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04:24:19 11/14/12
Chinese Delegates Shun Foreign Media in Beijing
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Chinese Delegates Shun Foreign Media in Beijing
As the Communist Party's 18th party congress convenes in Beijing, leaders from provincial delegations have been exercising caution and avoiding key politically sensitive issues. Provincial leaders have been addressing questions from state media, while largely avoiding international media. In particular, the meeting with the Chongqing delegation was packed with foreign journalists. Bo Xilai was party boss of Chongqing until he was ousted following a massive political scandal in March. Chongqing's acting leader, Zhang Dejiang, only gave brief answers about Bo's case, China's biggest political scandal in 30 years. Bo Xilai was tipped to enter the Politburo Standing Committee%mdashthe Party's top ruling circle%mdashduring this year's power transition. His political career tumbled after his former police chief Wang Lijun fled to a US consulate in February. Wang reportedly brought with him incriminating evidence against Bo, including information about Bo's role in the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual practice. Also, Bo's wife Gu Kailai was found guilty of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood. The western provinces of Gansu and Qinghai have been hit by demonstrations and self-immolations of ethnic Tibetans protesting Chinese rule. The Gansu delegation took ten questions, but refused to entertain a single question from the lone Western reporter there. The Qinghai delegation did not take any questions. The official in charge of Shandong Province denied knowing blind lawyer ... From: NTDTV Views: 3 1 ratings Time: 02:14 More in News & Politics
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04:22:02 11/14/12
Dalai Lama Urges Tibet Self-Immolation Probe
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Dalai Lama Urges Tibet Self-Immolation Probe
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has urged Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday to visit Tibet to find out what's happening there. He also called on the Chinese regime to find the cause of the escalating Tibetan self-immolation protests. A record number of the suicides have occurred as the Communist Party's 18th Party Congress is underway. Leader of Japans' Liberal Democratic Party, Shinzo Abe, welcomed the Dalai Lama as he addressed more than 100 Japanese lawmakers in Tokyo. [Dalai Lama, Tibetan Spiritual Leader]: "Those areas which (are) now very sad, sort of self-burnings, happen, so -- visit. I always ask the Chinese government: please now, (do a) thorough investigation, investigate. What are the causes of these sorts of sad things?" A top United Nations human rights official recently asked the Chinese regime to address the mounting Tibetan self-immolations. Last week, Chinese authorities called demands for foreign investigators "arrogant" and maintained that the situation in Tibet is fine. The Dalai Lama believes, however, that the Chinese regime is ignoring the facts. [Dalai Lama, Tibetan Spiritual Leader]: "Without knowing the reality, just (to) carry some policy according to their own philosophy or belief may not be realistic so that's very, very important. Not only (in) China but I think everywhere," Shinzo Abe, hopeful to become Japan's next Prime Minister, pledged to support Tibetans and put an end to their suppression by the Communist regime. The ... From: NTDTV Views: 10 9 ratings Time: 02:23 More in News & Politics
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04:19:31 11/14/12
Heavy Snow Blankets Northeast China
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Heavy Snow Blankets Northeast China
Heavy snowstorms in northeast China have caused major disruptions in what some say is the worst snowstorm to hit the area in 50 years. Thousands of households lost power in Heilongjiang Province on Sunday due to power lines being crushed under heavy snowfall. In the country, farmers say the snow has affected their crop harvest. [Ms. Hao, Heilongjiang Resident]: "When we were planting crops, it was dry, but then it started to rain and the soil was too wet. Fall was also very wet, which made planting difficult. There are a lot of crops still to be harvested. Most farmers here are like mine. This has been a difficult year with a lot of natural disasters." The water supply has also been cut off to Hegang City in Heilongjiang Province. Snowfall in the area was 20 inches deep by Tuesday morning, causing main expressways to be closed. Inner Mongolia was also affected by the snow with road, school, and two airport closures in the eastern part of the region. [Mr Li, Inner Mongolia Resident ] "The snow temporarily stopped now. It has snowed twice already, the first time was 1 to 1.5 inches, the second time was around one inch. We had two snow days, but school will resume tomorrow." More snowstorms are predicted for parts of Northeast China, eastern Inner Mongolia, and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region through Friday. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 4 2 ratings Time: 01:31 More in News & Politics
