Electric bikes on a roll in China
Chinese commuters in their millions are turning
to electric bicycles — hailed as the environmentally-friendly future
of personal transport in the country’s teeming cities. Up to 120
million e-bikes are estimated to be on the roads in China, making
them already the top alternative to cars and public transport,
according to recent figures published by local media. “This is the
future — it’s practical, it’s clean and it’s economical,” said
manufacturer Shi Zhongdong, whose company also exports electric
bikes to Asia and Europe.
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Rafsanjani says IAEA report biased
Iranian former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
lashed out at the UN nuclear watchdog on Saturday for presenting
what he said was a biased report against Tehran. “It is clearly
evident that a part of this report has been presented following
recommendation and under the influence of foreign elements,”
Rafsanjani said, referring to Thursday’s release of a report by the
UN body expressing “concerns” that Tehran could be developing a
nuclear warhead.
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Zambian President hails China links
Zambian President Rupiah Banda speaks highly of
the efforts China has made in helping his country develop,
describing relationship with China as most honourable.
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Former Iraqi PM meets Saudi King
Saudi King Abdullah, head of the most
influential Sunni nation in the Middle East, held talks on Saturday
with former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi who leads a secular
Sunni-Shi’ite coalition into parliamentary elections.
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