tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235953552024-03-19T21:16:23.199+00:00World News ReviewChina Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-30869068217628640362012-05-07T18:59:00.001+01:002012-05-07T18:59:19.526+01:00Returning students face challenging job markets back in ChinaThe job prospects in China for returning overseas Chinese (ROC) are not as promising as before. For some, it might take half a year to secure a good job, with wages far below their expectations.If you are heading back to work in China soon, you might be shocked to learn that more than 40 percent of new ROCs earn less than 4,000 yuan (£400) per month, and only 15 percent reach their expected China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-36990918798352202642011-10-31T19:43:00.001+00:002011-10-31T19:43:55.707+00:00Story behind China's green economic overhaulChina has become a front-page story again as it is expected to deliver Europe from its debt crisis. Though loans to Europe may serve only as a remedy rather than a cure.With advanced and abundant green innovations and know-how, Europeans could benefit a great deal from assisting China with its transition to a green economy. Though, increasing collaboration with the Chinese might not immediatelyChina Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-92119375982648627992011-09-30T11:32:00.001+01:002011-09-30T11:32:53.820+01:00Aviation inclusion in EU ETS: a nuisance or a chance?The world's first and largest emissions cap and trade programme , the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), will expand the sectors it covers to the aviation industry from the beginning of 2012.This new move has drawn criticism and concerns from all over the world, especially non-EU air operators. Will the scheme be accepted globally over the next three months or will it remain an unsettled issue China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-38868849941943477512010-10-10T16:06:00.001+01:002010-10-10T16:06:25.371+01:00Leading emitters failing the worldFor quite a while, China and the US have been linked together and put under the global spotlight due to both their global economic and climate impacts. However, they belong to different economic bloc, the South and North. The US, as the largest developed country, has been widely criticized for failing to fulfill its duty and take the leadership in fighting the climate crisis. On the other hand, China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-58512888388574262422010-10-08T15:54:00.001+01:002010-10-08T17:23:41.398+01:00UN climate delegates warned against carbon marketThree NGOs jointly urged on Friday that UN climate delegates stop using carbon markets as an approach in combating climate crisis, and warnedthat more harm than benefits stem from the market mechanism.The warning came during a news conference, a joint effort of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), the Friends of the Earth (FOE), and The EU Forest Campaign (FERN), at the Tianjin China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-82682719805119724192010-10-07T20:27:00.001+01:002010-10-07T20:27:57.093+01:00UNFCCC side event spotlights China carbon marketTop officials of China's three climate and environmental exchanges have shown up at two UNFCCC side events held two days in a row in Tianjin, stealing the limelight of other activities at the climate change talks.China has yet to implement a national cap on emissions and currently all carbon credits are being traded voluntarily. Even so, the prospects of China's carbon market have become a hot China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-18385013503985837532010-10-07T19:45:00.001+01:002010-10-07T19:45:14.021+01:00Will Tianjin climate talks build on COP15?At the ongoing UNFCCC conference in the coastal city of Tianjin in northern China, negotiating parties are expected to use this last opportunity prior to their Cancun gathering to establish common ground for producing a climate agreement in Mexico in two months' time. Some progress has been made after the first three-days of negotiations, especially in shared visions and adaptation China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-61120510852753984272010-01-14T15:32:00.001+00:002010-01-14T15:32:54.101+00:00Can Google break China's censorship?The strong Haiti earthquake and other events of similar weight might have stolen the limelight of Google China, which has decided not to filter its search engine results as required by the Chinese government, and prepared, as a consequence, to close its business in the world's leading internet market. Google has been applauded by many Chinese people for its long-awaited courage to challenge the China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-73534612045265208732009-11-26T04:01:00.013+00:002009-11-26T04:30:40.271+00:00Obama in Copenhagen: bring hope for new climate deal?The White House has announced that US President Barack Obama will attend the forthcoming UN climate change conference in Copenhagen to work with the international community for a "comprehensive and operational" Copenhagen accord.In the context of an overall deal in Copenhagen that includes robust mitigation contributions from China and the other emerging economies, the President, said the White China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-42620230172828276032009-10-20T16:30:00.004+01:002009-10-20T16:43:29.666+01:00China to embrace low-carbon city strategyChina's speedy urbanization has urged the government to take on a low-carbon approach, to kick off the green transformation of its urban development as part of the country's 12th five-year planning from 2011 to 2015.It is forecast that up to 75 percent of the population in China will live in cities by 2050, a significant rise from the 44.9 percent in 2007. This will further the tension between China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-6858820621277150212009-10-09T07:21:00.002+01:002009-10-20T16:55:16.920+01:00Bangkok climate change talks make no real progress The UN climate change negotiations that end today in Bangkok have largely failed to deliver any substantive progress on targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, or the transfer of technology and finance from rich to poorer nations for adaptation and mitigation, leading to serious questions about the political commitment of the industrialised nations."Last month, President Obama, Prime China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-60824040045086977062009-08-28T07:26:00.016+01:002009-08-28T08:54:50.750+01:00Climate adaptation will triple estimated costs, says study Scientists led by a former co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned that the UN negotiations aimed at tackling climate change are based on substantial underestimates of what it will cost to adapt to its impacts.The real costs of adaptation are likely to be 2-3 times greater than estimates made by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), say Professor China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-17178352515817184412009-07-29T15:44:00.005+01:002009-07-29T15:50:23.626+01:00China electricity giants urged to cut emissions Greenpeace has urged China’s top power companies to play a role in cutting emissions and easing the country’s reliance upon coal, by dramatically increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewables.China’s top ten power companies and their heavy dependence on coal are hindering the country’s efforts to tackle climate change, a new Greenpeace report released on Tuesday said.The top ten power China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-649951966944468922009-06-16T17:40:00.002+01:002009-06-16T17:45:05.081+01:00UK doctors warned of increasing pressure as A/H1N1 claims first victimBritish authorities have insisted that the risk to public health from the A/H1N1 virus, commonly referred to as Swine Flu, remains low despite the first death being reported last Sunday.But there are mounting fears in some medical circles that a rise in cases may create problems for doctors and the national health system.In the UK, 1,320 people have so far been identified as having contracted theChina Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-9973361099466771402009-06-03T10:28:00.006+01:002009-06-16T17:00:34.327+01:00Low fare boosts Ryanair as Europe's biggest airlineRyanair, Europe’s largest low fare airline, has reaped a net profit of over 100 million euros over the last year when most competitors announced significant losses.Compared to the 2007/2008 figure, Ryanair’s net profit plunged 78 percent in the financial year ending on March 2009.But it has been hailed as “a robust performance” during a year when record high oil prices and the downturn had taken China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-89277622855772461212009-06-02T17:05:00.005+01:002009-06-02T17:34:35.670+01:00Eating seasonably promoted for sake of environmentBritain has enhanced its campaigns to increase people’s awareness of the environment impacts of their diet, as part of its overall efforts to build a greener society with ambitious emissions-cutting targets.The latest movement is to encourage the consumption of seasonal produce, which is publicised as not only having good value and taste, but also causing much less pollution.The campaign has won China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-63401127948306743842009-05-31T16:55:00.004+01:002009-06-02T17:17:51.818+01:00Number of British millionaires sinks during recessionThe downturn has forced thousands of wealthy Britons out of the club of millionaires, and the trend is only likely to turn around in two years, a British independent research group says.The number of millionaires has been halved in the past two years to just below 250,000, according to the latest estimates of the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).The 2009 list of Britain's richestChina Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-5356831551641921452009-05-30T08:27:00.012+01:002009-05-30T08:57:47.577+01:00UK into action to pursue clean coal power generationBritain has started to test carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology at a working coal-burning power plant in Scotland. This has been hailed as a milestone” in the country’s green energy revolution.With a potential in removing around 90 percent of the CO2 emitted by burning fossil fuels, the CCS is expected to help ensure energy supply in an environmental-friendly way.Britain has also joined China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-50334765001918170562009-05-27T09:16:00.005+01:002009-05-27T09:24:25.649+01:00Virgin Atlantic flying high despite recession The top two airlines in Britain have reported conflicting business results in the downturn. Leading operator British Airways has sustained record losses over the past year. In contrast, Virgin Atlantic saw its profits double in 2008.The number of premium travellers has been cited as a key factor in Virgin Atlantic’s success. And how management reacted to the volatile oil prices proved to be China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-11964230702076428882009-05-26T08:50:00.005+01:002009-05-26T09:01:04.608+01:00Tight credit turns more Britons into loan shark victimsAn independent think tank has sent a warning that more Britons will fall victim to loan sharks, as the recession continues to bite and sub-prime lending is shrinking.Mortgage lending alone has contracted by 60 percent compared to a year ago. And there is no clear sign of recovery in months to come.Local authorities are urged to protect those financially vulnerable from using predatory lenders, byChina Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-66341983346552191512009-05-23T13:25:00.004+01:002009-05-23T13:36:59.888+01:00Recession incurs record losses for British AirwaysBritish Airways (BA) has announced record losses during the past one year, the most significant failure experienced by the company in its 85 year history.Formed in 1924 as Imperial Airways Ltd., the business has transformed considerably over the years.It was nationalised in 1974 by the then Labour government and became known as British Airways, combining both BEA (British European Airways) and China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-38939929968776788792009-05-21T13:05:00.005+01:002009-05-25T18:12:15.104+01:00Scrappage scheme launched to save British car industryFollowing the steps of other EU nations, Britain finally implemented on May 18 a car scrappage scheme, to encourage people to dump their old bangers for discounted new models.Britain hopes this incentive will save its battered motor industry by boosting sales. Nearly 40 car makers have signed up to the scheme, and some with earlier trials have reported positive market feedback.However, it still China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-85218596630500934602009-05-19T10:59:00.005+01:002009-05-19T11:15:32.502+01:00Camping sought as cheaper holiday in recessionMany Britons are opting to camp at home instead of holidaying abroad in hotels as recession continues biting and the pound remains weak.This has resulted in rising bookings at campsites and increased sales of camping equipment.More importantly, going camping fills many with nostalgia for their happy childhood, though it brings not only joy but also drawbacks, which both were vividly shown in the China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-90538830962718614152009-05-15T12:21:00.006+01:002009-05-15T12:30:03.550+01:00British communications giants in limboBT Tower in Central LondonMassive pensions deficits are reasons behind an uncertain future facing both Royal Mail and BT, two of Britain’s communications giants.BT has reported huge losses. And despite large profits made by the Royal Mail last year, few believe it will be enough to turn the company around.Royal Mail is on the way to become partially privatized, a plan which many fear will result China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23595355.post-67809042374750047402009-05-09T17:45:00.003+01:002009-05-09T17:54:37.986+01:00Britain urged to strengthen global financial tiesUK-based financial services elites have proposed a framework to the British government to develop its policy to keep UK financial services competitive over the coming 10 to 15 years.The country is advised to better integrate the global financial services industry into its own domestic economy, and develop a strategic partnership with other financial centres in the world.Britain is warned against China Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18404364694459997765noreply@blogger.com0