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" Although Image Base is in the Central Business District, it is outside the Fourth Ring Road, surrounded by urban blight and renewal in roughly equal measure. The nearest underground station is 2 km away at Shuangjing and even local taxi drivers scratch their heads when given the address on Guangqu Road. A kind of tribal pole that is illuminated red at night announces your arrival and the obligatory private security guard waves you through. A couple of restaurants and bars greet you next, plus... (Xinhuanet, China)
Infinity I-China Donates a Combined First Wave of 100,000 RMB to Select Organizations in China in Honor of Israel's 61st Anniversary May 12, 2009
TEL AVIV, Israel and SHANGHAI, China, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinity I-China, the largest Israel-China fund and the second Israel-China fund of the Infinity Group, celebrated Israel's 61st anniversary today by announcing a collective contribution of 100,000 RMB to select organizations throughout China including in Chengdu, Suzhou and Shanghai ... Infinity I-China has a highly experienced international team at offices in Tel-Aviv, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Suzhou and New York. (PR Newswire)
* [ THE WEEKENDER ] Operatic tour de force May 11, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chinese too shy to say "I love you" to parents May 10, 2009
Kids show their drawings of their mothers, at Yixiu kindergarten in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 8, 2009, to celebrate the Mother's Day, which falls on May 10 this year. (Xinhua/Hang Xingwei). (Xinhuanet, China)
WuXi AppTec Receives 2009 Lilly Global Supplier Award May 5, 2009
"The award reflects the depth of our commitment to Lilly and to all of our customers. We help them improve their R&D productivity by providing an integrated suite of high-quality drug discovery, development and manufacturing services in a timely and cost- effective manner. Our new GLP drug safety evaluation center in Suzhou and our expanded commercial manufacturing facility in the Jinshan area of Shanghai, both of which are fully constructed and undergoing validation, will further broaden our... (PR Newswire)
CommScope unit expands plant in China May 5, 2009
subsidiary is completing an expansion of its manufacturing and distribution center in Suzhou, China ... In response, the company has expanded its manufacturing operations in Suzhou and Shenzhen, China, and its research and product-design activities in Shanghai and other locations in China. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
World heritages attract tourists during May Day holiday May 4, 2009
Chinese tourists visit a Suzhou traditional garden, a world cultural heritage, in Suzhou City of east China's Jiangsu Province, May 2, 2009, the second day of the three-day May Day holiday. China has a totality of 37 world heritages which attract many tourists in the holiday. (People's Daily Online, China)
* EDITORIAL: A tug-of-war on China trade policy May 3, 2009
United Microelectronics Corp last week said it wanted to take over Chinese chipmaker He Jian Technology (Suzhou), even though the plan is unlikely to gain government approval. The government has determined that local semiconductor companies can only operate three eight-inch fabs in China using the less advanced 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Lin Zhao: a brave critic of Mao May 2, 2009
But while I was on a visit to Suzhou, Lin's birthplace, to do a story on China's passion for the Yangtze Delta hairy crabs, a Chinese friend filled me in. He had just seen an underground film, "Searching for Lin Zhao's Soul," by director Hu Jie, who eluded the police for years in order to finish it. (Christian Science Monitor)
* Shanghai Commercial offers dividend of NT$1.1 May 1, 2009
Yung, who was re-elected as bank chairman, vowed yesterday to accelerate plans to branch into China by upgrading its -liaison -office in Suzhou into a branch once a cross-strait memorandum of understanding (MOU) is inked. Meanwhile, Cosmos Bank Taiwan (U) yesterday decided to pay no dividends this year, its exchange filing said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Beijing battles with unauthorized TV May 1, 2009
Despite this rigid government policy, this executive points to Suzhou, for example, where for a monthly fee of 295 yuan, people can view roughly 15 overseas channels including CNN and BBC using a digital decoder. "This is obviously against the central government's laws, but it is happening on a large scale," he said. (Asia Times Online)
* UMC to buy Chinese chipmaker Apr 30, 2009
United Microelectronics Corp (UMC, pq) said yesterday its board approved a proposal to buy out the holding company of Chinese chipmaker He Jian Technology (Suzhou) Co (M) for US$285 million to tap into the fast-growing Chinese market after posting three quarterly losses in a row amid the industrys severest-ever downturn ... UMC currently holds about a 15 percent stake in the Suzhou-based chipmaker, which He Jian gave to UMC for helping to establish the firm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
