Australian PM confident on MH370 black box
Kuala Lumpur/Perth/Shanghai – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Friday that he is confident that rescuers know the position of flight MH370’s black box. “We are confident that we know the position of the black box flight recorder to … Continue reading Australian PM confident on MH370 black box
China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) — China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng met Thursday with visiting Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, advocating increased cultural exchanges between the two sides. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative … Continue reading China’s top political advisor meets Thai Princess
SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
Singapore/Hangzhou – SilkAir, Singapore Airlines’ regional wing, announced on Wednesday that it will begin flights to China’s Hangzhou in June, representing its eighth destination in China. Subject to applicable approvals, SilkAir will operate services to Hangzhou four times a week … Continue reading SilkAir to start flights from Singapore to Hangzhou in June
China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing
Beijing – China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 started in Beijing on Monday, with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Myanmar President U Thein Sein and Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sending congratulatory messages to the event. Li said in his message that … Continue reading China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 kicks off in Beijing
Asia-Pacific setting major trends in M-Commerce
Hamburg – Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com reports in its latest publication, “Asia-Pacific M-Commerce Snapshot 2014”, that growing adoption of smartphones and tablet computers is changing the way people shop online. Globally, and particularly in Asia-Pacific, traffic to retail sites through … Continue reading Asia-Pacific setting major trends in M-Commerce
China Q1 GDP growth may slow to 7.2 pct
Beijing – China’s first quarter data will be released in around two weeks and the news may not be the best. Analysts predict GDP growth in the quarter to ease to 7.2 percent. That forecast is based on the previous … Continue reading China Q1 GDP growth may slow to 7.2 pct
China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue
Beijing/Manila – China says it will not accept international arbitration filed by the Philippines on the South China Sea. China urged the Philippines to adhere to their earlier consensus and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South … Continue reading China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue
China, Belgium to sign tech., trade, telecoms deals
Brussels – Chinese president Xi is now in Belgium, the last leg of his four-nation European tour, which has already taken him to the Netherlands, France and Germany. He arrived in Brussels on Sunday, and was greeted by Belgium’s King … Continue reading China, Belgium to sign tech., trade, telecoms deals
Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
Berlin – Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Berlin with his German counterpart, Joachim Gauck, for discussions on bilateral ties and issues of common concern. During the meeting, Xi said leaders of the two countries have kept the development of … Continue reading Chinese, German presidents discuss relations
ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation
Jakarta – The 15th Meeting of the ASEAN-China Joint Cooperation Committee (ACJCC) was held today at the ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting reviewed the progress of ASEAN-China cooperation in the past year, particularly the implementation of the ASEAN-China Plan of Action … Continue reading ASEAN and China Review Progress of Cooperation