One tragedy of World War II was Japan's fascist fanatics driving young pilots into suicidal attacks on US warships. These kamikaze attacks have become synonymous with crazy, reckless behavior.
The prices of the 4G packages offered by China Mobile, one of the major suppliers on the Chinese mainland so far, show that, despite government efforts in economic restructuring, the antiquated corporate culture nurtured in the days of the planned economy is hard to shake off.
With air pollution increasingly compro-mising the quality of people's lives, the lack of action by local governments in response to the heavy smog at the weekend is being widely criticized.
Want to start an investment program? Be prepared to face kilograms of paperwork.
On Feb 4, the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee approved President Barack Obama's nomination of Senator Max Baucus (Democrat from Montana) to become US ambassador to China. The full Senate confirmed Baucus' nomination several days later.
Beijing's subway system - one of the longest in the world at 465 kilometers - is plagued by excessive congestion and costly government subsidies. Now, in a controversial move, the Beijing municipal government has decided to increase the subway fare, currently fixed at 2 yuan ($0.33) per trip. If the proposal survives an upcoming public hearing, Beijing will join the ranks of cities like Sao Paulo and Mexico City in raising public transport fares.
China's rise as a strong trading nation will not only help it meet its domestic economic goals, but also deepen its ties with the world
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