FedEx Trade Networks boosts presence in Asia, Europe Nov 13, 2009
In Asia, the offices are located in Xiamen, Tianjin, Dalian and Ningbo, China. A representative office has been opened in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
* MOU will be signed soon: Fai Nov 9, 2009
Meanwhile, the director of Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office, Wang Yi (), said in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, yesterday that we are ready to sign the MOU. This story has been viewed 470 times. Advertising. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Symposium held to promote mainland-Taiwan co-op Nov 8, 2009
Jia Qinglin (L), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), shakes hands with James Soong (R), chairman of the Taiwan-based People First Party, during the Symposium of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Cooperation between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 8, 2009... (Xinhuanet, China)
Newsweek: Chinas rail revolution Oct 28, 2009
This month it opened high-speed rail tracks connecting it for the first time to Ningbo, a major port, and to the neighboring province of Fujian, an important hub for Taiwanese investment. The link, which will ultimately extend south to Hong Kong, is expected to further stimulate Wenzhou's legendary entrepreneurial spirit, which has seen it move rapidly from small family workshops to major textile and electronics manufacturing, as well as becoming the source of much of the real-estate investment... (MSNBC -- International)
342 people pestle rice cakes for Chongyang Festival Oct 27, 2009
A total of 342 local people gather together for a grand collective pestling of the Nian Gao Rice Cake, a dainty snack of pastry made of the flour of glutinous rice, on a grand folk performance of Inheritance of Filial Piety and Happy Celebration of Chongyang Festival, an integral part of local China Filial Piety Festival, in Cicheng Town, Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2009. People throughout China celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, also known as "Chongyang Festival" or... (Xinhuanet, China)
British theater to stage "Romeo and Juliet" in China Oct 21, 2009
The tour will run in Tianjin, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Ningbo, Hangzhou and Xi'an. In addition, the theater will also stage Jonathan Swift's classic "Gulliver's Travels" on November 13 and 14 in Beijing. (Xinhuanet, China)
Duty call tripsRussia steel game Oct 14, 2009
In the 33-page report, issued by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in Moscow on October 8, the ministry detailed the results of a 10-month investigation into import prices for pipes produced and shipped by three Chinese manufacturers, Ningbo Heshen, Jianli Group, and Ningbo Sanji. The Russian complaint and request for anti-dumping penalties was initiated late last year by two mills in the TMK group, and the Pervouralsk pipemill. (Asia Times Online)
ASIAN EXPANSION: Women's tour targets China Oct 10, 2009
For instance, the northeast seaport city of Ningbo already spent $200 million for a lavish aquatics and tennis facility in a build-it-and-they-will-come strategy, according to Shoemaker. The city has applied to host a lower-level International Tennis Federation event. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jacksonville adds Puerto Rican sister city Oct 3, 2009
The city also has friendship agreements with Chinese cities Shaoxing, Suzhou and Ningbo. The relationships are aimed at building economic ties through trade and tourism. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Ma Sees Want Want in China Bring Prosperity to Taiwan as Shares Return 39% Sep 30, 2009
When he was born in Ningbo, south of Shanghai, in 1931, China was in turmoil. The last emperor of the Qing dynasty had been overthrown in 1911 by Nationalists. (Bloomberg)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Housing prices rise 2% in August Sep 10, 2009
Housing prices in certain cities, including Ningbo in the east,and Yinchuan and Xining in the northwest, rose more quickly than in other cities. August prices in the three named cities rose respectively 7. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brightoil Petroleum Announces 2008/ 2009 Annual Results Sep 9, 2009
Furthermore, the Group rolled out marine bunkering services in Shanghai, Ningbo in June this year as well as exploring business opportunities in China's other major ports, including Zhoushan, Qingdao, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Xiamen. In addition, the Group has also been actively exploring the Singapore market. (PR Newswire)
China stages biggest maritime rescue exercise Sep 4, 2009
NINGBO, Zhejiang, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's maritime rescue services staged their biggest ever exercise in the East China Sea Friday to test rescue capabilities and security for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 ... The exercise began at 9 a.m. off the coast of Ningbo and lasted about an hour ... The exercise site was Fodu harbor, at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Regular cross-strait flights commence on low-key note Sep 1, 2009
Flights to Ningbo and Qingdao also had more than 80 percent of seats filled ... Its new services to Ningbo, Zhengzhou and Xian also had 90 percent seat occupancy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
2009 China Sourcing Fairs in Mumbai expand 100% to more than 700 booths: Largest China-products exhibition in India Sep 1, 2009
