Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project Nov 18, 2009
The source material are Ai Mi's Internet-published novel "Shan Zha Shu Zhi Lian" _ or "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" _ and Yan Geling's "Jin Ling Shi San Chai" or "The 13 Women of Nanjing," Pang said. Ai's book is about the romance between a young woman and a young man from different class backgrounds during China's ultra-leftist 1966-1976 Cultural Revolution, when families from wealthy and politically incorrect backgrounds were persecuted. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Volleyball Nets Huge Win Over OU Nov 12, 2009
Lei Wang-Francisco passed out a Big 12 three-set high 45 assists in the match. I'm really happy as a coach because it's always nice to see the hard work that your kids put in on the practice court pay off on game night. (Mutigers.com)
Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution Oct 28, 2009
High-speed rail will cut the trip from Shanghai to Nanjing from what was originally four hours to just 75 minutes. The city of Wenzhou in southeastern Zhejianghome to many of China's biggest private enterprises, including fashion brands like Meters Bonwe and shoemakers like Aokanghas long been hindered by its relative isolation in a mountainous coastal area. (MSNBC -- International)
* All lifestyles great and small Oct 21, 2009
WHERE: 18-1, Ln 25, Nanjing W Rd, Taipei City (x_n2518-1). OPEN: Sundays to Thursdays, noon to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 10pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Drinking like a local Oct 16, 2009
"The local culture bureau once joked to us that Qingdao is a 'cultural desert', because it doesn't have the dynastic lineage of Nanjing or Xi'an, or opera for that matter," Blocher said. "But that's not what makes a city livable, or even fun - if your office is in downtown, you're never more than five minutes from a protected beach; there's always excellent seafood close at hand; you can buy China's best beer fresh, for 10 cents a pound, and walk around drinking it out of a plastic bag.". (CNN -- International)
Mumbai rentals crash Sep 23, 2009
In the Asia Pacific region, the only locations to report positive growth were Ho Chi Minh City (50% increase), Myeongdong, Seoul (6% increase), East Nanjing Road and Middle Huaihai Road, Shanghai (4. 5% and 2. (India Times)
Volkswagen to invest $5.8bn in China Sep 12, 2009
The company plans to make investments, including increasing capacity, at its Nanjing and Chengdu plants, where it hopes to produce two new models starting in 2012. The Wolfsburg-based company said the move would be financed through existing cash flow from the region. (India Times)
Rover execs got big payouts: Report Sep 11, 2009
China's Nanjing Automobile has since resurrected the MG sports car brand, relocating much of the production to China. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Fujian Tulou (Nanjing) Launches an Online Beauty Competition to Attract Overseas Travellers Sep 8, 2009
Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster, one of the Main Tourist Attractions of Fujian Tulou in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province in Southeast China ... XIAMEN, China, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On Sept. 7, 2009, sponsored by Fujian Tulou Tourism Corp. based in Nanjing County, Zhangzhou city, the Miss Fujian Tulou (Nanjing) Competition 2009 announces the kick-off of the official launch ceremony held in Xiamen city ... As described, the aim of this event is to increase global destination... (PR Newswire)
Sorting fact from friction Sep 6, 2009
Among the candidates to replace Guo could be Jason Rabedeaux, who is coaching the Jiangsu Nanjing Dragons. But Rabedeaux, a former University of Texas-El Paso coach who lists the 1988-89 season at North Adams State as his first coaching stop as an assistant, said in a recent interview with Chinese media that he would only consider being an assistant coach and that the team s head coach should not be a foreigner. (Boston Globe)
Shanghai, China's Expo showcase, on a shoestring Sep 4, 2009
A quick No. 2 subway ride back to Puxi (west of the river) (only 3 yuan or 44 cents) will take you to Nanjing Rd., Shanghai's most famous shopping street ... Wujiang Road, which branches off of Nanjing Road, is a pedestrian street with a smorgasbord of options, inexpensive and otherwise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Shanghai Residents Protest Train Line Construction Aug 27, 2009
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. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (CBS News -- World)
Tunnel across Yangtze through in east China Aug 23, 2009
