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Infotainment Sep 23, 2008
The heavy black-and-white cow smashed a deep dent into the front of the vehicle in Changchun, reports the Northeastern News Network. A resident who saw the accident said he saw the cow jump off the lorry. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
China hold exhibition to commemorate quake victims Sep 21, 2008
Li Changchun (C), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), visits an exhibition featuring the rescue work on the May 12 earthquake that hit southwest China, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 20, 2008 ... Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, announced the opening of the exhibition which shows the Chinese government and... (Xinhuanet, China)
September 18 invasion remembered across China Sep 19, 2008
At 9:18 a.m., sirens began to wail in Changchun, capital of the northeastern Jilin Province, with vehicles stopping to mark the moment ... "It is necessary to make children know this period of history, " said Zhang Yingyu, a primary school teacher in the Museum of Northeast China History of Occupation in Changchun ... Visitors tour the Museum of Japanese Occupation in Northeast China in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 18, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
9.18: use history as mirror to look forward Sep 18, 2008
Wang Jinsi shows a photo taken during the Japanese invasion to China in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province on Sept. 17, 2008 ... Wang bought these photos taken around 1937 in occupied Changchun from Japanese collector this spring. (Xinhuanet, China)
Talam to exit PN17 next year Sep 16, 2008
Talam also has a JV with IJMC to develop a 35-storey residential and commercial project in Changchun, China. The project, which is now constructed up to eight-storeys, is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Royaltech Corp. Completes Share Exchange With Densen Equipment Ltd. Sep 15, 2008
Chang Tuo was founded in 2007 as a joint venture between Changchun Densen Agricultural Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Densen and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Changchun. Royaltech will report the share exchange with Densen on a Form 8-K Report to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within four business days of the closing. (Primezone Releases)
Chinese leaders watch art performance by disabled people Sep 12, 2008
Sitting among the audience were Party and state leaders Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang, as well as International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Philip Craven and International Olympic Committee Honorary President Juan Antonio Samaranch ... Chinese President Hu Jintao, other top party and state leaders Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Senior CPC official meets Party of European Left chairman Sep 12, 2008
Li Changchun (R), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, meets with Lothar Bisky, chairman of the Party of European Left, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 11, 2008 ... Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks in a meeting with Lothar Bisky, chairman of the Party of European Left (EL). (Xinhuanet, China)
IJM Land in talks for more projects in China Sep 12, 2008
The company now has a presence in Changchun where it is jointly developing a RM500mil mixed property project. Soam said it expected to launch the project next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Senior leader urges more research of ancient Chinese contributions Sep 4, 2008
Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, made the remarks when visiting an exhibition on ancient Chinese inventions. Li Changchun,(2nd R), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits China's ancient inventions and relics show at the Science and Technology Museum in the National Olympic Park Zone in Beijing Sept. 3, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Remains of Hua Guofeng cremated Sep 1, 2008
In addition to Hu, the other members of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang, also sent condolences. Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin (R) condoles with family members of deceased former CPC leader Hua Guofeng during a farewell ceremony held at the Babaoshan cemetary in Beijing, China, Aug. 31, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Melco Announces 2008 Interim Results Aug 29, 2008
Planning for the development of Adventure Mountain Changchun resort and the private Lotus Mountain Club, is also underway. Note: Please refer to the Results Announcement on the Stock Exchange. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Six years to remember in rebirth of a nation Aug 28, 2008
In that year's Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Liu Changchun, as the only Chinese athlete, participated in the men's 100m and 200m sprint match. Despite his failure in the first round of the competition, the courage and endurance Liu exhibited moves our Chinese people till now. (Xinhuanet, China)
Guest to teach Chinese language at Camp Hill School District Aug 26, 2008
Yuxin Wu normally teaches English at an international school in Changchun in northeastern China. She is one of 136 guest teachers who arrived in the United States in July. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Zhengzhou set to host Asian Art Festival Aug 26, 2008
