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January 13, 2017 at 2:45 am

Chinese factory makes giant inflatable ‘Trump-like’ roosters

JIAXING, China (AP) — A Chinese factory has been doing a brisk business selling giant inflatable roosters, some as tall as 16 feet, based on...

Nation & World

October 21, 2016 at 7:12 am

Luxury for less: Tourists are winners in pound’s drop VIEW

LONDON (AP) — Would you travel halfway around the world for a handbag, or a coat? Maybe if you really loved it — and could...

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People in panda costumes pose with air stewardess in front of a Chengdu Airlines ARJ21-700 plane before its first commercial flight at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu in southwestern China’s Sichuan Province Tuesday, June 28, 2016. The first regional jet produced in China’s initiative to compete in the commercial aircraft market made its debut flight Tuesday carrying 70 passengers. The ARJ21-700 jet is one of a series of initiatives launched by the ruling Communist Party to transform China from the world’s low-cost factory into a creator of profitable technology in aviation, clean energy and other fields. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA OUT

June 28, 2016 at 4:07 pm

First made-in-China jetliner makes debut commercial flight

The ARJ21-700 is the first jetliner in China’s initiative to compete in the commercial aircraft market.

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June 23, 2016 at 11:10 pm

Teacher recalls battle with tornado that killed 98 in China VIEW

YANCHENG, China (AP) — Teacher Guo Haimei said the ferocious wind, blacked with dust and debris, seemed to descend out of nowhere onto her kindergarten...

Nation & World

June 23, 2016 at 5:43 am

Rescuers search rubble in east China after tornado kills 98 VIEW

YANCHENG, China (AP) — Rescuers in eastern China searched Friday for survivors of a tornado and hailstorm that killed at least 98 people as it...

Nation & World

June 16, 2016 at 12:21 am

Shanghai Disneyland opens with hopes cash will rain down VIEW

SHANGHAI (AP) — Walt Disney Co. opened Shanghai Disneyland, its first theme park in mainland China, with a lavish celebration Thursday featuring Communist Party leaders,...

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June 14, 2016 at 7:51 pm

Disney opens ‘distinctly Chinese’ Shanghai park VIEW

A Chinese vice premier joined Disney's CEO in cutting a red ribbon as the Shanghai theme park opened, signaling the ruling party's endorsement of the...

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June 13, 2016 at 11:28 pm

Shanghai evicts small polluters for Disney theme park VIEW

SHANGHAI (AP) — Authorities have evicted hundreds of Shanghai residents and dozens of businesses to clean up the air and make way for the newest...

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June 13, 2016 at 7:59 pm

Shanghai evicts small polluters for Disney theme park

SHANGHAI (AP) — Authorities have evicted hundreds of Shanghai residents and dozens of businesses to clean up the air and make way for the newest...

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May 27, 2016 at 8:27 pm

Chinese developer Wanda opens theme park to take on Disney VIEW

NANCHANG, China (AP) — China's largest private property developer, the Wanda Group, opened an entertainment complex on Saturday that it's positioning as a distinctly homegrown...

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