UMC buys Chinese foundry Apr 30, 2009
He Jian operates an 8-inch fab in Suzhou, China, with a monthly capacity of 41,000 wafers. According to UMC, He Jian, established in 2001, has made inroads into the China market and has established strong relationships with local companies across the semiconductor supply chain. (EETimes)
Kauai potter learns ancient Chinese teapot-making skills Apr 19, 2009
We stopped to tour the Old City of Suzhou west of Shanghai. We hired two-person bicycle rickshaws to peddle us around the narrow-laned restored traditional village. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Chinese cities grow fastest, but competitiveness low Apr 16, 2009
The ten most competitive cities in China, according to the report, are Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Suzhou and Kaohsiung. But Hong Kong only ranked the 26th among world cities, Shanghai the 41th, and the others still lower. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chine... Apr 11, 2009
Fifty-two master craftsmen from Suzhou China stayed in Chinatown lodging, and working with fellow Canadian artisans, completed the landscape masterpiece within a year. Using an ancient joinery method called mortise and tenon, the intricate halls and walkways were constructed with precise joinery and without a single use of a nail, screw or glue. (Suite101.com)
Singapore's foreign policy must remain relevant to ensure its survival Apr 10, 2009
Then we could see China was rising, so we went out of our way to be helpful to them, we went to Suzhou. You've got to anticipate the shape of things that will come, before they come, so that you are there. (Channelnewsasia.com)
"A Dream of Red Mansions" shooting to end in S China Apr 10, 2009
The movie was filmed in scenic places in southern China like Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province; Suzhou and Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province in the past month. Its outdoor shooting in southern China will end in near future. (Xinhuanet, China)
British students learn Kunqu Opera in E China Apr 9, 2009
A British middle school student learns how to play the "Jingubang", a stage property, from an actor of Kunqu Opera in Suzhou city of east China's Jiangsu Province, April 8, 2009. Over thirty British middle school students visited China Kunqu Opera Museum in Suzhou on Wednesday and learned impromptu some skills of Kunqu performance, when they were on cultural exchange visits to Suzhou Foreign Languages School. (Xinhuanet, China)
China cracks down ahead of sensitive anniversaries Apr 9, 2009 NUK baby powder recalled in China Apr 7, 2009 * World News Quick Take Apr 7, 2009 German NUK baby powder under probe in China Apr 6, 2009 Sister city agreement could boost Jacksonvilles trade Apr 4, 2009 Valence applies for federal loan Apr 3, 2009 Unifi completes sale of China venture Apr 2, 2009 West Lake area praised as land of intoxicating beauty Apr 2, 2009 Plantronics to close plant, cut 670 jobs Mar 27, 2009 Child Rapist and Pornographer Gets 50 Years Mar 26, 2009 WuXi PharmaTech Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results Mar 26, 2009 Xinyu Hedngdeli Announces 2008 Annual Results, Net Profit Surged by 10.4% to RMB 488 million Mar 26, 2009 China Dongxiang Delivers Spectacular 2008 Annual Results Mar 26, 2009 * Speculation that IBM may buy Sun opens doors: Dell Mar 25, 2009 Locals see business chance in China trip Mar 23, 2009 Netlist Sets Date for Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results Release and Conference Call Mar 20, 2009 * Care to join the Party? Mar 15, 2009 National Semi credit rating downgraded Mar 13, 2009 National Semiconductor to cut 1,725 jobs Mar 12, 2009 China's chip industry 'broken,' says analyst Mar 12, 2009 Nat Semi Cuts 1,725 Jobs Mar 12, 2009 Tekni-Plex, Inc. to Cease Operations at Burlington, NJ Resin Production Plant Mar 7, 2009 ProLogis Asia Operations Announces Enhanced Corporate Branding Mar 3, 2009 China 10-night tour, with air, from $959 Feb 20, 2009 NeoStem Receives Notice of Noncompliance from NYSE Alternext US Feb 14, 2009 Spansion weighs options amid crisis Feb 13, 2009 State FFA officers experience tour of Chinese agriculture (26) Feb 12, 2009 WuXi PharmaTech Honored on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2008 List for the Fifth Consecutive Year Feb 8, 2009 Local Weather Feb 8, 2009 Guessing time as China delays 3G license issue Feb 8, 2009 Pet food suspected of killing dogs in China Feb 7, 2009
"Things are going backwards," complains Hu Xingdou, the economics professor whose website was closed last month because local Internet censors in the city of Suzhou, near Shanghai, suddenly objected to articles that had been up on the site for more than a year without causing a stir. "I hope that what's been happening is related to 2009, and that we won't continue to slide backwards in the future," he adds. (Christian Science Monitor)
Fair's fair for environmentally friendly life Apr 8, 2009
