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Issue: June 30, 2006 (Archive)

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Dolphin dies after tourists wade in
A dolphin has died after tourists in Hainan hoisted it out of the water to pose with it for photographs, provoking outrage online.

Carbon first for Shenzhen businesses
The country yesterday launched its first carbon trading scheme aimed at reducing emissions, an official said.

`Pressure' ends uni stint
Chen Guangcheng accused Beijing of an "unrelenting" campaign against academic freedom and alleged this led New York University to end his law studies.

Rise of superfast machine marks swift fall of Titan
A mainland supercomputer is the fastest in the world, comfortably overtaking a US machine that now ranks second.

Toxic eggs scandal heats up
Beijing ordered nationwide inspections of preserved-egg plants after reports of toxic chemicals being used as additives.

Hold-fire deal in bid to calm waters
Taipei and Manila pledged not to use force in fishing disputes, as they tackle a row over the killing of a Taiwan fisherman by Philippine coastguards.

Web users get all red after attack on wine students
Internet users have reacted with outrage to reports of a racist assault on six mainland enology students in France, while others have denounced the victims whom they say are children of wealthy officials.

President holds talks with top KMT visitor
President Xi Jinping has met a senior Taiwanese official in Beijing amid improving relations between the two sides.

'Merciless' woman loses death appeal
A Taiwan court upheld a death sentence on a "merciless" woman who murdered three close family members in an insurance scam.

Court talks tough in wake of inferno
The Supreme Court has ordered that those who neglect workplace safety be "severely" punished, state media said, after the nation's deadliest blaze in more than a decade killed 120 people at a factory.

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