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China Drive Afternoon 2008-10-02
    2008-10-03 09:49:13     CRIENGLISH.com
Broadcast Time: 17:00-19:00, 2008-10-02

         
     

  • According to the Ministry of Transport, some 53.2 million people hit the roads in China on Wednesday, the third day of the "golden week" national holiday.
  • Authorities say that Beijing will replace or remove some 300 thousand heavily polluting vehicles within a year in an attempt to further improve its air quality.
  • Chinese airlines, which are set to benefit from the ongoing golden week travel peak, started their fourth-quarter operation yesterday with good news-lower fuel prices.

  • No matter how much the Los Angeles Angels dominate Boston in the regular season, the Red Sox roll in October.
  • The calendar has flipped from September to October, but the Brewers are still 0-for-Philadelphia.
  • Top seed David Ferrer began the defence of his Japan Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 victory over American Jesse Levine in Tokyo yesterday.


At Home or On the Road?

With easier transportation available, holiday no longer means just some time off at home, more people choose to diversify their holiday plans. When we are given the multiple options for holiday break, which way do you prefer spending your days off? Do you enjoy the feeling of being away from the crowds or rather joining them? Share with us your favourite ways of spending the holiday?


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  • China's newly-revised administrative regulations on foreign investment in advertising has come into effect.
  •  Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has established its first investment company to promote economic development.
  • Retailers in Beijing benefited from a holiday shopping spree on the first day of the week-long National Day holiday.


Beijing Enforces New Road Ban

In a move to cut gridlock and improve air quality, Beijing is to implement a number of traffic restrictions along the lines of those seen during the Olympic Games.

 

  • DreamWorks Animation has officially confirmed that a sequel to the animated hit "Kung Fu Panda" is in the works and has set a release date of June 3rd, 2011.
  • Taiwan-born film director Ang Lee, known for such box office hits as "Lust, Caution" and "Broke back Mountain," is filming a comedy about Woodstock ahead of the landmark countercultural event's 40th anniversary.
  • Despite the absence of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Tim Goldsworthy, the second Modern Sky Music Festival was a hit.

(Page Editor: Luo Dan)

 

 
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