News 2006-11-24
2006-11-24 14:37:43 CRIENGLISH.com


Senior Chinese Technicians May Delay Retirement

Shanghai Morning Post reports the central government is deliberating a policy to raise the age of senior technicians' retirement by five to ten years.

Insiders say these experts won't increase employment pressure, but make more contributions to the country. They add raising the retirement age will enable employers to make better use of their talents according to their respective situations.

Over 80% Rural Women Optimistic about Life: Survey

More than 80 percent of women living in rural China said they are confident about their future in recent survey the All-China Women's Federation conducted across ten provinces and regions.

Around 80 percent of the women surveyed participated in village committee elections and almost half said they would be willing to run as a candidate.

Fourth China International Piano Competition to be Held in Xiamen

The fourth China International Piano Competition will be held in Xiamen on October 15 to 25, 2007. It's the first time the competition will be held outside of Beijing.

More Americans Travel during Thanksgiving

Over 38 million Americans will travel 80 km or more from home during Thanksgiving holiday, a 2.7 percent increase from last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated.

Meanwhile, the number of air travelers is expected to rise about 3 percent from last year to 4.8 million, despite an average 4 percent increase in airfares.

Jude Law to Visit Hong Kong

Jude Law will be in Hong Kong on Friday to attend a luxury brand's 40th anniversary presence of its specialized outlet in the region.

The Hollywood star will stay in Hong Kong for only 40 hours, but he is expected to meet director Wong Kar-wai if time allows.