China minister unusually upbeat on climate talks Dec 2, 2008
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's foreign minister was unusually upbeat on Tuesday about prospects for agreement on a new pact to tackle by an ambitious 2009 deadline, as top negotiators gathered in Poland for key UN talks. Yang Jiechi said that with genuine cooperation the world could find a replacement for the Kyoto Protocol on time and added that his country would not try to evade its part of the burden. (Scientific American)
Will we still go green? Nov 25, 2008
People looking for coal at a dump in Changzhi, China. The nation depends heavily on fossil fuels. (International Herald Tribune)
Asian skies poisoned by clouds of pollution Nov 14, 2008
A laborer searching for coal at a cinder dump site near a coking factory in Changzhi, in Shanxi Province, on Thursday. (Reuters). (International Herald Tribune)
China: More eggs found containing melamine Oct 30, 2008
Health officials in Zhejiang City also found melamine in Ciyunxiang-brand eggs produced by Changzhi City Green Biological Development Center, from Shanxi Province. Melamine is a chemical used in making plastics and fertilizer. (CNN -- Health)
China burns milk prodcuts in giant furnaces Oct 25, 2008
A farmer watches his sheep grazing near a power plant on the outskirts of Changzhi, Shanxi province October 24, 2008. China's greenhouse gas pollution could double or more in two decades. (AlertNet)
Risks mount for global warming fight-UN Oct 7, 2008
People search for usable coal at a cinder dump site on a hazy day in Changzhi, Shanxi province October 7, 2008. Negotiations seeking a global pact to tackle global warming are. (AlertNet)
China vows clean-up as baby milk scare spreads Sep 18, 2008
A two-month-old baby receives medical checks for possible kidney stones at a hospital in Changzhi, Shanxi province, September 18, 2008. China's mounting toxic milk scandal, in which three infants have died. (AlertNet)
China formula scare spreads to ice-cream, yoghurt Sep 18, 2008
A two-month-old baby receives medical checks for possible kidney stones at a hospital in Changzhi, Shanxi province, September 18, 2008. (REUTERS/Stringer). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Bangladesh party rebuffs unity offer from rival Jun 6, 2008
A staff member packs a customer's items into a plastic bag at a supermarket in Changzhi, Shanxi province June 1, 2008. China is about to try to kick a 3 billion-a-day. (AlertNet)
DYING VILLAGES Jun 5, 2008
A worker smokes after searching for usable coal at a cinder dump site in Changzhi, Shanxi province, in this April 22, 2008 file photo. With oil prices at historic highs, China. (AlertNet)
China Recycling Energy Corp. Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results May 16, 2008
Update on Recent Projects In March 2008, the Company signed an agreement with Changzhi Steel ("Changzhi") for Changzhi to purchase the electricity generated by our new TRT power generator project at 0. 385 RMB per kilo watt hour ("KWH") for 13 years. (PR Newswire)
China hails doctor for raising child virus alarm May 9, 2008
BEIJING (Reuters) - A deadly strain of hand, foot and mouth disease has killed two more children in China, bringing the death toll in recent weeks to 32, state media said on Friday, as it praised a doctor who alerted authorities to the epidemic. An eight-month-old girl and a boy aged one and a half, who both died in southern China, were the latest victims of an outbreak international experts have warned has yet to peak. (Scientific American)
China won't guarantee Web freedom over Olympics May 8, 2008
China won't guarantee Web freedom over Olympics - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Beijing to shut factories in bid to cut pollution Apr 15, 2008
A man searches for recyclable materials at a waste dump site in front of a coke factory in Changzhi, Shanxi province, onFeb. 27. (MSNBC -- Sports)
G20 backs climate fight, argues over industry caps Mar 16, 2008
Labourers look for usable coal at a cinder dump site of a coking plant on the outskirts of Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province August 14, 2007. (REUTERS/Stringer). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New leaders elected at NPC plenary meeting Mar 15, 2008
They are Wang Zhaoguo, Lu Yongxiang, Uyunqimg, Han Qide, Hua Jianmin, Chen Zhili, Zhou Tienong, Li Jianguo, Ismail Tiliwaldi, Jiang Shusheng, Chen Changzhi, Yan Junqi and Sang Guowei. BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Li Jianguo was elected secretary-general of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, Saturday morning at the ongoing NPC annual session. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wu Bangguo reelected chairman of NPC Standing Committee Mar 15, 2008
They are Wang Zhaoguo, Lu Yongxiang, Uyunqimg, Han Qide, Hua Jianmin, Chen Zhili, Zhou Tienong, Li Jianguo, Ismail Tiliwaldi, Jiang Shusheng, Chen Changzhi, Yan Junqi and Sang Guowei. Editor: Lu Hui. (Xinhuanet, China)
Strong link between smoking and stroke in Chinese men Mar 7, 2008
