracks and paths branching in every direction between Changan in China (today's Xian) and the Mediterranean. From the days of the Roman Empire in the west and the Han dynasties in the east, until about 500 years ago when the Ming closed their borders, half the earth exchanged goods, ideas, religions and even populations along this network of tracks, usually on the backs of camels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily Briefing Mar 21, 2008
The delegation will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Nanchang, Wenzhou, Changsha and Xian. Members will touch base with companies that already have a presence in metro Atlanta and meet with prospects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
China struggles with rising crime against foreigners Mar 18, 2008
The incident last week in Xian, one of China's most popular tourist cities, was an embarrassment for China as it prepares for the global spotlight that comes with the Olympic Games this summer ... It is not known whether the explosives in the tour bus could have detonated, but the mayor of Xian said using a sniper against the hostage-taker was "an appropriate way" to settle the incident and protect the Australians. (International Herald Tribune)
Tibetans describe the unrest Mar 18, 2008
In a small village called Ngura Xian I also took part in a silent candlelight vigil. We did this to symbolise the hopes and aspirations of Tibetan people from under the dark period of Chinese rule. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Chinese Game Maker Seeks To Conquer World With Ancient Myth Mar 18, 2008
Right now, its most-played game is "Zhu Xian," based on a popular Internet fantasy-adventure novel of the same name. Another popular game is "Legend of Martial Arts," based on a TV series. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Take a photo tour along China's Silk Road Mar 18, 2008
Grasshopper Adventures recommends that participants fly into Xian and then out of a larger city like Beijing, Shanghai, or Chengdu, and that they extend the trip by spending a few days in the city of choice. Whichever route you choose, it's worth doing some price comparisons: ask Grasshopper Adventures to quote you rates, price out a multicity fare using sites like and , and scout out flights within China on sites like (one of China's many low-cost carriers). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Press views Iran election Mar 18, 2008
YUAN DING ON GUOJI ZAI XIAN WEBSITE. The campaign has so far failed to make people feel the excitement of previous elections. (BBC News -- Africa)
H.S. Trip Hits Financial Sour Note Mar 16, 2008
If you or someone you know has a story related to Xian Yang or Beijing, we'd like to hear from you. E-mail us at or give us a call in the newsroom at 585-756-2424. (R News)
‘Cruising the Orient on the QE2’ topic for Monday night travelogue Mar 10, 2008
While docked in Hong Kong, some passengers traveled overland to Beijing and Xian, China. After this final world cruise, the QE2 has a full schedule of 2008 cruises in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, visiting New England and Canada in the fall to take in the foliage, before making its final voyage to Dubai in November where it will be docked as a luxury floating hotel. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Recent incidents add to China's edginess about terror Mar 10, 2008
Last week, a man armed with dynamite hijacked a private bus carrying a group of Australian tour operators in the city of Xian. A police sniper later killed the man, and no details have been issued about him or his motives. (International Herald Tribune)
Letters to the Editor Mar 8, 2008
We've lived in Europe and traveled as far as Kathmandu, Napal and as farwest as Xian, China. We have visited about 84 countries in all. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Desperate deeds by underdogs hung out to dry by corrupt bureaucracy Mar 7, 2008
IT WILL be scant comfort for the 10 Australian travel agents taken hostage by a desperate man in China this week that the location was the same as another famous kidnapping, the "Xian Incident" of 1936, when the Nationalist generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was seized by a rival warlord ... Laid off by one of Xian's aerospace factories, he had put his money into an informal taxi but was being bled dry by police fines ... In 2002, I visited Fu Xiancai, the leader of villagers displaced by the Three... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Hijacker takes 10 Australians hostage in northwest China Mar 6, 2008
Ten Australians were taken hostage on a tourist bus in Xian, northwest China, but nine were released soon after, said Janaline Oh, spokeswoman for the Australian embassy in Beijing. "Nine Australian passengers were released and transported to safety and a 48-year-old woman from New South Wales was not released with the rest of the group," she said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Bus hijacker unhinged by worry over fines Mar 6, 2008
"I can't believe that our neighbour and the man in the Xian newspaper reports is the same person. I am shocked that he would do something like this.". Xia, armed with explosives, hijacked the bus in the north-west city of Xian on Wednesday before he was shot dead by a police sniper ... A worker at Chang An Hospital in Xian said the woman had been admitted with slight bleeding but was discharged after a short period. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Terracotta city tourists' ordeal Mar 6, 2008
