China covered up milk scare to protect Olympics: critics
BEIJING (AFP) - China knew about the contamination of milk products months ago but covered the scandal up to prevent it tarnishing the Beijing Olympics, according to journalists, rights groups and media critics.
People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis China Media Progress China Hu Jintao Admin. Source:(AFP)
2008-09-30
Chinese mission touches down after first spacewalk
BEIJING - Chinese astronauts returned to earth and emerged triumphant from their capsule Sunday after successfully completing the country's first-ever spacewalk mission.
Nations:China People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Shenzhou 7 Source:(AP)
2008-09-28
China tainted milk crisis triggers global recalls
BEIJING - An industrial chemical that made its way into China's dairy supplies and that authorities blame in the death of four babies has turned up in numerous Chinese-made exports abroad -- from candies to yogurt to rice balls.
Nations:New Zealand Taiwan U.K. Singapore U.S. Indonesia People:Ma Ying-jeou Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-09-24
China's milk scandal bares government shortcomings
BEIJING - The note posted in July on the Web site of China's food safety inspection agency came from a doctor: There had been a sudden rise in infants turning up at his hospital with kidney stones after drinking the same brand of formula.
Nations:New Zealand Australia Canada People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis China Hu Jintao Admin.
2008-09-23
13,000 children hospitalised in China milk scare
BEIJING (AFP) - China said nearly 13,000 children were in hospital Sunday after drinking toxic milk powder in a dramatic escalation of Beijing's latest safety scandal.
Nations:Tanzania Philippines New Zealand Malaysia People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-09-21
China milk scandal claims victim outside mainland
BEIJING - A Hong Kong toddler has developed a kidney stone after drinking Chinese milk -- the first reported victim outside the mainland affected by a widening scandal over a toxic chemical found in baby formula and other Chinese dairy products.
Nations:Hong Kong New Zealand Philippines Japan China Malaysia People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-09-21
Tainted milk sickens 6,000 babies in China
BEIJING (AFP) - China said Wednesday more than 6,000 babies had fallen ill and three died after drinking milk powder contaminated with a toxic chemical, as it vowed massive efforts to contain a widening food scandal.
Nations:New Zealand People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-09-17
Tainted milk sickens 6,000 babies in China
BEIJING (AFP) - China said Wednesday more than 6,000 babies had fallen ill and three died after drinking milk powder contaminated with a toxic chemical, as it vowed massive efforts to contain a widening food scandal.
Nations:China Gabon Yemen Burundi Myanmar New Zealand People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 China Milk Powder Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-09-17
China reneges on pledge to say why schools fell in quake
LUOSHUI, China -- In quake-wracked Sichuan province, temporary settlements of row houses throb with activity. Excited noise flows from schoolrooms. Rebuilding efforts are at full throttle as the government puts all its heft into fulfilling pledges to recover quickly from the May 12 disaster.
People:Wen Jiabao Hu Jintao Activities:2008 China Earthquake Source:(McClatchy)
2008-09-12
Storms threaten Games opening as Rogge defends IOC
BEIJING (AFP) - Storms threaten to hit Beijing on the day of the Games opening ceremony in five days time, weather forecasters warned Sunday, while Olympic head Jacques Rogge fended off the IOC's own dark clouds.
Nations:France People:Wen Jiabao Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-03
Stars come out for MTV Asia Awards
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The Pussycat Dolls and British pop sensation Leona Lewis added a bit of glamour and sex appeal to MTV's Asia Awards show on Saturday, which showcased the best in global and regional music.
Nations:Malaysia Philippines South Korea Singapore Thailand People:Li Yuchun Andy Lau Source:(AFP)
2008-08-02
Police struggle to control Beijing Olympic ticket chaos
BEIJING (AFP) - Police struggled on Friday to control surging crowds of more than 50,000 people desperate to grab the last Olympic tickets in Beijing, as a Hong Kong journalist trying to cover the chaos was detained.
Nations:China People:Liu Xiang Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-07-25
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