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22:44:36 10/18/12
China News - October 18, 2012: Rioting in Sichuan After Driver Death
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China News - October 18, 2012: Rioting in Sichuan After Driver Death
In today's NTD China News, China and South Korea have expressed anger after Japanese lawmakers visited a war shrine remembering soldiers from World War II. The Chinese regime's elaborate tribute to former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk has drawn criticism from the Chinese public. A massive riot broke out in Sichuan province after reports of three policemen beating a truck driver to death. The controversial National Education Course in Hong Kong continues to draw protests. Latest official figures on China's GDP show the economy has continued to slow for the seventh quarter. A 75-year-old grandmother from eastern China has drawn inspirations for her basketball abilities. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 85 7 ratings Time: 15:05 More in Shows
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22:28:29 10/18/12
Massive Riot in Sichuan after Truck Driver Death
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Massive Riot in Sichuan after Truck Driver Death
Angry scenes broke out in Luzhou, Sichuan province on Wednesday following the death of a truck driver. Up to 10000 people joined the riot which soon became violent. Clashes broke out between rioters and police, and several police cars were overturned and torched. Witnesses say the driver was beaten to death by three traffic police after an argument over where he parked his truck. [Mr Chen, Luzhou Resident] "After the traffic police came, they asked the driver to get out of the car and show his license. Then other police came and they were arguing. The police pulled the driver out of the car, and the others started to beat him. Then the driver fell on the ground. The police kicked him twice and asked him not to play dead." State-run media reports denied that the driver died from the beating. The Global Times cited a local official who said, quote "the driver died of an acute disease during the law enforcement process." Another witness said the truck driver did indeed tell police he was ill, but his plea was ignored. [Luzhou Resident] "That driver was telling the traffic police, I'm sick, please get me my medicine [from the truck]. But the police told him to keep pretending and didn't get the medicine for him, and continued to stomp on his fingers." News of the truck driver's death and the protest quickly spread online. This video shows police trying to hold back protestors while a body lies still next to a truck. The protests continued into the night. State-run Xinhua ... From: NTDTV Views: 27 3 ratings Time: 02:07 More in News & Politics
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22:21:47 10/18/12
Chinese Question Elaborate Farewell to Former Cambodian King
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Chinese Question Elaborate Farewell to Former Cambodian King
Flags flew at half-mast across Beijing on Wednesday. It wasn't for the death of a national hero, and there wasn't a national disaster%mdashbut the show of respect was for former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk. And some Chinese are questioning why. Sihanouk passed away on Monday in Beijing, after years of battle against cancer. Top Communist Party leaders have paid tributes to Sihanouk, calling him an old friend of the Chinese people. Guangzhou resident Mr. Xu did not share that feeling, saying Sinahouk has contributed nothing to China. [Mr Xu, Guangzhou Resident] "This move by the Chinese government is not representative of the will of the Chinese people. It's just something the government is doing alone." On Wednesday, as a motorcade carried Sihanouk's body in a golden coffin to the Beijing airport, Chinese flags were flying at half-mast. The high-profile journey drew questions from netizens. Some did not think Sihanouk deserved it. This blogger writes: "Flags did not fly at half-mast after so many drowned in the Beijing floods, in the Tianjin shopping mall fire, or in the Hong Kong ferry crash. Now that Sihanouk, who's been living off taxpayers' money, dies, you lower the flag." Similar comparisons have also appeared on Chinese Internet. Sihanouk has been living in China since the 1990s. The former Cambodian King had earlier sought refuge there two decades ago, after being overthrown in a coup. He later reclaimed his throne, and enjoys considerable support from Cambodians ... From: NTDTV Views: 3 0 ratings Time: 01:54 More in News & Politics
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22:15:09 10/18/12
China, S.Korea Express Anger over Japan's War Shrine Visit
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China, S.Korea Express Anger over Japan's War Shrine Visit
