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It's Shane Bigham with you on this Tuesday, March 03rd, 2015.
Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital...
Coming up on our program this evening...
The annual meeting of China's top political advisory1 body has begun in Beijing, beginning with a report on what's been accomplished2 in the last year...
China's Ministry3 of Science and Technology has launched a five-year program on the prevention and control of air pollution...
And Australia has announced the deployment4 of hundreds of soldiers to help train Iraqi troops in the fight against the Islamic State...
In Business: Chinese securities regulators have approved 24 IPOs...
In Entertainment: the monthly dollar value of China's box office exceeds the US market for the first time...
First, let's check in with what's happening with the weather...
Weather
Beijing will be clear tonight with a low of minus 4. It will be sunny tomorrow with a high of 5.
Chongqing will see a little rain with a low of 8 degrees. Tomorrow will see more rain with a high of 11.
Elsewhere in Asia
Islamabad, sunny tomorrow with a high of 28.
Kabul, cloudy, 7 degrees.
In Australia
Sydney, cloudy tomorrow, a high of 28.
Canberra, cloudy, 31.
Brisbane, sunny, 32.
Top News
CPPCC Session Opens on Tuesday
China's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, started its annual session in Beijing this afternoon.
At the opening, chairman Yu Zhengsheng delivered a report on the work of the advisory body's National Committee last year.
"2014 was the first year of China's efforts to comprehensively deepen reforms, and an important year for the CPPCC in promoting innovation-driven development."
They include two vice13 chairmen of the advisory body's National Committee, Ling Jihua and Su Rong, who have been investigated for corruption.
Ling Jihua has been under investigation14 for "suspected serious disciplinary violation15" and Su Rong has been investigated over allegations of accepting huge bribes16 for promoting his subordinates and others.
"This has been a warning for us to improve the integrity of our members and continue fighting corruption."
The annual session of the CPPCC National Committee provides the most solemn arena17 for political consultation18 in the country.
Most of the CPPCC members are experienced political figures, social celebrities19, and experts and scholars specializing in various fields.
The main functions of the national advisory body are to conduct political consultation, exercise democratic supervision20, and participate in the discussion and the handling of state affairs.
Call in with Environmental Experts on China's latest anti-smog move
China's Ministry of Science and Technology has started planning a five-year air pollution prevention and control project.
According to the draft, the focus of air pollution control should be shifted from simply responding to heavy smog to a coordinated21 scheme to prevent both PM2.5 and ozone22 (O3).
Air pollution monitoring and management practices will also be shifted from the city level to a regional scale
This comes after the former president of Tsinghua University Chen Jining was appointed as China's new Environmental Protection minister.
Chen has pledged to enhance supervision over local governments to strictly24 enforce the country's environmental rules.
Meanwhile, Vice minister of Enviromental Protection Pan Yue has released enforcement results under the country's new Environmental Protection Law.
"Fines worth over 7 million yuan (1.15 million U.S. dollars) involving 15 cases have been imposed since the Environmental Protection Law took effect in January. The largest fine for one single case reached nearly 2 million yuan. In 122 cases, factories' production has been restricted or the factories have even been shut down."
Over the weekend, former CCTV reporter Chai Jing's smog documentary "Under the Dome25" went viral and provoked national discussion on a massive scale.
For more on this, we earlier spoke26 with Dimitri De Boer, Head of the EU-China Environmental Governance Program.
Anchor:
CRI's Chloe Lyme has spoken with one who says what they do is simply try to find ways to help people live better lives, though not every proposal can solve the big problems.
Reporter:
Lin Xianshun is a PLA air force officer born in Taiwan who lives in Beijing.
To most people, he has lived a legendary29 life. However, it seems he is not so psyched to elaborate on his story that to others seems like something out of the movies.
Sitting in front of his desk with a stack of paperwork, Lin is making his final preparations for this year's annual meetings of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference or CPPCC.
As an airforce pilot, what he cares about most are issues related to planes, though it has nothing to do with battle.
