China This Week (04/05

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115 rescued from flooded mine

Half of the 115 workers rescued from a flooded mine in north China are now being transferred to big city hospitals for better medical treatment. Meanwhile,the search for 38 workers still trapped is continuing around the clock at the site in Shanxi Province.

Rescued workers´ condition improves

Twelve days have passed since the Wangjialing mine flooding incident, and the death toll has risen to 23. While rescuers continue their search for survivors, the 115 already saved are recovering quickly with good treatment.

Chinese VP delivers speech at opening of Boao Forum

Chinese Vice-President, Xi Jinping, has emphasised the importance of a greener development for Asian economies. Xi Jinping was delivering the keynote address at the Boao Forum for Asia in the southern island province of Hainan today.

Shanghai promotes World Expo in Taiwan

Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng has led a 260-member delegation to Taiwan for a four day visit to promote the upcoming World Expo. Several memorandums of understanding were signed during the Shanghai-Taipei City Forum.

Death penalty given to child killer

A former community doctor was given the death penalty Thursday for murdering eight children outside their primary school last month in Fujian Province. Forty-one year old Zheng Minsheng admitted to his crime in court on Thursday.

Beijing College Student Film Festival opens

Hong Kong action film star Donnie Yen is featured in the latest film to open the 17th Beijing College Student Film Festival. "Ip Man 2" is the sequel about Kungfu master Yip Man, the mentor of Bruce Lee.