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China Drive, Morning, 2008-12-10
    2008-12-10 20:16:49     CRIENGLISH.com
Broadcast Time: 11:00-12:00, 2008-12-10

   

  • Hong Kong's health authorities have raised the city's avian flu alert level to "serious". The H5 virus has killed dozens of chickens at a farm, prompting the precautionary slaughter of 80,000 birds.
  • The Beijing Transit Group has denied the imposition of a new provision which stipulates that buses will not move unless senior passengers are seated.
  • An increasing number of overseas-educated Chinese are returning home in search of jobs after graduation.

  • Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo signed a deal yesterday with the Corinthians soccer team and will spend the 2009 season playing for the team out of Sao Paulo.

  • The La Paz Hospital in Madrid has announced that golfer Severiano Ballesteros had been released from hospital following a long period of treatment for a brain tumor.

  • Former England cricketer Chris Lewis has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempting to smuggle drugs.

  • Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will have his legacy confirmed in the sport, after being named as an inductee to the 2009 International Boxing Hall of Fame.

  

            Shenzhen Club Singers 
              
            Clubs in Shenzhen were once considered as pioneers of club culture in 1990s China. Singers grew into famous stars after performing in these clubs. But now, as clubs are becoming more popular in other big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, how is Shenzhen faring?

               

     


     

     

         

    • The China Banking Regulatory Commission has issued a guideline for commercial banks, allowing them make loans to enterprises for their merger and acquisition deals and regulate the banking institution operations.
    • China's property price growth continued to slow its pace in November, according to statistics released by the country's top economic planner.
    • Microsoft is preparing web versions of some of its most popular programs.

        

    2009 Spring Festival Transportation

    Food For Attention

    Many people have difficulty concentrating on their jobs or studies. Scientists say regular snack-eating can acutally help prolong attention span. Do you also find it hard to concentrate once in a while? How do you bring yourself back to focus?  

    • Travel Agencies Adjust Their Overseas Tour Package
    • Economic Law's 30 Years in China

     
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