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7/8/2006 5:19 AM |
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Rise of China Tops Iraq War and 9/11 as Top Story of Decade |
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By UCFABC on
12/10/2009 6:56 AM
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In an exclusive analysis performed by the Global Language Monitor, the Rise of China has been determined to be the Top News Story of the Decade followed by the Iraq War, the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, the War on Terror, and the Death of Michael Jackson. Completing the Top Ten were the Election of Obama to US presidency, the Global Recession of2008/2009, Hurricane Katrina, the War in Afghanistan, and the onset of the Financial Tsunami/Economic Meltdown. Rounding out the list were the Beijing Olympics, the South Asian Tsunami, the War against the Taliban, the Death of Pope John Paul II, and Osama bin-Laden eludes capture.
The methodology: The analysis factored in the number of citations over the course of the decade on the Internet, the blogosphere, including social media, as well as the top 50,000 print and electronic media sites
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Wind investment in Texas shows China's clout in field-By DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press |
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By UCFABC on
11/1/2009 8:59 AM
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Last week shows how much China's own wind industry has burgeoned.
China put up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the power to light up 180,000 homes.
The announcement came only days after U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu told lawmakers that the U.S. was falling behind China and others in alternative energy investment.
The project is a joint venture with U.S. Renewable Energy Group, a private equity firm, Austin-based Cielo Wind Power and Shenyang Power Group of China.
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China's growth accelerates on stimulus boom-By JOE McDONALD, Ap Business Writer |
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By UCFABC on
7/16/2009 2:13 PM
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BEIJING – China's second-quarter growth accelerated on a stimulus-fed investment boom, the government reported Thursday, sparking a rise in Asian stocks on hopes the world's third-largest economy could help to lead a global recovery.
The economy grew by 7.9 percent from a year earlier, up from the first quarter's 6.1 percent growth rate, the National Bureau of Statistics said. Analysts said full-year growth should easily reach the government's 8 percent target.
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US expects China to cut emissions after a 'peak year'-by Lachlan Carmichael Lachlan Carmichael |
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By UCFABC on
6/12/2009 8:16 PM
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States wants China to accept slow increases in its greenhouse gas emissions until it hits a "peak year," beyond which a real decrease must occur, US negotiator Todd Stern said Friday.
Stern, briefing reporters following a trip to China, said he believed the Chinese authorities have taken "on board" the concept of a peak year for carbon gases that cause climate change but have not specified what year that will be.
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Application Procedures for Confucius Institute Scholarship |
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By UCFABC on
5/12/2009 6:24 PM
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“Confucius Institute Scholarship” is established by Confucius Institute Headquarters, with a goal of encouraging students and teachers worldwide, who are studying and/or teaching Chinese as a second language, to study Chinese language and culture in China.
Eligibility
1. Outstanding students from Confucius Institutes (Classrooms) worldwide;
2. Foreign teachers who are teaching or planning to teach Chinese as a second language;
3. Students who received distinguished grade from the Chinese Examination series held by Confucius Institute Headquarters;
4. Outstanding Contestants in “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition;
5. Students studying Chinese as a second language in overseas universities or colleges;
6. Applicants who meet the requirements of other of Confucius Institute Headquarters’ agreements.
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
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The Silicom Ventures International Summit 2009 |
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By UCFABC on
4/20/2009 11:55 AM
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VentureDeal is pleased to extend an invitation to the Silicom Summit 2009 conference being held on June 2 - 4, 2009 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA.
The summit will bring together select innovative companies, investors and business partners from Israel, US and other innovation hotspots around the world.
For more information, visit the Silicom Summit 2009 website for more information.
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The 7th Session China Cross-Straits Technology and Projects Fair |
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By UCFABC on
4/13/2009 6:27 AM
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The 7th Session China Cross-Straits Technology and Projects Fair , co-sponsored by the Fujian Provincial People’s Government and the relevant State departments, will be held in the city of Fuzhou, Fujian Province from June 18th to 20th, 2009. It will provide a transaction platform for domestic and overseas university, scientific research institutions, enterprises and investors by way of showcasing R&D achievements, project promotion, policy consultation, information release and on-the –spot project linkage-up, etc.
We cordially welcome domestic and overseas universities, scientific research institutes, enterprises and investors, as well as those with R&D achievements to The 7th Session of China Cross-Straits Technology and Projects Fair.
Major Events:
Morning of June 18th : Opening Ceremonies
18th-20th June: Forums & on-the-spot Project linkage-up
The Organizing Committee of CSTPF
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2009 California-China Trade & Investment Conference-Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
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By UCFABC on
4/2/2009 4:40 PM
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This Conference will provide valuable insider information to the business owner on how to profit in China now. Expert speakers will go to the core of doing business in China while enticing Chinese investment in California. The U.S. Commercial Service and the District Export Council will demonstrate case histories of how they have provided valuable services to build a successful US-China business relationship. This is an excellent opportunity to network with and make valuable connections with the Southern California Chinese business leaders and other California businesses doing business in China.
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105th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)-April 15-19, 24-28 and May 3-7 Three Phases |
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By UCFABC on
3/27/2009 12:38 PM
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China Import and Export Fair,also called Canton Fair, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since it was inaugurated in the Spring of 1957. It is China's largest trade fair of the highest level, of the most complete varieties and of the largest attendance and business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multi-functional event of international importance.
105th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will grand opening on April 15-19, 24-28 and May 3-7 for the three Phases.
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