On Thursday 67 Japanese lawmakers visited a memorial shrine in Tokyo dedicated to soldiers of World War II. Among those visiting the shrine was Shinzo Abe, former Japanese Prime Minister and current head of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. Other notable figures included former PM, Junichiro Koizumi, and two cabinet ministers, Yuichiro Hata and Mikio Shimoji. The visit sparked outrage from Japan's Asian neighbors over what they say is a slight to history. The Yasukuni shrine memorializes those fallen during World War II, and includes some 14 recognized war criminals among its dead. Japanese soldiers were known for their brutal war tactics and for enslaving some 200-thousand Korean women as sex slaves. Japan has refused to compensate the women for the crimes, saying it settled the matter in a 1965 treaty. The treaty was a deal between governments that traded economic benefits for grievance claims. China was also a victim of Japanese brutality during World War II and is expressing its disapproval of the Japanese lawmaker's visit. At a news conference today in Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Hong Lei, called on Japan to acknowledge its bloody history. He asked Japan to reflect upon its militaristic past and face up to its crimes. The visit may aggravate already strained relations Japan has with both its neighbors. China and Japan are in a headlock over some resource rich islands in the East China Sea called the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan. A similar ... From: NTDTV Views: 67 6 ratings Time: 01:56 More in News & Politics
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21:35:59 10/18/12
75 Year-Old Grandma Shoots Hoops Like a Pro
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75 Year-Old Grandma Shoots Hoops Like a Pro
While most 75 year-olds may prefer less demanding sports, one grandma has impressed people of all ages by her athletic ability. Zue Shumei is known as "the Basketball Granny", and at 75 yrs old would put a lot young of basketball players to shame. Every morning she arrives at the basketball court at seven am and takes 200 shots, hardly missing a single one. But her routine doesn't end there. To keep her muscles strong she climbs up a tall metal pole. After that she swings from a set of monkey bars to strengthen her arm muscles. And it's not just some hobby she picked up recently. This athletic granny has been doing it for the past 23 years. Students at Zhejiang Normal University claim she is a legend and an inspiring role model. [She Yue, Senior Student]: "What she has been doing moved us deeply. She is full of positive spirit." But her story is not one without hardship. The athletic granny suffers from health problems including cataracts and heart disease. Her meager government stipend does not cover the cost of her medicines, and she relies on financial support from her son. Students She Yue and Song Huating have been posting her inspirational stories online, and recently held a fundraiser for the poor grandma. [Song Huating, Student at Zhejiang Normal University]: "If we are to hold more donation events in the future, we will let others know on micro-blogs. We hope that we can help her solve her fundamental problems." While the woman's finances are tight, she says she ... From: NTDTV Views: 1047 23 ratings Time: 01:51 More in News & Politics
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21:34:17 10/18/12
China's Economy Sees Seven Quarters of Slower Growth
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China's Economy Sees Seven Quarters of Slower Growth
China's economy slowed for a seventh straight quarter in the third quarter. It's the first time it's missed the government's target since the depths of the global financial crisis. The National Bureau of Statistics announced today (October 18) that GDP grew 7.4% between July and September from a year earlier. Spokesman for the Bureau blames the sluggish growth on the downturn of the global economy. [Sheng Laiyun, Spokesman, Bureau of Statistics] "Of course this is the result of the continuing underlying influence of the international situation and the international financial crisis. China's external demand is getting increasingly smaller, which is placing a lot of pressure on China's economic growth, to the extent that our rate of economic growth has continued to go down." One day before the official figures, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the Chinese economy has stabilized though he warned that difficulties remain for the last quarter, according to state-run media. Some analysts now believe the Chinese economy has already bottomed out. But that was already the consensus earlier this year, and growth has continued to slow. Author and economist Gordon Chang had told NTD earlier that official growth figures are not reliable, and that other indicators can give a more realistic picture. For example, electricity usage growth is at around half the average rate compared to the last five years, which points at a further slowing down of the economy. China's economic slowdown ... From: NTDTV Views: 0 2 ratings Time: 01:45 More in News & Politics
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21:31:15 10/18/12
HK's National Education Course Continues to Draw Protests
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HK's National Education Course Continues to Draw Protests
