Chinese in Lincoln see opportunities in Olympics Aug 8, 2008
Wenke Hu of Ningbo, Zhejiang, tried to persuade his wife to come with him when he moved to Lincoln this summer, but she refused. You know why. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
SHIP TRAFFIC Aug 8, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008. Stock quotes, portfolio, funds and more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
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)
Ningbo, China to give Milwaukee 2 stone lions Jul 21, 2008
The 6-foot tall stone lions weighing about 3,000 pounds each are a gift from Ningbo, China ... Ningbo s Vice Mayor Wu Hemin (WOO HIM -in) will lead a delegation to Milwaukee to present the gift Monday ... The Milwaukee mayor s office has given Ningbo are a framed picture of the Milwaukee skyline, Bucks memorabilia as well as a Harley-Davidson leather jacket to the mayor, among other things. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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Ningbo, China to give Milwaukee 2 stone lions ... The 6-foot tall stone lions weighing about 3,000 pounds each are a gift from Ningbo, China ... Ningbo s Vice Mayor Wu Hemin (WOO HIM -in) will lead a delegation to Milwaukee to present the gift Monday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Albemarle now fully owns China ventures Jul 19, 2008
- Albemarle Corp. has completed its acquisition of 100 percent ownership of two polymer additive joint ventures in China: Ningbo Jinhai Albemarle Chemical & Industry Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd.. The agreement was completed on June 30 near the one-year anniversary of Albemarle s acquisition of a majority ownership stake in the Jinhai Albemarle JVs in July 2007. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
China's property price rise slows in June Jul 17, 2008
New house prices in northwestern Urumqi, southern Haikou, eastern Ningbo, Hangzhou, and Beijing rose by 20. 2 percent, 18. (Xinhuanet, China)
Albemarle Acquires Full Ownership of Antioxidant Joint Ventures in China Jul 15, 2008
July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leading global specialty chemicals maker Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ) has completed its acquisition of 100-percent ownership of two polymer additive joint ventures in China: Ningbo Jinhai Albemarle Chemical try Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jinhai Albemarle Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Logo: ) The agreement was completed on June 30, near the one-year anniversary of Albemarle's acquisition of a majority ownership stake in the "Jinhai Albemarle" JVs in July 2007. With the... (PR Newswire)
Deadline for Olympic opening ceremony ticket transfer brings great profit, joy Jul 15, 2008
In Ningbo City in the eastern Zhejiang Province, a man surnamed Wang transferred his ticket to a dying woman for free so she could watch her son perform Wushu at the opening ceremony. The woman, surnamed Dong, a scrap-collector afflicted with lung cancer, was feared to have only three months to live. (Xinhuanet, China)
First Joseph Abboud Stores in China Set to Open in Fall 2008 Jul 14, 2008
Another 15 "doors" are planned by summer 2009, including locations in Hangzhou, Ningbo and Wuxi. By 2012, the Company expects to be in 100 locations, half of which will be department stores. (MarketWatch)
China oil demand unmoved by power woes Jul 14, 2008
This time is quiet, very different from last time we had power cuts, said a manager, Mr. Kong, who owns a diesel generator plant in the city of Ningbo, one of the regions worst hit in 2004, when a peak shortfall of some 40 GW caused brownouts or blackouts in nearly three-quarters of China's provinces ... They were knocked out of the market by economic woes before power cuts took their toll, said Yu Qiongfang, who manages a magnetic steel plant in Ningbo, which has felt the shortages. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
China's Export Machine Threatened by Rising Costs Jul 1, 2008
68 billion, 22-mile Hangzhou Bay Bridge opened last month, halving travel time to the booming container port at Ningbo. Minutes from downtown Honghe, Wal-Mart is building a large distribution center. (Yahoo News -- Global Economy)
Hi-phone anyone? Fake mobiles threaten China brands Jun 23, 2008
BEIJING (Reuters) - Steve Jobs may not lose sleep over knock-off iPhones, but legitimate Chinese brands such as Ningbo Bird (600130 ... China is the world's largest market for handsets, but domestic brands such as Ningbo Bird and Amoi are struggling amid intense price competition from local rivals, including some that specialize in knock-offs, having ceded their once dominant market position to foreign brands ... "A Nokia user would not be my client, but those who use Ningbo Bird handsets are... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
China's first disaster cover launched Jun 14, 2008
Zhang Lin, a 28-year-old company executive in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, said she was quite interested in the new policy as Ningbo is often hit by typhoons in the summer. However, given the current situation, earthquakes are not generally included in the insurance liabilities for household property insurance. (Xinhuanet, China)
