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Asia Bulletin (IANS) Wednesday 8th February, 2012
China will stockpile one million tonnes of sugar in an effort to stabilize prices and protect farmers' interests, the government said Wednesday.
The government will buy home-produced sugar for state reserves at a base purchase price of 6,550 yuan ($1,039) per tonne, the National Development and Reform Commission said.
The stockpiling work will begin Friday through a competitive bidding process, Xinhua reported.
WASHINGTON - Leaders of the world's industrial powers Friday turned to the private sector to help fight hunger and malnutrition for up to a billion people, with US President Barack ...
Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?
I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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