Since Beijing hosted the first art festival in 1998, nine sessions have followed in cities including Hangzhou in Zhejiang, Changchun in Jilin, Foshan in Guangdong and Nantong in Jiangsu. A total of 141 art delegations from 30 Asian countries and regions have displayed various art forms at festivals over the past 10 years to an audience of nearly 10 million people. (Xinhuanet, China)
Digging deep for golden memorabilia Aug 15, 2008
"I ordered the ticket for the expo in late June. Then I counted the days, looking forward to its arrival. Now, here I am," said Zuo Changquan, 65, a retired railway technician from Changchun, Jilin province. At a hotel near the exhibition center, he rose at 5 am, so he could spend the entire day roaming the various booths. (Xinhuanet, China)
Diving: Chinese pair win women's synchronized 10-meter event Aug 13, 2008
The audience included Li Changchun, a member of the nine-man Politburo Standing Committee. The Australians Briony Cole and Melissa Wu placed second, and the Mexican divers Paola Espinosa and Tatiana Ortiz won bronze, after coming back from last place during their first two dives. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Will Sport Save China? Aug 12, 2008
" Rodney Gilbert, an acute observer of the Chinese 80 years ago, noted that: The Chinese have nothing of our appreciation of sport for sport's sake. They are beginning to comprehend the Western idea of sport for health's sake the idea that a mind is all the saner for being housed in a sound body, but this emulation is only another groping and fumbling in the dark after the secret of Occidental strength, success, and prosperity. Three or four years after that was written, and while the... (CBS News)
Winning in Olympics is not just a matter of medals for China Aug 12, 2008
This contrasts with 1932, when sprinter Liu Changchun, the first Chinese athlete to participate in the Olympic Games, was eliminated from the first round after having travelled by sea for 25 days to get to host city Los Angeles. Gaining from behind. (Business Report, South Africa)
China allows Tiananmen music and warns protesters Aug 3, 2008
"A splendid performance at the Olympics opening ceremony is of major importance," said Li Changchun, the senior Communist Party leader in charge of culture and propaganda after watching the ceremony and exhorting performers to do their best. With two million or so visitors flocking into China for the Games, a carnival atmosphere has started to take shape. (International Herald Tribune)
Senior official visits new national digital studio Aug 2, 2008
Li Changchun (C), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, visits the newly completed China Film Group Digital Film Production Base in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 1, 2008 ... Great efforts must be made to innovate the sector, regarding both content and the form of film and TV works, the structure and mechanism of the industry, and the means of spreading film and TV works, said Li Changchun, member of the Standing... (Xinhuanet, China)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Gala show in retrospect of China's century-old passion for the Games Jul 30, 2008
Li Changchun, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee watched the performance with other senior officials. Li Changchun (C), member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, attends a evening party for the up-coming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, capital of China, on July 29, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Leaders mourn death of senior academician, chemist Jul 26, 2008
Other leaders who have mourned Tang's death included Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang, and Zhou Yongkang. Tang died of illness on July 15, at the age of 93. (Xinhuanet, China)
Senior official calls for further ideological emancipation Jul 25, 2008
Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, made the call during an inspection tour in Heilongjiang Province from July 20-23, in the company of the provincial CPC chief Ji Bingxuan and governor Li Zhanshu. Li Changchun (L1), a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, talks to staff at Donghu community during an inspection tour in Heilongjiang Province... (Xinhuanet, China)
Last piece of Olyroos jigsaw falls into place Jul 24, 2008
While Carney is arriving late, the rest of the squad is well into its Games preparations, following their 3-2 win over the New Zealand Olywhites in Sydney with a 1-0 loss against China in Changchun on Sunday. Tonight, a full house will greet them in Kobe in the second part of a double-header, with the Matildas taking on the Japanese women's team in the earlier match. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Zheng, Dong head Chinese soccer squad Jul 24, 2008
Defenders: Li Weifeng (Shanghai), Yuan Weiwei (Shandong), Feng Xiaoting (Dalian), Wan Houliang (Xi'an), Tan Wangsong (Tianjin), Lu Jianjun (Changchun). Midfielders: Zheng Zhi (Charlton), Zhou Haibin (Shandong), Cui Peng (Shandong), Hao Junmin (Tianjin), Zhao Xuri (Dalian), Chen Tao (Changsha). (Xinhuanet, China)
China reiterates its pledge to facilitate Olympic reporting | Media freedom Jul 23, 2008
BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Foreign journalists should complain formally if they have any problems in doing their jobs during the Beijing Olympic Games, senior Chinese leader Li Changchun said here on Thursday. Senior leader Li Changchun(center) inspects the 2008 Beijing International Media Center (BIMC) on Thursday, July 10, 2008 ... BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Senior leader Li Changchun pledged Thursday that China will provide good media services for journalists covering the Olympics, saying... (Xinhuanet, China)
China beats Australia 1-0 without coach Dujkovic Jul 21, 2008
CHANGCHUN, northeast China, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese men's Olympic football squad without head coach Dujkovic extended winning streak in warm-ups with a 1-0 victory over Australia here on Sunday. China's line-up featured the senior team's over-age trio, namely forward Han Peng, midfielder Zheng Zhi and defender Li Weifeng, while Australia fielded no over-age players. (Xinhuanet, China)
China braces for Kalmaegi, 360,000 evacuated Jul 19, 2008
The storm landed in Changchun Town, Xiapu County at 6:10 p.m. with winds of up to 90 kilometers per hour, the station said. Editor: An Lu. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's media freedom is in name only Jul 13, 2008
Last Thursday, a top Communist official, Li Changchun, when he inspected the new main press centre, repeated the pledge that foreign journalists could report freely before and during the Olympics. Mr Li, a member of the powerful Politburo standing committee, said journalists could even lodge complaints with the president of the Beijing organising committee, Liu Qi, as if that would solve any problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Overseas reporters to Beijing Olympics to be well served Jul 13, 2008
Senior leader Li Changchun(center) inspects the 2008 Beijing International Media Center (BIMC) in Beijing July 10, 2008 ... BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Senior leader Li Changchun pledged Thursday that China will provide good media services for journalists covering the Olympics, saying that they can lodge complaints directly to Liu Qi, president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG), if they feel dissatisfied. (Xinhuanet, China)
Air passengers face extra security checks for Olympics Jul 8, 2008
Besides Beijing's Capital International Airport, the measure will be enforced in Shanghai's Pudong and Hongqiao, and Qingdao, Tianjin, Shenyang, and Qinhuangdao airports, and their "alternatives" in Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Jinan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Hefei, Changchun, Harbin, Dalian and Hohhot. Xinjiang has 11 airports, Urumqi, Hami, Korla, Kuqa, Hetan, Kashi (Kashgar), Aksu, Yining, Karamay, Fuyun, and Altay. (Xinhuanet, China)
Toyota says China JV to relocate, boost output Jul 7, 2008
Together with another plant in Changchun, Jilin province, the joint venture will have an annual capacity to churn out 40,000 vehicles. -By Hiroyuki Kachi, Dow Jones Newswires, 813-5255-2929, hiroyuki. (MarketWatch)
Audi's half-year Chinese sales up 23 pct Jul 5, 2008
Audi produces its A6 model in Changchun, China, and the company said that car saw its sales rise 18 percent in the first six months with buyers snapping up 42,969 of the vehicle ... In June, Audi started building a second production facility in Changchun to accommodate the rising demand. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
China's Jilin launches integrated 5-year plan to boost grain output Jul 3, 2008
CHANGCHUN, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Jilin Province has started an ambitious program to increase grain output by more than 5 billion kilograms within five years. If it succeeds, Jilin, in northeast China, will become the country's fifth-biggest grain producer after Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu and Heilongjiang provinces. (Xinhuanet, China)
Remains of Mao's daughter-in-law cremated Jul 3, 2008
Those who condoled also included other members of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang, and Zhou Yongkang. The press release calls Shao an "excellent member of the Communist Party of China (CPC)" and a "time-tested loyal communist fighter". (Xinhuanet, China)
Nationalist fervor in China is backed by anger Jun 28, 2008
Young Chinese calling for a boycott of the French supermarket Carrefour in Changchun. (The Associated Press). (International Herald Tribune)
Little heroes in quake rescue awarded Jun 28, 2008
Li Changchun attended the ceremony and conferred awards to them ... Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, hugs Lin Hao, a 9-year-old honored boy from the quake areas in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2008 ... Li Changchun attended a party for honored heroical youngsters in the quake areas in Beijing on Friday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Melco China Resorts expands land ownership at Sun Mountain Yabuli Resort by 191% to 220.3 hectares Jun 25, 2008
The portfolio includes Sun Mountain Yabuli, host for the 2009 World University Games; Sky Mountain Beidahu, host of the 2007 Asian Winter Games; The Lotus Mountain Club, to be developed as an ultra-exclusive and private mountain resort club; Adventure Mountain Changchun, an experiential mountain adventure centre retreat; and Star Mountain Beijing, the Company's' first ski area in the major Beijing market and home to Melco China Resorts ski school headquarters, The Perfect Turn. Melco China... (Canada Newswire)
