News 2006-11-23
2006-11-23 11:08:51 CRIENGLISH.com


China to Double Land Use Fees on Construction Sites

The Chinese government will double land use fees at new construction sites from January 1, 2007.

The notice requires 30 percent of the collected land use fees to be handed over to central revenue, while 70 percent will be retained by the provincial-level government.

Six Nations, EU to Construct Int'l Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

Officials from six nations and the European Union have signed a 10-billion-euro pact to build the world's first experimental international thermonuclear reactor.

The deal aims to develop a cheap, clean, safe and abundant energy source to replace fossil fuels. The project seeks to promote the future of fusion technology, which reproduces the processes present in the sun.

Shanghai, Guangzhou Say "No" to KTV Copyright Fees

Karaoke associations in two major Chinese cities, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have said the National Copyright Administration's scheme to charge karaoke clubs standardized copyright fees is unreasonable.

Zhu Nan, a Shanghai Municipal Association of Culture and Entertainment Industry official, disputed the validity of the association charged with collecting the fees.

Drive For Healthy Mobile Phone Culture Launched

Chinese authorities have joined hands with the mobile phone industry to launch a campaign for a "green" mobile phone culture that encourages wholesome services over vulgar content.

Developing a healthy and civilized mobile phone culture will boost business for a variety of services, including short messages, mobile newspapers, literature, games and mobile TV.

Chen Kaige to Receive Achievement Award in Greece

Chinese director Chen Kaige will receive an award for outstanding achievement at the 47th Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece.

Chen Kaige will be honored with the Golden Alexander Special Award along with renowned German director Wim Wenders at the awards ceremony on November 26.