The finishing ceremony of a 6,042-meter six-lane traffic tunnel under the Yangtze River is held in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 22, 2009 ... 3-billion-yuan (483-million-U.S.-dollars) traffic tunnel, which connects the city of Nanjing on both sides of the river, is expected to open for traffic in June next year ... A 6,042-meter six-lane traffic tunnel under the Yangtze River in Nanjing now spans both sides of the river as of Saturday. (People's Daily Online, China)
China stocks end down 4.3 pc Aug 19, 2009
"Investors are disappointed that regulators failed to take any concrete steps to support the market, while sentiment is extremely shaky after the market's tumble over the past two weeks," said analyst Chen Huiqin at Huatai Securities in Nanjing. Born from the fund-raising needs of China's stated-owned companies, China's stock market has typically been rescued by the government in times of sudden and severe weakness, and investors have grown accustomed to this intervention. (India Times)
Asian stocks lower on jobless concern Aug 7, 2009
Real estate shares led Chinese declines after an announcement that the southern business center of Shenzhen will impose China's first property tax in an experiment that might expand nationwide, said Wen Lijun, an analyst for Nanjing Securities. But she said it was likely to be only a temporary breather in the rally that has pushed the Shanghai index up nearly 90 per cent this year. (India Times)
* Signal malfunction prompts THSRC to cancel five trains Aug 2, 2009
One irate passenger said he had been booked on a direct chartered flight to Nanjing, China, from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and that the delay caused him to miss his flight. MISSED TEST Five participants in a national examination for medical personnel at Taipei Countys Chiang-Tsui Junior High School did not arrive at the test venue in time and were forced to sit the first one-hour section of the test with only 20 minutes left on the clock. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* 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)
Solar eclipse shrouds parts of Asia in darkness(update) Jul 22, 2009
However, the solar view from Cona was blocked by overcast, according to sources from the CAS Purple Mountain Observatory based in Nanjing, eastern Jiangsu Province. The sunshine was blocked behind clouds in Lhasa, Tibets capital. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Solar eclipse sparks tourist fever in China Jul 21, 2009
Wang Sichao, an expert with the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences based in east China's Nanjing City, said the eclipse will not be surpassed in duration until June 13, 2132. "The number of people watching the solar eclipse will make a historical record, since previous solar eclipses can only be best observed in desolate regions," said Wang. (Xinhuanet, China)
$999 China tour delivers priceless sights Jul 13, 2009
A second hit the dust with our arrival at Central View Suites, just off Shanghai's famous, neon-bedazzled shopping street, Nanjing Road. My scrupulously clean, two-room suite featured crisply contemporary decor with tasteful Chinese touches, its bathroom equipped with an enormous, glass-surrounded shower able to shoots jets of water at every conceivable place one might wish, with terry-cloth robe and slippers waiting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Ford eyes Asian small car market Jul 13, 2009
It invested $510 million in a passenger car plant in China's eastern Nanjing that started production in January. The Chinese venture, Changan Ford Mazda, is a tie-up with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Mazda. (India Times)
* Online Chinese voices grow louder against official corruption Jun 19, 2009
Since late last year, online tempests have blown up over a video of an official in Guangdong Province who assaulted a young girl and bragged that he was above punishment, and a Nanjing official who was spotted wearing a US$14,500 Vacheron Constantin watch and smoking US$22-a-pack cigarettes, evidence of a lifestyle well beyond his means ... The Nanjing official with the flashy watch was sacked. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A Car of Ones Own, Andrew OHagan,London Review of Books Jun 17, 2009
The cars that are built here now are mainly built by foreign companies Jaguar and Land Rover are owned by Tata Motors of India, BMW owns Mini and Rolls-Royce, Volkswagen owns Bentley, while the MG is owned by Nanjing Automobile Group of China which might be one of the things that explains a degree of loose wiring in the English nationalist brain. In any event, when it comes to cars, the country is secretly obsessed with its supposed manufacturing prowess, and it is no mistake that Middle... (Harper's Magazine)
Ford looks at India, China to beat downturn blues Jun 6, 2009