President Hu attends conference of science and engineering academicians Jun 23, 2008
State leaders also attending the inaugural meeting on Monday morning at the Great Hall of the People are Wu Bangguo, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Premier Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, Li Changchun, member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Vice Premier Li Keqiang and Zhou Yongkang, also member of the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Traditional China-DPRK friendship gains new momentum Jun 17, 2008
Chinese leaders Hu Jintao, Wu Bangguo and Li Changchun, as wellas former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, visited the DPRK over the past few years, while top DPRK leader Kim Jong Il has visited China four times since 2000. These frequent visits have strengthened trust and understanding between the two peoples, and enlarged bilateral exchanges and cooperation in every field, providing impetus to the already warm mutual ties. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hu hails young people's work Jun 15, 2008
" Hu told the country's youth. Hu stressed that the CYLC should strengthen self-construction and strive to influence all young people across the country and prepare them for the party's work. He urged CYLC organizations at all levels to enhance their leadership and ensure the healthy development of the country's young people. Li Changchun and Xi Jinping, both members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the meeting. The... (Xinhuanet, China)
* China's post-quake press freedom now a fading memory Jun 14, 2008
But five days after the quake, Chinas propaganda czar Li Changchun (K) told major state-run media outlets to focus on the series of important earthquake disaster relief decisions and measures of the central party committee and the [government], Xinhua news agency said. This story has been viewed 269 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese leaders urge emphasis on quake relief, development Jun 12, 2008
Li Changchun (6th L, 1st row), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (7th L, 1st row), also member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, pose for a group photo with quake-relief model workers before the first lecture on the heroic deeds and thoughts in quake relief efforts, in Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2008 ... Li Changchun,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Communist Youth League of China opens 16th National Congress Jun 10, 2008
Nine members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Hu Jintao,Wu Bangguo, Wen Jiabao, Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang attended the opening session of the congress. Founded in 1922, the CYLC is a mass youth organization under the leadership of the CPC and plays a supporting role to it. (Xinhuanet, China)
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Police roust parents of schoolkid quake victims Jun 5, 2008
Both incidents happened while Li Changchun, China's fifth-ranked official, was touring other parts of the city, visiting survivors and relief workers, Xinhua said. China's government had been generally praised for its response to the earthquake, including the freedoms allowed both to foreign and domestic media. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chinese police block parents at quake protest Jun 4, 2008
Both incidents happened while Chinese leader Li Changchun, the country's fifth-ranked official, was touring other parts of the city, visiting survivors and relief workers, Xinhua said. China's government had been generally praised for its response to the earthquake, including the freedoms allowed both to foreign and domestic media. (Boston Globe)
Chinese police pull parents from protest Jun 4, 2008
Tuesday's protest happened while Chinese leader Li Changchun, the country's fifth-ranked ruler, was touring other parts of the city. The official Xinhua News Agency said Li was checking heritage sites damaged in the earthquake. (MSNBC -- International)
Police break up protest by parents of China earthquake victims Jun 4, 2008
Journalists were dragged away from today's protest, which was being held to coincide with a visit to Dujiangyan by Li Changchun, the country's fifth-ranked ruler. Zao Ming, an official from the foreign affairs office of the local government, said: "This is not a good place to do interviews. In a disaster like this, there will be a lot of opinions. The government will solve their problems.". (guardian.co.uk)
Chinese police break up protest of grieving parents Jun 4, 2008
A senior Chinese leader, Li Changchun, was touring other parts of Dujiangyan today. The local police did not answer calls and the information department twice refused to take calls from the Guardian. (guardian.co.uk)
Senior official encourages people in hardest-hit quake areas Jun 4, 2008
Li Changchun (R), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shakes hands with medical workers from Beijing Military Command at Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan County during his inspect to the quake-hit southwest China's Sichuan Province on June 3, 2008 ... CHENGDU, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun on Tuesday visited areas in southwest China's Sichuan province that were hardest hit by the May 12 earthquake,... (Xinhuanet, China)
