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Nokia in maps tie-up with China's Sina, TencentBeijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2011 Nokia on Friday announced a deal with Chinese Internet firms Sina and Tencent to let phone users upload their location to social networks together with tips on local services via Nokia's map service. Subscribers to Sina's microblog and Tencent's QQ instant-messaging service will be able to share their location on the social networking sites using their Nokia Internet-connected mobile phones, Nokia said in a statement following the signing of the deal. The new offering, which will allow users to ... read more |
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  Egypt, Mideast in focus at Munich conference Revolt in Egypt and the implications for the stalled Middle East peace process are set to be key talking points for top defence officials at the Munich Security Conference in Germany from Friday. ... more | .. |
 Anger over 'accidental' death of Chinese activist A Chinese court ruled Tuesday that the death of a village chief crushed by a truck in December was accidental, sparking outrage from those who suspect he was murdered for campaigning over land seizures. ... more | .. |
  China's drought could have serious global impact Wide swathes of northern China are suffering through their worst drought in 60 years - a dry spell that could have a serious economic impact worldwide if it continues much longer, experts say. ... more |
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Man's best friend wins in China's economic boom With fast flicks, the vet inserts a dozen acupuncture needles up and down Little Bear's belly and back. The bichon frise is held still with a cone around his neck to keep him from licking them. ... more | .. |
  Flu: Drugs stockpile an option for rich countries, not poor Stockpiling antiviral drugs as a weapon against pandemic flu saves lives but, when measured as a tool for averting economic damage, is an option only open to rich countries, a study published on Wednesday said. ... more | .. |
China says web 'open' despite Egypt news curbs China said Tuesday that its Internet remained "open" despite the apparent muffling of discussion on the protests in Egypt on some popular microblogs and major web portals. ... more | .. |
  Study wants EU to recycle rare earths A study commissioned by the European Greens urges the European Union to adopt a body-wide rare earths recycling scheme to protect the environment and reduce dependency on unpredictable supplier China. ... more |
  
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  Sony to buy Chinese LCD screen maker Japanese electronics giant Sony said Wednesday it will buy a Chinese subsidiary of Seiko Epson that makes liquid crystal displays as it looks to meet demand for devices such as smartphones. ... more | .. |
 China biggest luxury goods market by 2020: report China will be the world's biggest luxury goods market by 2020, a report said Wednesday, as its economy booms and an emerging middle class spends a growing chunk of their cash on high-end items. ... more | .. |
  China's New Year rail travel: the need for speed? Getting home for Chinese New Year used to mean squeezing into rundown trains that creak their way through the countryside. ... more | .. |
  Cyber reunion: China's diaspora marks Year of Rabbit online For hundreds of millions of Chinese, the Lunar New Year is the time to take to road, rail and skies to share food and festivity with their kin. ... more |
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  Taiwan economic growth at 23-year high in 2010 Taiwan's economy grew a blistering 10.47 percent in 2010, its fastest rate in 23 years, according to a government estimate, with analysts saying trade with former rival China was a key driver of the surge. ... more | .. |
Inflation fears as Asian manufacturing stays strong Manufacturing in China and India remained strong in January, while rising input prices have stoked fears that inflation in developing economies has not been tamed, a survey by HSBC showed Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 Australian jailed in China as spy: Canberra An Australian educational recruiter is serving a life jail sentence in China after being convicted more than three years ago of spying for Taiwan, a report said Friday. ... more | .. |
  China earmarks $303 bn for safe water: report China plans to invest $303 billion in water infrastructure projects over the next five years that would give millions of rural residents access to safe drinking water, state media reported. ... more |
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China farmers to get $15 bn subsidies amid drought China says it had earmarked about $15 billion in subsidies for millions of farmers who have been hit by a severe drought that has driven prices as the government tries to battle inflation. ... more | .. |
 China orders pro-party reporting: rights groups China's Communist Party has issued directives to the nation's media for 2011 ordering them to downplay controversial issues and ensure reporting casts the party in a favourable light, rights groups say. ... more | .. |
 NEC, Lenovo in talks on joint venture: report Leading Japanese and Chinese electronics firms NEC Corp. and Lenovo Group are in the final stages of talks to form a joint venture in the personal computer business, a report said Friday. ... more | .. |
  Celanese Signs LoI For Ethanol Production Facilities In China Celanese has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Celanese Far East Limited, has signed letters of intent to construct and operate industrial ethanol production facilities in Nanjing, China, ... more |
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  Oil turns higher on Chinese economic surge Oil prices turned higher in Asian trade Friday as market sentiment was buoyed by strong Chinese economic growth last year, analysts said. ... more | .. |
 China Will Scale Faster Than US In Race For New Transport Fuels China could lead the race to roll out electric vehicles and will deploy new transport technologies at scale more quickly than the United States, according to a report by Accenture that compares the ... more | .. |
  China and the U.S. sign energy deals China and the United States signed $13 billion worth of energy deals on Tuesday, coinciding with Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States. ... more | .. |
  China says Sudan referendum a step towards peace China said Tuesday that a referendum in southern Sudan, in which voters overwhelmingly chose to secede from the north, was an "important step" towards a lasting peace in the oil-rich country. ... more |
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China authorities seek maximum fine for Carrefour China price regulators are seeking to fine French retail giant Carrefour 2.5 million yuan ($380,000) - the maximum fine for overcharging customers, state media reported Sunday. ... more | .. |
Asian nations raise alarm on Egypt travellers Australia and China told their citizens not to travel to Egypt Sunday, as Tokyo appealed for help for 500 Japanese stranded at Cairo airport and Asian nations voiced concern about the country's turmoil. ... more | .. |
  China goes rabbit-crazy for Lunar New Year In stews, as pets or adorning shop windows, rabbits are ubiquitous as millions of Chinese mark the Lunar New Year, hoping for a more tranquil time ahead as the old Year of the Tiger roars its last. ... more | .. |
Human rights top US-China issue: survey Americans believe human rights are the most important issue in relations between Beijing and Washington, according to the first Chinese-led study of US attitudes towards the country, released Sunday. ... more |
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 China's CNOOC inks U.S. shale gas deal China National Offshore Oil Corp. has agreed to pay $570 million for a 33.3 percent interest in Chesapeake Energy's shale and oil gas drilling project in Colorado and Wyoming, the companies announced. ... more | .. |
Fitch cautious on China banks Fitch ratings agency on Monday voiced doubts about the weakening credit profiles of banks in China as Beijing ramps up efforts to tame inflation and cool its booming property sector. ... more | .. |
China tycoon willing to fund Taiwan rail link: report China's most famous philanthropist, who is currently visiting Taiwan, has said he would be willing to help finance a rail link between the island and the mainland, Taipei-based media said Monday. ... more | .. |
ICBC leads charge as Chinese banks go global ICBC, the world's largest bank by market value, is proving the most aggressive Chinese bank in expanding abroad, serving Chinese firms that are increasingly active globally after the financial crisis. ... more |
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