In 2007, the company launched a small car production facility in Nanjing, China, for $510 million. Ford is the only one among the US big-three that has not sought emergency federal aid. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Flu scare chills China's holiday tourism May 28, 2009
Chen Shuqin, 44, in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, said she was still discussing with her family whether to enjoy lobsters in Xuyu City in northern Jiangsu or watch dragon boat matches in Changshu City in the south. Both cities are near Nanjing. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cannes best film: The White Ribbon May 25, 2009
Banned by Beijing from making movies for six years after his 2006 controversial 'Summer Palace', Lou made 'Spring Fever' secretly in Nanjing and also got it selected for the Festival's top Competition slot. Austrian TV actor Christoph Waltz won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of the ruthless, sarcastic, comic Nazi colonel Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's World War II saga, 'Inglorious Basterds. (India Times, India)
Ritz Tours Adds Additional Departure Dates for 14-Day Yangtze Special China Tour for Spring/Summer 2009 May 24, 2009
Shore excursions include a trip to the Hubei Provincial Museum and a visit to Nanjing, where the group tours the Sun Yat Sen Memorial, a mausoleum built in 1929 for the man considered to be the "Father of Modern China." The China tour also visits a Qing Dynasty style bazaar surrounding a Confucian Temple ... In addition, travelers can enjoy the Ming dynasty garden Yu Garden, the shopping opportunities on Nanjing Road, and Bund, Shanghai's picturesque waterfront. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2009 Results May 19, 2009
NANJING, China, May 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ("Simcere" or the "Company") (NYSE: ), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative pharmaceuticals in China, today reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Highlights -- Total revenue increased to RMB442. (PR Newswire)
> China's outlaw fights ban May 18, 2009
Lou's sultry 'Spring Fever', shot in secret over two months in Nanjing city, is one of 20 movies in the running for the Palme d'Or to be handed out on 24 May. He used a hand-held camera to film actors whose characters become involved in a love triangle that involves a lot of graphic gay sex. (iAfrica.com)
Care bear-Disney Panda film May 11, 2009
This documentary tells the true story of a German businessman and former Nazi who saved some 200,000 Chinese during the Nanjing massacre. The film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival this February to wide acclaim. (Xinhuanet, China)
* On Chinese zero-sum diplomacy May 3, 2009
With Straits Exchange Foundation Chairman Chiang Pin-kung ([) and his team of negotiators just back from the third round of cross-strait talks in Nanjing, it is time to dwell a little on the concept of game theory ... Beijings approach to negotiations with Taipei can be better understood if the simultaneous interaction of the tactical and the strategic are taken into account, and the outcome of the talks in Nanjing X the signed agreements X clearly indicate which items China sees as... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Top secret: Spy museum for Chinese only May 1, 2009
A sign outside the Jiangsu National Security Education Museum in a park in the eastern city of Nanjing states that only Chinese citizens are allowed inside, a policy designed to keep the communist regime's cloak and dagger methods secret no matter how timeworn they may be. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
China and Taiwan investment deal Apr 28, 2009
The agreements were signed in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing. China and Taiwan have agreed to allow investment across the Taiwan Strait in the latest sign of improving relations between them. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* Chinese tourist quota may rise Apr 20, 2009
SEF Chairman Chiang Pin-kung ([) and ARATS Chairman Chen Yunlin (L) are expected to sign three agreements during the talks to be held in Nanjing, China, from Friday to the following Wednesday. Liu Te-shun said that it would be necessary to raise the daily quota given the needs and market in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Kauai potter learns ancient Chinese teapot-making skills Apr 19, 2009
After two weeks in Yixing, we packed our pieces and our bags to depart for Nanjing ... In Nanjing we boarded an overnight train for Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi Province. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
No charges over assisted suicide Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 17:21 GMT, Tuesday, 9 December 2008. Daniel James was paralysed during a training session. (BBC News -- UK)
