Archive for December, 2007

China produces first home-grown bullet train

Another first for China.  They are just trying to be number one in every feild possible.  now they are in the bullet train business. China’s first domestically developed high-speed bullet train, capable of reaching 300 kilometers (190 miles) per hour, rolled off the production line on Saturday, state media reported. “China has joined an elite [...]

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Credit controls cool Shanghai real estate

China looking at the United states and the problems they have, have come to realize it might be a bubble in China especially in Shanghai and Beijing. The once red-hot housing market of Shanghai is losing its luster, as government credit controls begin to bite.

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China market makes a move up!

Chinese share prices rose for a second consecutive session on Thursday, lifted by restored confidence among investors. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index, which covers both A and B shares, jumped 101.75 points, or 2.06 percent, to finish at 5,043.54. It traded between 4,923.30 and 5,050.79, after closing up 2.18 percent at 4,941.78 on Wednesday. The [...]

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Shanghai’s top crime boss executed

Shanghai’s top crime boss executed Dec 19,2007 SHANGHAI (AFP) — Shanghai’s top gangster was executed this week after China’s top court gave the order for him to be put to death, state press reported Wednesday.  Li Bin, 41, the self-proclaimed “King of Shanghai’s underworld” was executed Tuesday after the Supreme Court, which reviews all death [...]

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Chinese shares rebound, key Shanghai Composite Index up 2.18%

2007-12-19 15:39:17 Since the last few weeks the China market has been a roller coaster ride.  The market has seen a 1,000 point move from the high to now at 4,800 points.  The news is Chinese share prices closed sharply higher Wednesday with bargain hunting, ending two consecutive days of decline. Analysts said the rebound [...]

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Shanghai’s foreigner thief that stole a plasma T.V.

Shanghai Crime   A friend of Mine Liquid impact had an event a week ago and after the event, they were taking down the displays and props. The party was very good and the champagne was free flowing.   After the event, some foreigners decided it would be nice to have a take home prize [...]

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Shanghai Zapatas

Ladies Night   As the mercury drops in Shanghai so do the party goers. I had some friends ask me where to go on the Sun-Wed in Shanghai and my answer was that it’s quiet in Shanghai till Wednesday night. The only place that packs every single night in Shanghai is Shanghai baby Face.   [...]

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