* Parents roam China to find abducted children Nov 21, 2009
Miao, who has spent much of his money on missing persons ads and trips to factories, said a man in the eastern city of Hangzhou once phoned him saying he had spotted his son in a factory there after seeing his photo online. Miao rushed to Hangzhou, where the man asked him for money and then refused to meet him. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Overseas Briefing Nov 15, 2009
Submitted by on September 30, 2009 - 17:29 HANGZHOU - Looking back at my first month here in Hangzhou, China, I'll admit it's been a bit of an adjustment. Whether I'm dealing with the humidity, ordering food from menus without pictures, or trying my best to open my first Chinese bank account, I've been challenged every step of the way. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Father of China's space tech program dies at 98 Nov 1, 2009
Born in 1911 in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Qian left for the United States after winning a scholarship to graduate school in 1936. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and later at the California Institute of Technology, where he helped start the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (MSNBC -- International)
* Soccer Shorts Oct 31, 2009
Beijing Guoan, who top the table on goal difference ahead of Henan Construction, need only a win today over second-bottom Hangzhou Greentown to win the title. POLAND Loo patrols ahead of Euros. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nashville health care leaders taking trade mission to China Oct 17, 2009
The Tennessee delegation will visit the Chinese cities of Beijing, Xi an, Hangzhou and Hong Kong. We began our efforts to develop trade ties with China in 2007 when we opened the Tennessee-China Development Center in Beijing, Bredesen said. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
China's electric car revolution Oct 9, 2009
Last February, the Ministry of Finance announced a new commitment to promote alternative fuel vehicles in the country's 13 largest cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Zhangchun, Dalian, Hangzhou, Jinan, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Hefei, Kunming, and Nanchang ... Founded in Hangzhou in 1997, Geely sold 30,000 units in China last year and has factories in Russia, Ukraine, and Indonesia. (Asia Times Online)
Domestic tourism heats up during China's National Day Holiday Oct 4, 2009
Hangzhou, a famous tourism spot of the eastern Zhejiang Province, for example, handed out 50,000 tour coupons to tourists and local residents. The eight-day National Day Holiday this year, which started Thursday, is expected to boost travel business. (Xinhuanet, China)
Maps to help Chinese univ grads find jobs Sep 8, 2009
The maps will be distributed without cost at universities, bus stations and employment agencies in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, from this month, it said. "We clearly indicate which companies are currently hiring and provide detailed information to help undergraduates looking for a job in Hangzhou, especially new arrivals to the city," said Yu Yukuai, 22, who created the map, was quoted as saying ... "Hangzhou has lots of jobless undergrads right now. We want to provide a way to let them know... (India Times)
See Shanghai on a shoestring Sep 7, 2009
While Shanghai's outskirts lack the rugged scenery of the Great Wall, day trips or overnight visits by train or bus to the close-by garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are easy, inexpensive getaways. Getting around: The good news is that although most Shanghainese speak only their own local dialect and the national dialect of Mandarin Chinese, city street signs and maps in subway stations include both Chinese and "English," or roman-letter (known here as "pinyin") names. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Shanghai, China's Expo showcase, on a shoestring Sep 4, 2009
While Shanghai's outskirts lack the rugged scenery of the Great Wall, day trips or overnight visits by train or bus to the close-by garden cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou are easy, inexpensive getaways. GETTING AROUND. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Caltrain moves to lower noise level from horns Sep 2, 2009
Construction of a high-speed rail link between Shanghai and the nearby city of Hangzhou is raising protests among residents who say the trains will run too close to their apartments - the latest hiccup in the long-debated project. While much smaller in scope than earlier protests over a proposed magnetic levitation rail line - plans the city appears to have shelved for now - sit-ins by the residents of Xihuan, a suburb in western Shanghai, highlight the frustrations of many here as the city... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Shanghai Residents Protest Train Line Construction Aug 27, 2009
(AP) Construction of a high-speed rail link between Shanghai and the nearby city of Hangzhou is raising protests among residents who say the trains will run too close to their apartments _ the latest hiccup in the long-debated project ... 4 billion) project _ one of three high-speed rail links intended to drastically cut travel times between Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing _ appears to be destined to go ahead: a red signboard posted at the site promises to finish work as quickly as possible. (CBS News -- World)
Beijing tops Hurun rich list with 143,000 millionaires Aug 24, 2009
The Hurun Report also defined the upper class in five other cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Shenyang. The report is based on the luxury lifestyle of a typical rich family consisting of a 43-year-old husband, his 42-year-old wife and their child, aged 14. (Xinhuanet, China)
Need travel ideas? Look to Hollywood Aug 22, 2009
"Places like Hangzhou and Yangshuo definitely come to mind first," he said ... Known for its lush scenery and miles of bamboo forest, Anji is a serene place for a brief visit, particularly if you're interested in visiting nearby Hangzhou and Huangshan, Pasden said. (CNN -- International)
