Next Chinese president is expected to be Xi Jinping. He may take over from Hu as President in 2013. Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping was promoted and made vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission of the ruling Communist party today. The move indicates his appointment as next party chief in 2012. The 57-year Xi’s promotion [...]

A blast in a Chinese mine has killed 20 and trapped seventeen. Unlike Chilean Mine issue, the Chinese are notorious for mine safety. This happened during the morning hours in Henan province. The mine is owned by Pingyu Coal & Electric Co Ltd based in Yuzhou City. The depth of the mine is not known. [...]