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US House backs Taiwan at UN aviation body

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:54 +0800

The US House of Representatives urged the United Nations aviation group to give a role to Taiwan, a small victory for an island whose rivalry with China keeps it from world bodies.

Phillip Lim creates new logo for China

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:32:50 +0800

The New York City-based designer has produced a brandmark as part of an ongoing dispute over the brand's name in China.

Toshiba to cut TV business costs by $104 million this fiscal year: Nikkei

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:58:44 +0800

(Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba Corp plans to cut about 10 billion yen ($104 million) in costs this fiscal year by reorganizing its network of television factories in Indonesia, China and Poland, the Nikkei said, citing company sources. Toshiba wants to make its TV operations profitable this year by overhauling its global production network and raising prices after the business lost almost 50 billion yen on a consolidated basis last business year, the Japanese daily said. ...

Wine war fears already slowing French exports to China

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:35:38 +0800

Chinese wine importers have already started putting orders from France and other European countries on hold over fears of a hike in tariffs being triggered as part of a broader EU-China trade dispute, say leading figures in the sector.

Taiwan's EVA Air joins world's biggest air alliance

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:25:43 +0800

Taiwan's EVA Airways on Tuesday joined Star Alliance, the world's biggest airline grouping, in a move that could give it an edge over regional rivals like China Airlines.

China's Xi in 'thorough clean-up' of party: media

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:17:28 +0800

President Xi Jinping is to launch a "thorough clean-up" of the ruling Communist Party, state media reported Tuesday, the latest strongly-worded anti-corruption drive to be enacted by China's new leader.

Li Na warms up for Wimbledon with first win on grass

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:43:53 +0800

China's Li Na began her grass season with just six days left before the start of Wimbledon, with the sixth seed beating Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-4 to reach the second round of the Eastbourne International on Tuesday.

China, EU to hold talks on solar dispute

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:35:43 +0800

China said Tuesday it would this week hold talks with the European Union in a bid to resolve a dispute over solar panels and other business issues, as tensions between the two risk escalating into a trade war.

Hewlett-Packard moves printer, PC exec Bradley into new job

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:48:26 +0800

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard Co said on Tuesday that Todd Bradley, the head of its largest unit, printing and personal computers, will take on a new job, improving HP's China business and extending channel partner relationships around the world. Bradley is stepping aside as executive vice president of the printing and personal systems unit, which also includes tablet computers, and will report directly to Chief Executive Meg Whitman in his new job as vice president for strategic growth initiatives. ...

Huawei launches world's slimmest smartphone

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:39:38 +0800

LONDON (Reuters) - China's Huawei unveiled its flagship smartphone, the Ascend P6, at its first standalone launch event on Tuesday, underlining its ambitions to compete with Apple and Samsung in the top tier of mobile technology. The company says the device, at 6.18 mm thick, is the world's slimmest. It has a 5 megapixel front-facing camera, designed for taking "selfies", or pictures of the owner to be shared on social media networks. The company picked the launch date - 6/18 (June 18) - to tie in with the smartphone's dimensions. ...

Dolphin 'dies after China tourist abuse'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:03 +0800

A dolphin has died in China after tourists hoisted it out of the water to pose with it for photographs, state media said Tuesday, provoking outrage online.

China launches its first carbon trading scheme

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:22:20 +0800

China, the world's largest carbon emitter, launched on Tuesday its first trading scheme aimed at reducing emissions, an official said.

Israeli-Palestinian peace talks must resume: China

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:07:37 +0800

China called for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians at a conference in Beijing Tuesday, as the rising global power seeks greater diplomatic influence in the Middle East.

"The Rooftop" to release in July

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:25:00 +0800

Jay Chou's new movie will be released in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia simultaneously, on 11 July

Moses and Aimee return from Paris

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:31:00 +0800

TVB actor returns to Hong Kong while his new wife makes her way back to Toronto

Jessica Hsuan turns down TVB and HKTV

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:02:00 +0800

Actress turns down offers from the two rivalling stations as she is busy filming in mainland China

FDI into China rises in Jan-May: govt

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:18:27 +0800

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China rose during the first five months of this year, the government announced Tuesday, paced by strong increases from the European Union and the United States.

