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Freudenberg 2011 Gained CNY3.9bn in Greater China

Germany's Freudenberg Group announced that it made CNY 3.9 billion operating revenue in Greater China in 2011. The income from mainland China was CNY 3.67 billion, rising by 12.5 percent year on year. Freudenberg decided to build a filter p

CNHTC Jinan Truck Q1 Net Down 85.92%

CNHTC Jinan Truck Co., Ltd. (000951.SZ) made CNY 13.16 million net profit and CNY 5.295 billion operating income in January-March period, sliding by 85.92 percent and 23.27 percent year on year. Net profit for the first half of 2012 was est

ET Solar Done 4MW Roof Power PV Projects in France

ET Solar recently announced it has completed four roof power generation projects with a total capacity of 4MW, which were jointly invested and constructed with French developer Langa Solar. The project is estimated to start generating power

Chinese PPI April Slipped 0.7% Year on Year

China's producer price index (PPI) slipped 0.7% year on year but rose 0.2% month on month in April. As for the PPI, the means of production price index slipped 1.2% year on year. In detail, the mining industry price index hiked 2.2%; the ra

CMCC Builds Data Center in Hohhot

The foundation stone laying ceremony of CMCC's (China Mobile Communications Corporation) Hohhot data center was held on May 11. The project, with a total investment of CNY 12 billion, will fully utilize the electricity resource and climatic

China Jan-Apr Auto Imports Boosted 26.7% YOY

The General Administration of Customs of China released on May 10 that China's import and export value climbed 6% year on year to USD 1.17 trillion in the first four months of 2012. Therein, export value grew 6.9% year on year to USD 593.24

China opens office for complaints on food, drug safety

China's food and drug safety watchdog Monday [27 February] opened a national center to receive complaints on pharmaceuticals, health food products, cosmetics and catering. A subsidiary of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), the c

China opens office for complaints on food, drug safety

China's food and drug safety watchdog Monday [27 February] opened a national center to receive complaints on pharmaceuticals, health food products, cosmetics and catering. A subsidiary of the State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), the c

China calls for global efforts to address trans-national crime in West Africa

A Chinese UN ambassador on Tuesday [21 February] urged the international community to take effective measures to help West Africa and countries in the Sahel region in addressing transnational crime. Addressing a Security Council open debate

Iran crisis affecting Chinese oil reserves

The rising price of crude oil, pushed up by the latest Iran oil ban, has made it more difficult for China to build its oil reserves, analysts said. Benchmark March crude oil hit a nine-month high of 105.26 US dollars per barrel on the New Y

China slows development of nuclear plants after Japan earthquake

HANGZHOU, 23 February - Nuclear power has great growth potential in China, as the world's second-largest economy remains hungry for more energy to fuel its economic development. Nuclear power plants provide 15 percent of the world's electri

China calls for continued cooperation between Iran, UN nuclear watchdog

Beijing, 23 February - China on Thursday [23 February] said it hoped the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would continue to enhance cooperation with Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei made the remarks at a regular press brie

China hails cooperation with South Sudan

Beijing, 23 February - A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Thursday [23 February] said that the cooperation between China and South Sudan has brought concrete benefits to the people of both countries. We hope the parties involved can st

Kazakhstan: China interested in resolving Syrian issue through political talks

China is interested in resolving the situation in Syria through political consultations and dialogue, a member of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's committee for political consultations and China's former ambassador to Germany, Lu Qiutian, has

South Koreans to face action for illegal contact with North nationals in China

Three South Korean pro-unification activists will face punishment for making illegal contact with North Koreans in China, a Seoul official said Saturday [11 February]. An official with the Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean af

China to promote family planning policies in bid to improve living standards

China will further promote family planning policies in a bid to steady birth rates and alleviate poverty in its less affluent counties, according to a new plan on poverty reduction. Under to the plan, China aims to keep population growth ra

Chinese, Singaporean foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with visiting Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam here on Friday [10 February]. The two foreign ministers appraised positively the development of bilateral ties, acco

China seen altering takeover strategy in buying Germany's "hidden champions"

Concrete pump manufacturer Putzmeister is the first top-tier German company to be acquired by a Chinese company eager to get its hands on Western know-how, but it is unlikely to be the last. The acquisition could be the start of a new strat

