China

By Larry Habegger | January 27th, 2004 |

KFC, the U.S. fast-food chain, has more than 1,000 outlets in China and plans to open hundreds more this year. It has just received authorization from the government to open... [Read this entry]

China

By Larry Habegger | January 20th, 2004 |

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When getting around in taxis, try to have small bills available (RMB 10, 20, and 50 notes). Drivers have been known to use counterfeit RMB 50 and 100 bills to... [Read this entry]

China

By Larry Habegger | December 9th, 2003 |

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Power is being rationed in Shanghai because of shortages created by insufficient coal supplies and a seasonal drought, which has reduced the generation of hydroelectric power. Shopping centers and department... [Read this entry]

China

By Larry Habegger | September 17th, 2003 |

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To prepare for a possible SARS resurgence in the coming flu season, officials in the southern province of Guangdong have designated 158 hospitals to treat SARS patients, mandating that each... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | September 9th, 2003 |

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Floods caused by heavy rains that began at the end of August forced the evacuation of half a million people in Shaanxi province. The Wei River, a tributary of the... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | July 24th, 2003 |

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A new airport serving Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, popular tourist spots in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is expected to open in late September 2003, and according to officials, will accommodate Boeing... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | June 24th, 2003 |

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The World Health Organization (WHO) removed Beijing and Hong Kong from its list of SARS-effected areas because the disease is no longer spreading in either place. Twenty days had passed... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | June 18th, 2003 |

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Beijing is now the only place in the world where the World Health Organization (WHO) advises avoiding all but essential travel because of SARS.

China

By Larry Habegger | June 10th, 2003 |

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The Yellow River is at its lowest level in 50 years and millions in northern China face water shortages this summer. Chinese officials reported that more than half the watersheds... [Read this entry]

China

By Larry Habegger | June 3rd, 2003 |

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For the first time in more than 50 years, foreigners will soon be able to stay anywhere they wish in Beijing. A trial plan began May 28 to lift dwelling... [Read this entry]

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