Author Archives: banyue

Ayis in Hangzhou

Posted on 2007-08-22 by banyue

Qianjiang Evening News (钱江晚报) for August 22, 2007 features a report on the ayi (阿姨) economy.

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Fireball on the front page

Posted on 2007-08-21 by banyue

Shenzhen’s Daily Sunshine (晶报) for 21 August, 2007.

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Disastrous Sepat

Posted on 2007-08-20 by banyue

Jingjiang Evening News (京江晚报) for August 20, 2007.

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Illegal price hikes on instant noodles

Posted on 2007-08-17 by banyue

Beijing Youth Daily (北京青年报) for Friday, 17 August, 2007.

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1 million cars in Guangzhou

Posted on 2007-08-16 by banyue

Southern Metropolis Daily (南方都市报) for 16 August, 2007.

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Fenghuang Bridge is falling down

Posted on 2007-08-15 by banyue

The Beijing News (新京报) for 15 August features a photo of the collapsed Fenghuan County bridge.

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A submerged plane in Yantai

Posted on 2007-08-14 by banyue

Chutian Metropolis Daily (楚天都市报) reports that China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is increased the fastest in ten years, leading to inflation concerns

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Punishment in cardboard baozi case

Posted on 2007-08-13 by banyue

From the Beijing Times (京华时报): Zi Beijia (訾北佳), journalist behind the fake news story on cardboard baozi, was sentenced to one year in prison and a 1,000 yuan fine.

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An emissions control test and a 40ºC heat wave

Posted on 2007-08-10 by banyue

The Beijing News (新京报) for 10 August, 2007.

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Where did Yao Ming shoot his wedding photos?

Posted on 2007-08-09 by banyue

Hangzhou’s Metropolitan Express (都市快报) reports on Yao Ming’s wedding photos, a tornado, and Hangzhou private enterprises.

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