"No, not convenient. My cousin had a business trip here last year. She flew from Kaohsiung. She told me she had to wait days for the next plane even though she only stayed one day here."
The launch of direct flights between the mainland and Taiwan is one of the major moves in the recent history of cross-Straits communication. Now the route between Beijing and Taipei is one of the busiest in the region, but there is only one plane between Beijing and Kaohsiung per week.
Lin made a proposal to increase the number of flights between the two cities last year. He says he is not satisfied with the response from the aviation authorities. So this year he is planning to re-table that proposal.
It is arguably a tiny thing compared with what is supposed to be decided31 at the annual meeting of the country's national political advisory body. But, official figures show almost 9.5 million people traveled across the Straits last year and the number is expected to top 10 million this year.
"Sitting together and talking is the only way for people to get close. There is no other way."
Lin has made other proposals related to cross-Straits communication, including granting easier access to mainland scholarships for exchange students from Taiwan, and exempting32 the entry application fee for travelers from the other side of the Strait. All of his proposals are aimed at making communication across the Straits easier.
Apart from attending the annual meeting of the top political advisory body, it is Lin's daily duty to talk to people from Taiwan to learn about what they need.
"I travel with other Party members across China every year especially to places with larger population of businessmen from Taiwan. We interview parents, students and of course businessmen to solicit33 their needs and suggestions."
Lin's Party, All-China Federation34 of Taiwan Compatriots, has more than 30 regional branches across China. At least 60 percent of the political advisors attending the annual national meeting are not members of the Communist Party of China.
For thousands of China's political advisers like Lin, as long as it improves lives, every single proposal counts.
For CRI, I'm Chloe Lyme.
Yao Ming proposed for less red tape in sport industry
Yao Ming has tabled a proposal to China's top political advisory body that would cut the red tape that hampers35 the country's sports industry.
The former basketball star says simpler procedures may lead to bigger developments.
"To develop the sports industry, we must first of all cancel the administrative36 examination and approval formalities. reducing such procedures could activate37 market forces and private capital."
This is not the first time Yao Ming has suggested the government reduce administrative obstacles.
Last September, his proposal to "Cancel the sporting events approval procedure to activate the sports market" was adopted by the State Council, China's cabinet, which decided to cancel inspection38 and approval procedures for commercial sporting events and mass sports activities.
"Changes to an old system will cause some new problems -- problems that we are not aware of until they appear. But the key is we must have a set of mechanisms39 to discover and solve the problems."
Yao Ming will also make a new proposal on campus sports, based on his research in several provinces and cities across China.
William watches football training and makes speech
Britain's Prince William is now visiting shanghai, watching a football training session for secondary school students conducted by Premier40 League-trained coaches..
At an awards ceremony, the Duke of Cambridge said increased student exchanges between Britain and China would be beneficial for both countries.
"This is not a one-way traffic, the number of British students coming to China grows every year. These students, in years to come, will form a network to the benefit of both our countries. Sharing their experiences, and ideas and cooperating in tackling the huge challenges that confront the next generation."
Before the ceremony, Prince William opened the GREAT Festival of Creativity, an event meaning to showcase some of the best the UK has in creative talent.
The UK royal is scheduled to meet with Chinese film industry figures later on Tuesday and finish his three-day trip with a tour of elephant sanctuary41 and a nature reserve in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province.
His trip began on Monday in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping and toured the Forbidden City.
Anchor:
Online lottery sales have been suspended on a number of websites in China following a deadline for provincial43 and municipal governments to investigate and report on lottery sales.
CRI's Guo Yan has more.
Reporter:
A number of major lottery websites across China have suspended their lottery ticket services since the weekend.
This, after the central authorities issued an order demanding all provincial and municipal governments investigate online sales ahead of March 1st and submit their findings.
Caipiao.taobao.com, a platform developed by Alibaba to sell tickets for China's welfare lottery and its sports equivalent, had to suspend sales on Saturday.
The website says the decision has been made in accordance with requirements from the China Welfare Lottery Management Center and its Sports Lottery counterpart.
