New CCTV building planned for Beijing 

China's going to start focusing on building a lot of wind power generation.  Wonder when the first environmental complaints about those farms of windmills will start up.  "Last chance to see Yu Long Snow Mountain before it turns into a wind farm."

Another interesting tidbit: 

"[China]. currently has 50 million solar water heaters in use, mostly on rural housetops, claiming more than half the global market for such devices".

Apparently, the vacuum tube style of heater that's popular in Xianggelila are actually pretty technologically advanced, for water heaters.  Unfortunately, the new government mandated "tibetan style" building style in the old town doesn't have a flat roof to put those things on.  I guess it would ruin pictures of the old town from the nearby hills to have water heaters on the roofs.

IAM STARTING TRAVELLING ON THE 16TH ON TO BEIJING AND THEN I HAVE 6 WEEKS TO TRAVEL AROUND CHINA DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS TO WHERE I SHOULD VISIT?iAM GOING DOAN TO xI'AN AND YUNNAN AS WELL.

PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY THINGS I SHOULD DO

I was hoping for some suggestions about the route/plan for travelling in Yunnan. Of course, I would like to cover all the major spots. Need some advice about how many days to spend on each place and also the best transportation to take. I would prefer train to bus as I get car sick sometimes. Thanks!

Dear friends,

As promised, here is my last photo journal for 2005. It contains 142 photos on various part of Hong Kong which I think it is worth seeing even though many of you may or may not been to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is unique in a way because of its contrasting character. Old and New, West and East, Stylish and Mass Production. Like it or not, this town planning nightmare makes Hong Kong the city where it take your breath away. I mean who on earth would think of building an airport in the middle of the city? Oh, and who would want to build a city in an Island only with barren rocks with absolutely no fresh water supplies? Yes, only in Hong Kong.

this being some truly sick ****

I am planning to visit China at the end of July and begining of August.

I can only stay for two to three weeks as I am restriected with time but want to see Bejing and Hong Kong (where I might be able to meet friends).

I have tired to get cheap flights between Bejing and Hong Kong but the cheapest avaliable via the internet from the UK are £210.  Are their any low cost airlines operating this route?  Where is the best place to book this type of flight?

I am tempted to travel by train but the online agents seem to be selling this through ticket at aroudn £110 or soft class. I know I will be paying over the odds and would like to book locally.  Any suggestions.

Qingdao people have a strong liking for sports. As an athletic and soccer town, it won 345 gold medals, 193 silver medals, and 146 bronze medals in 2002. Seven national records, 10 provincial records and 7 city records were broken last year.

I finish my exams here in Shanghai on 4th Jan (might not be travelling directly after though), will be travelling with a fellow Jap classmate down to Guangzhou by 10th Jan to meet a Guangzhou friend who finishes her exams there on that day, then leaving around 14th Jan. I've already been to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, but not to the rest of Guangdong province. My Guangzhou friend wants to go to Zhongshan for at least 1 of the days when we're based in Guangzhou. So far other destinations that look appealing are: Shaoguan, Zhaoqing, Dongguan (Humen) and probably Foshan, if we've time. Any comments on the following will be appreciated... thanks all!

Who We Are
The Canadian Consulate Chongqing and The Canada China Business Council, Chengdu Office (CCBC) have given their support and encouragement for the formation of a Canada Club of Sichuan, which is a proposed non-profit club organization that will bring Canadians residing in Sichuan, and their friends and associates together for networking, business, seminars, social and educational events.
The Canada Club of Sichuan
The Canada Club’s primary objective: is to promote friendship, introduce trade and investment opportunities and provide entertainment and social events for Canadians in Sichuan and their associates.