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Chinese premier encourages renovation to boost industry in country's Muslim region
Premier Wen Jiabao encouraged local workers and farmers to work harder to boost industrial and agricultural development of the landlocked Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China.
During a recent inspection tour to this largest Muslim region of the country, the premier visited major industrial projects and enterprises, commodity grain, vegetable production and other farming bases.
Wen told workers during his visit to a methanol and alkene production project Friday to work hard to build up an industrial base that meets the standards of scientific development.
He urged workers to promote renovation and strengthen management to achieve the goal of top quality and technological standard based on resources conservation.
Wen Jiabao , Chinese Premier and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects in a field in Hongguang town, Helan county, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2008. Wen is inspecting in the region that is to celebrate its 50th anniversary on this Oct. 25.
During his visit to a grain production base in northern Ningxia, Wen praised a cooperation mechanism among local farmers that helped them to increase grain output and their income.
In Xihaigu, one of the most poverty-stricken regions in China, Wen urged local people to continue the forestation campaign and improve the ecological environment for sustainable development.
On Sunday, Wen visited Wanya Village, home to 70 Muslim households. He promised that the government will work along with the villagers to fight chronic drought and increase drinking water supply.
He also congratulated villagers on the village's first student to be enrolled by a university in northeast Jilin Province, expressing the hope that more youths will get the opportunity of higher education.
The premier also visited an age-old mosque in the regional capital Yinchuan on Sunday, and talked with representatives from religious circles and local people.
Wen Jiabao talks with Muslim children in the house of Huang Shengxiu, a villager of Wanya village, Xiji county, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2008.
Wen Jiabao applauses as he talks with representatives from religious circles and local muslims at the Najiahu Mosque in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2008.
Source: Xinhua
During a recent inspection tour to this largest Muslim region of the country, the premier visited major industrial projects and enterprises, commodity grain, vegetable production and other farming bases.
Wen told workers during his visit to a methanol and alkene production project Friday to work hard to build up an industrial base that meets the standards of scientific development.
He urged workers to promote renovation and strengthen management to achieve the goal of top quality and technological standard based on resources conservation.
Wen Jiabao , Chinese Premier and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects in a field in Hongguang town, Helan county, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2008. Wen is inspecting in the region that is to celebrate its 50th anniversary on this Oct. 25.
During his visit to a grain production base in northern Ningxia, Wen praised a cooperation mechanism among local farmers that helped them to increase grain output and their income.
In Xihaigu, one of the most poverty-stricken regions in China, Wen urged local people to continue the forestation campaign and improve the ecological environment for sustainable development.
On Sunday, Wen visited Wanya Village, home to 70 Muslim households. He promised that the government will work along with the villagers to fight chronic drought and increase drinking water supply.
He also congratulated villagers on the village's first student to be enrolled by a university in northeast Jilin Province, expressing the hope that more youths will get the opportunity of higher education.
The premier also visited an age-old mosque in the regional capital Yinchuan on Sunday, and talked with representatives from religious circles and local people.
Wen Jiabao talks with Muslim children in the house of Huang Shengxiu, a villager of Wanya village, Xiji county, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2008.
Wen Jiabao applauses as he talks with representatives from religious circles and local muslims at the Najiahu Mosque in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2008.
Source: Xinhua
Horse ride or horse fight?
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Brazilian rider Pedro Veniss falls from his horse Un Blanc De Blancs during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier and jumping team round 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Pedro was eliminated from the competition after he fell off his horse.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Azerbaijani rider Jamal Rahimov falls from his horse Ionesco de Brekka during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Rahimov was eliminated from the competition due to his falling.
Brazilian rider Pedro Veniss falls from his horse Un Blanc De Blancs during the jumping individual 2nd qualifier and jumping team round 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games equestrian events in the Olympic co-host city of Hong Kong, south China, Aug 17, 2008. Pedro was eliminated from the competition after he fell off his horse.
Fraser leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m
Sehlly-Ann Fraser became the world's fastest woman as she led Jamaica to a cleansweep of the medals in the 100 meters final at the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday.
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica celebrates afer winning women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Fraser clocked 10.78 seconds for the gold, the second fastest time in Olympic history, only after world record holder Florence Griffith Joyner's 10.62 clocked in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Fraser's compatriots Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson crossed the finish line in an identical time of 10.98 seconds.
Jamaican sprinters have stole the limelight of the show at the National Stadium, better known as the Bird's Nest, since the athletics competition kicked off.
Usain Bolt stunned the world on Saturday night by running away with the men's 100 meters gold with a shocking world record of 9.69 seconds.
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica lunges at the finish line in women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica reacts after crossing the finish line in women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Source:Xinhua
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica celebrates afer winning women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Fraser clocked 10.78 seconds for the gold, the second fastest time in Olympic history, only after world record holder Florence Griffith Joyner's 10.62 clocked in the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Fraser's compatriots Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson crossed the finish line in an identical time of 10.98 seconds.
Jamaican sprinters have stole the limelight of the show at the National Stadium, better known as the Bird's Nest, since the athletics competition kicked off.
Usain Bolt stunned the world on Saturday night by running away with the men's 100 meters gold with a shocking world record of 9.69 seconds.
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica lunges at the finish line in women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Shelly-Ann Fraser of Jamaica reacts after crossing the finish line in women's 100m final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Shelly-Ann Fraser claimed the title of the event.
Source:Xinhua
Liu Xiang pulls out of 110 hurdles with injury
China's Liu Xiang prepares prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.
China's Liu Xiang kneels down while warming up prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.
China's Liu Xiang reacts on the starting line during the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.
China's Liu Xiang leaves the tracks after getting injury in the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008.
A spectator reacts after China's Liu Xiang failed to compete in the men's first round 110m hurdles heat 6 at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008.
China's Liu Xiang kneels down while warming up prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.
China's Liu Xiang reacts on the starting line during the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury.
China's Liu Xiang leaves the tracks after getting injury in the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008.
A spectator reacts after China's Liu Xiang failed to compete in the men's first round 110m hurdles heat 6 at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008.
Liu Xiang quits, fans cry
A spectator reacts after China's Liu Xiang failed to compete in the men's first round 110m hurdles heat 6 at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008.
A picture combo shows a spectator smiling before and crying after China's Liu Xiang failed to compete in the men's first round 110m hurdles heat 6 at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday.
A picture combo shows a spectator smiling before and crying after China's Liu Xiang failed to compete in the men's first round 110m hurdles heat 6 at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday.
Liu Xiang quits, fans cry (3)
Sun Haiping, coach of China's Liu Xiang, cries during a news conference at the National Stadium during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. Liu failed to start his 110 metres hurdles first-round heat on Monday.
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