Xie Min is with Alibaba's ticket-selling website.
"Standard lottery sales centers are still allowed to sell tickets on our platform. But the website itself is no longer selling lottery tickets. Individual businesses are also no longer allowed to sell lottery tickets on our website. We made the decision after receiving a notice from the authorities."
Regulations connected to online lottery management state that websites have to have ministerial approval before they can sell lottery tickets.
However, the authorities have found that many lottery websites have been operating in cooperation with provincial or municipal lottery management centers without getting the proper approvals.
Tang Xiaoping is with the Chinese lottery management center.
"Some held back lottery sales revenues and sales data, leading to the loss of lottery funds. It's harmful to the overall lottery market. Some have been found sell lottery tickets to minors45, which is also a violation."
Buying lottery tickets online has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Last year, lottery tickets worth more than 80 billion yuan were bought online.
But, despite the convenience, this has also led to a growing number of complaints, including delays in ticket orders and people not receiving their prizes, creating frustration46 among those who use the services.
For CRI, I'm Guo Yan
Australian Troops to be Sent to Train Iraq Army
Australia will send an additional 300 soldiers to help train Iraqi forces fighting Islamic State militants47, following a request from the United States to contribute to an international training coalition48.
The new Australian troops will join around 140 New Zealand Defence Force members and be based northwest of Baghdad.
Brian Binskin , the country's Chief of the Defence, says the aim is to build skills within the Iraqi army, helping49 them to be able to secure their borders.
Australia last year committed a 600-strong force comprising some 400 airforce personnel and 200 special forces soldiers to help fight Islamic State.
The country is on high alert for attacks by radicalised Muslims or home-grown militants returning from fighting in the Middle East.
Biz Reports
Anchor:
First, let's have a look at the numbers across the Asian markets on this Tuesday evening.
Joining me on the desk is Niu Honglin.
Reporter:
Chinese stocks fell on market sentiment over the interest rate cut announced last weekend, and investor50 concerns over tighter liquidity51 after today's announcement of the approval of 24 new IPOs. We will have more on that in a minite.
The new batch52 of IPOs is expected to absorb a large amount of capital next week, putting downward pressure on the stock market.
The financial sector53 led the loss today, with Industrial and Commercial Bank losing nearly 4 percent.
At the closing bell,
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed down by 2.2 percent.
And Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index lost nearly three-quarters of a percent.
Elsewhere in Asia,
The Japanese Nikkei closed slightly down.
South Korea's KOSPI added nearly a quarter of a percent.
Singapore's Straits Times index gained around half a percent.
In Australia, the ASX 200 lost two-fifths of a percent, after the Reserve Bank of Australia surprisingly kept the benchmark lending rate at a historic record low, holding back on further easing.
China's Securities Watchdog Approves 24 IPOs
China's securities regulator has approved 24 companies to make initial public offerings on the equity55 market.
This marks the first round of IPOs after the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Twelve companies will be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and four on the Shenzhen.
Dates for the listings have not been set.
Last year, China's securities regulator approved 125 IPO in seven rounds after the suspension to address public concern on a gambling56 den6 in the capital market, where unqualified companies could make fortunes overnight just by being listed.
China grants 20 more Internet brokerage licences
Meanwhile, China has granted online brokerage licences to 20 firms in a fresh round of approvals, showing the growing interest in the sector as Internet finance takes off.
The government made its first approvals in August, granting five licences.
Last year, profits more than doubled at brokerages as a jump in the number of retail57 investors58 caused trading volume to soar.
Dollar Climbs as Yuan Slides after China Rate Cut
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The U.S. dollar has hit an 11-year high against a basket of major currencies.
The U.S. dollar is expected to ascend59 to even higher levels, as there has been a notable inflow of money to the United States because of the quantitative60 easing program adopted by the European Central Bank and political volatility61 in Greece.
At the same time, the renminbi has weakened for a third consecutive62 day, retreating by 30 basis points against the U.S. dollar.