One in seven strokes among Chinese men is due to cigarette smoking, researchers in China and the United States said citing a large-scale study that identified the habit as a major risk factor. HONG KONG (Reuters) - One in seven strokes among Chinese men is due to cigarette smoking, researchers in China and the United States said citing a large-scale study that identified the habit as a major risk factor. (Scientific American)
Non-Communist parties play their roles in China politics Mar 7, 2008
In response to a question on the non-Communist parties' political status in China, Chen Changzhi, from the China Democratic National Construction Association that groups specialists from the economic circle, said it was their own choice to follow the CPC.. "When our association was founded in 1945, we were fed up with the then ruling Kuomintang and its civil war, but had common goals and aspiration with the Communists," said Chen. (Xinhuanet, China)
Leaders of China's eight non-Communist parties meet press Mar 6, 2008
The leaders include Lin Wenyi from the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League, Jiang Shusheng from the China Democratic League, Yan Junqi from the China Association for Promoting Democracy, Han Qide from the Jiu San (September 3) Society, Zhou Tienong of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, Sang Guowei from the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party, Chen Changzhi from the China Democratic National Construction Association and Wan Gang from the China Zhi Gong Party... (Xinhuanet, China)
CPC solicits opinions on gov't reform Feb 28, 2008
Chairpersons from eight democratic parties including Lin Wenyi, Jiang Shusheng, Yan Junqi, Han Qide, Zhou Tienong, Sang Guowei, Chen Changzhi, Wan Gang, and chairman of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Huang Mengfu, and non-party member Chen Zhu all made speeches during the meeting. They voiced support for the two lists and put forward valuable suggestions on administrative system reform and institutional restructuring. (Xinhuanet, China)
China: 306,000 soldiers mobilized Feb 2, 2008
Rescue materials are ready to be loaded to aerotransport at an airport in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 1, 2008 ... Soldiers of Chinese People's Liberation Army load rescue materials on aerotransport at an airport in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 1, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ministries take steps to bring relief to people Jan 31, 2008
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Thursday announced the General Staff Department had ordered the aircraft to carry quilts and winter coats from bases in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, and Changzhi city, Shanxi Province to south China. BEIJING, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- China is waging all-out war against the disasters caused by heavy snow and rain in the southern provinces, with military forces and police officers getting involved. (Xinhuanet, China)
China appoints new State Council officials Jan 10, 2008
According to the State Council's statement, Huang Shuxian, Li Yubin and Chen Changzhi stepped down from their posts as Vice Ministers of Supervision. Liu Yongfu left his post as Vice Minister of Labor and Social Security. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hu vows closer co-op with non-Communist parties, business circle Dec 25, 2007
BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chen Changzhi was elected chairman of the China National Democratic Construction Association (CNDCA),one of the country's eight non-Communist parties, on Thursday. The CNDCA elected its new central committee during the final day of its five-day ninth national congress. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chen Changzhi elected chairman of CNDCA Dec 20, 2007
Chen Changzhi elected chairman of China National Democratic Construction Association_English_Xinhua. Chen Changzhi elected chairman of China National Democratic Construction Association ... BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chen Changzhi was elected chairman of the China National Democratic Construction Association (CNDCA),one of the country's eight non-Communist parties, on Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
ZhongDe Waste Technology AG setzt Wachstumskurs im 3. Quartal 2007 fort Nov 28, 2007
brigen BOT Projekte in Changzhi, Guilin, Jianou und Wuxiang gew. hrleisten. (BusinessWire)
ZhongDe Waste Technology AG Continues to Grow in Q3 2007 Nov 28, 2007
The Company believes the signed agreement will serve to underline the long-term financial standing of the Company and will also secure both the timing and implementation of the four remaining BOT projects, which are well on track in Changzhi, Guilin, Jianou and Wuxiang. Letters of intent were already signed prior to the IPO and are expected to be finalised in the near future. (BusinessWire)
High human cost Nov 12, 2007
Covered in coal dust, a miner labors at the Dayangou mine near Changzhi in the Shanxi province of China. A dull thud usually meant solid rock and safety. (CNN -- International)
Q&A with Dinesh DSouza (Part I) Oct 25, 2007
A farmer makes dough in front of a picture of the Virgin Mary at her house on the outskirts of Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province, March 11, 2007. Officially atheist China's population of religious believers could be a "startling" three times larger than government estimates, a newspaper said citing a rare survey. (Townhall.com)
