Online addict dies after "marathon" session
Tue Feb 27, 11:44 PM ET
BEIJING (Reuters) - An obese 26-year-old man in northeastern China died after a "marathon" online gaming session over the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said on Wednesday.
The 150-kg (330-lb) man from Jinzhou, in Liaoning province, collapsed on Saturday, the last day of the holiday, after spending "almost all" of the seven-day break playing online games, the China Daily said, citing his parents.
Xu Yan, a local teacher, said the "dull life" during the holiday prompted many people to turn to computer games for entertainment.
"There are only two options. TV or computer. What else can I do in the holiday as all markets, KTV and cafeterias are shut down?" the paper quoted Xu as saying.
China has seen an alarming rise in the number of teenage and young adult Internet addicts in recent years, despite attempts to restrict minors from cybercafes and limit online game playing times.
About 2.6 million -- or 13 percent -- of China's 20 million Internet users under 18 are classed as addicts, state media have reported. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070228/wr_nm/china_internet_addiction_dc;_ylt=AuBZqykCn3oLe1VkfZv09Xdk24cA
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Taiwan opposed as OAS observer
Taiwan opposed as OAS observer
Last Updated(Beijing Time):2004-06-08 09:27
The Chinese Government is firmly opposed to Taiwan's involvement in the Organization of American States (OAS) in any form or in any name, a Chinese official said on Sunday.
Under OAS regulations, only sovereign countries have the right to serve as OAS observers, Zeng Gang, China's Ambassador to Ecuador, said at a meeting between OAS members and its permanent observers during the 34th OAS General Assembly.
Taiwan, as a province of China, is not entitled to serve as an OAS observer, Zeng said.
The OAS already formally accepted China as its permanent observer on May 26.
US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said in May that the OAS had agreed to place on the agenda of its next permanent council meeting the request of Taiwan for permanent observer status.
Zeng said China hopes all OAS members will abide by related resolutions and chapters of the United Nations and the OAS, respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as feelings of the 1.3-billion Chinese people.
He called on OAS countries to keep in mind the interests of their individual countries and the long-term development of Sino-OAS relations, and deal with the Taiwan issue with caution.
Zeng praised the OAS for its role in safeguarding regional peace and stability, boosting social advancement, co-ordinating regional affairs and promoting regional integrity.
Both China and the OAS have the will to further develop bilateral relations and mutually-beneficial co-operation, Zeng said, noting that the OAS' accepting China as its permanent member offered a new platform for further developing Sino-OAS relations.
China's new role in the OAS will enable China to contribute more to peace, stability and prosperity in America and the world as a whole, Zeng said, adding that China will honour its commitments and work for the benefit of all OAS members.
Founded in 1948, the Washington-based OAS brings together 34 countries in the Americas. It is the primary vehicle for resolving political differences in the region.
The 34th General Assembly of the OAS, held from Sunday to Tuesday, was expected to discuss corruption, regional security and co-operation.
Source:China Daily
http://en.ce.cn/main/National/t20040608_1027474.shtml
Last Updated(Beijing Time):2004-06-08 09:27
The Chinese Government is firmly opposed to Taiwan's involvement in the Organization of American States (OAS) in any form or in any name, a Chinese official said on Sunday.
Under OAS regulations, only sovereign countries have the right to serve as OAS observers, Zeng Gang, China's Ambassador to Ecuador, said at a meeting between OAS members and its permanent observers during the 34th OAS General Assembly.
Taiwan, as a province of China, is not entitled to serve as an OAS observer, Zeng said.
The OAS already formally accepted China as its permanent observer on May 26.
US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said in May that the OAS had agreed to place on the agenda of its next permanent council meeting the request of Taiwan for permanent observer status.
Zeng said China hopes all OAS members will abide by related resolutions and chapters of the United Nations and the OAS, respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as feelings of the 1.3-billion Chinese people.
He called on OAS countries to keep in mind the interests of their individual countries and the long-term development of Sino-OAS relations, and deal with the Taiwan issue with caution.
Zeng praised the OAS for its role in safeguarding regional peace and stability, boosting social advancement, co-ordinating regional affairs and promoting regional integrity.
Both China and the OAS have the will to further develop bilateral relations and mutually-beneficial co-operation, Zeng said, noting that the OAS' accepting China as its permanent member offered a new platform for further developing Sino-OAS relations.
China's new role in the OAS will enable China to contribute more to peace, stability and prosperity in America and the world as a whole, Zeng said, adding that China will honour its commitments and work for the benefit of all OAS members.
Founded in 1948, the Washington-based OAS brings together 34 countries in the Americas. It is the primary vehicle for resolving political differences in the region.
The 34th General Assembly of the OAS, held from Sunday to Tuesday, was expected to discuss corruption, regional security and co-operation.
Source:China Daily
http://en.ce.cn/main/National/t20040608_1027474.shtml
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