The incident began when the man hijacked a bus carrying the tourists and their translator in the central city of Xian ... Xian is one of China's most popular tourist destinations, with its main attraction being the Terracotta Army, a collection of ancient life-size figures ... The ordeal for the tourists began just before 10am (0200 GMT), when the hijacker, armed with explosives, boarded the tourist bus near the historic square in Xian. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
woman injured in hijack Mar 6, 2008
It was believed the10 Australians - all travel agents on a work trip - who were taken hostagein the tourist city of Xian,were flown to Shanghai, where Australian consular staff were to debrief them before they were due to flyhomelater today ... A worker at Chang An hospital in Xian told The Age that thewoman was admitted on Wednesday with slight bleeding from the skin but was discharged after a short period ... The ancient capital of about two million people of the north-west province of... (The Age)
Ten Australians freed as hijacker shot dead Mar 5, 2008
police in Xian recount the details of the hijacking ... The Australians, all travel agents on an educational tour, were taken hostage in the city of Xian - where the main attraction is the Terracotta Army - in Shaanxi province in north-west China ... After nine of the hostages were released and taken to safety, members of the Xian Public Security Bureau spoke to Xia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Christianity popular in ancient China? Feb 28, 2008
Chinese archaeologists had unearthed the Jingjiao stone tablet in 1623 in the Tang capital Xian, which threw light for the first time on the spreading of the religion in half a century after it entered China. Get personalised news stories on mobile. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Feb 24, 2008
The tomb of Emperor Qin, positioned on a mound near the ancient city of Xian in north-west China, had long been known about ... These figures are just some of the 120 objects that have been brought over from the Museum of the Terracotta Army in Xian to London ... Li Xiuzhen, of the Xian museum who helped oversee delivery of the precious cargo, said the process involved specialist packing and lots of condition checks. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Shanghai: The allure of individualism Feb 23, 2008
Liang Ping, who traveled from Xian in central China to Shanghai to shop, browsing through a rack at the boutique Estune. (Ariana Lindquist for the IHT). (International Herald Tribune)
New York Philharmonic performs in China, but 2 Chinese stars are sidelined Feb 22, 2008
Despite expectations that the oboist, Liang Wang, and the conductor, Xian Zhang, would return as conquering heroes on the mainland, neither was featured in concerts in Shanghai this week, nor will they be this weekend in Beijing. Both had expected to perform more often in the tour. (International Herald Tribune)
Xian Zhang: A Chinese conductor makes the podium her own Feb 19, 2008
Xian Zhang, the antithesis of a stern, towering maestro, with the New York Philharmonic ... Though the chemistry of any happy relationship is hard to define, there are tangible elements behind the success of the diminutive Chinese conductor Xian Zhang at the New York Philharmonic and elsewhere ... Xian Zhang, who recently returned from Germany, where she had become the first woman to conduct the Staatskapelle Dresden in its main hall, said in an interview that jet lag takes its toll now that she... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Their China Adventures Feb 12, 2008
The Juedemanns took an overnight train ride to Xian about 500 miles southwest of Beijing to see the famous Terra Cotta Warriors, an army of 6,000 life-size clay men, horses and wagons that had been buried with one of China's emperors "to protect him in the afterlife.". They have sailed down the Three Gorges Dam, taken a cruise on the Yangtze River and the Lijiang River, where they watched fishermen working with cormorant birds, also known as "fishing birds.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Chinese cellphone users tune into music Feb 11, 2008
It surveyed 5,163 Chinese cellphone subscribers, aged 13 to 54, in seven major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Chengdu, Wuhan and Xian. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Lee College Visits China Feb 9, 2008
They flew to Xian to see the thousands of life-sized Terra Cotta soldiers with horses and chariots that had been erected to guard the Emperor in his afterlife. to read what some of the lucky travelers had to say about their trip to China, read the Feb. 14 issue of the Sentinel. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Lonely CNY away from home Feb 8, 2008
IT will be a quiet Chinese New Year for Chinese students, Rani Li Jiang Xian, 18, and Irene Liu Bin, 23, who are both away from home for the first time ... Compared to back home in Xian Jiang in northern China, there is no festival mood here. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
China's commercial aviationin take-off mode Feb 5, 2008
The major civil facilities include Shanghai Aircraft Industry, Xian Aircraft Industry Corporation, Shenyang Aircraft Industry Corporation and Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation ... The operation of Xian Aircraft Industry Corporation will be reorganized as a listed business that will later become the core of a civil manufacturing group encompassing the civil facilities at the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation and Shenyang Aircraft Industry Corporation ... In early August 2007, it was... (Asia Times Online)
