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The 50-member Chinese Rescue Team adds its weight to the international aid efforts in Haiti in the wake of a devastating1 earthquake.
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi says the Chinese government takes open policies to the internet, but certain regulations are necessary to maintain the country's stability and the mental health of its citizens.
And China's economy developed steadily2 in 2009 thanks to improved foreign trade and domestic consumption.
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Chinese team offers aid in Haitian capital
The 50-member Chinese International Rescue Team has added its weight to the international aid efforts in Haiti in the wake of a magnitude 7.3 earthquake. Haitian President Rene Preval says about 7,000 victims have been buried at a cemetery3 outside the capital, but the death toll4 may be over 50,000.
Obama Pledges Long-term Relief Efforts for Haiti
United States President Barack Obama has promised an expansive US effort to help Haiti survive its disaster, not just to save lives but also to help rebuild the country.
Obama announced he will meet on Saturday at the White House with two of his predecessors5, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, to help enlist6 the American people more broadly in the recovery effort.
Bush and Clinton will lead that drive going forward.
Obama said the whole world stands with Haiti.
"The scale of the devastation7 is extraordinary, as I think all of us are seeing on television, and the losses are heartbreaking. I pledged America's continued commitment to the government and the people of Haiti in the immediate8 effort to save lives and deliver relief and in the long-term effort to rebuild."
Haiti is reeling from Tuesday's massive earthquake, galvanizing a humanitarian9 relief response across the globe.
Obama spoke10 as US relief is flowing into Haiti, where the death toll mounted amid chaos11 and fear.
US military officials say up to 10-thousand US troops will be in Haiti or off its shores by Monday to help distribute aid and prevent potential rioting among desperate earthquake survivors12.
UN Chief: Humanitarian Effort Well Underway for Haiti
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that up to 50 percent of the buildings in Haiti's capital and other areas hardest struck by the earthquake have been damaged or destroyed.
The UN chief said that the United Nations will launch an emergency appeal for 550 million US dollars to provide life necessities for millions of Haitians.
"A high proportion of the three million people in the capital area are without access to food, water, shelter and electricity. We are still in the search and rescue phase, and we are trying to save as many lives as possible. A major humanitarian effort is now well underway."
Ban Ki-moon also announced that he will visit Haiti "very soon" to show his support and to assess the situation further.
UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said that 37 UN personnel have been confirmed dead and 330 missing from the roughly 12,000-strong UN mission in Haiti.
The International Red Cross estimates that 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in Tuesday's devastating earthquake.
Yang Jiechi: China Takes Open Policy to Internet
The Chinese government takes open policies to the internet, but certain regulations are necessary to maintain the "stability" and "the mental and physical health" of its citizens.
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi made the remarks during a press conference with visiting German Vice13 Chancellor14 and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Guido Westerwelle in Beijing on Friday.
When asked about google's possible withdrawal15 from China raised from his German counterpart, Yang Jiechi clarified China's stance.
"As for the issue of internet, I emphasised in the talks that the Chinese government conducts open policies on the internet. However, according to the Chinese constitution and other regulations, we have to maintain the stability of the country and prevent things from happening that will hurt the mental and physical health of our citizens."
Addressing other issues, the Chinese Foreign Minister reiterated16 China's position towards Iran's nuclear programme and said the issue "is a serious one, but it should be resolved through peaceful diplomatic negotiations17."
Westerwelle said the international community would consider new sets of sanctions against Iran if the country is not willing to solve its nuclear standoff with the West "through discussions and negotiations."
Official: China's Economy Develops Steadily in 2009
The Chinese Ministry18 of Commerce reviewed the country's economic development in 2009 during a regular press conference held in Beijing on Thursday. The Ministry says the recovered vitality19 of foreign trade and domestic consumption power have contributed to the stable economic condition in China.
Solar eclipse Observed in Africa and Asia
Thousands of people across Africa and Asia viewed an annular20 eclipse on Friday as the moon crossed the sun's path blocking everything but a narrow, blazing rim21 of light.
The path of the eclipse began in Africa, passing through Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Somalia before crossing the Indian Ocean, where it reached its peak, according to the NASA website.
In the Kenyan capital of Nairobi many residents gathered to watch the rare celestial22 phenomenon.
Lucy Warigia, Nairobi resident says:
"I have seen the moon and the sun merging23 and it's something I have never experienced before. It's like a miracle."
