Archive for November, 2009
China’s climate change pledge “serious and solemn”: Premier
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Monday that China was willing to work with other nations to bring about a “fair, reasonable and realizable” outcome of next month’s UN climate change conference in ... Read More
Citizens’ rights extend beyond just saying no
Under pressure from the media and local people’s opposition, the government of Panyu district in Guangzhou have claimed they will reconsider the location of a planned solid waste power plant and that they may hold a ... Read More
Value change needed to combat climate change
Turning “green” into “gold” is not solely a scientific or an economic issue. If the upcoming Copenhagen climate change conference is to take any substantial step, the developed nations should take ... Read More
Wen: Copenhagen summit key moment to tackle climate change
Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday says the upcoming Copenhagen Conference represents another important moment in international action on climate change. “The willingness and commitments to be expressed by countries at ... Read More
Low-carbon urbanization is way forward for China
The level of urbanization is an important benchmark for an economy in transit from poverty to middle income. During the process of urbanization in developed countries, the agriculture-based economy was gradually transformed to ... Read More
Carbon capture, storage has huge potential: EU ambassador to China
China has a huge potential for carbon capture and storage (CSS), a mechanism that could prove crucial in the fight against climate change, said Serge Abou, EU ambassador to China. “No projections beyond 2020 give any ... Read More
Nigerian ambassador: Nigeria-China trade to top Africa in three years
Trade between Nigeria and China may top Africa in three years given its quick and steady development, according to Nigerian Ambassador to China Aminu Wali. The News Agency of Nigeria quoted him as saying on Monday that ... Read More
Chinese banks increase overseas loan activity
Foster’s Group Ltd, Australia’s biggest brewer, never borrowed from China until this year, when Bank of China helped arrange $500 million in loans to refinance debt. Chinese lenders are “injecting large ... Read More
China’s whistleblower doctor, Gui Xi’en
A noisy cab speeds along a dark country road on a muggy Friday night of July 2009, Dr. Gui Xi’en, 72, sits on the cramped back seat with a satchel on his shoulder and suitcase on his lap. He is on his way to Shangcai, an ... Read More
Wen: China’s emission reduction commitment practical
China’s commitment on carbon emission reduction is scientific and practical, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao said at a news conference following the China-EU summit Monday, China Daily reported. Wen said he promised a thorough ... Read More
Wen: Copenhagen summit key moment to tackle climate change
Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday says the upcoming Copenhagen Conference represents another important moment in international action on climate change. “The willingness and commitments to be expressed by countries at ... Read More
China, Switzerland launch joint feasibility study for bilateral FTA
China and Switzerland on Monday launched a joint study to examine the feasibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The joint study will examine the topics covered by free trade agreements, such as ... Read More
President Hu vows to mobilize society to improve AIDS control
Discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS is one of the largest obstacles facing those who are impacted by the disease, according to a recent report conducted by the UNAIDS, Chinese Ministry of Health and other ... Read More