Ningbo Orient International Exhibition Co., Ltd. 3. Rui'an International Chamber of Commerce of China 4. (PR Newswire)
Chinese mainland, Taiwan increase regular direct flights Aug 31, 2009
Six cities, including Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CACC) said Monday. The 108 direct passenger flights previously operating were all classed as charter flights. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Regular cross-strait air services to begin today Aug 31, 2009
The first regular flight from China to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will be a China Eastern flight, departing from Ningbo at 9am and arriving at 10:25am. The first regular flight from China to Songshan Airport will be a Shanghai Airlines flight, departing from Shanghais Hongqiao International Airport at 9:20am and arriving at 11am, the CAA said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* In India, women see boxing as a ticket to middle-class life Aug 27, 2009
In the last championships, held in Ningbo City, China, the home team won 11 medals, followed by Russias five, and four each by India and the US. ... Two months later, she was back in the ring for the womens world championships in Ningbo City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Special hairstyle welcomes Chinese Valentine's Day Aug 25, 2009
A hairstylist creates a special hairdo for the upcoming Chinese Valentine's Day in Ningbo, the city in east China's Zhejiang Province, on Sunday, August 23, 2009 ... A hairstylist in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, created a special hairdo for a young man to improve his prospects in finding a sweetheart on the Chinese Valentine's Day on August 26, also the seventh day of the seventh month on the Chinese lunar calendar, the Qianjiang Evening News reports ... Deng Minghui, 19, who comes... (People's Daily Online, China)
Brazil wins 1st World GP women's volleyball title Aug 24, 2009
Next year's competition will begin Aug. 6, with the final round to be held in Ningbo, China. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Volleyball: Brazil march on in World Grand Prix Aug 22, 2009
" The top five teams after the three qualifying weeks and hosts Japan are competing in the six-team round robin final round, with defending champions Brazil eyeing a record eighth title. World champions Russia avenged their loss in Ningbo three weeks ago by beating Athens Olympic gold medallists China 27-29, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23, while Japan upset the Netherlands 25-22, 25-18, 25-22. Russian coach Vladimir Kuzyutkin, however, was not a happy man. "I'm satisfied with the win, but I'm not satisfied... (Channelnewsasia.com)
* Regular cross-strait flights start Aug. 31 Aug 11, 2009
Flights from Taiwanese airlines have chosen to land in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Ningbo and several other airports where there is demand for a cross-strait flight service. The announcement came after both sides completed months of negotiations on the appropriate date to launch the flights. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
From China to ISU Aug 11, 2009
Yuchong is from Ningbo, China, a city near Shanghai ... He said the overall weather in Pocatello is much more pleasing than in Ningbo. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
China Property Sales Surge 60% From Year Earlier Amid Asset Bubble Concern Aug 10, 2009
4 percent gain in the eastern city of Ningbo. Month-on-month, 63 cities posted increases in new home prices, with three reporting declines. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Teenager dies in Internet rehab in China Aug 4, 2009
Three children play an online game at a computer market in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. China Daily/Zhang Heping. (Xinhuanet, China)
China, Russia keep up winning streak in World Grand Prix Aug 2, 2009
NINGBO, East China, August 1 (Xinhua) -- China eased past South Korea in straight sets to improve its win-loss record to 2-0 at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix here on Saturday. Cheered on by raucous home spectators at the Beilun Sports and Arts Center, the Chinese women scored a lopsided 25-15, 25-21, 25- 14 victory. (Xinhuanet, China)
Diageo delivers responsible drinking messages Jul 30, 2009
After Shanghai the exhibition and road trip will go to Ningbo (Zhejiang Province) and Guangzhou, plus some other as yet undecided cities. In 2006 Diageo, with the Ministry of Commerce, jointly initiated the "Alcohol and Society" forum which provided an open platform for members of the industry to discuss key issues in healthy and sustainable development. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese listed banks to see lower profit Jul 29, 2009
Clients walk into the Suzhou branch of Bank of Ningbo in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 27, 2009 ... Bank of Ningbo, for instance, on July 14 announced no more than a 5-percent decease in net profit in its pre-released semi-annual report to the Shenzhen bourse. (Xinhuanet, China)
Skip Gates Speaks Jul 22, 2009
It was a glorious week in Shanghai and Ningbo and Beijing, and on my trip, I took my daughter along. After we finished working in Ningbo we went to Beijing and had three glorious days as tourists. (Slate)
Eclipse shines on tourism Jul 17, 2009