Robert Mbasi, of the Nairobi Police also says:
"I saw something round like the sun and then there was darkness in between which I'm suspecting might be the moon, so it's like the moon was overlapping24 the sun or the sun was overlapping the moon."
The path then continued into Asia where the eclipse could be seen in the Maldives, southern India, parts of Sri Lanka, Myanmar and China.
In southern India, hundreds gathered to view the phenomenon, which could be seen for about 10 minutes.
Satyadev Pandey, Hindu priest says:
"Twelve hours before the solar eclipse, the temple doors were closed. No prayers were held. The gods are supposed to be resting."
Annular eclipses occur around 66 times a century and the last total eclipse of the sun was on July 22, 2009.
1 in 2 births in China delivered by Cesarean Section
Nearly one in two births in China are delivered by cesarean section, of which a quarter are not medically necessary. The latest survey by the World Health Organization also warns unnecessary C-sections jeopardize25 women's health by raising the risk of complications.
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Southern Metropolis26 Daily: Nobody Wins if Google Leaves
Since Google announced the search engine is reviewing business operations in China, the news that Google might leave China has shocked many local internet users. China has a search engine market that was worth 1 billion U.S. dollars last year. Google, in second place, enjoys around 36 percent of the market share behind Chinese search engine and market leader Baidu.
An editorial in the Southern Metropolis Daily says Google plays an important role in the Chinese market not only in terms of market share but also for its leading technology. Leaving would be a loss both to the company and to China.
Moreover, it says Google is leaving not because of losing out in the development and improvement of the domestic internet industry, but mainly because of the obstacles created by the economic and political system.
The author cites intellectual property rights protection as an example. Google was sued for scanning books into its controversial web library, but some local portals that have done this frequently were not punished. There is no doubt that intellectual property rights violations27 should be cracked down on, but a double standard on who gets punished may lead to unfair competition.
It emphasizes that in addition to developing better products, it is also Google's responsibility as a foreign company to learn about Chinese society and try to adapt to the Chinese market in other aspects. It suggests that the Chinese market should meet international competition with a more open mind.
China Daily: Don't blame students for loan defaults in hard times
Offering low-interest student loans to those who cannot afford a college education is a guarantee of equal opportunity in China. As of the end of 2008, almost 4.4 million students had received such loans. But increasing reports of graduates failing to repay loans have brought accusations28 down on almost everyone involved – policymakers, commercial banks, colleges that pay the security deposits and, of course, the students themselves.
But a commentary in Friday's China Daily argues that considering the tough job market right now, students should be spared some of the blame.
The article emphasizes that before pointing fingers, we should consider the fact that college graduates are struggling through very tough times, especially those who took out loans. Firstly, they are less likely to get support from their low-income families. Also, the cost of living in big cities without a high-paying job can be very high, let alone the soaring housing price they face if they try to settle down eventually.
But the article argues that for those who try to find excuses for not paying off their loans, such as not being reminded, they deserve reminders29 that it is their legal obligation to repay the money.
Nonetheless, the commentary still sympathizes with those who are struggling to find a way to feed themselves and suggests policymakers continue helping30 young graduates get jobs so as to make student loans affordable31 to all parties.
US stocks
Financial stocks led the US market lower Friday, pulling major stock indexes down about 1 percent from 15-month highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.9 percent, to 10,610. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1.1 percent, to 1,136, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 1.2 percent, to 2,288.
In Europe, Britain's FTSE 100 was down 0.78 percent, Germany's DAX index dropped 1.89 percent, and France's CAC-40 plunged32 1.53 percent.
0116weather-07am
Before we go, a quick look at the weather,
Beijing sunny today with a high of 1 degree Celsius,tonight clear with a low of -7 degrees.
Shanghai overcast33 with a high of 8,tonight,cloudy with a low of 3.
Elsewhere around the world,
New York,cloudy with a high of 7
Houston,moderate rain,13
San Francisco,overcast,15
Toronto,rain,3
Vientiane,sunny,27
Bangkok,sunny,31
Jakarta,sunny,30
Tokyo,sunny,8
Sydney,overcast,26
Wellington,rain,16
Perth,sunny,31
Cairo,sunny,21
Johannesburg,sunny,24
and finally Nairobi will be sunny with a high of 26 degrees Celsius
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