First Mitsui ship to arrive July 7 Jun 11, 2008
With Jacksonville and new eastbound and westbound calls at Balboa, Panama, the ESX rotation will be Ningbo, Shanghai, Chiwan and Hong Kong, China; Balboa and Manzanillo, Panama; Jacksonville; Savannah, Ga ... Balboa; and back to Ningbo. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Zhejiang on the front line of global change Jun 6, 2008
While the countryside still lags behind, the provinces 11 major cities (Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Jinhua, Quzhou,Zhousan,Taizhou and Lishui) are all ranked among the top 30 cities in China in terms of per-capita disposable income. With a population of more than 50 million, development in the regions of Zhejiang is more balanced than in other Chinese provinces. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Port wants to fill empty containers with buying power from the Far East Jun 2, 2008
Jacksonville will be among a dozen stops starting this summer as APL leases space on other vessels to move cargo from New York to Ningbo, China. The American Association of Port Authorities ranks Ningbo as the world's fourth busiest port, having recorded nearly 310 million tons of cargo loading and off loading in 2006, the latest year studied. (Florida Times-Union)
Asian markets sink on worries over oil prices, US outlook; Hang Seng drops 2.4 percent May 26, 2008
Ningbo Bird jumped 10 percent to 5. 04 yuan and Unicom Guomai Communications also surged 10 percent, to 9. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Earthquake mutes Olympic protests in Beijing May 24, 2008
" Following a three-day mourning period, the Olympic torch relay resumed Thursday in Ningbo, an eastern port city that greeted the restart with a minute of silence. Organizers also announced a rejigged relay. Instead of mid-June, the torch will pass through earthquake-ravaged Sichuan province on Aug. 3-5 -- just days before the opening ceremony. "Frankly, few people care about the torch relay these days," said Jiang Dongfang of Shanghai. "The earthquake killed so many people and caused so much... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Quake ‘turned things around' for Beijing Olympics May 24, 2008
Following a three-day mourning period, the Olympic torch relay resumed Thursday in Ningbo, an eastern port city that greeted the restart with a minute of silence. Organizers also announced a rejigged relay. (Globe and Mail -- International)
80,000 Dead, Missing in China Quake May 23, 2008
The torch relay, a symbol of the country's hopes for the Beijing Olympics, restarted Thursday with a minute of silence at a container terminal in the eastern seaport city of Ningbo. The torch run has been toned down in the wake of the temblor. (Fox News)
* China renews appeals for foreign aid May 23, 2008
The torch relay restarted on the dock of a container terminal in the eastern seaport city of Ningbo, then traveled through the city amid huge but orderly crowds of people, many waving the crimson national flag and decked out in Olympics T-shirts, hats and headbands. Olympic organizers said they would delay the torchs visit to Sichuan Province. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quake toll passes 50 000 May 23, 2008
The announcement came as the torch relay resumed in the eastern port city of Ningbo following a three-day suspension that was called as part of an unprecedented national mourning period for the quake victims. Torch relay welcomed. (iAfrica.com)
China quake deaths over 51,000 May 23, 2008
The torch relay resumed in Ningbo on Thursday ... The relay got under way on Thursday with a minute's silence in the eastern seaport city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Olympic torch relay resumes after mourning period for quake victims May 22, 2008
NINGBO, China (AP): The march toward the Beijing Olympics got back on track Thursday with a minute of silence, followed by the resumption of the torch relay after a three-day mourning period for thousands of earthquake victims. The torch relay restarted on the dock of a container terminal in the eastern seaport city of Ningbo, then traveled through the city amid huge but orderly crowds of people, many waving the crimson national flag and decked out in Olympics T-shirts, hats and headbands. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
China to resume Olympic torch relay after mourning for quake victims May 22, 2008
The Beijing Olympic torch relay will restart from the port city of Ningbo in eastern Zhejiang province. However, the authorities have not clarified how they plan to make up for the three-day suspension. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Yakult to Expand Lactic Drink Sales in China May 22, 2008
said Thursday that it will start sales of its mainstay Yakult lactic drink in the eastern China city of Ningbo and nearby areas on Monday. "> Yakult to Expand Lactic Drink Sales in China Tokyo, May 22, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Yakult Honsha Co. said Thursday that it will start sales of its mainstay Yakult lactic drink in the eastern China city of Ningbo and nearby areas on Monday.In China, the Japanese firm currently sells the Yakult drink in such cities as Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing and Guangzhou.... (JCN Network, Japan)
