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China's rising economy and what it means for the developed world (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:18:24 PDT

China's rising economyChina is rising Their economy is expanding at a velocity the likes of which the world has never seen China’s infrastructure is being developed at an astounding pace Its manufacturing and technology capacity is set to lead the world READ MORE

2800 dead pigs in China's drinking water- just the tip of the soot covered iceberg? (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:47:11 PDT

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If the Irish are going to fawn over a foreign leader it should be China's Xi rather than Obama (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:01:21 PST

China's new leader, Xi Jinping at the Cliffs of Moher inCounty Clare during his visit to Ireland last FebruaryPat Hayes, Mayor of Clare is with him{Photo: MaxPixie}Last week's announcement that the next year's G8 summit will be in Northern Ireland set heart afluttering south of the border READ MORE

“Duel at Lake Jinsha” for Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in China (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:16:17 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Northern Irish PGA Champion Rory McIlroy and the world’s most famous golfer Tiger Woods are set to duel during a one-day exhibition at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club in Beijing,China.

Export of Irish horses and equine knowledge to China could bring in over $52 million (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:14:43 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

A new trade deal between the Republic of Ireland and China will generate over $52 million for the Irish economy over the next three years. The country will now play a leading role in developing China’s horse racing industry, which will include an export tie-in with the country’s first national equine facility, based in Tianjin.

Irish eyes on China, a Chinese man eyes Ireland (VIDEO) (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:00:17 PDT

While Irish eyes follow the official visit of Taoiseach Enda Kenny to China, a little gem of an Irish film has surfaced on YouTube tracing a more humble trip in the opposite directionMade ten years ago, but gaining viral traction now, Yu Ming Ainm Dom (or My Name Is Yu Ming) sketches in a scant 13 minutes the story of a bored Chinese clerk, who, with a leap of faith and a spin of the globe, sets his sights on Ireland, where his research tells him the language is GaelicYou can see where this is going… Daniel O’Hara wrote and directed the short which was produced by Grainne O'Carroll The cast includes Daniel Wu as Yu Ming, Frank Kelly as the old man, Paddy C READ MORE

President Xi Jinping’s visit to Ireland then China’s deep connection with the Shannon region (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:45:24 PST

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping accepts a piece of bog oak from Shannon Development CEO Vincent Cunnane One of the most unusual stories involving Ireland and China unfolded in the Shannon region recentlyOn the afternoon of February 18 Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the future premier of China, spent several hours at the Shannon Development Zone paying homage to the region that inspired the Chinese economic miracleYes, you read that right READ MORE

North American Irish dance master Karl Drake expands to China (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:37:49 PST

By: KATHLEEN O’REILLY-WILD

How does the Forbidden City Theater in Beijing, China fit into North American Irish dance master Karl Drake's world? Ask the sellout crowds who will get the chance to see Drake's Irish dancing superstars on stage with ten of their Chinese contemporaries on March 3rd!

Notre Dame set to play in China against Stanford in 2013 ---- Historic game would mean major breakthrough for college football (IrishCentral)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:15:17 PST

Notre Dame may play Stanford in China in 2013 The New York Times has reportedThe Chinese game would be the first ever American football event in the world's most populated country and would represent a massive breakthrough for the Fighting IrishWith Notre Dame due to go to Dublin in 2012 it would mean a second successive away game for the Fighting Irish in another countryIt certainly would represent a major step forward for college football and open up a potentially lucrative tie with China READ MORE

McIlroy and McDowell fail to win the big one for Ireland in China (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:20:43 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell have failed in their bid to win golf’s World Cup after a disappointing final day slump in China.

Off Kilter - the strange fashion revival of the AmeriKilt (IrishCentral)

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:40:06 PDT

Mike Farragher I always turn up my nose at the made-in-China plastic green nonsense that they peddle at an Irish festival in favor rewarding unique Irish craftsmanship with my hard-earned cash Last weekend was no exception I was at the Dublin Irish festival and amazed by the number of punk rockers wearing the AmeriKiltAs the name implies, this Pennsylvania company has modernized the traditional Scottish garment READ MORE

Rory McIlroy set for China Challenge - seven cities in seven days (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:47:04 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Irish golf ace Rory McIlroy will headline a tour that will bring four star golfers to seven Chinese cites in seven days for October's Shui On Land China Golf Challenge.

Susan Boyle to appear on China's version of 'Britain's Got Talent' (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:57:24 PDT

By: DAIRE O’DOWD

Blind Donegal girl to fly to China for revolutionary treatment (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:47:49 PDT

By: JORDANA KOZUPSKY

Keri Kelly is your average nine year old girl from Buncrana, Co. Donegal, aside from the fact that she is blind. She was born with a non-hereditary condition called optic nerve hypoplasia, which means that her optic nerves simply never grew.

Dublin twinned with Beijing, China (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:27:31 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

This week the city of Dublin (population 1.2 million) was officially twinned with the city of Beijing, China (population 19.4 million) in a ceremony that the Lord Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen hopes it will give the struggling Irish capital city a boost.

The Taste of Ireland? - KFC now cooked with Baileys in China - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:45:05 PDT

What would the Colonel say to Bailey’s fried chicken on the rocks?Who doesn't like a glass of Bailey's Irish Cream on the rocks? Or even a shot over a scoop of ice cream as a treat ButHow about slathered over a serving of Kentucky Fried Chicken?YuckThat's how they like it in China according to the new advertisement, for the "Taste of Ireland" at KFC ChinaKFC China's new meal deal features a three-piece chicken combo splashed with Baileys all for just 9 yuan ($1 READ MORE

Harp lessons are an internet hit in China - SEE VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:01:49 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

The power of the World Wide Web has enabled Chinese students to study the Irish Harp thanks to a wireless link to County Longford.

Entrepreneur tries to introduce Tayto crisps to China (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:18:50 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

An Irish-Chinese entrepreneur is attempting to introduce Tayto crisps into the Chinese market.

Bono’s clothing brand moves manufacturing to China (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:25:25 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Five years ago Bono and his wife Ali Hewson began a new venture together: Edun a fair trade fashion line. Despite pumping around $20 million into the high-end clothing line, the brand is still unprofitable.

Who will win? Ireland's Cliffs of Moher, or the People's Republic of Red Communist China's General Tso River Dam? It's up to YOU! (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:44:25 PDT

Posted by wolfhound at 3/14/2009 8:07 PM EDTAs almost everyone knows, we are now in the second phase of the “New7Wonders of Nature” competition Those who, like The Wolfhound, have been among the millions of members of the press keeping careful track of the 261 qualified national and multinational nominees around the clock know full well there will only be 77 lucky winners at this crucial phaseAnd that select “Group of 77,” as it is already universally known, will be winnowed down to the FINAL SEVEN in a spine-tingling and very possibly partially televised global competition Even as I write these words, perhaps a trillion more votes, or less, have been cast READ MORE