Held in a sustainable warehouse and office development near Suzhou Creek, the latest spring installment of the Eco Design Fair will put the general public in contact with providers of eco-friendly products and groups who promote everyday green lifestyle changes ... The Eco Design Fair will be held from 10am to 5pm on April 18 at ANKEN Green, 668 Huai'an Road, near Suzhouhe Road S.. (Xinhuanet, China)
Suzhou Debao Baby Supplies, which imported 11. 6 tons from the South Korean manufacturer, said all customers would be given their money back. (Xinhuanet, China)
Authorities sealed up 48 cans of the baby powder in Suzhou Debao Baby Supplies Co Ltd, the brands general agent, in an inspection on Saturday, the General Administration of Inspection and Quarantine said. MAPA, part of French rubber and plastics conglomerate Hutchinson Worldwide, markets its baby care products under the NUK brand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Suzhou Debao Baby Supplies Co., Ltd., NUK's general agent in China, imported 11. 6 tons of semi-finished product from its Korean manufacturer, Boryung Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. (Xinhuanet, China)
The city has also developed friendship agreements with Chinese cities Shaoxing, Suzhou and Ningbo. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
We have been manufacturing in high volumes for the past four years at our Suzhou, China facilities and have been looking for an opportunity to expand into the United States. " Kanode said while the company is currently suuplying U.S. customers from China, the new plant would allow it to supply domestically by 2011. Reader Comments Related Industry News [Columbus] [St. Louis] [Orlando] [Boston] [Sacramento] Latest News Most Viewed Stories Most Emailed Stories Business Pulse Survey City Guide... (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Unifi (NYSE: UFI) will continue to work with its Asia customers through Unifi Textiles Suzhou Co., its wholly owned subsidiary. Reader Comments. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
BEIJING, April 1 -- "In heaven, there is paradise; on earth, it's Suzhou and Hangzhou" ... "In heaven, there is paradise; on earth, it's Suzhou and Hangzhou". (Xinhuanet, China)
plans to cut about 670 positions and close its manufacturing plant in Suzhou, China to improve profitability of its Bluetooth headset product line, the company said Thursday. Santa Cruz-based Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) said it will outsource production of Bluetooth headsets to an existing supplier in China, where most of the job cuts will take place. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Throughout the pursuit, special agents of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and law enforcement authorities in Beijing, Suzhou, China, and Hong Kong were key players on the ground. Chinese authorities, unable to take any action against Freeman due to his valid visa, monitored his movements and notified U.S. law enforcement authorities of his intended travel to Hong Kong, which has an extradition treaty with the United States. (PR Newswire)
2 Million Achieve Company's Financial Guidance -- 74% Year-Over-Year Net Revenue Growth from Continuing Operations in Fourth Quarter of 2008, 33% Organic Net Revenue Growth for China-Based Businesses -- 87% Year-Over-Year Net Revenue Growth from Continuing Operations for Full-Year 2008, 45% Organic Net Revenue Growth for China-Based Businesses -- Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Net Losses Reflect Non-Cash Impairment Charges Relating to Continuing and Discontinued AppTec Operations --... (PR Newswire)
During the year under review, the Group has established new outlets of Prime Time in Urumqi, Fushun, Chengdu, Chongqing, Suzhou, Wuhan and Yangzhou ... As at 31 December 2008, OMAS has opened 23 outlets in the mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenyang, Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Wuxi, which recorded steady growth in sales. (JCN Network, Japan)
Since the second half of 2007, the Group has co-operated with distributors to open flagship stores in prime shopping locations of first-tier cities in the PRC. There were 10 flagship stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Harbin and Changsha as of 31 December 2008. In May 2008, the Group completed the acquisition of a 91% shareholding of Phenix, a Japanese company primarily engaged in the design, development, marketing and sales of its owned branded products in Japan. (JCN Network, Japan)
This report is false, Hon Hai spokesman Edmund Ding (Bw) said by telephone from Suzhou, China. Michael Dell declined at a briefing in Tokyo to comment on the report. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
From Beijing, the travelers will move to Shanghai, where they'll take tour buses to nearby cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Meals are included in the package and are expected to be traditional Chinese fare, such as Peking Duck, Moo Goo Gai Pan, fried wanton and egg rolls, each prepared in traditional Chinese ways. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Netlist maintains its headquarters in Irvine, California with manufacturing facilities in Irvine and in Suzhou, China. Contact. (Primezone Releases)
