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Drought in Southern China Destroys Crops, Water Levels Lowest Ever
Nov 6, 2009, 4:00 amDroughts across southern China have stunted crops and brought water levels in reservoirs and rivers to a historic low.
Freedom in China Did Not Develop With Economy, Says Forum
Nov 4, 2009, 1:00 amA growing middle class population is often seen to be a driving force for bringing about democracy.
Artificial Snow in Beijing Delays Hundreds of Flights
Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 amChinese scientists tinkering with weather caused millions of tons of snow to fall on Beijing over the weekend.
Student Dies as H1N1 Breaks Out in Beijing
Nov 3, 2009, 11:00 amA freshman from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics died of H1N1 flu on October 27.
Chinese College Grads Find Entry to Bureaucracy Competitive
Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 pmRecruitment for the nation’s civil service positions began on Oct. 15 and the competition is fierce.
In Beijing and Shanghai, Houses Have Been Overpriced for a Decade
Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 pmHouse prices in some mainland Chinese cities have been sky rocketing in recent years.
River Poisoned in China's South: Greenpeace
Oct 29, 2009, 9:00 pmThe famed Pearl River, China’s third longest, has dangerously high pollution levels according to a recent report from Greenpeace.
Former Bank Employees Protest Forced Buyouts in Beijing
Oct 29, 2009, 5:00 amHundreds of former bank employees have protested in front of the Beijing International Conference Center.
Four Chinese Writers Awarded Hellman/Hammett Prize
Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 amHuman Rights Watch (HRW) announced that four Chinese writers are among the 37 Hellman/Hammett award recipients.
Chinese Local Governments Deep In Debt, Says Commentator
Oct 29, 2009, 2:00 amChinese local governments have issued a total of over five trillion yuan worth of bonds.
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