Torch relay resumes May 22, 2008
Torchbearer Zhang Jinsong runs with the torch during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Ningbo ... Since the nationwide mourning began on Monday, the Olympic flame has been kept at Daxie Island off the coast of Ningbo ... In Ningbo, it will start from the Beilun Harbor and pass by the 155-year-old Qing'an Assembly Hall where Matsu, or the Goddess of the Sea, is worshipped, and the 447-year-old private library of the Tianyi Pavilion. (Xinhuanet, China)
Quake Victims Remembered at Torch Relay in China May 22, 2008
NINGBO, China -- Victims of China's devastating earthquake were remembered with a moment of silence Thursday as the Olympic torch's march to Beijing restarted its journey. Participants at the torch lighting ceremony in the eastern seaport city of Ningo stood and bowed their heads in silence as flags, which flew at half-staff during a three-day earthquake mourning period, fluttered in the wind. (Newsmax)
Torch relay to resume after quake mourning May 21, 2008
The Beijing Olympic torch relay will resume on Thursday in the coastal city of Ningbo after three days of national mourning for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake, Xinhua news agency said. Ningbo, on the southern tip of the Yangtze River Delta, was originally scheduled to host the flame on Monday before the relay was suspended ... Jiaxing, also in Zhejiang province, will welcome the torch after Ningbo and if the original schedule is retained, it will then head to Shanghai over the following... (International Herald Tribune)
Torch relay halted to mourn earthquake victims May 18, 2008
The three-day suspension affects legs in the eastern cities of Ningbo, Jiaxing and Shanghai, China's business capital, and is the biggest alteration to the relay since the May 12 quake ... The relay is to resume Thursday in Ningbo, but it was unclear how the route will be adjusted to make up for the three-day stoppage. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Legal victory in U.S. energizes Chinese battery makers May 17, 2008
Of the 28 companies cited by Energizer, seven are from Chinese mainland, including Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery Co. Ltd., Zhongyin (Ningbo) Battery Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Tiger Head Battery Group Co. Ltd., and Sichuan Changhong Electric Co. Ltd.. Under Section 337, imported goods can't be sold in the United States if they have been determined to be violating American patent rights. (Xinhuanet, China)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 16, 2008
Lien Te Vegetarian Restaurant (w~a), B1, 82 Ningbo W St, Taipei City (x_i82B1). Tomorrow at 2:30pm and 7pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Buyers With Sales of Over US$600 Billion Scheduled to Meet Greater China Suppliers at Private Sourcing Events in May May 13, 2008
Dates, product categories and locations are: -- May 13: Samsung Custom Private Sourcing Event -- Shenzhen -- May 20: Hand Tools, Gardening Tools -- Ningbo -- May 22: Gifts ties -- Shenzhen -- May 23: Power Supplies, Batteries sories -- Shenzhen -- May 26: Sportswear, Footwear s Bags -- Quanzhou -- May 28: Personal Care h Products -- Shenzhen -- May 30: Telephone Devices -- Shenzhen Global Sources' Chairman and CEO, Merle A. Hinrichs, said: "Despite a rising RMB and higher manufacturing costs,... (PR Newswire)
AirMedia Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2008 Financial Results May 8, 2008
AirMedia started selling advertisements of digital frames in additional five airports located in Chongqing, Nanjing, Haikou, Zhengzhou and Ningbo, in April 2008 and seven airports located in Kunming, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Jinan, Tianjin and Hefei in early May 2008. AirMedia has adjusted its advertising cycle of 46-to- 50-inch digital frames in airports excluding Beijing Capital International Airport from 20-minute cycles to 10-minute cycles to give more exposure for clients' advertisements... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lookie-loos jam up new Chinese bridge May 7, 2008
4-mile-long structure spans Hangzhou Bay in the booming province of Zhejiang, designed to slash travel time between its port city of Ningbo and the financial hub Shanghai from four hours to two and a half. But since its opening on May 1, police have fined more than 300 drivers, most for driving too slowly or illegal parking on the emergency lanes while enjoying the ocean view and taking photos, local media reported on Monday. (MSNBC -- International)
China opens 'world's longest sea bridge'... May 2, 2008
Presented as the "world's longest sea bridge", the 36-kilometre (22-mile) structure connects Jiaxing city near Shanghai to the port city of Ningbo in the eastern province of Zhejiang ... 7 billion dollars) bridge cuts the length of the road trip from Shanghai to Ningbo by 120 kilometres, the official Xinhua news agency said. (The Drudge Report)
China opens world's longest cross-sea bridge May 2, 2008
4 mile) span will shorten travel time between Shanghai and Ningbo, two key port cities in China's prosperous Yangtze River Delta, to two-and-a-half hours from four ... China will open the world's longest cross-sea bridge on Thursday, linking the financial and commercial hub of Shanghai with the booming port and industrial city of Ningbo, the official Xinhua news agency said ... 4 mile) span will shorten travel time between Shanghai and Ningbo, two key port cities in China's prosperous Yangtze... (EiTB)
