DTN News: China - Breaking Headlines News Dated March 17, 2011

Asian Defense News: DTN News: China - Breaking Headlines News Dated March 17, 2011

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 17, 2011: Comprehensive daily news related to China Breaking - Headlines Newsfor the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related to China - Breaking Headlines News for the world of TODAY

Premier Wen urges finding efficient ways for large-scale China-U.S. cooperation "We hope to enhance coordination with the United States and properly handle our differences to meet challenges together," Wen told a group of U.S. business leaders and former government officials. Chinese defense minister meets Kazakh, Kyrgyz counterparts The ministers, who attended the one-day defense ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, exchanged views on bilateral ties, regional security, and security cooperation within the SCO framework. CPC congratulates Lao People's Revolutionary Party on opening of national congress The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (PRP) for the opening of its ninth national congress. • Report on China's economic, social development plan • China to invest 250 bln yuan in rural public project construction • China to crack down on hoarding of daily necessities amid salt panic • Report on China's central, local budgets • 19 pigs test positive to illegal additive in China's Henan Province More Chinese agency says unable to reach 126 trainees in Japan China International Contractors Association said Thursday that 126 Chinese trainees were unable to be reached in Japan's quake-hit regions as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday Beijing Time. China urges UN Security Council to listen to Arab, African concerns over Libya China said Thursday the UN Security Council must take into consideration the views of Arab and African countries when deciding what action to take toward Libya. China sends 10 tonnes of drinking water to Japan quake-hit areas China delivered ten tonnes of bottled drinking water to Japan's earthquake-hit areas on Thursday in the country's latest round of relief donations sent to assist Japan's rescue and recovery efforts.

Photos >> China has rich salt reserves to meet demand: China Salt Chinese defense minister meets Kazakh, Kyrgyz counterparts Tibetans hold spring ploughing ceremony Jilin Province provides 10 tonnes of drinking water to Japan Company affirms ample salt supply to halt panic buying Yellow River ice melts China has rich salt reserves to meet demand: China Salt Chinese defense minister meets Kazakh, Kyrgyz counterparts Tibetans hold spring ploughing ceremony Jilin Province provides 10 tonnes of drinking water to Japan Company affirms ample salt supply to halt panic buying Yellow River ice melts

Politics >> • Full text: Report on China's economic, social development plan • Full Text: Report on China's central, local budgets • Senior official urges more efforts to promote China's peaceful reunification • President Hu stresses significance of sci-tech innovation in global competition • Outcomes of NPC, CPPCC annual sessions catch eyes worldwide Voice of China >> • China urges UN Security Council to listen to Arab, African concerns over Libya • China believes Japanese people will overcome difficulty, rebuild home: FM • FM press conference on March 15 • China urges peaceful solutions in Libya: FM • Chinese president's special envoy to visit Costa Rica: FM Health >> • China discovers virus that killed 36 after getting tick bites • Shuanghui meat products put off shelf in Shanghai • Shanghai to reform healthcare • Traditional Chinese medicine therapy encouraged in NW China • Wal-Mart apologizes for sales of expired food in SW China city Entertainment >> • Actress Zhou Xun among Young Global Leaders • Stefanie Sun promotes new album in Taipei • Cast members promote TV series "The Legend of Tiger Amulet" • Paris Fashion Week: Shiatzy Chen's show • Ekin Cheng's concert in Hong Kong China & World >> • Analysis shows China has no immediate threat from radioactive leaks in Japan • Air China to fly between Beijing, Stockholm every day • Defense minister says China hopes to boost military cooperation with SCO members • Chinese military delegation attends 90th anniversary of Mongolian Armed Forces • Chinese defense minister meets Kazakh, Kyrgyz counterparts Culture & Edu >> • China's actuary exam results to be recognized by UK • Glasgow honors painter Fan Zeng • Tibetan craftsmen strive to preserve genuine Tibetan painting art • Students visit needlework museum in Sichuan • Dance drama "Liberation" staged in Shanghai Sci & Tech >> • China to import more high-tech products over the next five years • Lenovo, SMG form joint venture to offer mobile-Internet video services • China's video websites join to screen movies online • China to train more technicians to support growth, employment • Tencent year net up 56% to $1.22 bln HK/Macao/Taiwan >> • No impact of Japan's radiation leaks on Macao: CE • Hong Kong sees lowest unemployment rate in over two years • Hong Kong's exports up 20.7% in January • Hong Kong arranges extra flights to bring residents home • Mainland enterprises encouraged to set up farm produce purchasing centers in Taiwan Business >> • Profits from state-owned enterprises in China up in first two months • China reports progress in launching trading of lead futures contracts • China moves to stabilize 2011 grain production over 500 mln tonnes • Malaysian exports under China-ASEAN FTA rise • China's central bank keeps 3-month bill yield unchanged, calming rate hike expectations Society >> • China says quake-hit county to be rebuilt with high safety standards • "Salt rush" in China over radiation fears • South China youth shop for weddings with flair • Sand barge capsizes off E China, casualties unknown • Chinese judge caught altering score is individual behavior: CGA Sports >> • FM press conference on March 15 • Players of TSW Pegasus train for AFC Cup • Sandy Lyle wins 2011 Golf World Senior Championship • Wang Shixian triumphes at All England Badminton • Chinese ace Ding out of semifinals at Hainan Snooker Classic Opinion >> • Prepare skills for future • China globally lauded as a country full of vigor and hope • A weighty problem • Commentary: Water-linked neighbors, deep mutual sympathy • China's innovation drive in "post-Shanzhai" era

