Published: May 24, 2012
Tags: China, U.S. Commerce Department, United States, World Trade Organization
Backing of six projects violate free-trade rules, ministry says By Joe McDonald Associated Press Beijing — China’s Commerce Ministry issued a ruling Thursday that U.S. government support for six renewable energy projects violated free-trade rules, the latest volley in a widening conflict over clean power. The United States and China, the world’s two biggest energy [...]
Published: May 26, 2010
Tags: Air China Ltd., algae, alternative fuels, biofuels, Boeing Co., China, jatropha, PetroChina Ltd., United States
Beijing (AP) — The United States and China launched a research venture Wednesday to develop biofuels for use by Chinese airlines based on algae or oily nuts and announced an inaugural flight could come as early as this year. The announcement of a series of research partnerships follows a pledge this week by the governments [...]
By Martin Crutsinger AP Economics Writer Washington — The U.S. trade deficit rose to the highest level in 10 months as an improving U.S. economy pushed up demand for imports. However, exports rose as well, boosted by a weaker dollar, supporting the view that American manufacturers will be helped by a rebounding global economy. According [...]
By Seth Borenstein AP Science Writer Washington — Pollution typically declines during a recession. Not this time. Despite a global economic slump, worldwide carbon dioxide pollution jumped 2 percent last year, most of the increase coming from China, according to a study published online. “The growth in emissions since 2000 is almost entirely driven by [...]
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has alerted domestic agencies to plan for a freeze or even a 5 percent cut in their budgets, part of an election-year push to rein in record deficits that threaten the economy and Democrats’ political prospects next fall. The deficit-cutting drive comes as [...]
By VIJAY JOSHI Associated Press Writer SINGAPORE (AP) — Government and business leaders warned Friday against withdrawing stimulus programs too quickly amid a growing recognition the global economic recovery will be led by China, India and other Asian countries. The biggest economic crisis since the 1930s has been the focus of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic [...]
Published: November 2, 2009
Tags: China, Chuansha, National Development and Reform Commission, Pudong district, Shanghai, Walt Disney Co.
By Elaine Kurtenbach AP Business Writer Shanghai, China — A long-awaited plan to build a Disney theme park in Shanghai appears to have moved forward, with officials confirming Monday that central government approvals are in place and an announcement is due soon. But Walt Disney Co. officials said there was no change to report. Mayor [...]
Published: October 20, 2009
Tags: China, Chreod Ltd., Deltaworks, London, Netherlands, Potsdam Institute, Shanghai, Shanghai Flood Control Headquarters, Thames Barrier
Elaine Kurtenbach AP Writer Shanghai, China — This city of 20 million rose from the sea and grew into a modern showcase, with skyscrapers piercing the clouds, atop tidal flats fed by the Yangtze River. Now Shanghai’s future depends on finding ways to prevent the same waters from reclaiming it. Global warming and melting glaciers [...]
Published: September 30, 2009
Tags: aluminum, Cabinet, cement, China, polysilicon, solar panels, steelmaking, Wind power
Joe McDonald AP Business Writer Beijing — China announced sweeping curbs on surging investment in steelmaking, cement and other industries, warning that chaotic overexpansion was raising the danger of job losses and trouble for banks. Business groups and economists have warned that Beijing’s huge stimulus might fuel a dangerous boom and bust. The government said [...]
Published: September 23, 2009
Tags: Barratt Developments PLC, Bethesda, China, Hong Kong, London, Macau, Maine, Marriott International Inc., Md., Moosehead Lake, Plum Creek Timber Co., Steve Wynn
Large-scale development approved for Maine woods Bangor, ME (AP) — A resort and residential development that would be the largest of its kind in Maine has been unanimously approved by a state planning board. Plum Creek Timber Co.’s proposal was approved Wednesday, nearly five years after the Seattle-based company announced plans to build two resorts [...]
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