Tag Archives: Chinese language

China in Africa? Capitalism or Exploitation

March 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Yesterday I didn’t really post any new articles because I spent the whole day reading up on current affairs in the African economic scene. I read up on a lot of recent, and past, news about the Chinese, and other … read more »

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Tourism recovering in Japan

September 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Visitors to Japan have reached pre-earthquake numbers, for the first time since the disaster struck in March last year Reports from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) show the country had 686,600 foreign visitors in June, up 1.4% from June … read more »

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Sudan rebels say holding 29 Chinese workers

January 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Rebels in Sudan’s oil-producing border state of South Kordofan said on Sunday they were holding Chinese workers for their own safety after a battle with the Sudanese army. The army has been fighting rebels of the SPLM-N in South Kordofan … read more »

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Pilot in plane sex uproar

August 11, 2011 by benim

Cathay Pacific says it has launched a “full investigation” into photos allegedly showing a flight attendant performing oral sex on a pilot aboard an aircraft of the Hong Kong carrier. Several pixellated photos of the act have been published in … read more »

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Kim Clijsters beats Li Na to win Australian Open 2011 final

January 29, 2011 by benim

The former world No 1, who has suggested she will retire again at the end of the season, recovered from dropping the first set on Rod Laver to record a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory. Li had appeared on course to … read more »

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Paul the Octopus Is Dead, Long Live Bo Si, the “Psychic” Panda

November 17, 2010 by benim

Who couldn’t have seen this coming? The world of predictions is such a fickle place. If you thought that 2010 was going to be remembered for Paul the Octopus’s psychic World Cup predictions (and exclusive interview with TIME’s World Cup … read more »

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Zambia court bails Chinese pair after mine shooting

November 2, 2010 by benim

LUSAKA — A Zambian court Tuesday bailed two Chinese managers who are charged with attempted murder after they shot 12 miners protesting over their working conditions. Xiao Li Shan and Wu Jiu Hua were released after posting bail of 50 … read more »

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Dropped phone leaves man otherwise engaged in toilet

October 20, 2010 by benim

A Chinese man who got his arm stuck in a toilet pipe in an attempt to retrieve his dropped mobile phone was freed by rescuers, state television reported on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT When rescue workers arrived on the scene in Jiangsu … read more »

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