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On Sept 26, in Tianjin at the World Economic Forum, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson drank a glass of milk (click to see video) in front of the media to show his support for the Chinese dairy industry and said:

The Europeans will continue to expect the highest standards, just as Chinese consumers are demanding the same…. But in the meantime I shall continue drinking my own favorite, er, milk, er, product, er, er, which I enjoy and which does not make me nervous.

His action, it was reported in the China Daily, touched Premier Wen Jiabao:

Wen said he was very moved when he saw in television European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson drinking a cup of Chinese milk on Friday to show his trust in China-made products. “It's because he not only sees the present, but the future as well,” Wen said.

Just nine days later, Peter Mandelson, who now has a new job as Business Secretary back in the UK, has been diagnosed with a kidney stone:

"Over the past few days, Peter Mandelson has been experiencing some kidney pain," a spokesman said.

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Xinhua News Agency tells us of a celebration held by the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist) in London for the 59th anniversary of The People's Republic of China. The party's head Harpal Brar was quoted as saying "China has achieved the basic human rights. It's a living example of socialism". This is also the first time we've heard of the "Hands off China" campaign organised by the British commies to support China against the perceived China-bashing in the western media in the run-up to the Olympics.

Recliners made by the Dongguan-based company Linkwise are causing cases of eczema, stinging allergic rashes and infections among French customers who bought them. The problems were traced to the use of the chemical, dimethyl fumarate, which is used to prevent mould and fungus on the chairs. The French distributor Conforama has since severed its business ties with Linkwise and told its suppliers to stop all use of the chemical. Out of the 38,000 Linkwise chairs it sold, it says customers have returned about 800 so far. A rash of cases has also cropped up in Britain, Sweden and Finland. One British attorney is now representing 1,300 customers and suing Linkwise for compensation. [Source]