Hodgson's freedom '11 years late' Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 17:00 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. Hodgson's freedom '11 years late. (BBC News -- UK)
New destinations Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 00:05 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Migrants change track to beat recession. (BBC News -- Business)
Q&A: Assisted suicide ruling Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 12:32 GMT, Wednesday, 29 October 2008. Qisted suicide ruling. (BBC News -- UK)
36 hours in Shanghai Mar 14, 2009
So set the tone by taking the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, a Disneyesque ride from the historic Bund area (look for the sign across from the Peace Hotel on Nanjing Road East) to the futuristic Pudong district. Buy the 40 yuan ticket (about $5. (International Herald Tribune)
Dorm collapse kills nine Mar 11, 2009
Twenty-one other people were injured and taken to hospital following the accident in Jiangsu province along a rail link being built between the cities of Shanghai and Nanjing, Xinhua news agency said. Xinhua had earlier reported the accident as along the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail line, which China hopes will be among the world's fastest when finished in 2012. (iAfrica.com)
* Paralympians attend open house at school for blind Mar 1, 2009
Qi said visiting the school made him feel at home, adding that he was sent to the Nanjing School for the Blind at a very young age because of his congenital eye disease. He studied there for 12 years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Beijing Auto mum on report it may bid for Chrysler Feb 24, 2009
The state-run newspaper China Business News, citing an unnamed Beijing Auto executive, said the Chinese auto maker wanted to acquire Chrysler assets using a similar approach to that taken by Nanjing Automobile (Group) Corp.'s when it bought defunct auto maker MG Rover Group. The aim, China Business News said, was to acquire production facilities and technology to build up Beijing Auto's own brand vehicles. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A history of rebellion Feb 21, 2009
The rebels captured Nanjing in 1853 and made it their capital. Western powers, fearing a collapse of foreign trade, offered military help. (Globe and Mail)
China 10-night tour, with air, from $959 Feb 20, 2009
Tour highlights: In Shanghai: The Bund (embankment), which is the waterfront along the Huangpu River; ; Nanjing Road; Shanghai Acrobatic Show. Hangzhou: Visit to a tea plantation; cruise on the West Lake; Yellow Dragon Cave. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bridge Of Artwork Feb 18, 2009
The collection was reunited after the war in Nanjing, an ancient capital of China. As it became apparent that the Communists would win the civil war, the Nationalists chose the best from the collection for shipment to Taiwan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Coupons aim to prosper Nanjing tourism Feb 17, 2009
BEIJING, Feb. 17 -- The city government of Nanjing, eastern Jiangsu province, has decided to give away 20 million-yuan-worth of tourism coupons to urban residents in an effort to spur local consumption ... According to Nanjing-based Yangtze Evening Post, each of the 200,000 households in the city will get a 100 yuan worth of coupons, which will be handed out in four months from March to June. (Xinhuanet, China)
China agrees to lend art to museum in Taiwan Feb 17, 2009
More than three-fifths of the imperial collection is at the Palace Museum in Beijing and the remainder is in storage in Nanjing. There was some disagreement on Monday over how many pieces of art would be lent. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Museums pact Feb 13, 2009
The collection was reunited after the war in Nanjing, an ancient capital of China ... But 2,221 crates have remained in storage at the Chaotian Palace in Nanjing as the municipal governments of Nanjing and Beijing have argued over their ownership. (International Herald Tribune)
Warning to vehicle buyers Feb 13, 2009
Also, Combined Motor Holdings had scaled down the sales of the Soyat double cab and special utility vehicle models manufactured by the Nanjing Automobile Corporation in China. "I just think that consumers should be wide awake," said Van Vreden. (iAfrica.com)
China Exchange Program celebrates 11th year Feb 8, 2009
This year, however, there are only 12 students from Pine Plains heading to Nanjing this April ... For the majority of students it is the first time to United States, the first time out of China, and for some, Pogoda says, the first time out of Nanjing ... Nanjing is located approximately 165 miles west of Shanghai and is a densely populated urban area of 1. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
