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Hubei farms and dead floating pigs

Posted on 2013-03-26 by Barry van Wyk

In the city of Huangshi in Hubei province there’s a lake called Cihu Lake. Situated close to the Yangtze River, the lake area appears to be an idyllic scenic spot. Yet, especially in light of recent events, Cihu Lake is … Continue reading →

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Farewell Ministry of Railways

Posted on 2013-03-11 by Barry van Wyk

China’s newspapers today slightly ruefully report the departure of an institution as old as the PRC itself: the Ministry of Railways. The behemoth ministry has overseen the rapid development of the railway network in China in the last decade but … Continue reading →

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New rules for online trading, auctions and e-commerce

Posted on 2008-07-04 by Eric Mu

Yesterday, Beijing Administration of Industry and Commerce announced on its website the draft of a set of new e-business regulations.

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Newspaper suspended for unethical earthquake reporting

Posted on 2008-05-22 by Eric Mu

New Travel Weekly (旅游新报), a Chongqing-based newspaper was suspended from publishing for using bikini-clad women on the front page on its May 19 issue.”

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