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- Beijing's Asia power play
China's economic and military might has grown in recent years along with its overseas trade and investment. China is becoming an oceanic power with growing clout in the Asia-Pacific region. It demonstrated naval, air and amphibious strength this year by holding exercises in the South and East China seas, where it has unresolved territorial and maritime boundary disputes with several Southeast ... - From Beijing to Clinton: Olympic swimmer shares know-how with kids
Hes an Olympian forever, but these past few weeks, Gil Stovalls been a teacher and role model for competitive swimmers in the Mohawk Valley. Stovall, who swam the 200-meter butterfly in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, strapped on his goggles, grabbed his Speedo and rubber cap and dived into the pool with students who attended Hamilton Colleges swimming camp for the last three weeks. - Beijing Olympics Medalist Rebellin Loses Medal and Doping Appeal
Italian rider tested positive for blood-booster CERA. - Exhibit brings luxuries from the heart of Beijing's Forbidden City courtyards to the US
BEIJING, China - Deep in a long-forgotten corner of the Forbidden City and up a twisting stairway are four sets of twin doors, shut for more than eight decades. They reveal rare sweeping views to the north, south, east and west above the golden-tiled rooftops of the imperial palace. - Beijing's home prices still growing, signs of slowing showing
Beijing has achieved initial success in the regulation of its property market. Speculation in the real estate sector has been effectively curbed and the growth of housing prices has started to cool, said Zhang Gong, director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, on July 29. - Beijing Wary Of Rising Tide Of Veterans' Discontent
A seldom-seen aspect of China's ambitious military modernization is the plight of demobilized soldiers who have fallen through the cracks -- and who have Beijing worried. Many veterans are taking to the streets to protest lack of jobs, health care and other benefits. - Beijing buying less crude from Iran
WASHINGTON, July 29 (UPI) -- Chinese imports of crude oil from Iran declined by 13 million barrels as Beijing focuses on Iraq and Saudi Arabia, government records indicate. Saudi Arabia - Iran - Middle East - Petroleum - United States - Signal system failure delays Beijing Subway Line 4 this morning
Beijing Subway Line 4 was shortly delayed this morning. - Beijing 101 products contain undeclared western medicine
Two products used by Beijing 101 Hair Consultants have been found to contain an undeclared western medicinal ingredient by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). These two products are labelled to "promote hair growth, reduce hair loss and improve blood circulation". - Beijing donates 2 sanitation trucks to Phnom Penh municipality
The two new sanitation trucks donated by Beijing Municipality were handed over to Phnom Penh Municipality on Wednesday.
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