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20:19:28 10/26/12
That's a Lot of Snow!
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That's a Lot of Snow!
The ground in Golog Tibetan Autonomus Prefecture lies soft and clean under an unusually heavy snow. The snows were brought by strong cold front that hit northwest China's Qinghai Province on Wednesday. Within four hours, over 3 inches of snow packed the ground. Neither animal nor man seems too happy about the sudden cold front. Traffic was a nightmare. The Jiuzhi section of Provincial Highway 101 became unnavigable as cars tried to work their way through ice and snow. The Qinghai Meteorological Station says more rain and snow is on the way for the next three days. Traffic and livestock departments have been warned to make the necessary preparations. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 242 5 ratings Time: 00:52 More in News & Politics
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20:12:23 10/26/12
NYU Medical Ethics Director Urges US to Release Information on Organ Harvesting in China
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NYU Medical Ethics Director Urges US to Release Information on Organ Harvesting in China
This February, the Chinese Deputy Chief of Chongqing, Wang Lijun fled to the US Consulate in Chengdu with confidential documents. Some of the documents are believed to contain classified information on the state-sanctioned practice of organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. The US State Department has not released the classified documents, but it did acknowledge accusations of forced organ harvesting in its latest human rights report on China. Arthur Caplan is a Professor of Medical Ethics and the Director of the Langone Medical Center and School of Medicine of New York University. He says the release of any information on forced organ removal is the first step in stopping the practice. [Arthur Caplan, Ph.D, Director of Medical Ethics, NYU Langone Medical Center]: "Having this release of information is very important. I am very pleased that these Congressmen have called for this release and I hope that the state department responds quickly." He also says the evidence that this is happening in China should not be in question. [Arthur Caplan, Ph.D, Director of Medical Ethics, NYU Langone Medical Center]: "When the government themselves began to put up on websites statistics on things like liver transplantation they were showing big numbers, rapid increase. A lot of websites up in the 2006, 2007 period saying "Come here, we can get you a transplant in two weeks or 30 days." Nobody can do that in a cadaver system. Certainly no one can do that in a country that doesn't ... From: NTDTV Views: 36 1 ratings Time: 02:02 More in News & Politics
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20:03:09 10/26/12
Petitioners Refute Xinhua's Claim of Declining Numbers
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Petitioners Refute Xinhua's Claim of Declining Numbers
Every year, tens of thousands of Chinese people travel from around the country to Beijing. But it's not for fun. They're there to air their grievances; hoping central authorities can help them. They are China's vast number of petitioners. They turn to petitioning offices around the country when local courts or officials either cannot or choose not to address their plights. Their complaints range from labor disputes to environmental damage to forced home evictions. When local offices fail, they turn to Beijing. On Thursday, Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency said since 2005, petitioner numbers have fallen for seven years straight. It says this signals the petitioning system is improving, and the public's rights are being protected. But not everyone agrees, especially petitioners themselves. [Yi Dengzhen, Petitioner from Hubei Province] "It's wrong, wrong. There are more and more petitioners. The old issues don't get resolved. New issues come up, and there are actually more petitioners now." Keeping the number of petitions down is a major focus for China's communist authorities. Chinese leaders see them as a source of instability, and local governments are either punished or rewarded depending on how they keep a lid on petitioners. Petitioners frequently report being illegally detained and abused by authorities. Local governments are known to set up checkpoints around Beijing, and intercept individuals from their jurisdiction before they make it to the capital. A ... From: NTDTV Views: 35 2 ratings Time: 02:00 More in Pets & Animals
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19:28:28 10/26/12
Discovering China - NTD Dance Competition Highlights
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Discovering China - NTD Dance Competition Highlights
NTDs International Chinese Classical Dance Competition is currently underway in New York City. Contestants from across the world are competing for a prize of ten thousand dollars. Heres a look at the action... From: NTDTV Views: 142 6 ratings Time: 03:00 More in Shows
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19:08:44 10/26/12
Discovering China - HK Dancer Icey Lam Speaks About NTD's Dance Comp
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Discovering China - HK Dancer Icey Lam Speaks About NTD's Dance Comp
