Beijing – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:52:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Beijing – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Beijing Threatens Retaliation If US Boycotts 2022 Winter Olympics https://www.theinfostride.com/beijing-threatens-retaliation-if-us-boycotts-2022-winter-olympics/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beijing-threatens-retaliation-if-us-boycotts-2022-winter-olympics/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:50:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=314169 China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian accused U.S. politicians of grandstanding over the issue of not sending dignitaries to attend the events that China hopes will showcase its economic development and technological prowess. Speaking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beijing-threatens-retaliation-if-us-boycotts-2022-winter-olympics/feed/ 0 China Should Host The FOCAC Summit In Beijing – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/china-should-host-the-focac-summit-in-beijing-buhari/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 03:36:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199335 President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the People’s Republic of China on its Chinese Lunar New Year. Buhari said: “As you commence festivities marking the Chinese Year of Dog on Feb. 16, 2018, we congratulate and wish the Chinese people a prosperous and peaceful New Year. “I understand that the Chinese believe dogs are associated [...]

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]]> Man Utd Concerned By Beijing Pitch https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-concerned-by-beijing-pitch/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137352 Jose Mourinho has insisted his focus is to avoid injuries ahead of the Manchester derby in Beijing on Monday because the pitch is “very bad.” Mourinho also pointed out that United are without many key players, unlike Manchester City, for the derby at the Bird’s Nest Stadium in the Chinese capital. “City against United for [...]

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]]> Lawsuit: Chinese Company Claims Apple Copied Its 100C Design For iPhone 6 https://www.theinfostride.com/lawsuit-chinese-company-claims-apple-copied-100c-design-iphone-6/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:36:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132487 It’s tough for foreign companies to do business in China, so much that even Apple is having a hard time. After the iTunes Movies and iBooks Store ban back in April, the previous generation of iPhones have recently been accused of infringing the design patent of some random Chinese firm’s “100C” smartphone under the “100+” [...]

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]]> Oritsefemi Gets Hover Board On His Birthday https://www.theinfostride.com/oritsefemi-gets-hover-board-on-his-birthday/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:12:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117379 Yesterday (January 5) was the birthday of Nigerian musician Oritsefemi. The 31 year old singer had a party last night in Lekki which was attended by friends and celebrities such as, Reekado Banks, Ubi Franklin and rapper T.R. At the birthday party Oritsefemi was given a hover boards as his birthday present. The ‘Double Wahala’ [...]

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]]> #Athletics > Blessing Okagbare Banned From Rio Olympics https://www.theinfostride.com/sport-okagbare-banned-from-rio-olympics/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:38:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/sport-okagbare-banned-from-rio-olympics/ Following her decision to skip the 2015 All Africa Games, the National Sports Commission and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria have placed a ban on sprinter, Blessing Okagbare; excluding her from representing the country, at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil. Okagbare, had a dismal outing at the IAAF World championships in Beijing, China. [...]

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]]> Jackie Chan’s Son Released From Prison https://www.theinfostride.com/jackie-chans-son-released-from-prison/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:52:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72760 Jaycee Chan, who pleaded guilty to sheltering others to use drugs – left Beijing’s Checheng prison shortly after midnight. Photo: Filed . Jaycee Chan, the son of movie legend, Jackie Chan, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for drugs offences. . Jaycee Chan – who was sentenced to six months in jail at [...]

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]]> Blessing Okagbare Target Gold In Beijing https://www.theinfostride.com/blessing-okagbare-target-gold-in-beijing/ Sat, 07 Feb 2015 04:21:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71495 Last year was a memorable one both on and off the track for the multi-talented Blessing Okagbare. She capped off golds galore in the Commonwealth Games and African champs by tying the knot in her hometown. Now the Nigerian wants to take on even more in 2015. . You could forgive Blessing Okagabare for feeling [...]

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]]> #Celebration: Hong Kong marks Tiananmen anniversary as Beijing clamps down https://www.theinfostride.com/celebration-hong-kong-marks-tiananmen-anniversary-as-beijing-clamps-down/ Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:02:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46697 Tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong on Wednesday to remember the dead on the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the only major commemoration in China as authorities clamped tight security on Beijing. The White House called for China…

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]]> #Politics: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel accuses China of ‘destabilising’ acts in South China Sea https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-us-defense-secretary-chuck-hagel-accuses-china-of-destabilising-acts-in-south-china-sea/ Sat, 31 May 2014 09:04:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=45766 US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Beijing Saturday against "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea, and backed its regional rival Japan's plans to take on a more muscular security role in Asia. Stressing US commitments to allies and friends…

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]]> China fines Sina Corp over unhealthy and indecent content https://www.theinfostride.com/china-fines-sina-corp-over-unhealthy-and-indecent-content/ Sat, 03 May 2014 15:28:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40123 Chinese authorities have slapped Internet giant Sina Corp. with a fine of more than $815,000 over "unhealthy and indecent content", the company announced. The "administrative fine" of 5.1 million yuan ($815,038) was imposed by the Beijing Municipal…

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]]> Malaysia’s premier pledges MH370 transparency as families vent anger https://www.theinfostride.com/malaysias-premier-pledges-mh370-transparency-as-families-vent-anger/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:23:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38151 Malaysia's premier pledged to release a report on flight MH370's disappearance as passengers’ families protested Friday outside the country’s embassy in Beijing, venting anger at the agonising information vacuum surrounding the plane. Prime Minister…