The rise of the US dollar against the Chinese currency follows China Central Bank's interest rate cut, and the market is betting on the RMB to weaken further.
For more on the rise of the US dollar against the renminbi, the Beijing Hour's Paul James earlier spoke with Gao Shang, analyst63 with Beijing-based Guantong Futures64.
Forbes Lists Wang Jianlin Richest Person on China's Mainland
Wang Jianlin, president of Dalian Wanda Group, is once again the wealthiest man in China.
According to Forbes magazine's annual list of the world's richest people, Wang occupies the 29th rank in the world, with a fortune of 24 billion US dollars.
Hong Kong tycoon67 Li Ka-shing remains68 the richest in Asia, ranked 17th on the list, up three spots.
Bill Gates has, for the 16th time, been crowned the richest person in the world. His fortune grew $3.2 billion US dollars last year to a total of 79 billion.
300 spots on the list are held by Chinese billionaires, with 213 of them from the mainland.
The tertiary sector in the Yangtze River Delta overtook the secondary sector, for the first time, in 2014.
According to a report released by the statistics bureau of Wuxi City in east China's Jiangsu Province, the total added value achieved by the tertiary industry reached over 5.4 trillion yuan in 2014, up 10% from last year.
That's higher than the secondary and primary sectors70 added together, and accounting71 for more than half a percent of the total GDP in the delta region.
The report indicated that the region has stepped up economic restructuring in recent years under pressure from shrinking resources, deteriorating72 environment and rising labor30 costs.
China's burgeoning73 service sector has started to replace the traditional engine, manufacturing, as a driver of economic growth.
China Mobile's business moves on 0303
China Mobile and Ericsson have successfully used the 3.5 GHz frequency for testing data speeds, mobility75, and TDD carrier aggregation76 in Beijing.
This project has provided an opportunity to gather essential experience on the ways that future multi-frequency networks can be optimized79 from cost and performance perspectives.
It confirms that the existing, lower-band network resources can further utilize80 3.5 GHz in addition to the legacy81 network.
Meanwhile, China mobile is also promoting its 4G network to connect cars.
As the leading mobile services provider on the Chinese mainland, the company has greatly boosted the mobile network and mobile customer base in China.
Connecticut launches probe into Lenovo use of Superfish software
Chinese company Lenovo has been investigated in the U.S. for selling laptops pre-loaded with Superfish software.
The world's biggest personal computer maker82 is accused of pre-loading software which tracks users' web and browsing83 activity for advertising84 purposes. It's feared the software could also leave users vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
The office of the Connecticut Attorney General has also asked software maker Superfish to provide information, including contracts and emails, that discuss their partnership85.
Headline News
Top political advisory body to discuss reform
China's top political advisory body has pledged further efforts to help advance the country's comprehensive program of reforms.
Yu Zhengsheng made this call Tuesday at the opening of the annual session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Yu defined the year 2015 as a critical year for comprehensively deepening reforms, and the outset of China's efforts to advance the rule of law.
The political advisors' gathering86 runs almost parallel with the annual session of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, which runs from March 5 to March 15 this year.
Ministry plans five-year air pollution control project
China's Ministry of Science and Technology has started planning for a five-year air pollution prevention and control project.
A draft blueprint87 for the project has been published on the ministry's website and the ministry is soliciting88 public comment.
According to the draft, the focus of air pollution control in China should be shifted from simply responding to heavy smog to a coordinated scheme to prevent both PM2.5 and ozone.
Air pollution monitoring and management practices will be shifted from the city level to a regional scale.
The project is expected to be carried out from now until 2020.
China's Securities Watchdog Approves 24 IPOs
China's securities regulator has approved 24 companies to make initial public offerings on the equity market.
This marks the first round of IPOs after the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Twelve companies will be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and four on the Shenzhen bourse.
Dates for the listings have not been set.
North Korea seems poised to launch more ballistic missiles using mobile launchers.
That claim has been made in South Korean media.