Obama says China hears 'blunt' message on hacking

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:15:51 +0800

US President Barack Obama said that China has understood his "blunt" warnings against cyber-hacking as he credited new leader Xi Jinping with accepting more global responsibility for Beijing.

Snowden rejects suggestions he is a spy for China

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:34:26 +0800

By Laura MacInnis and John Whitesides WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who exposed the U.S. government's top-secret surveillance programs, fought back against his critics on Monday and denied allegations that he was a spy for China. Snowden told an online forum run by Britain's Guardian newspaper that he revealed the programs in part out of disappointment with President Barack Obama, who he said had expanded "abusive" government programs while in office. ...

Chinese dissident urges U.S. to ensure family's fair treatment

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:16:39 +0800

By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng called on the United States on Friday to ensure his family in China would be treated fairly, saying his imprisoned nephew was not receiving proper medical care from Chinese authorities, whom he accused of "hooligan tactics." Chen, who made international headlines last year when he escaped house arrest and spent 20 hours on the run before finding refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, said his nephew was suffering from appendicitis and being treated only by a fellow inmate who had received some medical training. ...

Beckham shines amid China gloom on the pitch

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:03:07 +0800

Football superstar David Beckham began a seven day visit to China on Monday, sprinkling stardust at a charity event as the domestic game reels from its latest humiliation.

Ancient Chinese Murals Saved From Tomb Robbers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:01:23 +0800

A colorful, well-preserved "mural tomb," where a military commander and his wife were likely buried nearly 1,500 years ago, has been uncovered in China.

N.Korean official to hold talks in China; analysts sceptical

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:48 +0800

By Michael Martina BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior North Korean official who has been the country's negotiator at denuclearisation talks will visit Beijing this week, China said on Monday, although analysts were sceptical Pyongyang was about to make concessions on its nuclear programme. On Sunday, North Korea offered negotiations with Washington to ease tensions after threatening to wage war on the United States and South Korea earlier this year. The White House said any talks must involve actions by Pyongyang to show it is moving towards scrapping its nuclear weapons. ...

Suspicions Snowden spied for China 'groundless': Beijing

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:31 +0800

China's foreign ministry on Monday dismissed as "groundless" suspicions that former US contractor Edward Snowden spied for Beijing.

"Police Boundaries" premieres online

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:26:00 +0800

HKTV's police drama's first episode secures strong viewership from Hong Kong netizens

China pressured U.S. university to ask me to leave, dissident says

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:13:24 +0800

By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Chinese dissident who fled his home country to become a visiting scholar at New York University accused the school on Sunday of asking him to leave because of "unrelenting pressure" from China. NYU denied the claim, saying that it had said last year before blind dissident Chen Guangcheng arrived that his fellowship would last up to a year and end sometime this summer. Chen sparked a diplomatic crisis between the United States and China after he fled house arrest last year and sought refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. ...

Actor Newton Lai passes away at age 62

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:13:00 +0800

The Hong Kong actor died last Thursday at the age of 62, due to acute pneumonia

JJ Lin to be Jimmy Lin's groomsman

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:04:00 +0800

Taiwanese singer Show Luo and Hong Kong actor Wallace Chung have also been chosen to be Jimmy's groomsmen

Snowden poses stress test for H.K.'s ties with China

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:29:18 +0800

Edward Snowden has exposed not only US cyber-espionage but also political fault lines in Hong Kong that are deepening as the territory, a proud bastion of free speech and protest, chafes under Chinese rule.

Diana Pang to direct a Hollywood movie

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:28:00 +0800

Hong Kong actress-director will co-direct "The Love Of B29" with Hollywood director Ben Affleck