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China Drive Evening 2008-10-13
    2008-10-13 19:37:14     CRIENGLISH.com
Broadcast Time: 17:00-19:00, 2008-10-13

        
     

  •  IBM opened online doors to a virtual version of the famed Forbidden City in China on Friday.
  • NBA China and billionaire businessman Philip Anschutz's AEG entertainment firm have formed a joint venture to develop NBA-style arenas in China.
  • Chowdown champ Joey Chestnut has done it again ¡ª this time proving he's a pizza powerhouse.
  • Beijing Cars to Stay off Roads One Day a Week 

  • Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers were tired of getting brushed back in the NL championship series, so they came out ready to fight back against Philadelphia.
  • Sean Morey blocked a Mat McBriar punt in overtime and Monty Beisel scooped it up and dove into the end zone for the winning score, as Arizona edged the Dallas Cowboys, 30-24.
  • Philip Rivers threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns as the San Diego Chargers dominated the New England Patriots, 30-10, exacting some revenge in a rematch of last season's AFC Championship game. 
  • LIANG Wenchong of China shot birdies on the last two holes yesterday to edge past Australia's Darren Beck and clinch the Asian Tour's US$1-million Hero Honda Indian Open in New Delhi. 
  • EUROPEAN champion Spain beat Estonia 3-0 to extend its unbeaten streak to 25 games, and England outplayed Kazakhstan 5-1 in another World Cup qualifying game on Saturday after being booed off the field by its own fans at halftime. 


Helping and being helped

Are you a person with a charitable spirit? Have you lent a helping hand to others? Have you ever received help from others? Among the ones that helped you, who are you the most grateful for?

 


 

 

 

 

  • IMF Says Party Is Over 
  • State Pays Own Bills 
  • Milk Companies Say: My Bad!

Olympic Park Open to Public free of Charge

The Beijing Olympic Park, also known as the Olympic Green, opened to public free of charge on Oct. 10. In the first following weekend, the park saw a sharp increase in the number of visitors hoping to get an inside look at the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.

Property developers announce its low profit margin

The real estate market in Beijing is experiencing a decline both in supply and demand. After feeling the pinch, developers have become active in seeking ways to increase sales. On October 10th, those in charge of Dongyaxinhua Real-Estate Company published their housing costs and announced the company's profit margin at only 5%.

Sun Village

In a suburb of Beijing, a place full of sunshine and love provides a home for children whose parents are serving prison sentences. Recently, our reporter Zhangwan has paid a visit to the village and here is what she has discovered.


 

  • North American Box Office
  • Music photographer William Claxton dies at 80
  • NBC builds on 'Crusoe'

(Page Editor: Yang Yong)

 

 
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