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04:18:00 11/14/12
Canadian Rep. Speaks Up About Forced Organ Harvesting in China
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Canadian Rep. Speaks Up About Forced Organ Harvesting in China
A Canadian lawmaker is calling for international action on allegations of forced organ harvesting in China. Member of Parliament, Brent Rathgeber, tells NTD a recent book he read exposes the state-sanctioned criminal acts that have gone on for years. The book is called "Bloody Harvest: The Killing Of Falun Gong for Their Organs". Rathgeber has himself spoken out against the Chinese regime's persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual practice. He says the forced organ pillaging claims are a major concern for countries with diplomatic ties with China. [Brent Rathgeber, President of "Parliamentary Friends of Falun Gong" in Canada]: "I mean I think anytime a government is involved in abhorrent human rights activities, and I certainly consider organ harvesting to be close to if not at the top of that list, that's going to bear negatively on all international relations, whether it's bilateral with the United States, or multilateral through the United Nations." Two independent Canadian investigators, rights lawyer David Matas and former Secretary of State, Asia Pacific, David Kilgor, authored Bloody Harvest. It's based on research they conducted since 2006, which concludes that the Chinese Communist Party has been killing imprisoned Falun Gong adherents for their organs. [Brent Rathgeber, President of "Parliamentary Friends of Falun Gong" in Canada]: "I think the international community has to shine light on that and put pressure to make it cease because it's indefensible ... From: NTDTV Views: 25 6 ratings Time: 02:39 More in News & Politics
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04:15:17 11/14/12
Chinese Painting Replicated With Cross-Stitching
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Chinese Painting Replicated With Cross-Stitching
A woman from Yingkou City in northeast China has created a cross-stitch replica of an ancient painting from the Song Dynasty called "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival." It took her almost six years to complete. The original work was painted by Zhang Zerui in the twelfth century, and is one of the most famous and valuable of China's ancient paintings. 53-year-old Gao Shuli wore out more than 20 needles while working on the piece, and she used 66 different colors. The scene from the painting contains 1695 people, over 60 livestock, 30 houses and pavilions, and 20 carts and sedans. Gao started doing cross-stitch 10 years ago. [Gao Shuli, Owner of Cross Stitch Work]: "Once when I went to the market, I saw someone selling cross-stitches and also I knew some of my neighbors also did cross-stitch. At first, I did it to kill time, but I found myself infatuated with it later on...I did cross-stitch everyday and spent the rest of time on it other than cooking and eating...The longest time I spent on cross stitch was 13 hours straight." At first Gao's family were concerned with her spending so much time cross-stitching, but her persistence won them over. [Wang Zhongbo, Gao's Son]: "At the beginning, I did not really support her as I know doing cross-stitch is not good for your health, such as how it affects eyesight and upper back area, but my mother insisted on it so I changed my mind." Cross-stitch is a kind of embroidery that has recently become popular in China, both for its ... From: NTDTV Views: 21 2 ratings Time: 01:54 More in News & Politics
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02:39:57 11/14/12
Survey Shows Mountain Gorilla Population on the Rise
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Survey Shows Mountain Gorilla Population on the Rise
A survey by the International Gorilla Conservation Program and the Uganda Wildlife Authority shows a recent increase in mountain gorillas. In a one national park, the population increased from 340 five years ago to 400 now. [Maria Mutagamwa, Uganda Tourism Ministry] In 2010 there were only 480 mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif which comprises the Buhahinga Gorilla National park in Uganda, the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and the Virunga National park in the DRC. And now the 400 which have been confirmed in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is entirely in Uganda brings the total to 880, this means that Uganda is a host to more than half the world's population of mountain gorillas." Researchers say mountain gorillas are only found on the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The gorillas are confined to two forest blocks some 30 miles apart. Gladys Kalema, a conservationist at Uganda Wildlife Authority says the population increase quite significant for mountain gorillas. [Gladys Kalema, Conservationist, Uganda Wildlife Authority] "We want the number of gorillas to increase - unfortunately their inter-birth interval is once every four years which means that they can not increase so fast like human beings for example. We have babies every year that is why we are over-populated. But even if the number increase, where are they going to go? Bwindi is one of the most densely populated places in the world - Virunga Massif is even worse ... From: NTDTV Views: 0 10 ratings Time: 02:08 More in News & Politics
