Archive for April, 2009

Shanghai starts one-year countdown to largest Expo - AFP

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

AFPShanghai starts one-year countdown to largest ExpoAFPThat is 20 times the size of the site used for the last Expo in Zaragoza, Spain, and China is hoping the event will again provide it with an opportunity to shine on the global stage, following last year's Beijing Olympics. "This is the largest project …Shanghai Expo: the place to be seen in 2010 Stuff.co.nzall 57 news articles

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China relaxes business regulations - Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Los Angeles TimesChina relaxes business regulationsLos Angeles Times, CAActivists had worried that the government's efforts on the environment would weaken after last summer's Olympics in Beijing, for which authorities undertook a massive cleanup, forcing many coal mines, metal-processing and other heavy-polluting …

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Taiwan president: China okays island WHO role - The Associated Press

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Taiwan president: China okays island WHO roleThe Associated PressMa spokesman Wang Yu-chi said the island would participate in the assembly as an observer under the name Chinese Taipei, the same title it uses in the Olympics. Relations between China and Taiwan have improved significantly since Ma's election last …

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6 athletes from Beijing Olympics test positive for CERA - China.org.cn

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Sydney Morning Herald6 athletes from Beijing Olympics test positive for CERAChina.org.cn, ChinaThe largest ever testing program was conducted in the Beijing Olympics when about 4770 tests were carried out including 3801 urine and 969 blood tests during the 29-day period from 27 July until 24 August 2008. The IOC announced in October 2008 that …IOC: 6 Olympic Athletes Positive For CERA WBZall 609 news articles

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Sky sign Chinese MVP - MiamiHerald.com

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Sky sign Chinese MVPMiamiHerald.com, FLThe 26-year-old Chen began playing for the Chinese National Team at the age of 16 and has been a member of two Olympic teams. She appeared in the 2004 Athens Games, and in the 2008 Beijing Olympics averaged 14.9 points and 7.5 rebounds to help China to …Sky signs Chinese center Chen Nan eTaiwan Newsall 59 news articles

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Beijing China - 2008 Olympics » Yes, There Is Phenom Jordan Hasay

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

She captured the heart of America’s running community by competing as a junior in the U. S. Olympic Trials last year, not qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics team but setting a national age-group and high school record by clocking …

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Beijing China - 2008 Olympics » China Sector Watch: Tourism

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

China Sector Watch: Tourism. Published on April 29, 2009 by Technorati Search for: olympics. This series will take an in-depth look at the industries that are shaping Chinese economy today.By Joyce RoqueApr. 29 - The tourism industry in …

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Beijing China - 2008 Olympics » Baseball Games - Powerhouses Japan

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Final Hurrah For Baseball At The 16 th Asian Games GUANGZHOU, China - April 28, 2009 - The 16 th Asian Games ( www.gz2010.cn/en ) , part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia will be the final …

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Team Mascot - the Beijing Olympics 2008

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

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Triathlon: Charlotte Paul Wins Ironman China (RunnersWeb.com)

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

In Chinese culture, the number 8 is lucky. The Olympics in Beijing were opened at 8pm on 8/8/2008. On Sunday 19th April at Ironman China, my race number was 8. And now I have 8 sunburnt into my skin!

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