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China Increases Tight Controls Over Internet Usage
China’s new communist leaders are increasing already tight controls on Internet use and electronic publishing following a spate of embarrassing online reports about official abuses.
Apple Sells 2 Million iPhone 5s In 1st 3 Days In China
Apple is reporting sales of more than two million iPhone 5s in China during its first three days on the market.
ConsumerWatch: FDA Bid To Test Chinese-Made Dog Treats Denied
Four Chinese plants that produce chicken jerky treats sold by American companies have refused to allow Federal Drug Administration investigators to take samples for analysis despite complaints from pet owners, according to an NBC report.
SFPD’s Cantonese Video Warns Elderly Asians Of Jewelry Scam
The San Francisco Police Department has produced a video in Cantonese that warns elderly members of the Chinese American community about a scam that has netted thieves more than a million dollars in cash and jewelry over the past few months.
Apple To Sell iPads In China
Apple will start selling the iPad in China on July 20 after settling a dispute over the ownership of the tablet computer’s name.
Arrests Made In Scam Targeting Elderly SF Asian Women
Several women from Hong Kong were arrested at San Francisco International Airport in connection with a scam to rob elderly Asian women of jewelry and cash.
Shuttered SF Restaurant Gets List Of Needed Health Upgrades
The owner of San Francisco Chinatown’s Sam Wo restaurant, has been given a “to-do” list, iin order to re-open the storied eatery, which closed Friday for code violations. Long-time customers of the restaurant turned out in force at a public health department hearing Tuesday morning to offer support.
Apple Workers In China To Have OT Hours Reduced, Pay Increased
Chinese workers who often spend more than 60 hours per week assembling iPhones and iPads will have their overtime hours curbed and their pay increased after a labor auditor hired by Apple Inc. inspected their factories.
PG&E To Offer Bills In Spanish, Chinese
Pacific Gas and Electric will soon start sending out bills printed in Spanish or Chinese to customers who request it as part of a settlement reached with several consumer advocacy groups.
Floyd Mayweather: ‘I Stand By’ Controversial Tweets On Lin, Race
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is making no apologies for posting a racially charged comment on Twitter about Knicks star Jeremy Lin, a Palo Alto native.
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