Passenger jets not equipped with secondgeneration airborne collision avoidance systems have been banned from flying above 8,400 metres and from taking off or landing at major domestic airports between 8am and 9pm, according to a directive issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The move is designed to reduce the possibility of jet collisions […]
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The Hong Kong-based Dragonair has started a new air service between the SAR and Taipei, capital of Taiwan. It will operate three round-trips a day, with an extra service on Thursdays. The airline is now able to connect Taipei with all the leading mainland cities.
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Look before you leap
Foreign expertise is in demand for infrastructure projects such as those associated with the Beijing Olympics, but bidders should consider how to structure their projects before they decide to submit a proposal. The decision to award Beijing the 2008 Summer Olympic Games precipitated much media coverage of the business opportunities resulting from the city's need […]
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Plugging the skills gap
Technical occupations, particularly in the state-owned manufacturing sector, have a poor image and consequently are struggling to attract new recruits. In Shanghai, steps are being taken to address the problem. This coming September is likely to prove rather embarrassing for Cao Shixin, professor at Shanghai Donghai Vocational Technology College. As dean of electromechanical engineering, Cao […]
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Trouble in paradise
Officially renamed Shangri-La, Zhongdian is promoting itself hard as a tourist destination. However, there are concerns about the local management of the industry and its likely future impact on the environment. Just before sundown, a tour bus rambles down the rock-strewn dirt road leading to remote Peace Village in Yunnan province. The door opens and […]