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Hollywood's 'Journey' takes over at top of Chinese charts

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It seems somehow fitting that in a week in which China has hinted it is preparing to let more foreign films into the country each year, a production that could never be anything but "Hollywood" is ruling the domestic box office. More »Hollywood's 'Journey' takes over at top of Chinese charts

China links EU trade probe with eurozone debt help AFP News - 3 hours ago
China said Thursday a European investigation into imports of Chinese-made specialised steel products would "undermine" efforts to combat the eurozone crisis. More »China links EU trade probe with eurozone debt help
China said Thursday a European investigation into imports of Chinese-made specialised steel products would "undermine" efforts to combat the eurozone crisis.
China again refuses to commit to Syria meet AFP News - 3 hours ago
China refused again on Thursday to say whether it would attend a global conference aimed at ending the violence in Syria, as a bloody crackdown on protesters intensi … More »China again refuses to commit to Syria meet
China refused again on Thursday to say whether it would attend a global conference aimed at ending the violence in Syria, as a bloody crackdown on protesters intensified.
China to boost use of rare earths in manufacturing AFP News - 4 hours ago
China has called for greater use of rare earths for its own domestic manufacturing, as Beijing seeks to limit exports of the sought-after resources vital for everything … More »China to boost use of rare earths in manufacturing
China has called for greater use of rare earths for its own domestic manufacturing, as Beijing seeks to limit exports of the sought-after resources vital for everything from iPods to missiles.
China to boost use of rare earths in manufacturing AFP News - 6 hours ago
China has called for greater use of rare earths for its own domestic manufacturing, as Beijing seeks to limit exports of the sought-after resources vital for everything … More »China to boost use of rare earths in manufacturing
China has called for greater use of rare earths for its own domestic manufacturing, as Beijing seeks to limit exports of the sought-after resources vital for everything from iPods to missiles.
Migrants elbow for Foxconn jobs despite labor probe Reuters - 7 hours ago
LONGHUA, China (Reuters) - Apple's top manufacturer in China, Foxconn Technology, is having no problems luring fresh workers to churn out ever more gadgets, despite the … More »Migrants elbow for Foxconn jobs despite labor probe
LONGHUA, China (Reuters) - Apple's top manufacturer in China, Foxconn Technology, is having no problems luring fresh workers to churn out ever more gadgets, despite the firm's reputation as a tough employer that has put it under a thorough probe into its labor practices. ...
China risks economic crisis if no reforms: report AFP News - 8 hours ago
China could face an economic crisis if it does not implement major reforms in the next 20 years, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing a report by the World Bank … More »China risks economic crisis if no reforms: report
China could face an economic crisis if it does not implement major reforms in the next 20 years, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing a report by the World Bank and Chinese government researchers.
Two-thirds think 'China-backed' HK leader should quit AFP News - 9 hours ago
Two-thirds of Hong Kong people think China's reported favourite to become the city's next leader should quit the race, a poll showed Thursday as analysts warned of a … More »Two-thirds think 'China-backed' HK leader should quit
Two-thirds of Hong Kong people think China's reported favourite to become the city's next leader should quit the race, a poll showed Thursday as analysts warned of a "crisis" if he is elected.
HP, Dell watch rising China labor costs for Apple Reuters - 10 hours ago
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard and Dell Inc are keeping a close eye on a big jump in wages for workers that assemble Apple Inc's iPhone in China, and could … More »HP, Dell watch rising China labor costs for Apple
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard and Dell Inc are keeping a close eye on a big jump in wages for workers that assemble Apple Inc's iPhone in China, and could be forced to nudge up prices for their own products if labor costs keep rising. Major contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group -- which counts Apple, …
Retired NBA star Jordan sues Chinese sportswear firm AFP News - 12 hours ago
Retired NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit in China against a Chinese sportswear and shoe manufacturer over unauthorized … More »Retired NBA star Jordan sues Chinese sportswear firm
Retired NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit in China against a Chinese sportswear and shoe manufacturer over unauthorized use of his name.
