Thursday, November 06, 2003

News

China to invest in Linux-based software: The Chinese government plans to throw its financial weight behind Linux-based computer systems that could rival Microsoft Corp's Windows in one of the world's fastest-growing technology markets.

100 million Chinese inhale polluted air: Two in every five Chinese town and city dwellers, or over 100 million people, are inhaling polluted air every day. In water quality, China also faced a serious situation.

China's first lefty shop opens: China's first shop for left-handed people has been opened in Dalian, northeastern Liaoning Province, by a 56-year old right-handed man, Ma Bo.

China reports record 16 giant panda births this year: A record 16 giant pandas have been born successfully in captivity in China this year.

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