Wang Longde News Today

No country in the world has as big a cigarette industry as China. This is the story of how a giant state-backed monopoly created the industry, which provides more tax revenue than any other, and ultimately sabotaged the country's anti-smoking efforts in the process.

The move, which buyers say is a last resort, prompts a sell-off in banking and real-estate stocks.

Analysts say Beijing was caught unawares by the invasion and likely expected it to be over in a couple of days.

Laos is on track for new economic opportunities, but some worry about the cost.

Posted by Kate Zhao | Jul 18, 2007 China’s fight against AIDS has made progress but suffers from public stigma and a lack of transparency among local governments, a top United Nations health official said in Beijing. Peter Piot, director of the UNAIDS agency, spoke at a July 17 ceremony where he presented an award to Beijing’s vice minister of health, Dr. Wang Longde, for spearheading a government response to AIDS. He also honored Professor Zhang Beichuan of Qingdao University for his wo...