Hong Kong's controversial government-backed national education course continues to fuel protests. On Wednesday, thousands rallied outside the government headquarters, loudly making their points heard. Dressed in black, those opposed to the course are demanding it be pulled. A smaller group of protestors, dressed in white, said the course was a good idea. Police were on hand to keep the two camps separated. The demonstration remained peaceful, with protestors making speeches and singing songs. The heatedly debated course was planned to be mandatory for primary school children when school started last month. Hong Kong's government said the National Education Course would teach kids about China's history and instill nationalism. But with teaching references containing materials that praised the Communist Party while criticizing the US democratic system, opponents say the course was a veiled attempt to "brainwash" students. Outrage over the course drew thousands of protestors in September, and eventually forced Hong Kong authorities to back down. Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced the course would not be mandatory, but stopped short at heeding calls to pull the course completely. Opponents, many of whom are young students or graduates, say they do not trust Leung Chun-ying. Leung is seen as a handpicked leader by Beijing, and is working to bring Hong Kong under communist rule. [Stephen Chan, Hong Kong Graduate]: "I think the most important thing is that emotion is not ... From: NTDTV Views: 6 0 ratings Time: 02:02 More in News & Politics
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20:32:33 10/18/12
Greece Brought to Standstill by Nationwide Strike
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Greece Brought to Standstill by Nationwide Strike
Greek public and private sector workers go on a nationwide 24-hour strike shutting down transport, offices, shops, schools and services. A new general strike is occurring in Greece, as for the second time in three weeks, workers protest austerity measures required for the bailout agreements. The country was brought to a standstill. Public transport stopped, schools closed, and boats remained moored at docks. Taxi drivers, hospital staff, teachers, and air traffic controllers were among the many groups to join the 24-hour strike. Unions are hoping to send the message to the European Union and the International Monetary Fund that the spending cuts they demand are too much for Greeks to withstand. [Petros, Civil Servant]: "I join strikes and I believe that these austerity measures are too much for the Greek people to bear, and I think they should have a say in things." Greece is preparing to cut 11.5 billion euros of cuts to receive another 31.5 billion in aid, part of a deal for a 130 billion euro bailout. However, with the country expected to run out of money next month, it has little choice but to push for the relief package. During the protests, there were some clashes with police in Athens; parts of Styntagma Square were closed off in preparation for rallies at the Greek Parliament. However, as of now, the Square has reopened to traffic. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 36 4 ratings Time: 01:11 More in News & Politics
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19:45:06 10/18/12
Ashton Kutcher Highest Paid TV Actor, Flavor Flav Arrested
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Ashton Kutcher Highest Paid TV Actor, Flavor Flav Arrested
The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Ashton Kutcher is the highest paid TV actor, Max von Sydow gets France's Legion of Honor, and Flavor Flav is arrested. Bob Mezan reports. Ashton Kutcher has been named TV's highest paid actor by Forbes. The star of "Two and A Half Men" earned an estimated 24 million dollars. He replaces Charlie Sheen, who topped the list last year for the same show, with 40 million. Kutcher has proven a worthy replacement - "Two and a Half Men" averages of 12.4 million viewers per episode, making it one of the most-watched sitcoms on TV. Max von Sydow has received France's Legion of Honor award - its highest distinction awarded to non-natives. The 83-year old Swedish actor has starred in more than 140 films and has been nominated for an Oscar two times - most recently for his supporting role in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close." Flavor Flav has been arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly assaulting someone in his house with a deadly weapon. The Public Enemy rapper faces two charges - felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic violence. He's being held on 23000 bail. Finally, Bill Murray walked the red carpet in London for his new film, "Hyde Park on Hudson." The actor played down the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance in the film - telling reporters that he's more concerned about getting in shape than winning and Oscar. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on ... From: NTDTV Views: 29 4 ratings Time: 01:13 More in News & Politics
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17:44:22 10/18/12
Prince William Pays Tribute To Ex-Offender Charity
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Prince William Pays Tribute To Ex-Offender Charity