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]]> China embraces 4×4 SUV Jeep at Beijing Auto Show https://www.theinfostride.com/china-embraces-4x4-suv-jeep-at-beijing-auto-show/ Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:08:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37502 Bulky, brash and wildly popular in Europe and the US, the urban 4x4 is the latest must-have for Chinese drivers, whose conversion to the cult of the SUV is the talking point of this year's Beijing Auto Show. The SUV (sport utility vehicle), with a distinctive…

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]]> Chinese Carmakers are eager to sell and resell https://www.theinfostride.com/chinese-carmakers-are-eager-to-sell-and-resell/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:46:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37334 China's car market is just gearing up as the world's largest, yet automakers are already eyeing the next big thing -- the market for reselling them. Their eagerness to attract buyers in the world's largest car market is on full display at the Beijing…

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]]> China auto show opens amid environmental and growth concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/china-auto-show-opens-amid-environmental-and-growth-concerns/ Sun, 20 Apr 2014 07:07:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37108 Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing on Sunday for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster growth and environmental restrictions in the world's largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles…

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]]> Mariners leapfrog Beijing Guoan with ACL win https://www.theinfostride.com/mariners-leapfrog-beijing-guoan-with-acl-win/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:28:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32243 A superb strike from Dutchman Marcel Seip lifted Australia's Central Coast Mariners above Beijing Guoan in their AFC Champions League group in Gosford on Tuesday. Seip powered home a first-time volley to give the reigning A-League champions a 1-0 win…

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]]> ‘China lays out charges for Kunming attack suspects’ https://www.theinfostride.com/china-lays-out-charges-for-kunming-attack-suspects/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:45:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31888 China has laid out the charges against four suspects captured after a brutal railway station attack that killed 29 people and injured 143 earlier this month, officials said. Eight members of what Beijing labelled a "terrorist gang" carried out the stabbing…

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]]> World execution toll rose in 2013: Amnesty https://www.theinfostride.com/world-execution-toll-rose-in-2013-amnesty/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:30:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31123 The number of known executions worldwide rose to at least 778 last year following a surge in Iraq and Iran, Amnesty International said Thursday, but China remains the world's biggest state executioner by far. Beijing is thought to have killed thousands…

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]]> China manufacturing index hits eight-month low: HSBC https://www.theinfostride.com/china-manufacturing-index-hits-eight-month-low-hsbc/ Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:30:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30419 Chinese manufacturing activity contracted in March to its weakest rate in eight months, data showed Monday, the latest indication of slowing growth in the world's number two economy. The data is the latest in a string of weak indicators out of Beijing…

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]]> Michelle Obama sees Great Wall, Chinese educators https://www.theinfostride.com/michelle-obama-sees-great-wall-chinese-educators/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:56:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30290 Visiting US first lady Michelle Obama toured China's Great Wall on Sunday, after her arrival at the US embassy in Beijing earlier in the day sparked a minor security alert. She and her daughters strolled along a popular section of the wall and rode…

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]]> In China, Michelle Obama touts freedom of speech, religion https://www.theinfostride.com/in-china-michelle-obama-touts-freedom-of-speech-religion/ Sat, 22 Mar 2014 12:29:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30076 US First Lady Michelle Obama on Saturday emphasised the importance of universal rights, telling a crowd of students in Beijing that freedom of expression and religion should not be determined by one's country of birth. Obama, who is on a week-long trip…

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]]> Michelle Obama tours Beijing’s Forbidden City https://www.theinfostride.com/michelle-obama-tours-beijings-forbidden-city/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:54:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29902 US First Lady Michelle Obama took her daughters and mother to Beijing's former imperial palace Friday, on a China tour the White House emphasises will be light on politics and heavy on personal diplomacy. Obama, her daughters Malia and Sasha, and her…

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]]> China, EU wine industries in deal to end Beijing anti-dumping probe https://www.theinfostride.com/china-eu-wine-industries-in-deal-to-end-beijing-anti-dumping-probe/ Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:31:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=29857 The Chinese and European wine industries have agreed a deal that will see Beijing end an anti-dumping inquiry into imports from the European Union, China's commerce ministry said Friday. The announcement comes a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping…

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]]> China working-age population falls https://www.theinfostride.com/china-working-age-population-falls/ Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:56:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=12113 China's working-age population continued to decline last year, the government said Monday, as Beijing grapples with a demographic time bomb that is one of its biggest challenges. The country introduced its controversial one-child policy in the late…

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]]> A talk on China with US under-secretary of international trade https://www.theinfostride.com/a-talk-on-china-with-us-under-secretary-of-international-trade/ Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:47:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=8409 Editor's note: the author, Zhenyu Li, a contributing columnist for some of the world's premier publications and editor-in-chief of the business channel at the People's Daily Online, a publication of China's Communist Party. BEIJING, China — For the…

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]]> China eases one-child policy, abolishes labour camps https://www.theinfostride.com/china-eases-one-child-policy-abolishes-labour-camps/ Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:43:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6658 China's top legislative committee formally approved a loosening of the country's hugely controversial one-child policy on Saturday and abolished "re-education through labour" camps, state media reported. The decisions were taken by the standing committee…

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]]> China city caps car-buying to curb pollution https://www.theinfostride.com/china-city-caps-car-buying-to-curb-pollution/ Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:31:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=6108 Another Chinese city has capped the total number of car licence plates it will issue annually, state media said Sunday, following moves by Beijing and other metropolises to curb pollution and congestion. The world's most populous nation is also the…

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]]> US calls on China to scrap air zone procedures https://www.theinfostride.com/us-calls-china-scrap-air-zone-procedures/ Mon, 02 Dec 2013 22:24:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3270 The United States Monday urged Beijing to scrap new aviation arrangements set up by its new air defense zone which Washington has denounced as confusing and likely to increase the risk of accidents. "Our general position as a US government is that we…

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