Acclaimed dancer, Icey Lam, has been performing with the Hong Kong Dance Company for 14 years. Lam has danced in over 80 major productions, playing lead roles. She has coached many famous dance groups in Hong Kong and has been invited to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan for cultural exchanges. Upon hearing of NTD Television's International Chinese Classical Dance Competition, Lam felt happy and called on dancers all over the world not to miss this opportunity. [Icey Lam, HK Dancer]: "Now NTD can gather many people from all over the world, I feel this is a ground-breaking opportunity. Besides taking part in the competition yourself, you can also observe contestants from other places. This is a hard opportunity to come by. I hope you can enthusiastically enter the competition." She says the impact of NTD holding the preliminary rounds of the competition in Hong Kong is huge. [Icey Lam, HK Dancer]: "It is a great thing, because kids in Hong Kong already have less and less contact with traditional Chinese culture. If it is not promoted now, I really fear less and less people will know, understand, and be interested in traditional Chinese culture." This year, NTD Television will hold the North American preliminaries, semi-finals, and finals of the competition from October 25th to 27th. From: NTDTV Views: 71 1 ratings Time: 01:30 More in Shows
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18:27:30 10/26/12
Discovering China - Concept of "Shen" in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Discovering China - Concept of "Shen" in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The concept of "shen" is a fundamental part of traditional Chinese medicine. "Shen" is considered to be one of the three treasures that forms life: Jing, the essence, Qi, the life-force, and "Shen, which is usually translated as the "spirit." "Shen" embodies consciousness, mind, or thought. It is "shen" that raises the consciousness of human beings above that of other living creatures. The earliest discourse on "shen" is in the ancient Chinese medical text%mdashHuangdi Neijing or the Yellow Emperor's Book of Internal Classic%mdashin the section called, "The Root of Spirit." According to historical texts, the Yellow Emperor asked a question, which was answered by the chief physician%mdashQ%iacuteb%oacute%mdashbeginning with these words. "Heaven abides so that we have virtue. Earth abides so that we have qi. When virtue flows and qi is blended, there is life." Senior Lecturer and Dean of the European School of Acupuncture, Elisabeth Rochat De La Vall%eacutee says the concept of "shen" is expressed in the relationship of the traditional Chinese medicine or TCM practitioner with the patient. [Elisabeth Rochat De La Vall%eacutee, Senior Lecturer and Dean of European School of Acupuncture]: "So, what is shen is when you are a (TCM) practitioner, what is important is the relationship with the patient. It's a lot of things. You're supposed to know your job, to know the techniques, to know how to make the diagnosis, and so on. That's the very basis. But on the other hand, what's also important is that you are a human being ... From: NTDTV Views: 95 4 ratings Time: 04:01 More in Shows
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18:15:35 10/26/12
China Focus - Rule of Law: The Link Between US Economic Interests and China's Human Rights
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China Focus - Rule of Law: The Link Between US Economic Interests and China's Human Rights
How the rule of law is key to US economic interests in China, and how China's human rights situation is linked to the success of US companies. The above is a clip from China Focus aired October 23, 2012 From: NTDTV Views: 101 5 ratings Time: 01:04 More in Shows
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18:05:49 10/26/12
Temporary Truce Starts in Syria During Eid Holiday
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Temporary Truce Starts in Syria During Eid Holiday
President Bashar al-Assad attends prayers on the first day of the Eid al-Adha truce brokered by the UN and Arab League. Jessica Gray reports. Full Story: Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad attends Eid al-Adha prayers. Friday marked the beginning of a temporary ceasefire during the holiday, brokered by the UN and Arab League. Rebel groups like the Syrian Free Army gave qualified backing to the truce, which ends Monday, but also demanded the release of detainees. Ansar al-Islam, another rebel faction, said it may uphold the ceasefire if the army comes through on promises of peace. International aid organisations plan to use the break in fighting to get supplies to residents besieged by violence. Some are sceptical the truce will last after 19 months of violence. On Thursday, rebels surrounded the strategic border town of Harem in an attempt to increase their controlled territory along the Turkish border. Activists say around 32000 people have died in the conflict so far. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 93 2 ratings Time: 01:01 More in News & Politics
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17:04:02 10/26/12
Father Says Shot Pakistan Girl "Will Rise Again"
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Father Says Shot Pakistan Girl "Will Rise Again"