Britain's Prince William attends a charity dinner for the St Giles Trust, an organization which helps ex-offenders. Full Story: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on Wednesday attended a function for the St Giles Trust, a charity which helps ex-offenders break the cycle of crime. Prince William is the patron of the trust, and on the 50th anniversary of the organization, he praised their good work. [Prince William, Duke of Cambridge]: "Before I visited Saint Giles Trust the first time in 2009 I wondered how such a relatively small organization could make such a difference. Within minutes of meeting the volunteers and staff and observing their relationship with their clients I had my answer. Ladies and Gentlemen, the people of St Giles trust, who give their lives helping others. People like Junior, who will speak to us later, are beyond praise. They understand what their clients are going through because in many cases, they have been there themselves. They know what its like to have no hope, no path to a better life. Its because of this that they also know how to restore hope and unlock a better future for those that they help." The event was arranged by the October Club, and held at the Savoy hotel in London. The October Club, originally founded by a small group of city workers, each year hold a fund-raising dinner to support a selected charity. This year it was the St Giles Trust. The Trust offers practical support to ex-offenders in areas such as housing, training, and ... From: NTDTV Views: 27 1 ratings Time: 01:37 More in News & Politics
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16:16:50 10/18/12
Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal - Fall Out Continues
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Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal - Fall Out Continues
Lance Armstrong steps down from his charity role and is dropped by sponsors Nike. Full Story: The fall out continues over the doping scandal that has engulfed former cycling champion Lance Armstrong. On Wednesday Armstrong stepped down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer support charity he founded. On the same day the disgraced cyclist was dropped by his sponsors Nike. [Katherine McLane, Livestrong Foundation, Communications Vice President]: "There have been a lot of controversies in the news recently about issues from the cycling world and Lance as this organization's founder has such a deep, deep emotional and even financial investment in the success of this organization. His family donated six and a half million dollars to this organization and he's very committed to seeing it succeed. The last thing he wanted was this organization to be effected in any way negatively by that controversy. So he decided that the best course was for him to step down as chairman." Armstrong founded the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997, not long after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The organization launched the Livestrong brand in 2003 as it widened its cancer patient-support services. The foundation is now known by both names. Revenue for the year to date has already passed $30 million, and does not seem to have been affected by the scandal. But PR guru Mike Paul thinks the charity's reputation has already been hurt. [Mike Paul, MGP & Associates Public Relations]: "It has been ... From: NTDTV Views: 39 3 ratings Time: 02:22 More in News & Politics
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09:02:17 10/18/12
"Popemobiles" on Display in Vatican City
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"Popemobiles" on Display in Vatican City
Two centuries of "Popemobiles" - vehicles used by Popes - go on display in Vatican City. Celebrities and diplomats travel in some of the most expensive and flashy cars, but nothing can quite compare to the rides of Popes and Cardinals. And if you have to see it to believe it, some of the most ornate and decorated vehicles are on display at the Vatican Museums. The most extravagant? Pope Leo XII's Belina di Gran Gala carriage, built in 1826 - complete with a wooden throne and gold leaf detail. But Pope Gregory XVI later added gold angels holding a tiara and keys to symbolize papal power as he rolled through 19th century Rome. This jeep-style vehicle by Fiat from the 1970's is considered to be the first "Popemobile," and was used by Pope Paul VI, so he could be seen by the crowds during the jubilee year. The "Popemobile" became a household name during the papacy of Pope John Paul II, but its open-air design posed a threat in 1981 when he was shot and nearly killed by a Turkish gunman, who the Pope later forgave. The vehicles, which date from 1825 to present day, are all part of an updated exhibit representing two centuries of papal travel. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 12 0 ratings Time: 01:17 More in Autos & Vehicles
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05:06:54 10/18/12
Twenty Year Old Fashion Designer , Pamela Gonzales opens Soho Store
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Twenty Year Old Fashion Designer , Pamela Gonzales opens Soho Store
Young fashion designer, Pamela Gonzales opened her Soho store to rave reviews last week. Raina Seitel, Correspondent of NBC News NYLIVE shown her support to Pamela as well as designers Carlos Luna,who cleints includes Lady Gaga, Alice Yim, Jessica Barkley, Na%iumls and Sandra Baquero who will share the same retail space. Orginal Glass fixtures and art pieces designed by the designer's sister Romina Gonzales fill the space with a concept of "Taking fashion as art". From: NTDTV Views: 34 1 ratings Time: 01:42 More in Entertainment