CHRONOLOGY-Bird flu developments Oct 9, 2007
A patient is seen in a hospital dormitory which houses and provides treatment to about 40 patients who suffer from mental illnesses, in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province, October 8, 2007. China's top food and drug watchdog has tightened its control over narcotic and psychotropic drugs in a bid to safeguard public health and social security, the country's food and drug watchdog said, China Daily reported. (AlertNet)
Most Chinese children spent vacation online: poll Sep 4, 2007
CURRENT ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS. September 04, 2007 SIDEBAR September 04, 2007. (Scientific American)
China says 278 cities have no sewage treatment Aug 31, 2007
A worker transports mooncakes at a workshop of a foodstuff processing factory in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province, August 30, 2007. China has sent a notice to the World Health Organisation defending its food safety standards and sentenced another food and drug watchdog official for bribery, its latest moves to assure the world its exports are up to par. (AlertNet)
Virus strikes China's pigs, stirring fears of global outbreak Aug 16, 2007
A worker injected a piglet with vaccine at a farm in Changzhi, China, earlier this month. A mysterious swine virus has spread to 25 of the country's 33 provinces and regions. (Boston Globe)
For Profit's Sake, China's People Get Poisoned Jul 8, 2007
ReutersUp in Smoke: A factory in Changzhi, in northern China. A recent study named China the worlds biggest greenhouse gas emitter. (MSNBC -- Health)
China city tightens Internet control after protest Jul 6, 2007
People use computers at an Internet cafe in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province, June 20. RELATED QUOTES. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Pollution and smoking habits in China drive up medical care stocks Jun 22, 2007
Labourers look for usable coal at a cinder dump site on the outskirts of Changzhi, in north China's Shanxi province Thursday. China's Ministry of Supervision said Wednesday it would monitor more closely and punish departments who violate regulations on energy-saving and pollution control, Xinhua News Agency reported. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Shanxi Coke Plants Start to Clean Up Their Act May 29, 2007
The city of Changzhi charged Xingwang Coal Group 5. 9 million yuan in emissions fees in the first quarter of this year, according to the city's website. (Planet Ark, United States)
Drought affects 4.8 million people May 16, 2007
The water resources authority of Handan, in southern Hebei, has decided to divert 20 million cubic meters of water from Changzhi in neighboring Province in the next two months to alleviate its water shortage. "Little rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures are the main cause of the drought that began at the end of last month," said Ye Dianxiu, a meteorologist. (People's Daily Online, China)
The coal is filthy ad-scam May 12, 2007
Miners stand in an elevator as they descend to work in a coal mine in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province May 10, 2007. China recorded a rebound in work related accidents in April, a senior official said on Thursday, due to regulatory loopholes and lax local enforcement of safety measures. (Townhall.com)
Suspicions among nations hold back climate pacts May 10, 2007
Smoke billows from a factory on the outskirts of Changzhi, in north China's Shanxi province May 4, 2007. Ministers meeting on solutions to energy efficiency, cuts in carbon emissions and global poverty do not trust each other enough to come up with concrete measures by Friday, diplomats say. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thai bird flu strain found to be resistant to drug Mar 20, 2007
A labourer transports logs at a timber market in Changzhi, in northern China's Shanxi province March 20, 2007. The total output value of China's forestry industry exceeded 900 billion yuan ($118 billion) in 2006, according to a report issued by the State Forestry Administration, Xinhua News Agency reported. (AlertNet)
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Vietnam says bird flu hits chickens near capital Mar 8, 2007
A worker collects eggs at a hennery on the outskirts of Changzhi, northern China's Shanxi province March 7, 2007. China has suffered an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu among poultry in remote Tibet, while the virus also struck down thousands of wild birds in the region, state media and animal health monitors reported late on Tuesday. (Reuters AlertNet)
Infotainment Jan 30, 2007
CHANGZHI: Acrobats practise during training at a local acrobatic school. Reuters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
China Fears Lopsided Sex Ratio Could Spark Crisis Jan 13, 2007
Residents watch a performance on the outskirts of Changzhi, north China's Shanxi province December 10, 2006. China's population is so large and its economy growing so quickly that it is set to displace Japan as the country with the world's second largest number of rich people after the U.S., Financial Times reported. (ABC News)