The move comes after the North fired two short-range missiles on Monday in an apparent protest against the start of annual South Korea-U.S. war games.
South Korean officials say signs were detected a few days ago that the North deployed90 two launchers in North Pyongan Province.
In 2014, the North launched two of its single-staged ballistic missiles with an estimated range of 1,300 kilometers, about a month after the South Korea-U.S. joint77 war games kicked off.
Singapore PM back at work after surgery
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is reported to be back at work on Tuesday after undergoing a successful operation.
The prime minister posts a photo of well-wishes and cards that he received after his surgery on his social network account, saying he is "glad to be fully74 back at work."
Lee was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January, and underwent robot-assisted surgery on Feb. 16.
He left hospital two days later and was on medical leave for one week.
Newspaper Picks
GLOBAL TIMES
"Survey finds 40 percent of Chinese households satisfied with lives"
According to a survey released by China Central Television, 40 percent of Chinese households said that they felt satisfied with their lives last year.
The survey was jointly conducted by CCTV's finance channel, the National Bureau of Statistics and China Post.
The survey, which retrieved91 86,600 questionnaires, shows 40 percent are satisfied with their life. Among those, so-called "leftover92 women" felt happier than "leftover men."
"Leftover people" refers to those in their late 20s or 30s who remain unmarried.
Chinese residents last year have lowered their expectations for income growth, with expectations at their lowest in the last four years, said the survey.
CHINA.ORG.CN
"Beggar millionaire owns two flats in Beijing"
A beggar's rags-to-riches story has challenged people's sympathies, with some even joking the most lucrative93 career in Beijing may be nothing but begging.
The beggar disguised as a crippled man on Subway Line 5 in Beijing has swindled millions in easy money from compassionate94 passengers.
Their generosity95 has enabled the man to buy two flats in the city, a huge spend considering Beijing's skyrocketing housing prices and high down payments and restrictions96 on second home purchasing.
According to the unnamed beggar, if the tinkling97 coins and small bills he obtained could reach 300 yuan in a round trip, he would finish his work after three rounds.
The man has been arrested by local police who accused him of violating public order.
The police advised passengers not to give money to beggars along the city's highly connected underground lines.
HUFFINGTON POST
"'Hot Convict' Planning Modeling Career after Prison"
Jeremy Meeks, dubbed98 the "Hot Convict" after his smokin' mugshot went viral last year, is ditching a life of crime and opting99 for a career in modeling.
It is reported that Meeks, who was sentenced to up to two years in prison for illegal gun possession, signed with an agent and plans to put his head down to try and earn an early release, then take advantage of his newfound fame.
Meeks' chiselled100 face caught the attentions of millions when his mugshot was posted on the Stockton Police Department Facebook page in June.
He then was quickly offered a modelling contract worth a reported 30,000 and 100,000 USD to become a porn star, but was unable to accept either when a judge handed him a custodial101 sentence.
SKY NEWS (AUSTRALIA)
"Human waste on Everest a mjaor problem"
Human waste left by climbers on Mount Everest has become a problem that is causing pollution and threatening to spread disease on the world's highest peak.
The chief of Nepal's mountaineering association says more than 700 climbers and guides who spend nearly two months on Everest's slopes each climbing season leave large amounts of faeces and urine, and the issue has not been addressed.
He also says Nepal's government needs to get the climbers to dispose of the waste properly so the mountain remains pristine102.
Hundreds of foreign climbers attempt to scale Everest during Nepal's mountaineering season, which began this week and runs through May.
The government imposed new rules last year requiring each climber to bring down to the base camp 8 kilograms of rubbish - the amount it estimates a climber discards along the route.
Special Reports
Geneva Motor Show Preview
Anchor:
Auto103 manufacturers are focusing on "the fast lane" at this year's Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin are among those preparing to debut104 new turbo-charged motors at the event.
CRI's Luo Wen has more.
Reporter:
This year, the Geneva Motor Show is set to see 130 new models presented.
They'll join a total of 900 vehicles on display for expected crowds of over 700,000 visitors.