TCS sees rebound in Apac spending Aug 18, 2009
Pande said the company was on track to raise its headcount in China to 5,000 people in the next five years, up from more than 1,000 now in Tianjin, Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. Read business stories in. (India Times)
AirMedia Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 18, 2009
In June and April 2009, AirMedia separately entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Dominant City Ltd., and 100% of the equity interest in Beijing Union of Friendship Advertising Media Co., Ltd., which operate various media resources in a number of airports including Guangzhou and Hangzhou airports, with total consideration of US$7. 8 million. (PR Newswire)
Manchester United overcome stern test against Seoul FC Jul 25, 2009
United travel to China for their next match on the Asian tour against Hangzhou Greentown tomorrow. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 24, 2009
Civil Aeronautics Administration Director-General Lee Lung-wen (s) said yesterday that flights to and from Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing and Hangzhou would continue to take a northern route already in use. On this route, Taiwan and China exchange flight control at a navigation point called Sulem. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Total Solar Eclipse Today Was Record Blackout Jul 23, 2009
At a remote hotel at an altitude of about 3,000 feet (900 meters) on Tianhuangping, a mountain outside the Chinese city of Hangzhou, witnessed the July 2009 solar eclipse with other scientists and enthusiasts from around the world. "We saw it! The clouds kept getting thinner, and we even had a pretty good-sized hole in the clouds for the five minutes of totality, said Pasachoff," chair of the International Astronomical Union's Working Group on Solar Eclipses, in a. (National Geographic)
Solar Eclipse on July 22 May Be Most Viewed Ever Jul 21, 2009
Most of the best viewing opportunities are in China, where some 30 million people will be able to witness the solar eclipse in the coastal cities of and Hangzhou alone, according to veteran eclipse scientist Jay Pasachoff of Williams College in Massachusetts ... Pasachoff and his team will observe the solar eclipse from a remote hotel at an altitude of about 3,000 feet (900 meters) on Tianhuangping, a mountain outside the Chinese city of Hangzhou. (National Geographic)
Solar eclipse sparks tourist fever in China Jul 21, 2009
HANGZHOU, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The longest total solar eclipse of this century has triggered tourist fever along China's Yangtze River Valley as astronomy enthusiasts from home and abroad flock there to watch the event on July 22 ... Four stations for live broadcasting will be set up in Chongqing, Wuhan, Hangzhou and Shanghai cities, where the total eclipse can be observed, said Hao Jinxin, NAOC deputy director. (Xinhuanet, China)
Eclipse fever hits China Jul 17, 2009
The total eclipse, expected to last about six minutes, will pass from southwest China across the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing to Shanghai and Hangzhou in eastern Zhejiang province, according to NASA's eclipse website ... His team has handled about 600 tourists from United States and Europe since July, an unprecedented number for the travel agency located in Hangzhou. (iAfrica.com)
HotelTravel.com Launches Biggest Ever Hotel Promotion for Manchester United's Asian Tour Jul 17, 2009
com's largest ever hotel promotion is perfectly timed to promote reigning Premier League Champions Manchester United's preseason tour of four major Asian cities: Kuala Lumpur (Saturday 18 July vs Malaysia XI), Jakarta (Monday 20 July vs Indonesia All Stars), Seoul (24 July vs FC Seoul) and in Hangzhou (26 July vs Greentown FC) ... offering great value-for-money rates include International Hotel Hangzhou Hotel (from US$ 56 per night), Best Western Hangzhou Meiyuan Hotel (from US$ 75 per night)... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Man U cancel Jakarta leg after bombings Jul 17, 2009
After Jakarta, they were scheduled to fly to Seoul Wednesday before concluding their four-stop trip in Hangzhou, China, next weekend. But now with the cancellation of Jakarta trip the tour is set for big changes. (India Times, India)
Eclipse shines on tourism Jul 17, 2009
"All train tickets from Beijing to Shanghai and Hangzhou on July 21 have been sold out," said Beijinger Yan Yan, who planned to watch the eclipse with four friends. Though they began to plan last year, the factor of uncertain weather made them miss the chance to buy train tickets. (Xinhuanet, China)
Attractions in Hangzhou, China Jul 9, 2009
For beautifully restored Chinese pagodas and temples, breathtaking lake views, and well-tended gardens, there is no better place than Hangzhou. Hangzhou is the provincial capital of Zhejiang province ... The famed West Lake at the center of Hangzhou, with its natural beauty as well as cultural and historical significance, has drawn visitors to the city for the past thousand years. (Suite101.com)
Eclipses in 2009 Jul 7, 2009
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, lies within the path of totality, which also sweeps across Chongqing, Wuhan, and Hangzhou in southern China. Shanghai's 19 million inhabitants likewise lie in the path and should see about 5 minutes of totality at 1:39 UT (9:39 a.m. local time). (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Chinese Orchestra's Visit to Georgia Canceled Jul 7, 2009
The Hangzhou Zhongee Wenlan High School orchestra was scheduled to perform July 25th at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta and the next day at the Centre for Performing & Visual Arts in Newnan ... The decree followed the death of a 34-year-old woman in Hangzhou, who was infected with the flu virus and had just returned from the U.S.. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
All Nippon Air Reviews Four Services From Kansai Airport as Demand Drops Jul 7, 2009