China Arrests Grieving Parents Jun 4, 2008
As Li Changchun, the fifth ranking ruler in China's communist party, visited nearby "heritage sites" damaged by the great Wenchuan quake, 100 parents, according to a wire service report, gathered again to protest. And for the first time since May 12, the police intervened. (Time.com)
China makes final preparations for Olympics Jun 3, 2008
"The quake boosted our feelings as one country, a great nation," Li Changchun, head of media and communications at the Politburo Standing Committee, said at the 10+3 Forum in the Great Hall of the People. The enthusiasm of the Chinese people for holding the "green Olympics, high-tech Olympics, people's Olympics" has been reflected in their enthusiasm for grabbing tickets. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Senior official Li Changchun visits journalists, victims in quake zone Jun 3, 2008
It's proved that people can rely on you," said Li Changchun to the journalists.Li Changchun urged the leaders to ensure the safety of reporters and technicians.Li hoped they would take good care of themselves while continuing to report events. Li Changchun (2nd L), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, views the photos with journalists as he visits the journalists who are working in the front line of the quake-hit... (Xinhuanet, China)
Li Changchun wishes happy Children's Day to quake-affected kids Jun 2, 2008
Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun visited children at a hospital in Mianyang City. Li Changchun also offered school supplies to the children as presents ... BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese leader Li Changchun visited injured children at a hospital and quake-affected students at a tent school in quake-hit Mianyang City in the southwestern Sichuan Province Sunday afternoon. (Xinhuanet, China)
China earthquake: Beijing seizes on rescue for Olympic propaganda May 24, 2008
Then Li Changchun, the party leader in charge of publicity, told reporters to present positive images of the relief effort. From that point on, China's television screens and newspapers have been filled with endless shots of soldiers parachuting from aircraft and grateful children holding up signs extolling the People's Liberation Army. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Kashima are the third side in Asian Champs League q-finals May 23, 2008
China's last hope, Changchun Yatai drew 0-0 Adelaide United yesterday in a match postponed due to a three-day period of mourning for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Sichuan province. Changchun needed to win but Adelaide held on to win the group by two points to become the first Australian team to advance past the group stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Adelaide draw in China, reach quarters May 22, 2008
Adelaide United made history in China with a dogged 0-0 draw with Changchun Yatai securing the point the Reds required to become the first Australian club to reach the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. Fittingly for a team that have built their campaign around sturdy defence, the Reds negotiated a Changchun attacking storm to retain their lead atop group E and also send retiring fullback Richie Alagich out of football on a triumphant note ... Europe-bound striker Bruce Djite also... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kashima reach quarterfinals as Beijing crashes out May 22, 2008
Group E was the only other group left undecided, with the key final fixture between Chinese champion Changchun Yatai and visiting Adelaide United of Australia delayed until Thursday to allow for the end of a mourning period for victims of China's recent earthquake ... Changchun must win, otherwise Adelaide will progress to the quarterfinals. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Moving mountains in China May 22, 2008
This will range from hotel condos at Adventure Mountain Changchun, which is geared to younger visitors, to luxury homes at the members-only Lotus Mountain Club. Under Melco China's current model, it can build 6,300 residential units across its business, but that could rise as high as 7,500 units, Mr. Kwan said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Adelaide Utd to face quake-inspired team May 21, 2008
When Adelaide United play Changchun Yatai in their Asian Champions League match in China on Thursday night, they'll face a team and a nation galvanised by three days spent reflecting on the loss of thousands to the Sichuan earthquake ... Changchun is a considerable distance from the quake's epicentre, and the north-eastern Jilin province in which it is situated was one of only three areas in China not to report disruptions ... However Changchun coach Gao Hongbo said this week that Changchun's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Djite vital for Adelaide Utd in Asia May 21, 2008
But before he goes he will play a vital role at either the start or end of Thursday's contest against Changchun Yatai, as he is not yet fit enough after a hamstring tear to play 90 minutes ... Centre-halves Sasa Ogdenovski (hip) and Angelo Costanzo (fever) are both unlikely to be at their peak, while marquee player Paul Agostino (back spasms) has struggled since the squad touched down in Changchun on the weekend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