Tears of joy for Malala's father as he sees his daughter recovering in a British hospital. Full Story: The father of the Pakistan girl shot by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, said on Friday his daughter was strong and would "rise again". Fifteen-year-old Malala Yousufzai has been receiving specialist treatment in the British city of Birmingham following the October 9 attack. Her father, Ziauddin Yousufzai, and other family members flew to Britain on Thursday to help their daughter's recovery. Overwhelmed by emotion, Ziauddin recalls thinking he was going to have to bury his daughter. [Ziauddin Yousufzai, Malala's Father]: "A stage came in Peshawar when - God forbid - that I told my brother-in-law that you should make preparations for her funeral, but thanks to God." Malala's father recounts a joyful family reunion. [Ziauddin Yousufzai, Malala's Father]: "I love her and, of course, this morning, last night when we met her there were tears in our eyes because of happiness. Out of happiness. For some time we all cried a little bit and then she asked her mother, 'How are the two other girls?' Shazia and Kainat. She enquired about their health. And she told me on the phone, 'Please bring me my books of Class Nine and I will attend my examination in Swat.' The board examination." Malala began standing up to the Pakistani Taliban when she was just 11, after militants overran the Swat Valley where she lives.She has become a powerful symbol of resistance to the radical ... From: NTDTV Views: 7496 8 ratings Time: 02:24 More in News & Politics
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16:58:31 10/26/12
China Focus - Gordon Chang on China's Impossible Economic Figures
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China Focus - Gordon Chang on China's Impossible Economic Figures
China's GDP numbers for Q3 came out last week. At 7.4% growth, it was lower than the government's target growth rate, but other economic numbers%mdashlike exports and industrial output%mdashseemed strong. Some analysts are saying China's economy may have turned the corner. But Gordon Chang says that if China's economy is really getting back on track, why don't the other numbers add up? From: NTDTV Views: 108 1 ratings Time: 13:19 More in Shows
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14:49:20 10/26/12
Hurricane Sandy Set To Become A "Frankenstorm"
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Hurricane Sandy Set To Become A "Frankenstorm"
Hurricane Sandy set to become a "Frankenstorm" before striking New England around Halloween... Full Story: Hurricane Sandy continues its destructive path across the Caribbean. At least 21 people have already been killed in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba, with the Bahamas next in line. Downed power lines, damaged homes and ruined crops are the norm. In Haiti tens of thousands still living in tent camps following the 2010 earthquake are especially vulnerable. Early next week the slow moving storm is expected to hit the northeastern United States. The size of the hurricane is already huge, and expected to grow. It is also likely to merge with a winter storm before striking the highly populated state of New England. The timing - just around Halloween - has led the US National Weather Service to label the hurricane "Frankenstorm". The warnings are reviving memories of the 1991 "perfect storm" that killed 13 people and caused $200 million worth of damage to the northeastern United States. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 405 5 ratings Time: 00:50 More in News & Politics
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11:54:56 10/26/12
NTD's International Classical Dance Competition Begins
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NTD's International Classical Dance Competition Begins
NTD's fifth International Classical Chinese Dance competition kicked off today in New York. Dozens of classically trained dancers from around the world are competing for a spot in the finals on Saturday. The competition is part of NTD's efforts to revive traditional Chinese culture. Contestants are judged not only on their technical skills, which involve difficult jumps and flips, they also need the ability to portray the inner feelings and emotions of their chosen characters, this aspect is central to classical Chinese dance. Gold winners in their gender and age category will take home $10000. We'll bring you the latest from the competition, with a special segment on Friday's Discovering China. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 57 3 ratings Time: 00:42 More in News & Politics
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11:46:52 10/26/12
Panda Cub Fu Hu Goes Home To China
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Panda Cub Fu Hu Goes Home To China
Giant panda cub Fu Hu was born two years ago at the Vienna Zoo. Now he is being prepared for a journey to his ancestral home of China, in just a few weeks. To get him used to his travel box, he gets carrots and sweet potatoes every time he explores the crate. According to panda keeper Renate Haider, it is a stress free process. [Renate Haider, Panda Keeper]: "Today was not the first time this was done - you can see he is willingly entering the box because we have been training this with him for weeks. I think he enjoys it, because he always co-operates, and it is great to see that this is fun for him and that there is no stress involved. That is our utmost concern." Fu Hu is the second cub born to a pair of giant pandas loaned to the Vienna Zoo nine years ago. Any cubs born to loaned panda parents must be taken to China when they turn two. [Renate Haider, Panda Keeper]: "Whatever he could learn here, he did. He has been taught everything he needs by his mother, and now it%acutes time for him to move out. He is beginning to grow bigger than his mother, and in the wild they also become independent at two years of age, and sometimes they are even banished by the mother." He will travel with a team of Austrian panda keepers to help him settle into his natural habitat. The name Fu Hu means "Lucky Tiger" in English, and while this panda cub is not a tiger he certainly is lucky. Hu Fu is one of only about 1600 pandas alive in the world today. For more news and videos visit ☛ english ... From: NTDTV Views: 126 1 ratings Time: 01:37 More in Pets & Animals