"Now we changed our destination to Putuo Mountain (in Zhejiang province). Though the air ticket to Ningbo will be full price, this is worthwhile because the most important thing for watching the eclipse is no clouds in the sky," she said. She and her friends went to Yinchuan, capital of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, to watch an eclipse last August, and the wonderful experience made her an eclipse chaser. (Xinhuanet, China)
Former Sinopec Chairman Chen Tonghai Sentenced to Death, Xinhua News Says Jul 15, 2009
He was appointed deputy mayor of the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo in 1989 and served as mayor from 1992 to 1994. He was vice minister of the State Planning Commission, the forerunner of the National Development and Reform Commission, for four years until 1998. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Sino Analytica, Keeping an Eye on China's Food Safety Jun 30, 2009
We believe our understanding of the Chinese food industry and our cost-effective yet credible farm-to-fork services will continue to support the steadily improving food industry in China, as well as the continuous growth of our food testing labs and collection centres in Qingdao, Ningbo, Laiyang, and Hangzhou ... Strategically located in Qingdao and Ningbo with collection centres in Laiyang and Hangzhou, its farm to fork services which follows a "thoroughly local yet truly global" approach now... (JCN Network, Japan)
Economists: Chinese housing prices too high Jun 28, 2009
BEIJING, June 28 -- Economists at a financial forum in Ningbo city of Zhejiang Province say China's housing prices are still high, and that the warming up of the property market has mainly been due to capital influx. An economist and former vice chairman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress, Cheng Siwei, says China's financial system has suffered less from the global financial crisis than those in developed countries. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Bussiness Quick Take Jun 28, 2009
The governments 4 trillion yuan (US$585 billion) stimulus package is having an effect and will aid a full recovery by 2011, Cheng told a financial forum in Ningbo, Zhejiang. Only when Chinas growth rebounds to 9 percent can we say the economy has recovered, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
China's Economy Will Recover and Surpass 9% Growth by 2011, Cheng Says Jun 27, 2009
The governments 4 trillion yuan ($585 billion) stimulus package is having an effect and will aid a full recovery by 2011, Cheng told a financial forum in Ningbo city, in eastern China ... Its hard to maintain growth with only government support, he added, in an interview on the sidelines of the Ningbo conference. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Janelle Bekkering Makes Canadian Women's National Team Jun 6, 2009
EVENT DATES OPPONENTS LOCATIONExhibition vs. China June 6-14 Chinese National Team Quanzhou, Zhoushan, Ningbo Beilun, ChinaExhibition vs. Cuba August 16-23 Cuban National Team Havana, CubaExhibition vs. Brazil September 16-21 Brazilian National Team Sao Paolo/Rio De Janeiro, BrazilFIBA Americas Championships September 23-27 Schedule TBA Ciuaba, Brazil. . (Gozags.com)
Woman survives jump from 27th floor of high-rise Jun 6, 2009
NINGBO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- A woman who jumped from the 27th floor of a high-rise building in eastern China Thursday in a suicide attempt is in stable condition after treatment, doctors said Friday. The 29-year-old woman, surnamed Chen, jumped from a window of the Haishu Shiji Plaza in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, at midday Thursday ... She suffered lung injuries and fractures in her left leg and she would likely survive, said a doctor at the Ningbo No. 2 People's Hospital. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Bank of Taiwan to auction land in Taipei, Kaohsiung May 27, 2009
A 203m2 piece of land located near Nanhai Road and Ningbo West Street in Taipei has a floor price of NT$93. 4 million, or around NT$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A cry for safer roads May 16, 2009
The convoy of Hongkongers speeding their Ferraris and Subarus in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, were fined only 200 yuan each. One of them, driving a Ferrari, obviously took the expressway for a Formula One circuit, cruising at 203 kph. (Xinhuanet, China)
Trade visit to Brazil recruiting visitors May 15, 2009
The city has also developed friendship agreements with Chinese cities Shaoxing, Suzhou and Ningbo. For more information on the mission trip, contact the alliance s executive director, Joshua Rodriggs, or check out the group s Web site at www. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
* Kaohsiungs port drops out of the worlds top 10 list May 7, 2009
83 million TEU; Ningbo from 11th to 7th with 11 ... Among the top 10 ports, six were Chinese X Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Guangzhou and Qiangdao. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Chinese plan to emulate success of South Korean women May 6, 2009
It will be the first of seven tournaments this year in seven cities Beijing, Yantai, Shanghai, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Kashi and Xiamen with prize money ranging from US$50,000 to US$250,000. China Golf Association secretary-general Zhang Xiaoning, the man who has distanced himself from the Asian Tour and thrown his hat in the ring with the new OneAsia Tour in the mens game, is optimistic going forward. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* CAA, airlines to discuss new flights May 1, 2009
