Air China
China (03/05)
One of the serious negative consequences of China's rapid industrial development has been increased pollution and degradation of natural resources. A 1998 World Health Organization report on air quality in 272 cities worldwide concluded that seven of the world's 10 most polluted cities were in China. According to China's own evaluation, two-thirds of the 338 cities for which air-quality data are available are considered polluted--two-thirds of them moderately or severely so. Respiratory and heart diseases related to air pollution are the leading cause of death in China. Almost all of the nation's rivers are considered polluted to some degree, and half of the population lacks access to clean water. Ninety percent of urban water bodies are severely polluted. Water scarcity also is an issue; for example, severe water scarcity in Northern China is a serious threat to sustained economic growth and the government has begun working on a project for a large-scale diversion of water from the Ya ... [Read More]
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Heathrow is an air evacuation service with offices in the United States and England. Travelers can pre-arrange air evacuation insurance and other emergency travel assistance. This service also has a business plan to assist foreigners who lack travel insurance. Heathrow Air Ambulance Service, ... Useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure, Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad, available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page. ... [Read More]
Beijing Cleans Air for 2008 Olympics with U.S. Help - US Department of State
According to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, the keystone of Beijing’s commitment to reaching WHO urban air standards by 2008 is to reduce coal consumption in the capital to 15 million metric tons yearly, in contrast to an unconstrained consumption forecast of 33.6 million metric tons. ... The JWG identified 10 areas for cooperation – natural-gas technology; combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP); clean coal; hydrogen and fuel-cell vehicle demonstration; environmentally friendly buildings; urban transportation; air quality; water quality; solar photovoltaics; and a Beijing-Chicago Friendship Cities Initiative to promote local environmental activities. ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to China
Entry/Exit Requirements A passport and evidence of onward/return transportation by sea/air are required. A visa is not required for tourist visits by U.S. citizens of up to 90 days. An extension of stay may be granted upon application to the Hong Kong SAR Immigration Department. U.S. citizens must have passports with at least four months’ validity for entry into Hong Kong. A departure tax of 80 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $10.30 U.S. dollars), unless included in the airfare, must be pa ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Defense Department Report, August 14: Iraq Air Strike; China
Navy Rear Admiral Craig Quigley said during the regular Defense Department briefing that the site that was struck August 14 helps Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries launch surface-to-air missiles at coalition aircraft patrolling over the southern no-fly zone. The warplanes returned to base safely, Quigley said. ... Quigley said the air strike at about 8:15 a.m. EDT (1215 GMT) was the second in less than a week aimed at degrading Iraqi air defenses. A major sortie of coalition warplanes struck at three Iraqi integrated air defense sites August 10. ... [Read More]
U.S.-China Trade and Economic Ties - US Department of State
MM/DD/YYYYTITLE06/02/2005 China's Industrial Policies Conflict with WTO Rules, Experts Say05/31/2005 [Read More]
The United States and China Archive - US Department of State
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Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S. Urges More Liberalization in Air Services with China, EU
While we have made tremendous progress in recent years in adding capacity to our air transportation system, particularly through increased AIP [Airport Improvement Program] funding, airspace redesigns, and steady modernization of our air traffic control system, we still face potential shortfalls as passengers continue to return to the system in large numbers. The reality is that by the year 2025 we expect approximately three times the present demand for air services in this country. This is only an estimate, of course, but even if demand only doubles in that timeframe we would still need major changes in the air transportation system in order to handle the larger number and more diverse aircraft operations that would accompany that increase. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Transportation Department Proposes Carriers for China Air Routes
Other carriers applying to become new entrants in the U.S.-China market in either 2005 or 2006 were Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and North American Airlines for passenger services; and Evergreen International Airlines, Gemini Air Cargo and World Airways for all-cargo flights. ... The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed to select Continental Airlines and American Airlines as new entrants in the U.S.-China air market, as well as to award new weekly cargo flights to four carriers currently serving the market. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Transportation Secretary Slater on New Air Services to China
In a related action, U.S. and Chinese officials met on Oct. 20 and agreed to invite American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, the U.S. carriers that have code-sharing arrangements with Chinese carriers but are not designated for direct service to China, to discuss with their Chinese code-share partners a type of wet lease/code-share arrangement. Under this arrangement, the Chinese carrier would lease a plane and crew from its U.S. code-share partner to operate services authorized for Chinese carriers under the U.S.-China aviation agreement. If agreements to engage in this type of code-sharing can be reached, American and Delta would be able to fly between the United States and China using their own aircraft and codes, allowing substantially expanded services by the two carriers as well as by Chinese carriers. Such agreements would be subject to approval by both governments. Delta and American have told DOT that they are pleased with the new code-share opportunities and intend to work with ... [Read More]
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