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CHINA DAILY - Thursday September 18,2008
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Contaminated milk food has claimed its third victim and the number of infants suffering its consequences across the country has risen almost five times to 6,244, the Ministry of Health said yesterday.
Nation
SHENZHEN: Mothers on the mainland, terrified of their babies becoming the next victims of the baby milk scandal, are turning to Hong Kong for safe food for their infants.
China Scene
Born on nation's birthday and named accordingly
Paralympics
When it comes to buying a new wheelchair, it is all about getting the one that suits your needs, 50-year-old Zhou Ping, said last week at the 2008 Care & Rehabilitation Expo China in Beijing.
Comment
For Beijing, the Olympics and Paralympics have brought the clearest and bluest skies to the capital in the last 10 years, reduced traffic congestion by half, promoted the concept of queuing at bus stops and subway stations, improved infrastructure with new sidewalks and resurfaced streets, promoted public politeness, increased green spaces in the city and last but not least increased access for persons with disabilities in public spaces around the city.
Beijing Tokyo Forum
TOKYO: Japanese politicians from different parties have assured China that the bilateral relationship will not be affected by changes in their domestic politics, a senior Chinese official said yesterday.
International
Apple's iPhone 3G has won a public vote to find the year's best gadget, beating strong competition from three games consoles, a budget laptop and a balloon-shaped iPod speaker system.
International
A brother-in-law of deposed leader Thaksin Shinawatra was elected the new prime minister of Thailand in a parliamentary vote yesterday, setting up a showdown with protesters determined to tear down his political legacy.
Business
At least three large Chinese commercial banks have disclosed their exposure to the worsening US financial crisis through bonds issued by investment bank Lehman Brothers, which has filed for Chapter 11 protection.
Business
US flash memory maker SanDisk Corp rejected a $5.9 billion bid by top memory chip-maker, Samsung Electronics Co, but would not rule out a deal at a better price.
Life
Not all Chinese towns have theaters or Internet cafes, but almost every family has a TV set. For most Chinese, TV may be the most accessible media to learn about the world.
Sports
The chief of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) is confident the city will deliver a great Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 after learning from his Beijing counterparts.
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