According to Steve Fowler, editor-in-chief of weekly UK-based car magazine 'Auto Express', the motor show is an integral part of the motoring calendar.
"It's really the first chance for the industry to show how strong it's going to be in 2015 with a whole host of new models and a few themes that we normally see coming through."
As with the Paris Motor Show late last year, speed remains an alluring105 trait for many of the premium106 car manufacturers in attendance.
Italian auto makers107 Ferrari are set to unveil the 488 GTB, an extreme performance vehicle which promises to power from 0-200 kilometres an hour in 8.3 seconds.
Aston Martin will unveil their new 'Vulcan' track-only super car, it's set to boast a 7-litre V12 petrol engine and will be limited to just 24 models worldwide.
German auto makers Audi are set to present the second generation of their high-performance R8 sports car.
Ford108 will give their new Focus RS its motor show debut, it's the third in a generation of performance hatchbacks by the US car manufacturers.
According to Jim Holder109, editor of weekly UK-based motoring magazine 'Auto Car', this penchant110 for fast vehicles demonstrates the thriving demand for revved-up race cars.
"Car makers are starting to invent in products that make them more appealing, they're not just being worthy111 anymore, they're trying to be exciting. And there really is a push behind that even from the mainstream112 makers like Ford who have the GT in Europe for the first time."
Just as it has done at previous motor shows, self-driving technology will continue to be the new kid on the block in Geneva.
Swiss ideas factory Rinspeed is set to unveil their vision of an autonomous113 future in the form of 'Budii', it uses a telescoping laser scanner on the roof called 'Track View' to create a precise 3D perspective.
If passengers feel like taking the wheel, a robotic arm hands the steering114 wheel to the driver, it moves on a sensitive 7-axis unit.
It also boasts a technology system which independently identifies the habits and preferences of the driver, therefore reducing necessary operating steps to a minimum and saving power for its electric engine.
Jim Holder says we're seeing with autonomous cars going a lot of different directions.
"Where Google struggles in my mind at the moment is they have a car that style-wise is utterly115 unappealing. What the mainstream manufacturers know about styling is leagues ahead of anything Google knows."
As with other motor shows, Geneva is set to feature a collection of concept models, demonstrating what car manufacturers envisage116 the average driver to be riding in ten to twenty years' time.
The Geneva Motor Show runs 5-15 March with press previews on the 3 and 4 March.
Back Anchor:
CRI's Luo Wen reporting.
Sports
Football: Michael van Pragg, unviels manifesto for FIFA presidency
The Dutch candidate for the FIFA presidency, Royal Netherlands Football Association Chairman Michael van Praag, unveiled his manifesto late yesterday.
Van Pragg says he wants to increase transparency at global football's governing body, send more money to national federations117, and boost the number of teams at the World Cup from 32 to 40.
"Participation118 in the final tournament can be an incredible boost to the development of football in a country. We must not forget that. That is why I want to give more countries the opportunity to play on the highest stage of world football."
Van Praag also briefly119 outlined his plans for financial reforms at world football's governing body:
"At present, too much money is disappearing in the periphery120. This is why I will increase the funding of football associations four-fold. Each football association will see its funding go up from 250,000 dollars to a million per year. This amount is backed up by a solid financial plan."
For more on this development, I spoke earlier with Mark Dryer121, founder of the website China Sports Insider.com.
Golf: Reacion from Padraig Harrington following Honda Classic win
Padraig Harrington captured his first PGA Tour title in more than six years on Monday (2nd March) when he won the Honda Classic by making a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole in regulation and beating 21-year-old rookie Daniel Berger on the second playoff hole.
Four of the five players who had a share of the lead from the outset hit shots into the water down the stretch.
That included Harrington, who appeared to throw it away when he hit into the water on the par-3 17th and made double bogey122 to fall one shot behind.
Harrington, a three-time major champion and resilient as ever, followed with the birdie for an even-par 70 to get into a playoff with Berger, the hometown rookie who closed birdie-birdie for a 64.