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02:34:45 11/14/12
Clouds Could Spoil Australia's Solar Eclipse
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Clouds Could Spoil Australia's Solar Eclipse
Crowds gather on the beaches of northern Australia on Tuesday in anticipation of a total solar eclipse that will begin early on Wednesday morning. People have traveled here to Cairns in Queensland from around the world to witness the eclipse, which will completely block the Sun for about two minutes. Fred Espenak from NASA's Goddard Space Center is full of excitement. [Fred Espenak, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Center]: "It's the most spectacular natural phenomenon you can see with the naked eye. It's just beyond description." But cloud cover could pose a major problem. [Unidentified Eclipse Watcher]: "We've just driven 3000 kilometers for this weather and to see the eclipse. You can't pick your weather can you? You can pick your friends!" [Jay Pasachoff, Astronomer]: "People have looked back at cloud statistics from weather satellites going back 20 years so we know it's a 50/50 or 60/40 chance. We're still hoping for good weather." A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth. It's expected to cast a shadow 95 miles wide over the northern tip of Australia before moving out into the Pacific Ocean where there is no land in its direct path. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 34 4 ratings Time: 01:15 More in News & Politics
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01:31:48 11/14/12
Abu Qatada released on bail
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Abu Qatada released on bail
British Home Secretary Theresa May said on Tuesday (November 13) that the judgments allowing radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to remain in the UK was damaging. Abu Qatada was released on bail from a UK prison on Tuesday after winning an appeal against deportation from Britain. If deported he would face terrorism charges in Jordan for being part of the Al Qeda terrorist network. British Home Secretary Theresa May fought long and hard to have him deported and says she will repeal the court's decision. [Theresa May, British Home Secretary]: "I still want him out of the country. The government is still determined to work to deport Abu Qatada. I want to see him in Jordan and not here in the UK and we will carry on working with the Jordanian government." Qatada has been in and out of jail in Britain for seven years without charge since his arrest in 2002. Britain says videos of his sermons influenced Mohammed Atta, the ringleader of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Jordan has convicted him in his absence of encouraging militants there who planned bomb attacks in 1999 and 2000. Qatada said his trial might be skewed by evidence obtained using torture, a claim upheld in a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. Qatada will be released under bail conditions, including a 16-hour curfew at his London home. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 3 3 ratings Time: 01:23 More in News & Politics
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00:10:27 11/14/12
Armstrong Quits Livestrong Foundation Board
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Armstrong Quits Livestrong Foundation Board
Lance Armstrong steps down from the board of the Livestrong foundation. Full story: Last week Lance Armstrong resigned from the board of the Livestrong Foundation amidst controversy surrounding his career as a professional cyclist. The Livestrong Foundation is a cancer-supporting charity that Armstrong founded in 1997. A spokesperson for the foundation, says he stepped down to spare the organization any negative criticism. Last month Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles after failing to fight charges that he used performance enhancing drugs. A report by the United States Anti-Doping Agency said the now retired Armstrong was involved in the most sophisticated and successful doping ring in history. Armstrong has continued to maintain he has never used performance enhancing drugs. A spokesperson for the charity says Armstrong will continue to be involved in the charity, but not as a board member. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 5 1 ratings Time: 00:52 More in Sports
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23:26:50 11/13/12
Turkey Needs Help Funding 170000 Syrian Refugees
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Turkey Needs Help Funding 170000 Syrian Refugees
