Typhoon Matsa Approaches E. China's Coastal Provinces
Xinhua News, Aug. 5, 2005, East China's coastal provinces face the threat of heavy storms on Friday as Typhoon Matsa approaches, the National Meteorological Centre warned on Thursday. Having started out as a tropical storm, Matsa is forecast to advance across the southeastern East China Sea, before slamming into coastal areas of east China's Zhejiang Province.
Tibetan Tourism Welcomes Its Golden Season
Chinanews.cn Aug. 4, 2005 - From August to October each year, Tibet has the most pleasant climate and the highest percentage of oxygen, making it the best season for travel.Reporter learned from Southwest Airlines that, in order to satisfy travelers' demand of traveling to Tibet, made a prompt new arrangement on the capacity, increasing sharply the capacity of routes to Lhasa.
China, Kazakstan to launch 12 transportation routes
Xinhuanet, August 3, 2005 - The communications delegations of China and Kazakhstan have signed agreement to launch 12 direct passenger and cargo transportation routes between the two countries as of September 1 this year. According to the Communications Department of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, the 12 transportation routes will be operational between the major cities in Xinjiang and Kazakhstan.The 12 routes will benefit trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, said Luo Jianxin, deputy director of the regional communications department. Up to date, Xinjiang has 15 highway transportation ports, 63 international passenger and cargo transportation routes, which will rise to 75 by September.
The total population of Beijing is expected to exceed 15.5 million by 2010
Chinanews.cn Aug. 2, 2005 - A Beijing-based research institute on demographics predicts the number of people in the city will reach the peak of some 17 million in 2025. The institute suggests Beijing may also witness a rising number of elderly people, about six million by 2045. It adds the number of migrant people in the city hit nearly 4.1 million in 2003, with a growth of about one million from 2000. More than 80 percent of them are engaged in wholesale, retail, catering, manufacturing, construction and service sectors. By the end of 2003, there were more than 14.5 million permanent residents in Beijing.
Compensation for Delayed Flight Losses Up
Xinhua News, July 29, 2005 - From Sunday, passengers of Chinese airlines will be able to get compensation as high as 45,000 yuan (US$5,549) in case they suffer losses due to the delay of scheduled flights to overseas destinations as an international convention on air transportation takes effect. The Montreal Convention, which was endorsed on May 28 by the 16th session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, to better protect the rights of passengers, will become effective on July 31.
Dalian Opens 10 New Int'l Air Routes
Xinhua News Agency, July 25, 2005 - Northeast China's port city of Dalian opened 10 more international air routes Saturday to the cities in Europe, America, Oceania and Asia via Shanghai. The flights, all run by China Eastern Airlines, links the tourist, scenic coastal city in northeastern Liaoning Province to London, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Melbourne, Sidney, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Delhi, and Phuket in Thailand, according to the airlines. Passengers to take the flights could go through custom inspection in Shanghai, but their their luggage can be consigned in Dalian, according to the Zhoushuizi Airport in Dalian. China Eastern Airline has also signed a cooperation agreement with the Dalian municipal government to help turn city into a transportation hub in northeast Asia, according to the airlines.
Two generations find harmony in China travels
The Seattle Times, USA July 22, 2005 - First of all, we don't sing, unless you count the shower.So what on earth were we doing in a Chinese riverbank park, on a sultry summer afternoon, in front of a crowd of 200 smiling souls, cordless mikes in hand, belting out "Jingle Bells"? And "Edelweiss."...
RMB Won't Float by Big Margin
Xinhua News, China, July 22, 2005 - China abruptly on Thursday evening allowed the renminbi (RMB) to appreciate by a modest 2 percent, but said its exchange rate will not float by a big margin. The remark was apparently intended to ward off any speculation on further jumps.
Hong Kong Disneyland impressed the media
Chinanews.cn, July 21, 2005
UK issues 1st Chinese group tourist visas
Xinhua News , July 20, 2005 The British embassy issued the first group tourist visas Wednesday, kicking off the flow of group Chinese visitors to the United Kingdom.
China's 1st low-cost airline goes into operation
Chinanews.cn, July 18, 2005 - Private low-cost carrier Spring Airlines launched its maiden flight on Monday, becoming the newest player in China's increasingly modern travel industry. Spring is one of private airlines entering the Chinese market following the launch of China's first private airline of the modern era, Okay Airways Co., in March. Like Okay, Spring avoids the more heavily traveled routes such as Beijing-Shanghai, focussing on niche markets for tourists and business travelers.
Beijing plans to build a buffer zone to safeguard the Imperial Palace
People's Daily, July 18, 2005 - The plan will effectively protect the traditional style, features and historical authenticity of the environment surrounding the palace, said Chinese officials. .. According to the plan, the zone will include the following areas: from Zheng Yang Men (South-facing Gate Tower) in the south and the two sides of Tian'anmen Square, to the area of Di'anmen and the Second Ring Road in the north composed of the five historical cultural preservation streets and areas of the Shishahai Park, the Forbidden City, Guozijian Street, and North and South Luoguxiang. The zone covers an area of 1,377 hectares or 1,463 hectares if the imperial palace included, said Kong Fanchi, deputy director of Beijing Cultural Relics Bureau. |
