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China-ROK free trade deal urged  2009-11-24 08:00:18

Partly induced by the drop in trade between South Korea and China amid the global recession, officials from both sides committed to expediting negotiations for a free trade agreement.



Residents want garbage project thrown out  2009-11-24 08:00:18

More than 1,000 residents in Guangzhou raised a stink yesterday over plans to build a massive garbage incinerator in the heart of the Pearl River Delta.



Pressure builds on employees  2009-11-24 08:00:18

Nearly nine out of 10 Chinese workers are under growing pressure at work as China leads the world toward economic recovery, a global survey showed.



'Learn mine safety lessons'  2009-11-24 08:00:18

The country's top work safety official has blamed poor management and inadequate safety precautions for Saturday's mine blast in Heilongjiang province that claimed at least 104 lives.



Rising inputs to prop aluminum  2009-11-24 08:11:38

Aluminum prices will be supported for the next three years by rising production costs in China, the biggest producer, and a recovery in global demand, Macquarie Securities Ltd said.



Shaolin strikes back at online hacker attacks  2009-11-24 08:01:07

The abbot of Shaolin Temple, which is famous worldwide for its kungfu prowess, defended his monastery yesterday amid cyber-attacks and a new round of accusations over its growing commercialization.



Rabies shots rebates handed out  2009-11-24 08:01:07

Health authorities in Guangdong will reimburse rabies-infected residents at least 100 yuan each as an incentive for them to get expensive vaccines.



Bank job applicants outnumber openings 9 to 1  2009-11-24 08:01:07

Four State-owned banks offering about 2,000 vacancies for university graduates next year attracted more than 18,000 candidates in a job fair in this capital of Guangdong province yesterday.



Special program opens to groom '2nd generation'  2009-11-24 08:01:07

A leading university in Shanghai has launched a special business program catering to students from wealthy families who are expected to take over the reins of their family's enterprises.



Lane set up for residents to fix traffic  2009-11-24 08:01:07

Residents in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will now have a seat at the table to help remedy the city's numerous traffic problems.



Guangzhou Auto Show opens to media  2009-11-23 17:23:26

ChiNext stock index up Moday  2009-11-23 16:39:19

Chinese shares close higher Monday  2009-11-23 16:02:14



Style survives financial crisis  2009-11-23 08:39:11

A stronger yuan in regional trade  2009-11-23 08:02:09

Rally in B shares wins new attention  2009-11-23 08:01:29

New costs anger homebuyers  2009-11-23 07:54:20



Auto aftermarket attracts big players  2009-11-23 08:03:50

Coca-Cola China assists AIDS orphans  2009-11-23 08:03:50

Bombardier builds its aviation sector  2009-11-23 08:02:28

Biz Unusual

Cutting off criminal channels

The China Advertising Association publicly condemned 58 illegal infomercials on Sept 25 after an investigation by the State Administration of Industry and Commerce.

Soccer betting targeted

Funds distributed by 'castes'

'Mistress forced me to take bribes'

Fired up about trash crisis

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Newsmaker

Air China's Fan Cheng named to run Shenzhen Airlines

Air China Vice-President Fan Cheng was named Party secretary of Shenzhen Airlines on Tuesday, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, adding fuel to speculation that the world's most valuable airline would take over the Shenzhen-based carrier.

Li hikes stake in holding firm

Student entrepreneurs get support amid bleak job market

Stars shine brighter with EMBA

GSK may shift some Relenza manufacturing to mainland

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