Deadly Virus Spreads In China May 2, 2008
The bridge is expected to shorten travel times by half between the cities of Shanghai and Ningbo. China Background. (Sky News)
* World News Quick Take May 2, 2008
The Hangzhou Bay Bridge links Shanghai to the industrial city of Ningbo across Hangzhou Bay, cutting the driving distance between them by 120km. The bridge is a cable-stayed structure built at a cost of 11. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Celebrations as China opens one of the world's longest bridges May 2, 2008
5 mile) bridge spans the mouth of Hangzhou Bay in the East China Sea, linking the commercial capital Shanghai and the port city of Ningbo ... The bridge was built to address traffic congestion in the booming region, and will cut the driving time between Shanghai and Ningbo to two-and-a-half hours from four. (BBC News -- Technology)
China's big bridge open for traffic May 2, 2008
Measuring 36km, the Hangzhou Bay Bridge links the cities of Shanghai and Ningbo ... The bridge cuts 120km off the journey between Shanghai and Ningbo [Reuters. (Aljazeera.Net)
Chinese premier talks with workers on Labor Day May 2, 2008
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao waves to workers as he visits eastern Chinese city of Ningbo on Thursday on Labor Day ... HANGZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited factories, construction sites and the waterfront in eastern Chinese city of Ningbo on Thursday, talking with ordinary working people as he usually did on Labor Day ... Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (C) visits the newly-built 36-kilometer Hangzhou Bay Bridge in Cixi of Ningbo, a port city of east China's Zhejiang Province.... (Xinhuanet, China)
China's exporters seekdollar balance Apr 22, 2008
"We set up the exchange rate with the US dollar at 6.2 when we sign agreements on the fair," said Yang Hongchang, a sales manager of Ningbo Yongnan Knitting, an exporter of knitted coats and t-shirts to Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Russia. Those companies with their own brand are being less affected. (Asia Times Online)
China nails down third win in row Apr 22, 2008
"We defended Chen well in Ningbo, but great players responded to the challenge in the way that Chen did tonight. China played big players well, handled the ball well and shot the ball extremely well. I'm disappointed with our defense," New Zealand's coach Mike McHugh said ... "The match in Ningbo was the first for us after the training camp. I was nervous then and didn't play out my best. We didn't take them easy 'cause the victory five days ago. We worked harder tonight on the rematch with them... (Xinhuanet, China)
BMW's Rolls-Royce Unit Plans New Dealerships in China After Record Sales Apr 21, 2008
The company, which already operates sales outlets in four mainland cities and Hong Kong, plans to add new dealerships in the southern cities of Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Ningbo, , regional director for Asia Pacific, said in an interview today. Rising affluence is spurring demand for Rolls-Royce sedans and other luxury items in the world's fastest growing major economy. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Passport To Profits Apr 21, 2008
The son of a Russian and Slavic literature scholar who taught in private schools and a book editor mother, he majored in English at Duke and then took off for a year to teach in Ningbo, China. Returning to the U.S., he earned a Stanford M.B.A. in 1992. (Forbes)
Chinese textile firms struggle to survive in 2008 Apr 19, 2008
"Our quoted price is 10 percent higher than last spring. Our labor cost increased 10 percent and dyeing costs rose eight percent last year," said Yang Hongchang, a sales manager of Ningbo Yongnan Knitting Co. Ltd, a major knitted coat and T-Shirt exporter to Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Russia. However, the price rise has made foreign buyers hesitate before making their decision. (Xinhuanet, China)
Inflation and GDP growth ease in China Apr 16, 2008
Workers assembling a section of a vehicle in an automobile factory in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday. (Qilai Shen/Bloomberg News). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Foreign interest in China property Apr 14, 2008
ZY Real Estate associate June Wang said that in the medium term, office demand would continue on an upward trend in major Tier 2 commercial hubs such as Ningbo, Hangzhou and Chengdu, as companies eagerly try to tap into China's growing domestic market. Good quality office space is recording significant rental premiums and attracting prestigious tenants, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
English speakers talk global Apr 14, 2008
Zhao edged out first runner-up Wei Liwei from Tsinghua University and second runner-up Jiang Chunhui from Ningbo University, who both won two-week study tours in Britain. Competition judge Samantha Granger from the British Council praised all of the contestants' performances. (Xinhuanet, China)
CapitaLand has 30 ongoing projects Apr 14, 2008