The world's largest disaster relief network, the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) says Turkey needs support to provide winter shelter and food to up to 170000 Syrians. Full story: On Monday, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) made a call for help. Turkey may need to provide winter shelter and food for up to 170 thousand Syrians seeking refuge from a prolonged civil war. The IFRC says it's emergency appeal of over $34 million dollars covers more than 110 thousand Syrian refugees already in Turkey. At least 10 thousand have gathered along the border and 50 thousand could cross over in the next six months. [Simon Eccleshall, IFRC Disaster and Crisis Management Head]: "Today the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency appeal for 32.3 million Swiss Francs to support the Turkish Red Crescent in providing predominantly winter assistance to 100 thousand people who are presently living in the camps in Southern Turkey. There's also some provision of emergency food and non-food assistance to 20 thousand people who are currently congregating at the Turkish-Syrian border as well as providing contingency stocks for an additional 50000 people, both food and non-food items." Some 9 thousand Syrians fled in a time span of 24 hours between last Thursday and Friday alone. They are part of the exodus that has taken place after intensified fighting between Syrian government forces and armed ... From: NTDTV Views: 56 4 ratings Time: 01:50 More in News & Politics
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21:39:43 11/13/12
China Focus - Why China's Next Leaders Are Weaker Than the Last
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China Focus - Why China's Next Leaders Are Weaker Than the Last
As we wait for the next generation of Chinese leaders to be unveiled at the close of the 18th Party Congress, there's much speculation about who will be in the Politburo Standing Committee, the top leadership of the Communist Party. But along with who will be there, people are wondering what the new leadership will do--especially whether they will start any kind of political reform. Current leader Hu Jintao's speech at the opening of the 18th Party Congress last week seemed to squash talk of political reform--but are his words a strict blueprint for what China's next leaders will do? Join us as our China experts weigh in on Hu's speech, and find out why they say that China's next leadership will be weaker than the the last. From: NTDTV Views: 227 5 ratings Time: 00:19 More in Shows
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21:14:26 11/13/12
European Officials Welcome Syrian National Coalition
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European Officials Welcome Syrian National Coalition
European officials welcome the new Syrian National Coalition at a meeting with Arab foreign ministers in Cairo. Full Story: European and Arab foreign ministers met in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Syria, and the formation of the new Syrian National Coalition. The National Coalition has been forged by diverse opposition groups within Syria, with the goal of effectively representing the Syrian people as a whole. European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton welcomes the efforts of the new coalition to be more inclusive and representative. [Catherine Ashton, European Union Foreign Policy Chief]: "But as we meet today we are especially conscious of the terrible situation in Syria. I want to welcome the work that was done in Doha to build and bring together the opposition groups to be inclusive of the people of Syria, to be determined in the offer that they make to the people." Unlike the uprising in Libya, there has been no international agreement for a no-fly zone over Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights, 12 people were killed in government air strikes on the town of Ras al-Ain on Monday alone. Rebels hope that the new, inclusive coalition will encourage Western nations to supply anti-aircraft missiles. Yet there is deep concern that such missiles may be captured by terrorists and used against civilian airliners. Most rebel arms supplies have so far been provided by Qatar and Saudi Arabia, but these weapons have often ended up in the ... From: NTDTV Views: 1 3 ratings Time: 02:52 More in News & Politics
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15:47:41 11/13/12
Thai Customs Seize 600 Wild Cobras
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Thai Customs Seize 600 Wild Cobras
Thai customs intercept 600 wild cobras thought to have been smuggled from Malaysia. Full Story: Thai customs officials display 600 cobras they confiscated from smugglers on Monday. Police said a pick-up truck was stopped on Monday night at a customs checkpoint some 120 kilometers south of Bangkok. Authorities believe the wild snakes were smuggled into the country through the southern border with Malaysia. The truck was believed to be heading north towards the Laos border. [Theerapat Prayurabiddhi, Custom Department, Deputy Director] "At the moment, countries are concentrating on stopping illegal wildlife smuggling and trading, especially through Thailand as passageway. Thai customs is doing our best to follow the illegal activities, by investigating and stopping the smuggling." Cobra trading is illegal in Thailand. The country is party to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species, aimed at protecting endangered animals. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 302 6 ratings Time: 00:56 More in Pets & Animals
