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15 Killed After Massive Fire At China Skyscraper, 44 Injured
At least 15 people have been killed and 44 injured in a fire at a residential building in eastern China's Nanjing, local authorities said Saturday.
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China Builds 26-Storey Pig Skyscraper, Here's Why It Is In News
It is by far the biggest single-building pig farm in the world.
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No "Wasteful Vanity" Projects, China Restricts Skyscrapers In Small Cities
China has restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments.
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China Skyscraper Closed, Officials To Inspect Cause Of Shaking
The owner of a 71-floor office tower in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen closed the building on Friday pending an investigation into what caused the skyscraper to begin shaking on Tuesday.
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Watch: One Of China's Tallest Skyscrapers Wobbles And Shakes
One of China's tallest skyscrapers was evacuated Tuesday after it began to shake, sending panicked shoppers scampering to safety in the southern city of Shenzhen.
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World's Fastest Elevator, 1,260 Metres Per Minute. Where Else? China
The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record breaking speed of 1,260 metres per minute is set to been installed in a skyscraper complex building in China.
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In Chinese Shadow, Hong Kong Fights For Its Future
As skyscrapers around Hong Kong harbor erupted into a reverie of laser beams and giant digital displays during their synchronized nightly light show, one innocuous 28-story building near the water's edge had stayed dark for months, clad in bamboo scaffolding for a face-lift.
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UAE has the world's 'vainest' skyscrapers: report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the "vainest" skyscrapers in the world, a report measuring the extent of spires and other height-boosting additions to the top of buildings said today.
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China's tallest building nears finish in Shanghai
Work on the main structure of the world's second tallest skyscraper was completed today, as the final beam was placed on the Shanghai Tower.
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India's billionaire club slow to share riches
They may build skyscraper mansions, travel by private jet and throw sumptuous wedding parties, but it seems India's super-rich are much slower at opening their wallets for charity.
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Wealthy Chinese want to get out of China
Chinese millionaire Su builds skyscrapers in Beijing and is one of the people powering China's economy on its path to becoming the world's biggest. He sits at the top of a country - economy booming, influence spreading, military swelling - widely expected to dominate the 21st century. Yet the property developer shares something surprising with ma...
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China builds skyscrapers, workers have nowhere to live
When it's completed by the end of this year, this will be the tallest building in Northern China. 1100 feet tall and host to the offices of 700 companies and 10,000 people.But the World Financial Centre has competition. Less than 20 kilometres away, this building will be completed in 2014 and will stand at nearly 2000 feet.It's as if China is...
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15 Killed After Massive Fire At China Skyscraper, 44 Injured
At least 15 people have been killed and 44 injured in a fire at a residential building in eastern China's Nanjing, local authorities said Saturday.
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China Builds 26-Storey Pig Skyscraper, Here's Why It Is In News
It is by far the biggest single-building pig farm in the world.
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No "Wasteful Vanity" Projects, China Restricts Skyscrapers In Small Cities
China has restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments.
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China Skyscraper Closed, Officials To Inspect Cause Of Shaking
The owner of a 71-floor office tower in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen closed the building on Friday pending an investigation into what caused the skyscraper to begin shaking on Tuesday.
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Watch: One Of China's Tallest Skyscrapers Wobbles And Shakes
One of China's tallest skyscrapers was evacuated Tuesday after it began to shake, sending panicked shoppers scampering to safety in the southern city of Shenzhen.
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World's Fastest Elevator, 1,260 Metres Per Minute. Where Else? China
The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record breaking speed of 1,260 metres per minute is set to been installed in a skyscraper complex building in China.
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In Chinese Shadow, Hong Kong Fights For Its Future
As skyscrapers around Hong Kong harbor erupted into a reverie of laser beams and giant digital displays during their synchronized nightly light show, one innocuous 28-story building near the water's edge had stayed dark for months, clad in bamboo scaffolding for a face-lift.
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UAE has the world's 'vainest' skyscrapers: report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the "vainest" skyscrapers in the world, a report measuring the extent of spires and other height-boosting additions to the top of buildings said today.
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China's tallest building nears finish in Shanghai
Work on the main structure of the world's second tallest skyscraper was completed today, as the final beam was placed on the Shanghai Tower.
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India's billionaire club slow to share riches
They may build skyscraper mansions, travel by private jet and throw sumptuous wedding parties, but it seems India's super-rich are much slower at opening their wallets for charity.
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Wealthy Chinese want to get out of China
Chinese millionaire Su builds skyscrapers in Beijing and is one of the people powering China's economy on its path to becoming the world's biggest. He sits at the top of a country - economy booming, influence spreading, military swelling - widely expected to dominate the 21st century. Yet the property developer shares something surprising with ma...
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China builds skyscrapers, workers have nowhere to live
When it's completed by the end of this year, this will be the tallest building in Northern China. 1100 feet tall and host to the offices of 700 companies and 10,000 people.But the World Financial Centre has competition. Less than 20 kilometres away, this building will be completed in 2014 and will stand at nearly 2000 feet.It's as if China is...