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DTN News: Japan Top Stories / Headlines News Dated March 17, 2011

Asian Defense News: DTN News: Japan Top Stories / Headlines News Dated March 17, 2011

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources The Japan Times & The Mainichi Daily

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Thursday, March 17, 2011 Gov't warns of massive blackout in Tokyo area Electricity demand tops supply despite power rationing, Kaieda says as he urges railway operators to cut number of evening trains. Updated Thursday, March 17, 17:57 SDF choppers drop water on troubled Fukushima nuclear plant Helicopters douse the troubled No. 3 reactor of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in an attempt to cool down its apparently overheating fuel pool though radiations levels remain unchanged. Updated Thursday, March 17, 15:30 Containment vessel failure unlikely: Edano Identification of dead taxing as toll soars Thousands swamp immigration SDF chopper can't drop water Angry public demands more info Capital has no iodine prep plans Embassies list 400 foreigners as missing Foreign medics get OK to come Seoul to send boron in bid to cool reactors Shizuoka 6.4 temblor unwelcome harbinger? Rice stockpile stands ready: Kano Emperor issues video message over tragedy Kansai officials brace for sudden deluge of refugees Blood donations up nationwide Quake manual now in 31 languages Ueno Zoo panda coming-out delayed International 'anime' fair canceled Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Radiation fears grow after blasts Radiation levels spike in Tokyo; capital still safe, Ishihara says 3,373 people confirmed dead, 6,746 missing Exposure, risk tied to variables Tohoku joins Tepco in rationing power One certainty in the crisis: Power will be at a premium Take proper steps to avoid exposure to fallout Ishihara sorry for quake gaffe Overseas aid offers flow in Survivors fret over lack of gas

Moments in time March 17, 2011 A clock apparently showing the time it was hit by Friday's tsunami lies among the debris in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, on Tuesday. KYODO PHOTO Thursday, March 17, 2011 Dollar hits fresh postwar low of ¥76.25 in Sydney The U.S. dollar touches a fresh postwar low of ¥76.25 Thursday in Sydney, far below its previous record low of ¥79.75 marked in April 1995. Updated Thursday, March 17, 15:30 Keidanren urges 'command center' Wednesday, March 16, 2011 State may buy stocks to buoy prices: Yosano Toyota output reduction may top 40,000 vehicles amid power crisis Samsung, Ford, Boeing produce but fear parts halt Tokyo stocks surge after post-quake tumbles

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GOV'T WARNS OF MASSIVE BLACKOUT IN TOKYO AREA ON BIGGER POWER DEMAND

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government warned that an unpredictable massive blackout could occur in the Tokyo area from the evening through the night Thursday as power demand in the region has increased overnight due to cold temperatures.Full article

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• Gov't warns of massive blackout in Tokyo area on bigger power demand
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• 10,000 people go to get radiation exposure tests in Fukushima Pref.
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• Fukushima to move residents near nuclear plant to neighboring prefectures

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