Harrington offered these thoughts on his win:
(bjh/soundbites 0303 Harrington)
"When I won in Indonesia five weeks ago, again we had a rain delay in the last round when things weren't going well for me and the momentum123 changed when I came back out. And that's all I was thinking about overnight. The shoes are on a different foot and basically I knew I could come out and challenge today."
Patrick Reed, tied with Harrington at 7-under, came up short on the par-3 15th and into the water for double bogey, and he never recovered.
CBA: Guangdong take on Beijing for spot in CBA final
Liaoning dominated the game against Qingdao winning 129 – 110.
Qingdao went into the game looking confident taking the first quarter 29 – 27 but Liaoning weren't ready to hand the team a much needed win, overpowering the side through the next three quarters to finally win the match.
This now means Liaoning have taken the best of five series 3-0, booking themselves a place in the finals.
Tonight Beijing are looking for a win against Guangdong as they currently lead the series 2-1 and are one win away from their third CBA finals in four years.
The game is underway now.
In NBA action:
Jarrett Jack made a tiebreaking jumper with 1.1 seconds left in the game, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame Stephen Curry's stirring, fourth-quarter comeback attempt to beat the Golden State Warriors 110-108 earlier today.
Entertainment
China's Box Office beats the U.S. in February ticket sales
China's Box Office takings have beaten the US for the first time, after New Year celebrations brought in a record breaking February.
The world's second largest film market took around 650 million US dollars in the month.
The high ticket sales were helped by a movie called "Man from Macau II" which raked in 104 million US dollars.
Total Box Office sales in the US for February hit 610 million.
China's second biggest film for February was Jackie Chan's historical action movie "Dragon Blade," which took 95 million US dollars.
The Lunar New Year, which ran from 18th to the 24th of February, has become a peak cinema going time in China.
"Lost and Love" to release in Australia, New Zealand & North America
China Lion Film Distribution has bought the rights to "Lost and Love" for North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Starring Andy Lau and directed by popular novelist Peng Sanyuan, it's the company's second Huayi Brothers Media Corporation release this year.
"Lost and Love" tells a true story from China's Hubei province about a father's search for his long-lost son after a suspected child abduction.
After losing his two-year-old son, Lei, played by Lau, begins a 14-year-long quest in search of his missing child.
The film will open on March 19 in both Australia and New Zealand, and on March 20 in the U.S. and Canada.
It will be a day-and-date release, allowing audiences in both parts of the world to experience the film in the same weekend as Chinese audiences.
Netflix likely coming to China
U.S. video service provider 'Netflix' is likely to enter the Chinese market, but without a local partner.
The sites Chief Content Officer Ted10 Sarandos said that Netflix, known for popular drama "House of Cards," also plans to look at exporting content produced in China to the rest of the world.
More and more global firms are investing in China's fast growing entertainment market.
Without a local partner, Netflix would need to obtain multiple operations licenses125 on its own, something the firm has previously126 said could be a potential hold-up.
If Netflix were to enter the Chinese market, the streaming service would face strong competition from local rivals including Tencent and Alibaba.
Netflix Sets Premiere Dates for 'Orange is the New Black'
Some more news coming from Netflix…
The streaming service has announced a series of premiere dates for the new season of "Orange is the New Black."
The popular prison drama will be back on June 12.
"Orange is the New Black" was nominated for 12 Emmys in 2014, the most of any comedy series, eventually winning Awards.
Rumors127 about the new season of "Orange is the New Black" have pointed23 to it being a very fast paced and explosive season over all.
All episodes are expected to be made available at midnight on Netflix, as with previous seasons.
Madonna announces dates for 'Rebel Heart' tour
The 56-year-old star will kick-start the North American leg of her tour in Miami on the 29th of August. Then continue on to New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Vancouver and Puerto Rico.
She'll then begin the European segment of the tour with a concert in Germany on the 4th November, followed by four dates in London, Paris and Barcelona.
Concerts in Australia and Asia will be announced at a later date.
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