Twenty-eight-year-old Taiwanese artist Ya-chu Kang (d) X a friend of mine X showed her work at a fiber arts exhibition at Suzhou Art and Design Technology Institute two years ago without incident. When I learned her pieces were displayed in the domestic section of the exhibit, Kang said that although she considers herself Taiwanese and not Chinese, she hadnt thought much about the implications of being labeled domestic in China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
The company will close its assembly and test plant in Suzhou, China and its wafer fabrication plant in Arlington, Texas. The closures will occur in phases over several quarters, eventually resulting in the elimination of an additional 875 positions. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
An additional 875 jobs will be lost with the shuttering of facilities in Suzhou, China and Arlington, Texas over the next few quarters. National has about 6,500 employees. (MSNBC -- Business)
But Castellano said that as much as $25 billion is earmarked over the next five years to prop up the industry, including $5 billion for a joint venture between Japan's Elpida and Suzhou Venture Group and $5 billion for Sino-chip. "Areas propelling the Chinese IC industry are part of the government stimulus program such as projects to supply subsidized electronic goods to rural areas of China," Castellano said. (EETimes)
About 500 other workers elsewhere will be laid off immediately, while the rest will be let go in the coming months as National Semiconductor closes factories in Arlington, Texas, and Suzhou, China. National's layoffs follow a string of similar announcements from other semiconductor makers as the downturn exacts its toll on Silicon Valley, a linchpin of the Bay Area economy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
In fact, Tekni-Plex has recently started new production lines in Belfast, UK and Suzhou, China to expand its medical compounds business. About Tekni-Plex, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
SHANGHAI, March 3 /CNW/ -- The company formerly known as ProLogis Asian Operations has been re-branded as 'Global Logistic Properties. We believe strongly in the growth of the logistics business in China and that GLP will play a significant role in its progress and development. (Canada Newswire)
Suzhou: Boat ride on the Grand Canal; visit to the Garden of the Master of Fishing Nets and to a silk-spinning factory; an excursion to Tongli, a town that resembles Venice ... Two nights at the 278-room Suyuan Hotel in Suzhou. (MSNBC -- Travel)
On November 3, 2008, the Company had announced that it planned to hold a shareholder meeting to obtain approval of (i) a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire through a series of contractual arrangements control over Shandong New Medicine Research Institute of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine Limited Liability Company, a China limited liability company and (ii) an Agreement and Plan of Merger with China Biopharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("CBH"), China... (PR Newswire)
Spansion and Taiwan's Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a venture to jointly own Spansion's IC-assembly operations in Suzhou, China. Our discussions with ASE continue, but we are unable to provide a date on when the deal may close,'' the Spansion spokeswoman said. (EETimes)
During their trip, the students visited agriculture operations, food markets and historical sites in, and around, Bejing, Xian, Suzhou and Shanghai. They were told that 100 percent of the surface water in China is polluted. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
"Our business is built around an intense focus on meeting the needs of our biopharmaceutical and medical device partners to improve R&D productivity. We are continuing to make steady progress in expanding our service portfolio to provide a global, fully integrated, high-quality R&D service platform. Our ongoing work to begin GLP toxicology operations in Suzhou, in what will be the largest such facility in China, and to integrate WuXi operations with those of U.S.-based AppTec Laboratory... (PR Newswire)
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Finnish-based Nokia, the world's top handset maker, said that it plans to produce 3G base stations in its Suzhou plant in the third quarter. It has already formed a joint venture with China Putian to develop TD-SCDMA.. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
A Canadian living in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou, who publicized the issue on his blog, said in a phone interview he thought he had been buying imported pet food. When its an imported dog food, you dont expect this sort of thing to happen, said Ryan McLaughlin, who said his 1-year-old golden retriever, Addie, fell sick and died Jan. 5 after eating Optima. (MSNBC -- Health)
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