Chinese ministry asks people to name model police officers

China's Ministry of Public Security on Wednesday [8 February] launched a campaign inviting the public to select Police Heroes in My Heart, and People-loving Models, among the country's 2 million police officers. The campaign will run throug

US Likely to Investigate in Auto Parts from China

The Bureau of Fair Trade for Imports and Exports, a unit of China's Ministry of Commerce, February 2 issued an emergency warning that the US would launch more anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations in auto parts and components from Ch

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Reports of the attack by Taleban fighters on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul have been received with deep concern. According to media reports, it was mainly civilians who were killed. We

Russia condemns hotel attack in Afghan capital

Reports of the attack by Taleban fighters on the Intercontinental Hotel in

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al Saud agreed Wednesday [8 February] to expand cooperation to health care, defence, Internet technology and all other

South Korean president, Saudi king pledge to expand

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al

A senior member of Tehrik-i-Taleban Pakistan's [TTP] intelligence group was picked up by security agencies in an operation carried out in the suburbs of the federal capital, sources told Dawn on

Member of Taleban's "intelligence group"

A senior member of Tehrik-i-Taleban Pakistan's [TTP] intelligence group was

China has played a significant role in the economic progress of Pakistan ever since the establishment of diplomatic ties between them. The first major initiative in this regard was the setting up of

Pakistan to "greatly benefit" from increased

China has played a significant role in the economic progress of Pakistan ever

Zabihollah Mojahed: According to the latest report from Konar Province, Watapur District has been completely cleared of the foreign and internal soldiers by the mojahedin. According to the details,

Taleban report fighting with government, US forces in

Zabihollah Mojahed: According to the latest report from Konar Province, Watapur

Beirut: Today, the regime of Bashar al-Assad is freely using surveillance equipment over a network provided by Area SpA to spy on [its fellow] citizens. So claims a Lebanon-exiled Syrian hacker who,

Italian software company abets Syrian authorities'

Beirut: Today, the regime of Bashar al-Assad is freely using surveillance

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) received on Thursday [30 June] technical offers for the establishment of a nuclear energy plant within Jordan's nuclear programme. JAEC Deputy Chairman

Jordanian atomic energy body receives offers for

The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) received on Thursday [30 June]

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Latvian commentary questions accession to

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A Chinese UN ambassador on Tuesday [21 February] urged the international community to take effective measures to help West Africa and countries in the Sahel region in addressing transnational crime.

China calls for global efforts to address

A Chinese UN ambassador on Tuesday [21 February] urged the international

The Party and State highly appreciated the contribution of the Joint Venture Vietsopetro in nurturing the traditional Vietnam-Russia relationship, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Mr. Dung made

Vietnamese PM praises role of joint oil venture with

The Party and State highly appreciated the contribution of the Joint Venture

Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinezhad has criticized Western sanctions against his country, saying that they will not be able to impede Iran's progress. The main purpose of those who sanctioned Iran

Iranian economy developing despite Western sanctions

Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinezhad has criticized Western sanctions against

A partner of CDH Investments recently disclosed that the company was now raising a venture fund totaling USD 300 million-350 million and would finish funding before the end of this year. The new fund

CDH Investments to Raise USD350mn New Fund

A partner of CDH Investments recently disclosed that the company was now

An insider disclosed today that China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE: CHL and SEHK: 0941) would officially launch commercial TD-LTE network for integrated LTE TDD/FDD networking in Hong Kong on December 18. The

China Mobile to Launch TD-LTE Commercial Net in HK

An insider disclosed today that China Mobile Ltd. (NYSE: CHL and SEHK: 0941)

The chairman of the Independent Commission for Supervision of the Implementation of the Constitution [ICSIC] says President Karzai has supported the consultative decision taken by this commission and

Afghan watchdog backs electoral tribunal's decision to

The chairman of the Independent Commission for Supervision of the

At least this is what Edita Tahiri, head of the Kosova delegation to the technical talks with Serbia, claims. In a statement for Express on Sunday, she said that everything could be finalized on 2

Kosovo envoy reveals deal with Serbia on free

At least this is what Edita Tahiri, head of the Kosova delegation to the

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