AsiaInfo Signs Business Intelligence Solution Contract With Air China

AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of software, solutions and services to telecom operators and enterprises in China, today announced that it has signed a contract with Air China, a leading Chinese airline, to provide a Business Intelligence (BI) solution to its corporate offices in China.

New Airport Ready To Take Off

Guangzhou officials anticipate a smooth opening for the Baiyun airport after final tests Monday, according to Wednesday's Shenzhen Daily.

NBA Star At Kerry Centre

On July 26, NBA celebrity Steve Francis came to the Kerry Sports Centre at Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel and directed his hands-on session to Beijing's basketball fans.

IAC Expands Into China Travel Market

IAC/InterActiveCorp, which runs such travel Web sites as Expedia and Hotels.com, will enter the expanding Chinese market by acquiring a 30 percent interest in eLong Inc., a Beijing-based travel Web site company, for $60 million.

Chinese Airliner Hijacking Scare

A Chinese jetliner bound from Beijing to southern China made an emergency landing Monday after a passenger shouted that he wanted to hijack the flight to South Korea, but the unarmed man was detained and the plane took off again, state media and an airport spokeswoman said.