The carrier will cut services from Kansai to the Chinese cities of Dalian and Hangzhou, the Nikkei said. All Nippon and Japan Air are cutting routes as the nations worst postwar recession slashes demand for travel. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* EDITORIAL: Delegating conflict of interest Jun 22, 2009
Now, his brother Su Yung-chin () is set to take up a visiting professorship at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou. Sus wife and brother are not civil servants, so is harm inflicted if they travel to China on professional business. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MS, Hangzhou set 'model city' pact May 15, 2009
Microsoft, China's Hangzhou set 'model city' pact- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Microsoft, China's Hangzhou set 'model city' pact15 May 2009, 1050 hrs IST, AGENCIES ... SHANGHAI: Microsoft Corp announced a partnership aimed at helping make the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou a model for innovation and protection of intellectual property, in the company's latest attempt to combat rampant software piracy. (India Times)
Nixon in China May 13, 2009
The remainder of Nixon s week-long voyage was spent sight-seeing in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, and in meetings with the Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. Nixon ensured that he was well-prepared for these meetings, finding the time to read numerous books and articles on a variety of subjects, but it was Zhou and Kissinger who finalized most of the agreements. (Suite101.com)
Fight will now be on service quality and destinations May 13, 2009
AirAsia X, which is 20% owned by AirAsia, now flies from the low-cost carrier terminal at KL International Airport to Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Hangzhou, Tianjin and London ... AirAsia X, which is 20% owned by AirAsia, now flies from the low-cost carrier terminal at the KL International Airport to Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Hangzhou, Tianjin and London. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Manchester Utd to play Malaysian side on July 18 Apr 29, 2009
They will wrap up their pre-season campaign in Hangzhou on July 26. ProEvents managing director San Boon Wah said the Red Devils, who were scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on July 17, would parade their first team against the Malaysian Selection the next day. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sierra's journey: Titusville tween battles three terminal diseases Apr 20, 2009
" The doctors at the treatment center in Hangzhou, China, recommend that Sierra receive six injections at a cost of $26,300. Additional injections cost $3,500 per injection.Sierra's parents are working tirelessly to raise the estimated $50,000 to cover the injections and costs for the 30-day stay in China."I hope it helps my muscles and can straighten out my legs and stuff," Sierra said. "Dancing would be cool. "The journey of hopePresident Barack Obama recently lifted restrictions on the use of... (Florida Today)
* Occupancy on cross-strait flights tops 90%, EVA says Apr 2, 2009
The occupancy rate on flights to Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai all exceeded 90 percent last month, but China-based Taiwanese businesspeople were still the major users of the cross-strait charter flight services, Nieh said. Demand for cross-strait flights exceeds supply, Nieh said, adding that demand appeared to be unaffected by the financial crisis and was expected to continue growing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Locals see business chance in China trip Mar 23, 2009
From Beijing, the travelers will move to Shanghai, where they'll take tour buses to nearby cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Meals are included in the package and are expected to be traditional Chinese fare, such as Peking Duck, Moo Goo Gai Pan, fried wanton and egg rolls, each prepared in traditional Chinese ways. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
AirAsia plans more stops in India soon Mar 10, 2009
AirAsiaX services the Hangzhou (Shanghai) route and will start plying the Tianjin route soon. The airlines are also considering flying to Chengdu and Xian in the future. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hawaii's hopes for a Chinese tourism boom are fading fast Feb 23, 2009
A second set of weekly charters from Hangzhou to Honolulu was to follow in October. Mega Global] came and talked to us about this last year, but since that time I haven t seen anything at this point that indicates that we are going to see any charters from Mega Global, or anyone else, anytime soon, said David Uchiyama, the s vice president of tourism marketing. (Pacific Business News, HI)
China 10-night tour, with air, from $959 Feb 20, 2009
Hangzhou: Visit to a tea plantation; cruise on the West Lake; Yellow Dragon Cave ... One night at the 174-room in Hangzhou. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Coupons aim to prosper Nanjing tourism Feb 17, 2009
This is the fourth Chinese city that has introduced free coupons programs as a means to help spur their local consumptions following Hangzhou of Zhejing province, Chengdu of Sichuan province and Dongguan of Guangdong province ... The government of Hangzhou, eastern Zhejiang Province, is reported to further plan another shopping coupon program to cover its civil servants for consumption payments. (Xinhuanet, China)
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)
AirAsia offering 500,000 free tickets Feb 10, 2009
The latest promotion covers holiday destinations such as Bali, Bangkok, the Gold Coast, Haikou, Hangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Melbourne, Perth, Phuket, Shenzhen, Siem Reap, Singapore, Yogyakarta and others. Travellers can get the free tickets by logging onto or via mobile phone at. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
US and China: Grappling Over Economic Rescue Part I Feb 8, 2009
Hangzhou quickly replicated Chengdu s move. Other cities offered innovative twists. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
