China knew of river taint

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PetroChina Co. of China experienced an explosion that sent a huge slick of benzene and other toxic chemicals down the Songhua River. Chinese authorities knew about the environmental disaster for at least a week before informing the public, the media reported the explosion but did not mention the water pollution.

Government domestic functions, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Environmental aspects, Political aspects, Accidents, Chemical industry, Environmental policy, Rivers, Pesticides industry, Herbicides, Sulphur industry

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Tech firms woo 'next billion users': Intel, others bring PCs to rural India and China, cultivating new markets

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Large technology companies like Intel Corp. are introducing personal computers to rural areas of developing countries like China and India. The goal is to introduce technology to poor, rural residents through donations and training, with the hope of turning them into future customers .

Marketing procedures, India, Global Marketing, Developing Countries, United States, Usage, Donations, Technology application, Microcomputers, International marketing, Personal computers

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Intel to build plant in Central China

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Intel Corp. will construct a new semiconductor chip in central China. The company will invest over $200 million (183.8 million euros) in the plant.

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Financial management, Facilities & equipment, Integrated & Hybrid Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor chips, Company investment, Investments, Buildings and facilities, Standard IC

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