Friday, September 7, 2007
EU says may ban unsafe Chinese-made goods - Forbes.com
EU says may ban unsafe Chinese-made goods - Forbes.com: "The European Union is not satisfied with the Chinese government's response when it was alerted by the EU about dangerous Chinese-made goods, said Commission spokeswoman for consumer issues Helen Kearns."
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Bogus-drug peddlers thrive online
Bogus-drug peddlers thrive online | Tech News on ZDNet:
"Wieser-Herbeck said many bogus drugs appeared to originate in Asia, especially China, whose image has been badly tarnished recently by a range of product safety scares."
"Wieser-Herbeck said many bogus drugs appeared to originate in Asia, especially China, whose image has been badly tarnished recently by a range of product safety scares."
The Morning Brief - WSJ.com
The Morning Brief - WSJ.com: "A host of trade and political issues were already on the bilateral agenda for two of APEC's most powerful members, but reports of an alleged Chinese cyber attack on Pentagon computers this week provided a concrete focus for the simmering tension."
Chinese-Made Auto Fuses May Cause Fire
Chinese-Made Auto Fuses May Cause Fire: "California auto parts seller Harbor Freight Tools will recall as many as 295,000 sets of automobile fuses manufactured in China because they could malfunction and cause electrical fires."
Taliban using China-made weapons against UK, US-Rest of World-World-The Times of India
Taliban using China-made weapons against UK, US-Rest of World-World-The Times of India:
"For their part, the Taliban have recently begun boasting that they have now got hold of much more sophisticated weaponry although they refused to say from where. Afghan officials have also privately confirmed that sophisticated Chinese weapons are now in the hands of the Taliban.
They said these included Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns, landmines, rocket-propelled grenades and components for roadside bombs.
A senior Afghan official said: 'Chinese HN-5 anti-aircraft missiles are with the Taliban, we know this... and we are worried where do the Taliban get them, some of these weapons have been made recently in Chinese factories.'"
"For their part, the Taliban have recently begun boasting that they have now got hold of much more sophisticated weaponry although they refused to say from where. Afghan officials have also privately confirmed that sophisticated Chinese weapons are now in the hands of the Taliban.
They said these included Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns, landmines, rocket-propelled grenades and components for roadside bombs.
A senior Afghan official said: 'Chinese HN-5 anti-aircraft missiles are with the Taliban, we know this... and we are worried where do the Taliban get them, some of these weapons have been made recently in Chinese factories.'"
Mattel announces third Chinese toy recall | Reuters
Mattel announces third Chinese toy recall | Reuters:
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world's leading toymaker, Mattel Inc, on Tuesday announced a third recall of Chinese-made toys, saying it would take back more than 800,000 units globally that contain 'impermissible' levels of lead.
The latest recall involves three Fisher-Price toy models and eight Barbie brand playsets. No Barbie dolls were included. In total, 522,000 U.S. toys and 322,000 outside the United States are being recalled. The toys were shipped between August 3, 2006, and July 31, 2007, the company said.
A spate of toy recalls has sparked concern over the quality of products made in China. The U.S. House of Representatives' subcommittee on commerce, trade and consumer protection is to hold a September 19 hearing on how to protect U.S. children from imported products containing lead paint -- which has been linked to health problems in children, including brain damage.
The recall follows Mattel's investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China. In the last five weeks, the company already announced two recalls of millions of Chinese toys due to excessive amounts of lead paint and other dangers."
"NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world's leading toymaker, Mattel Inc, on Tuesday announced a third recall of Chinese-made toys, saying it would take back more than 800,000 units globally that contain 'impermissible' levels of lead.
The latest recall involves three Fisher-Price toy models and eight Barbie brand playsets. No Barbie dolls were included. In total, 522,000 U.S. toys and 322,000 outside the United States are being recalled. The toys were shipped between August 3, 2006, and July 31, 2007, the company said.
A spate of toy recalls has sparked concern over the quality of products made in China. The U.S. House of Representatives' subcommittee on commerce, trade and consumer protection is to hold a September 19 hearing on how to protect U.S. children from imported products containing lead paint -- which has been linked to health problems in children, including brain damage.
The recall follows Mattel's investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China. In the last five weeks, the company already announced two recalls of millions of Chinese toys due to excessive amounts of lead paint and other dangers."
Saturday, September 1, 2007
China's Influence Spreads Around World -- Newsday.com
China's Influence Spreads Around World -- Newsday.com: "KARRATHA, Australia - For nearly three decades, Chinese peasants have left their villages for crowded dormitories and sweaty assembly lines, churning out goods for world markets. Now, China is turning the tables.
Here in the Australian Outback, Shane Padley toils in the scorching heat, 2,000 miles from his home, to build an extension to a liquefied natural gas plant that feeds China's ravenous hunger for energy. At night, the 34-year-old carpenter sleeps in a tin dwelling known as a 'donga,' the size of a shipping container and divided into four rooms, each barely big enough for a bed. There are few other places for Padley to live in this boomtown.
Duct-taped to the wall is a snapshot of the blonde girlfriend he left behind and worries he may lose. But, he says, 'I can make nearly double what I'd be making back home in the Sydney area.'
The reason: China."
Here in the Australian Outback, Shane Padley toils in the scorching heat, 2,000 miles from his home, to build an extension to a liquefied natural gas plant that feeds China's ravenous hunger for energy. At night, the 34-year-old carpenter sleeps in a tin dwelling known as a 'donga,' the size of a shipping container and divided into four rooms, each barely big enough for a bed. There are few other places for Padley to live in this boomtown.
Duct-taped to the wall is a snapshot of the blonde girlfriend he left behind and worries he may lose. But, he says, 'I can make nearly double what I'd be making back home in the Sydney area.'
The reason: China."
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