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15:14:50 11/13/12
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Unveiled In Singapore
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Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Unveiled In Singapore
World preview of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster, in Singapore on Monday. Full Story: Lamborghini unveiled its new model on Monday during a world preview at a showroom in Singapore. Lamborghini's new Aventador LP700-4 Roadster goes from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3 seconds flat. Singapore is home to the world's highest concentration of millionaires, and Lamborghini chief executive Stephen Winkelmann says the city state is one of their best markets. [Stephen Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chief Executive]: "Singapore is one of our most important markets around the world. It's amongst the top 10. It's, it sounds silly, but it goes hand in hand with markets like the US, China, the UK, the Middle East, so it's not about the amount of people living in one country. It's about the wealth they are able to get out." The global slowdown affected the Italian firm deeply with less than 2000 cars sold in both 2010 and 2011. But there have been significant improvements this year, despite a slowdown in Europe and uncertainty in China. [Stephen Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chief Executive]: "This year we are at about 25000 and even next year it will be not more than this, so we have a slowdown in Europe, an increase in the US, South east Asia is going well, the Middle East is running well, China we don't know." Winkelmann says he has tested the new model himself at top speed. [Stephen Winkelmann, Lamborghini Chief Executive]: "I've driven it... top speed. When we test the car, we test ... From: NTDTV Views: 36 4 ratings Time: 01:53 More in Autos & Vehicles
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09:45:53 11/13/12
Hu Jintao's Questionable Promise of Double Income by 2020
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Hu Jintao's Questionable Promise of Double Income by 2020
Soon-to-retire General Secretary of the Communist Party Hu Jintao made an ambitious promise during his opening address at the 18th Party Congress last week. By 2020, he says, Chinese incomes will double. For this to be possible, China needs to maintain an annual growth rate of between 7 and 9%. However in recent months, the Chinese economy has been slowing down. [Professor Frank Xie Tian, University of South Carolina Aiken]: "We know from the real estate bubble and various over-capacities that China's economic development has come to a bottleneck, a dead end. Considering exports, infrastructural investment and the domestic market, coupled with the Communist Party's false data, China's economy will have a hard time reaching the growth rate of 7% -9% in the next few years." China's official per capita income in cities is around 21000 yuan In the countryside that number drops to just below 7000 yuan (6977 yuan/1118 US Dollars.) Hu pledged on Thursday that the Chinese regime would double those figures by 2020, so the public can enjoy "moderate prosperity". But to some, Hu's words were echoes of empty promises. [Lan Su, Chinese Political Commentator]: "It said a better life would be given with its ruling for 30 years. 30 years later, few have a better life. But you realize the Communist Party only creates wealth for the few vested with it. They got rich from the money they collected by tightening people's belts for over 30 years." The global economic slowdown and sluggish ... From: NTDTV Views: 131 5 ratings Time: 02:14 More in News & Politics
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09:41:19 11/13/12
Chinese Banks Miss October's New Loans Estimate
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Chinese Banks Miss October's New Loans Estimate
Chinese banks have recorded an unexpected drop in new lending in October, new figures released by the People's Bank of China showed today. It signals that lenders remain cautious towards extending credit under current economic conditions, despite regulators' push to ease the money market. China's central bank today announced that a total of 505.2 billion yuan, or about $81 billion, in loans were issued in October. That's about 14% lower than a year ago, The new lending figures also fell short of market expectations by 85 billion yuan. The Chinese regime has been injecting cash in the economy to support infrastructure investment, as part of its economic stimulus plans. In June and July, the People's Bank of China cut interests rate twice to bring down lending costs. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 0 3 ratings Time: 00:48 More in News & Politics
03/07/12