China auto show opens to media, Japan makers take part to boost sales

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 13:37

An international motor show opened to the media today in Guangzhou, southern China, where Japanese automakers are taking part in an effort to reverse slumping sales in the world's largest automotive market.

Ex-US guard in China pleads guilty in secrets case

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 12:02

Bryan Underwood has pleaded guilty to one count of trying to pass national defence information to the Chinese government.

Chinese club prepares huge offer for Kaka?

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 19:31

Spanish and Italian newspapers are speculating that Chinese football side Guangzhou Evergrande is preparing an offer for Real Madrid`s star Brazilian midfielder Kaka.

Preeja, Kavita yet to qualify for Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 17:24

Top Indian long distance runner Preeja Sreedharan`s bid for an Olympic berth continues to linger.

China`s Guangzhou go cold on Drogba swoop

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 13:33

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will not be joining China`s Guangzhou Evergrande.

Scotiabank to buy 20% of Guangzhou Bank for $735 mn

Last Updated: Friday, September 9, 2011, 14:31

Bank of Nova Scotia said on Friday it will buy a near 20 percent stake in Bank of Guangzhou for about CUSD719 million (USD735 million) to expand its footprint in China, the latest to invest in a Chinese bank before its IPO.

China: Police use tear gas to quell riot

Last Updated: Monday, June 13, 2011, 15:05

Thousands of riots, protests and other forms of unrest break out across China each year.

‘Asian Games left Guangzhou in huge debt’

Last Updated: Friday, February 25, 2011, 16:03

A controversy has broken out over China`s massive spending on last year`s Asian Games in Guangzhou city after a local legislator claimed the sporting extravaganza had left the city with a debt of USD 32 billion.

Sales not converting to filled seats at cricket

Last Updated: Monday, November 15, 2010, 00:00

If all the tickets are sold, the Asian Cricket Council wants to know why the stadium has been almost empty for the sport’s Asian Games debut.

Rajpal, Surinder to lead Indian hockey teams in Asian Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 23:30

Veteran Rajpal Singh and experienced forward Surinder Kaur will lead India`s charge in men`s and women`s hockey event, respectively, in the forthcoming Asian Games in Guangzhou, China from November 12-27.

`Guangzhou Asiad to have largest-ever number of dope tests`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 15:23

The 16th Asian Games in the city of Guangzhou this month will have the "largest-ever number" of dope tests in the event`s history, a top anti-doping official here has claimed.

Police pull out all the stops for XVIth Asiad in Guangzhou

Last Updated: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 18:05

Security forces in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou are leaving nothing to chance to ensure the safety of the thousands of competitors and spectators attending the Asian Games.