We've yet to hear much about Alcatel-Lucent's lightRadio since it's original introduction in early 2011, but here in Barcelona, the outfit has announced (in cooperation with China Mobile, no less) that its latest innovation could help spread the wondrous waves of TD-LTE across China. Available now for large-scale commercial deployment in China … [Read more...]
“Transformers 4” Heading To China?
November 16, 2012 by
Paramount is reportedly angling to set Michael Bay’s fourth "Transformers" feature in mainland China. The hope is that by filming in China, the studio could both potentially partner with a local production company and score a wide release in that country. The Chinese only exhibit 3D and/or IMAX films, not a problem for "Transformers" which … [Read more...]
Provincial Greens sound warning over federal investment pact with China
October 23, 2012 by
The leader of the provincial Green party is urging the Premier and the leader of the provincial NDP to pressure the feds on a new investment treaty with China. Jane Sterk says the deal, called FIPA, will kick in at months end with no debate in the house of commons and no say from the provinces. Sterk says the deal may trump provincial rights … [Read more...]
Nokia ships Lumia 900 and Reaction Bluetooth Headset in China
June 15, 2012 by
Based on the amount of effort poured into iOS 6 in order to tailor it for users in China, one thing's obvious: it's a nation grasping for smartphones. Apple's seeing huge, huge upticks in spending from Chinese customers, and Nokia's sure hoping it sees similar. In the midst of untold turmoil, Nokia is sprinkling in a bit of positive news this … [Read more...]
Intel’s first Medfield smartphone is Lenovo’s K800, coming first to China Unicom in Q2 with Android 4.0
February 7, 2012 by
Intel's been promising a smartphone of its own for about as long as men have been walking the ground of Earth, but it looks as if its May 2011 claims of "early next year" are finally getting close to being "accurate." Here at the company's CES 2012 keynote, the Medfield-based Lenovo K800 was revealed as the first Intel-powered smartphone (boasting … [Read more...]
B.C. breaks lumber-export record to China
October 16, 2011 by
With two and half months still left in the year, B.C. has shattered a lumber export record into the Chinese market set just last year. Jobs Minister Pat Bell says through the first eight months of this year, … [Read more...]
Bullets in his pack. Harrowing plane ride in China.
September 20, 2011 by
Here's a tip if you're flying anywhere. Don't carry bullets in your carry on. Even if they're antique relics. A Vancouver man found that out the hard way while travelling in China. Grant Cassell had forgotten about the World War 1 bullets he'd bought at a Canadian antique store and thrown into his backpack. He had boarded several planes … [Read more...]
China trial date set for man in B.C. murder
September 19, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Nearly nine years after their daughter's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in a wooded area outside Vancouver, the parents of a murdered Chinese exchange student are getting their day in court.Jia-ming Li, who has changed his name from Ang Li, will go on trial Tuesday in Beijing for the October 2002 murder of 21-year-old Amanda Zhao, … [Read more...]
“The Expendables” Sequel Heads To China
August 26, 2011 by
Nu Image is in talks to partner with a Chinese distributor for the upcoming "The Expendables" sequel and will likely shoot some scenes in that country reports The L.A. Times. The deal is expected to generate about $ 8 million from the local company with which it works. More importantly it guarantees the film a release in China without having to … [Read more...]
B.C. First Nations China strategy applauded
August 10, 2011 by
The B.C. First Nations Leadership Council is being applauded for a new strategy aimed at building stronger relations with China. Local First Nations say they are getting unprecedented inquiries ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