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04:07:45 10/18/12
Free China: The Courage to Believe (Short Trailer)
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Free China: The Courage to Believe (Short Trailer)
www.FreeChinaMovie.com THE FATES OF A WOMAN LIVING IN BEIJING AND A MAN LIVING IN NEW YORK BECOME INEXTRICABLY LINKED BECAUSE OF A COMMON CONVICTION... From the award-winning director of "Tibet Beyond Fear", Free China -- The Courage to Believe examines widespread human rights violations in China through the remarkable and uplifting stories of Jennifer Zeng, a mother and former Communist Party member and Dr. Charles Lee, a Chinese American businessman, who along with hundreds of thousands of peaceful citizens are imprisoned, tortured and subjected to slave labor for their spiritual beliefs. WINNER: - 2012 Free Speech Award Winner at American Insight's inaugural Free Speech International Film Festival in Philadelphia (May 16th, 2012) - Top Award for International Political and Cultural Documentaries ("Obamanation" Category) at the LA Awareness Film Festival in West Hollywood (May 5th, 2012) - Equal Top Award for documentaries under 60 minutes at the 45th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival (April 21st 2012.) - "Best of the Fest"at Freethought International Film Festival (Denver, August 3rd) "This Film will be a Game Changer." US Congressman Chris Smith, Chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China "Free China shows the way to a more democratic and peaceful regime...where everybody wins instead of the Communist Party." Peter Navarro, Author and Director of "Death by China" Please 'like' us on www.FaceBook.com For more information please visit: www ... From: NTDTV Views: 77 4 ratings Time: 01:31 More in News & Politics
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02:00:54 10/18/12
Marie Antoinette Slippers Sell for 50000 Euros
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Marie Antoinette Slippers Sell for 50000 Euros
A pair of green silk slippers once belonging to French Queen Marie-Antoinette sold for 50000 euros at a Parisian auction house on Wednesday. The auction was a trove of some 350 treasures belonging to various French royal families, but the slippers were by far the best sellers. They were sold to a telephone bidder for five times the expected price of ten-thousand euros. One tourist who stumbled upon the auction by accident, was shocked at how much people would spend on slippers. [Frederique Bellon-Dutertre, Tourist]: "It shows a bit of a contrast with the life in the exterior and the poverty we see. And then we see these sums of money and objects going for pretty significant sums. And this contrast disturbs me a little." But an art collector who attended the auction as a bidder said their historical significance makes them invaluable. [Franck Baulme, Art Collector]: "The price should be high due to the scarcity of these kinds of objects." The slippers were given as a gift to the queen's manservant who passed them on to his descendants. The winning bidder also received a certificate of authenticity from the family. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 31 6 ratings Time: 01:13 More in News & Politics
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00:15:00 10/18/12
US Servicemen Arrested for Rape in Okinawa
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US Servicemen Arrested for Rape in Okinawa
Police say two US servicemen have been arrested in Japan's southern Okinawa Prefecture on suspicion of raping a Japanese woman. Full story: Two US servicemen have been arrested in Japan's southern island of Okinawa on suspicion of raping a Japanese woman, police said on Wednesday. The case comes at a time when Okinawan residents are upset with the Japanese government. The Japanese government allowed a US hybrid aircraft onto the island despite safety concerns to Okinawan residents. The US ambassador to Japan says the US government is extremely concerned by the incident and supports investigations. [John Roos, US Ambassador to Japan]: "This is a very serious matter and it is the full intent of the United States Government to provide full and complete and unequivocal cooperation to the Japanese authorities in their investigation of this matter." The two US servicemen are suspected of raping the woman early on Tuesday morning in central Okinawa. Japanese authorities say one of the men has confessed to the rape but the other denies being involved. The case will likely be handled under Japan's judicial system. [Osamu Fujimura, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary]: "We've made our views clear to US Ambassador Roos. In addition, both the Okinawan representative of the Defense Ministry and our regional liaison with the US have told the commander of the US forces in Japan that the incident is completely unacceptable. They have strongly requested measures to increase discipline and ... From: NTDTV Views: 92 8 ratings Time: 02:02 More in News & Politics
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