Wrestling scion joins Disney in the ring in China Reuters - 15 hours ago
(Reuters) - Shane McMahon, the son of pro-wrestling impresario Vince McMahon, will team up with Walt Disney Co to distribute video-on-demand Disney movies in China. The … More »Wrestling scion joins Disney in the ring in China
(Reuters) - Shane McMahon, the son of pro-wrestling impresario Vince McMahon, will team up with Walt Disney Co to distribute video-on-demand Disney movies in China. The 42-year-old chief executive officer of YOU On Demand Holdings - a joint venture with government-run network CCTV - had previously obtained the rights to …
Taiwan to arm subs with US missiles: report AFP News - 17 hours ago
Taiwan's navy will arm its submarines with anti-ship missiles for the first time ever beginning next year, a report said Wednesday, as the island boosts its defence capabilities … More »Taiwan to arm subs with US missiles: report
Taiwan's navy will arm its submarines with anti-ship missiles for the first time ever beginning next year, a report said Wednesday, as the island boosts its defence capabilities against rival China.
Moet Hennessy to produce red wine in China AFP News - 18 hours ago
Moet Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of France's LVMH luxury group, said Wednesday it will make red wine in China where a taste for the better things in life has boomed … More »Moet Hennessy to produce red wine in China
Moet Hennessy, the wine and spirits arm of France's LVMH luxury group, said Wednesday it will make red wine in China where a taste for the better things in life has boomed along with the economy.
China media calls for democracy at World Bank AFP News - 20 hours ago
China's state-run Xinhua news agency called Wednesday for democratic and transparent elections for the next World Bank president, saying the US strangle-hold over the … More »China media calls for democracy at World Bank
China's state-run Xinhua news agency called Wednesday for democratic and transparent elections for the next World Bank president, saying the US strangle-hold over the job was outdated.
Volvo boats dodge 'black tide' AFP News - 20 hours ago
Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth … More »Volvo boats dodge 'black tide'
Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth leg to New Zealand.
Toyota takes a deep breath as it launches third-generation Prius in Ch … AFP Relax - 20 hours ago
The third generation of the Toyota Prius has officially launched in Shenzhen, China, a move which the Japanese automaker hopes will help it gain a foothold in the world's … More »Toyota takes a deep breath as it launches third-generation Prius in Ch …
The third generation of the Toyota Prius has officially launched in Shenzhen, China, a move which the Japanese automaker hopes will help it gain a foothold in the world's largest auto market.
US physician's group launches online diet program for overweight Chinese … AFP Relax - 22 hours ago
The onslaught of fast food restaurants opening daily in China and the ensuing expansion of waistbands among the country's middle and upper classes have prompted a controversial … More »US physician's group launches online diet program for overweight Chinese …
The onslaught of fast food restaurants opening daily in China and the ensuing expansion of waistbands among the country's middle and upper classes have prompted a controversial physician's group to create a 21-day regimen geared towards Chinese speakers.
China complains to Japan over Nanjing massacre denial AFP News - 22 hours ago
China said Wednesday it had made an official complaint to Tokyo after the mayor of a Japanese city denied the well-documented massacre of Chinese civilians by Japanese … More »China complains to Japan over Nanjing massacre denial
China said Wednesday it had made an official complaint to Tokyo after the mayor of a Japanese city denied the well-documented massacre of Chinese civilians by Japanese troops in 1937.
Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying … More »Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying stock price. But as he gears up for the annual face-to-face meeting with shareholders, a few issues may be causing him angst. Chief among them are in China, …
Chinese firm seeks halt of iPad sales in Shanghai Reuters - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese technology firm sought to halt the sale of Apple Inc's iPads across the affluent city of Shanghai, arguing at a local court hearing on … More »Chinese firm seeks halt of iPad sales in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese technology firm sought to halt the sale of Apple Inc's iPads across the affluent city of Shanghai, arguing at a local court hearing on Wednesday that the U.S. firm had infringed on its trademark. Previous court rulings in favor of Proview Technology (Shenzhen) have covered specific retailers …
Italian fashion designers look to China for salvation AFP Relax - Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Italy's top designer brands are looking to China for salvation this year with revenues falling due to a debt crisis that has cast an air of gloom as Milan Fashion Week … More »Italian fashion designers look to China for salvation
Italy's top designer brands are looking to China for salvation this year with revenues falling due to a debt crisis that has cast an air of gloom as Milan Fashion Week kicks off on Wednesday.