China now has six new cities on its list of destinations: Hefei in Anhui Province; Harbin in Heilongjiang; Nanchang in Jiangxi; Guiyang in Guizhou; Ningbo in Zhejiang; and Jinan in Shandong. Taiwan has capped the number of flights to Taipeis Songshan Airport to 21 per week, while China has restricted the number of weekly flights to Shanghai to 28 per week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China takes precautions against swine flu's possible spread Apr 29, 2009
Chinese quarantine staff sanitize and disinfect a foreign sea vessel on arrival at the Ningbo seaport in east China's Zhejiang Province April 28, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhou Chao). (Xinhuanet, China)
Metro Atlanta Chamber's China Blog: Day 7 Apr 15, 2009
We first hit the Shenzhen-Guangzhou corridor, then proceeded north to the Zhejiang economic hubs of Ningbo and Hangzhou and continued north to Tianjin ... Ningbo -- We conducted follow-up meetings with several companies that are interested in metro Atlanta ... Guangzhou One company we met referred us to another company in nearby Foshan (whom we then met), and to yet another company in Ningbo (whom we also met later in Ningbo). (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Death toll of virus rises to 17 in E China Apr 10, 2009
A child in Cixi, Ningbo city died Sunday hours after he was admitted to hospital, according to Ningbo Municipal Health Bureau. The disease, which is more common in summer and autumn, is not included in the routine reporting list of infectious diseases in China. (Xinhuanet, China)
East China province reports 1st hand-foot-mouth death Apr 9, 2009
A child in Cixi, Ningbo city died Sunday hours after he was admitted to hospital, said Zhang Leming, head of the Ningbo Municipal Health Bureau, Wednesday ... Ningbo city had reported 367 cases of infections from the highly contagious disease as of April 5, said Zhang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Local importer begins shipping from China Apr 8, 2009
The company successfully began a pilot program that allowed it to ship 12, 40-foot containers from the ports of Ningbo, Shenzhen, Dalian and Yantain in China to San Antonio. We are pleased with the results of this pilot thus far, says Lorena Oliva-Guill;n, import manager for GrassRoots Imports. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Sister city agreement could boost Jacksonvilles trade Apr 4, 2009
The city has also developed friendship agreements with Chinese cities Shaoxing, Suzhou and Ningbo. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
China Dongxiang Delivers Spectacular 2008 Annual Results Mar 26, 2009
In January 2009, the Group formed joint ventures with six key distributors in Hangzhou, Shanxi, Shenyang, Tianjin, Nanjing and Ningbo respectively, with an aim to further strengthen the Groups retail network in China. It is committed to becoming one of the best multi-brand sportswear enterprises in the PRC with a plan to launch Phenixs Kappa Golf Brand and Phenix Brand products, as well as the sub-brand of Kappa Brand, Robe Di Kappa (RDK), in China market in 2009. (JCN Network, Japan)
Thomas L. Friedman: The Great Disruption Mar 9, 2009
FENGHUA, China - Chen Hsien, an employee of Fenghua Ningbo Plastic Works Ltd., a plastics factory that manufactures lightweight household items for Western markets, expressed his disbelief Monday over the "sheer amount of [garbage] Americans will buy. Often, when we're assigned a new order for, say, 'salad shooters,' I will say to myself, 'There's no way that anyone will ever buy these.' ... One month later, we will receive an order for the same product, but three times the quantity. How can... (International Herald Tribune)
3.4-meter-long hairtail caught in E China Mar 6, 2009
A huge hairtail is shown at a harbor in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 3, 2009. The 3. (People's Daily Online, China)
ProLogis Asia Operations Announces Enhanced Corporate Branding Mar 3, 2009
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)
A.O. Smith names new chief for Asia unit Mar 3, 2009
In his most recent position, he served as executive project leader for Ningbo Projects, overseeing a multiple-site investment in the coastal Chinese city of Ningbo. In his new position, Brouwer will be responsible for the strategic direction of the company's business operations in Asia. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has invited suggestions over the past week, soliciting input for a draft government work report to be submitted to the annual parliament session next month. • Premier invites grassroots suggestions for gov't work Feb 16, 2009
The 23-year-old Gu Jiawei, who formerly worked at an electric appliance factory in Ningbo, eastern Zhejiang Province, was currently receiving driving training in his Sichuan hometown, and planned to look for jobs again after he got a driving license. "Are there many migrant workers who have lost jobs in your village?" the premier asked. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's defense: The view from Taiwan Feb 13, 2009
Even though PLA experts have known the geographical locations of the three fleet commands, the 2008 White Paper was the first to explicitly identify Qingtao as the site for the North Sea Fleet, Ningbo for the East Sea Fleet and Zhejiang for South Sea Fleet. Nevertheless, the White Paper, as usual, did not provide any details on the new Chinese destroyers, frigates, submarines and warplanes that have made the PLA Navy more capable in projecting its power in the region. (Asia Times Online)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
