Archive for the ‘olympics’ Category

Karolyi still miffed about Chinese gymnasts probe - The Associated Press

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

USA TodayKarolyi still miffed about Chinese gymnasts probeThe Associated Press - Nov 13, 2008China won the bronze medal in Sydney, and Yang also won a bronze on the uneven bars. Gymnasts must turn 16 during an Olympic year to be eligible to compete. …City honor local gymnastics icons Bizjournals.comBela Karolyi, Gymnastics Coach ABC7Chicago.comInternational gymnastics competition coming to Sears Centre Chicago Daily Heraldall 93 news articles

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China's Internet-based economy expands 52.2% in Q3 - China Daily

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

China's Internet-based economy expands 52.2% in Q3China Daily, China - 7 hours agoThe growth was attributable mainly to the Beijing Olympics. As demand from abroad was driven down by the financial turmoil, the B2B e-commerce market grew …

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China's Lunar New Year TV gala to feature Olympic icons, technology - Xinhua

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

China's Lunar New Year TV gala to feature Olympic icons, technologyXinhua, China - Nov 14, 2008Used during the Olympic opening ceremony on Aug. 8, the massive scroll featured many iconic Chinese elements. The designs on the scroll of the New Year show …

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China slams upcoming Sarkozy-Dalai Lama meeting - The Associated Press

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The Irrawaddy News MagazineChina slams upcoming Sarkozy-Dalai Lama meetingThe Associated Press - Nov 14, 2008Relations between France and China nose-dived in the wake of chaotic protests by exiled Tibetans and other activists during the Olympic torch's passage …The Chinese Wall The Weekly StandardChina opposes Sarkozy meeting with Dalai Lama: FM Pakistan Daily MailTibet: Turning over a new page Fool’s MountainDesicritics.org - Phayulall 445 news articles

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Sina.com quarterly profit up 28 percent - The Associated Press

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Sina.com quarterly profit up 28 percentThe Associated Press - 3 hours ago"While the global economic environment in general has significantly deteriorated and the advertising market in post-Olympic China has become increasingly …UPDATE 1-SINA 3rd quarter profit up, boosted by Olympics ReutersSINA Corporation Q3 2008 Earnings Call Transcript Seeking AlphaCiti maintains a 'Buy' on Sina (SINA), But Lowers Price Target StreetInsider.com (subscription)StreetInsider.com (subscription)all 102 news articles

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Crisis chokes China metals output, spurs refiners - guardian.co.uk

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The Associated PressCrisis chokes China metals output, spurs refinersguardian.co.uk, UK - 8 hours agoThe global financial crisis was kept at bay in China by its booming economy and Olympic cheer, enabling raw materials suppliers worldwide to shrug off the …INSTANT VIEW 4-China Oct industry output up 8.2 pct yr/yr ForbesChina factory output hits 7-yr low; steel, power weak guardian.co.ukall 201 news articles

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Chinese package a boon for rail projects - Globe and Mail

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Los Angeles TimesChinese package a boon for rail projectsGlobe and Mail, Canada - 8 hours ago… project in China is the high-speed line between Beijing and its international airport, which opened in time for the Beijing Olympics this summer. …Just like the Olympics, Beijing's $586bn rescue beats them all … Times OnlineConstruction boom on horizon Financial PostStimulus package to bring China's economy back on track IBNLive.comIndependent - Times Onlineall 786 news articles

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FDA to detain food shipments from China - The Associated Press

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

FDA to detain food shipments from ChinaThe Associated Press - 56 minutes agoThe practice became known after the Beijing Olympics this summer. It backfired when tens of thousands of Chinese children got sick with kidney problems …

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"Shaolin" the first Broadway spotlight on China - Reuters

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

"Shaolin" the first Broadway spotlight on ChinaReuters - Nov 12, 2008"General interest in China is higher than ever after the Olympics, and in this country the fact is that when we think about Chinese culture we think about …

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Just like the Olympics, Beijing's $586bn rescue beats them all … - Times Online

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

China DailyJust like the Olympics, Beijing's $586bn rescue beats them all …Times Online, UK - 16 hours agoMuch like that firework display at the Olympic opening ceremony. But also swirling around Sunday's announcement is the tacit question of what China can do …China unleashes massive budget to ward off crisis Globe and MailChina Sets Big Stimulus Plan In Bid to Jump-Start Growth Wall Street Journal Blogsall 889 news articles

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