Wednesday, April 05, 2006

News

Rolling Stone Silenced in China: The rock 'n' roll publication entered the Chinese market early this month with a huge splash, including billboard advertisements, a 125,000-copy roll-out and free Rolling Stone hats with each magazine. On Wednesday, regulators said they would not allow it to publish a second issue.

China moves to close unsafe mines: China says it will shut down all small coal mines by 2007 in an attempt to improve the industry's safety record.

More Chinese Honor Deceased on Internet: As this year's traditional Qingming Festival sets in, more Chinese are choosing to honor their deceased relatives on the Internet, rather than at grave sites.

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