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11:39:29 10/26/12
China to Resume Nuclear Power Expansion
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China to Resume Nuclear Power Expansion
Chinese authorities announced on Wednesday the country will resume nuclear power plant construction, breaking a self-imposed moratorium. The partial meltdown at Japan's Fukushima reactors prompted Chinese authorities to halt plans to expand nuclear energy production. A year later, the same authorities feel they are ready to restart, but have dialed down the expansion plans. Through a State Council issued white paper, the Chinese regime says it is now looking to produce 40 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2015. That's less than the original goal of 50 gigawatts set prior to last year. The country currently has the capacity to produce 12.5 gigawatts through 15 nuclear power generating units. The moratorium after the Fukushima disaster stopped the construction of another 26 units. Wednesday's whitepaper sought to ease safety concerns over China's nuclear ambitions. Even prior to Japan's nuclear disaster, safety measures and personnel skills were already thought to be inadequate to support the country's nuclear development ambitions. Former researcher at the nuclear security center of China's State Environmental Protection Administration, Professor Li Xutong, says those concerns are still there. [Professor Li Xutong, Former Nuclear Researcher, SEPA] "Years of research have found that man-made reasons account for 80% of nuclear incidents. Another 80% of that comes from organizational issues, like management and supervision. We all know that under the Chinese regime, it's hard to ... From: NTDTV Views: 4 1 ratings Time: 02:04 More in News & Politics
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11:32:21 10/26/12
Controversial Nexen Takeover Plan Lacks China-Canada Talks
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Controversial Nexen Takeover Plan Lacks China-Canada Talks
It's one of Canada's biggest and most important energy firms, and that's why many are leery over the potential takeover of Nexen, Inc., by a Chinese state-owned oil company. The proposed 15 billion US dollar bid would see the China National Offshore Oil Corporation take control of a firm with major stakes in the international energy markets, and a significant player in western Canada's economy. Despite concerns, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has now made clear that he now knows of direct engagement between the Canadian government and Chinese authorities over the proposed deal. Some have accused Canadian critics of the plan of promoting "resource nationalism", but others counter that highly-subsidized Chinese state-owned corporations should not be allowed to muscle into the private marketplace, especially overseas. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 00:50 More in News & Politics
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11:20:54 10/26/12
Chinese Regime Boosting Telecom Network Control for Party Congress
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Chinese Regime Boosting Telecom Network Control for Party Congress
China's top IT and telecommunications website reported this week that Chinese telecom networks will be under stricter security during the Communist Party's 18th Party Congress, slated to take place on November 8th. According to China IDC Circle, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has ordered staff around the country to implement a plan of network blockade. It'll be effective from November 7th until the end of the Congress. The plan does not mean that authorities are shutting down telecom networks. Rather, Chinese authorities are stepping up management and supervision, to ensure there are no security breaches during the meeting. The networks to be monitored will cover international phone calls, long distance domestic calls and the internet. Although the plan is coined as one to safeguard telecom networks, not everyone is convinced. Chinese rights activist Hu Jun says he believes authorities are just trying to further stifle communication. [Hu Jun, Organizer, Human Rights Campaign in China] (male, Chinese) "It's only a few days of meeting yet you want to have this network blockade plan. What are you afraid of? Online communication is normal for citizens. What are you afraid of, who are your enemies? What is there to protect for the 18th Party Congress? The Party is always nervous and sneaky about these meetings. If you are legitimate you won't be scared of openness." A Chinese citizen reporter, Gu Chuan, who is currently a visiting scholar at Columbia ... From: NTDTV Views: 2 1 ratings Time: 02:39 More in News & Politics
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