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- Chinese Hurdler Liu Xiang to Have Surgery
11/18/2008 BEIJING: Liu Xiang is expected to undergo surgery in the United States on a painful foot injury that forced the star Chinese hurdler to withdraw at the start line during the Beijing Olympics. - China Central Bank Says Downturn Risk Rising
11/17/2008 BEIJING (AP) - The risks of an economic downturn in China are growing and protectionist sentiment abroad could hurt global growth. - Taiwan Leader's Son and Daughter-in-Law Questioned
11/14/2008-- Taiwan prosecutors on Friday questioned the son and daughter-in-law of jailed former Taiwanese leader Chen Shui-bian in connection with his graft case. - China's Goal - A Proper House For Everyone
11/13/2008-- Ye Jinxiang couldn't hide her joy while talking about a phone call she received from Luwan District Housing Security Centre on October 28. - The Plains of Mars: European War Prints at Museum of Fine Arts Houston
11/12/2008 Houston— Centuries before photography and television, civilians got their first visual taste of war in prints made possible by advancement in the development of papermaking, and the invention of special printing presses. - Former Taiwanese President detained
11/11/2008 TAIPEI, Taiwan - A Taiwanese court has ordered the detention of former President Chen Shui-bian on corruption charges. - Made in Taiwan Products Draw Crowds
11/10/2008 TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Droves of visitors gathered outside Taipei City’s - Nova Arts Project, Gates of Heaven
11/7/2008 HOUSTON, TX – Nova Arts Project, the Houston theatre company dedicated to recreating classics and inspiring new works in a fearlessly theatrical way, presents, in collaboration with the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association the regional premier of The Gate of Heaven by Lane Nishikawa and Victor Talmadge at DiverseWorks Art Space - New LCD panels can scan fingerprints
11/5/2008-- I believe I discussed the Window Pane display from Samsung at FPD International 2008, and it appears this Tech show has brought another interesting piece of technology: a 2.8 inch LCD panel with the ability to scan fingerprints. - China Hopes to Enhance U.S. Relations
11/4/2008-- Democrat or Republican? No matter which party enters the White House, China wants to continue improving Sino-U.S. relations. - China Taiwan To Hold Historic Talk
11/3/2008 TAIPEI- The most senior Chinese official to visit Taiwan since the end of a civil war 60 years ago said on Monday that historic talks to take place this week are the only way to build trust between the arch rivals. - Taiwan President Urges Mutual Recognition Between Taipei and Beijing
11/2/2008 Taipei - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Sunday urged China and Taiwan to recognize each other's sovereignty. - Worrisome Rise in Child Abuse in Taiwan
10/30/2008 --Despite frequent calls for the government and society to take action, no serious efforts have been made so far to reduce child abuse in Taiwan. As a result, mistreatment of children has been increasing steadily on the island over recent years. - Chinese Cut Interest Rates to Spur Growth
10/29/2008 BEIJING - China cut key interest rates for the third time in six weeks Wednesday in a bid to spur economic growth amid fears of a global recession that would hit its vital exports. - Two Sides of the Asian American Vote
10/28/2008-- Asian American families have the highest personal savings, the highest home and business ownership, and achieve the highest post-secondary education on average. - Asian American Vote Sheds Passive Past
10/27/2008 LORTON, Va. - For a long time, says Loc Pfeiffer, his fellow Asian-Americans were passive participants in American politics. But things are changing. - Chinese Almanac
All ancient civilizations have their own slant of calendar record and almanacs in particular have been in existence since antiquity across the globe. The Chinese Almanac or " Ü", is a book, or table, containing forecasts and outlook for the year. - 17th Century Japanese Screens Returns to Museum of Fine Arts Houston
10/24/2008 Houston— In January 2009, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will unveil a pair of 17th-century six-paneled screens from its permanent collection newly restored by conservation experts in Japan. - Things to do When Visiting Taiwan
Taiwan is also known as Treasure Island for its beautiful scenery and landscapes. The island is a popular destination for tourists who want to enjoy its grand mountains, - Chinese Hurdler Liu Xiang Coming to America to Seek Medical Advice
10/22/2008 BEIJING-- Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang will head to the United States next week to seek advice on the Achilles injury that robbed him of the chance to defend his 110m hurdles crown at the Beijing Olympics. - More Chinese Children Using the Internet
10/21/2008-- According to a report on Chinese minors' use of the Internet jointly conducted by the China Youth Social Service Center. - Chinese Forbidden City goes virtual
10/20/2008-- Technology has opened online doors to a virtual version of the famed Forbidden City in China that served for centuries as an exclusive realm for the nation’s emperors. - Appeal of Overseas Studies Grow in China
10/16/2008-- Since the first group of 30 Chinese schoolboys traveled to the United States in 1872 to study science and technology, and learn about life in America. - New Stock Market Terms
CEO --Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO-- Corporate Fraud Officer - Millions of Chinese Use Mobile Phones to Surf the Net
10/14/2008-- About 84.5 million Chinese were using their mobile phone to log onto the Internet. - Chinese and Japanese Celebrate Common Painting Traditions
10/13/2008-- Black, white and the grey scale are in full expression in Beijing at an exhibition at which Chinese and Japanese painters are celebrating a common tradition. - Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Continues Expansion of Asian Art Galleries
10/10/2008 Houston— In late November, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will open its Indonesian Art gallery, the second of five new galleries to showcase Asian art. - Qatar Airway's Houston launch shifts to March of 2009
10/9/2008 Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has revealed the airline will postpone the launch of its third U.S. route connecting Houston and Doha to 30 March 2009. - Houston airport system recovering from 23 million dollars in damages
10/7/2008 Houston-- As Hurricane Ike flew through the Houston area, he made sure to visit the city’s three airports, leaving a reported $23 million worth of damages. - China Vows Overhaul of Milk Industry
10/6/2008 BEIJING - China's Cabinet vowed a complete overhaul of the scandal-ridden dairy industry Monday. - China Could Be Dragged Down by Wall Street Crash
10/3/2008-- Possibilities include overheating, social instability, corruption, pollu