CapitaLands Summit Residences in Ningbo ... Projects planned for the next one to two years include Summit Residences in Ningbo, I-World in Hangzhou, La Capitale and The Pines in Beijing, The Loft in Chengdu and The Riveria in Foshan ... Projects under construction, comprising Raffles City Beijing, Raffles City Chengdu, Raffles City Hangzhou, Capital Plaza Ningbo and Shanghai Zhabei 313, will offer gross floor area of 743,908 sq m.In the service residences sector, CapitaLand is targeting to... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Cosco Pacific H2 profit grows 81% Apr 8, 2008
8 million boxes, helped by the addition of ventures in the Chinese ports of Ningbo and Guangzhou, as well as in Egypt. Traffic growth slipped to 19% in the first two months of this year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
S Korean investors quit China Mar 24, 2008
If they do move, they will be following a well worn path: Youngor, a garment maker in the eastern city of Ningbo, chose the western metropolis of Chongqing for its expansion in 2005, while Hongdou Group is leading the construction of an industrial park in Cambodia that will make textiles, machinery and other products. Mei Xinyu, a researcher at a think-tank under the Chinese ministry of commerce, said such migration was a positive phenomenon for China. (India Times)
China's action in Tibet threatens Olympic torch run in London Mar 22, 2008
Fisher, Ningbo China. Do you think only Chinese people go to england. (Yahoo News -- Olympics)
Daily Briefing Mar 21, 2008
The delegation will visit Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Nanchang, Wenzhou, Changsha and Xian. Members will touch base with companies that already have a presence in metro Atlanta and meet with prospects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Akinradewo, Klineman To Tour China With U.S. National Training Team Mar 15, 2008
The first round will be held May 23-25 at Ningbo, while the second round will be played at site to be announced May 28-30. The U.S. roster for the second trip to China will be heavily weighted with a veteran group who are currently overseas playing in professional leagues. (Gostanford.com)
Albemarleexpandingin China Mar 9, 2008
Albemarle will continue to leverage its global presence to enhance exports from both the Shanghai and Ningbo plants to the growing regional and global plastics marketplace. Albemarle President and CEO Mark C. Rohr said, "Albemarle has seen steady growth in China since we began our Jinhai Albemarle ventures in 2000.Our acquisition of a majority ownership position in Jinhai Albemarle last year, combined with this significant expansion project, are key components of an ongoing strategic plan to... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Man Buried Alive Saved by Air Trapped in His Hat Mar 8, 2008
It was a cool early spring day in the eastern coastal port of Ningbo. Wang Jianxin was working at a construction site in the booming city. (Fox News)
Chinese exporters struggle with rise in yuan's value Feb 26, 2008
"Each percentage point rise in the yuan means a half percentage point loss in our foreign exchange earnings," Xu said by telephone from Ningbo, where his company, Ningbo Seduno Group, is based. Two and a half years after China revalued its currency and freed it from a peg to the dollar, the yuan's appreciation - accelerated by Beijing's decision to use currency policy to fight inflation - is starting to bite deeply into profits at many small and midsize businesses with low margins. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
U.S., China in spat over fridge magnets Feb 21, 2008
41 percent preliminary duty applies to all raw flexible magnet imports from China, but the agency only identified two companies that will be hit: China Ningbo Cixi Import Export Corp. and Polyflex Magnets Ltd.. U.S. Customs will collect cash deposits or bonds on magnet imports from China based on the preliminary duty rate. (Globe and Mail)
* China to restore power cut before New Year break Feb 4, 2008
On Saturday, the official news agency had said airports in Hangzhou and Ningbo were closed. This story has been viewed 374 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China, Facing More Snow, Seeks to Fix Power Lines Before New Year Holidays Feb 3, 2008
Yesterday, the official news agency said airports in Hangzhou and Ningbo were closed. Damaged crop acreage increased to 141 million mu (23 million acres) as of the morning of Feb. 1, more than the 103 million mu estimated on Jan. 30, the Ministry of Agriculture said in a statement on its Web site today. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
China Snows Worsen, Forcing Release of Emergency Food, Stranding Travelers Feb 2, 2008
Airports in Hangzhou and Ningbo were closed today, the official news agency said. Freeways were only open for trucks carrying emergency supplies, it added. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Oakland's China card Jan 31, 2008
The other first-port deals involve 's route between Shanghai and Ningbo, China, to Oakland; 's route between Shanghai and Oakland and 's route linking Hong Kong and Oakland. Oakland's port is the third-busiest on the West Coast, behind Los Angeles and Long Beach, based on volume of container cargo. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
