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CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-07-18 01:10:00 The deadly price of China 's miracle The Guardian, 18 July 2007China's minister urges Pakistan to ensure safety of overseas Chinese Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007China, Turkmenistan vow to enhance co-op, agreements signed Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007EU official to visit China for co-op on consumer product safety Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007China to help Syria with oil refinery World Tribune, 18 July 2007Chinese version of Japanese book: Who was to blame for Sino-Japanese War Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007KMT says Chen's UN bid has derailed US sales of F-16s Taipei Times, 17 July 2007CPC promotes democracy by open elections Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007Chinese defense minister reiterates army loyalty to Party Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007U.N. Inspectors Confirm Shutdown of North Korean Reactor New York Times, 17 July 2007Web censorship is failing, says Chinese official Times Online, 17 July 2007Chinese party cells spread Financial Times, 17 July 2007Filthy as we... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-07-18 01:10:00 The deadly price of China 's miracle The Guardian, 18 July 2007China's minister urges Pakistan to ensure safety of overseas Chinese Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007China, Turkmenistan vow to enhance co-op, agreements signed Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007EU official to visit China for co-op on consumer product safety Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007Chinese version of Japanese book: Who was to blame for Sino-Japanese War Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007KMT says Chen's UN bid has derailed US sales of F-16s Taipei Times, 17 July 2007CPC promotes democracy by open elections Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007Chinese defense minister reiterates army loyalty to Party Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007U.N. Inspectors Confirm Shutdown of North Korean Reactor Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007Web censorship is failing, says Chinese official Times Online, 17 July 2007Chinese party cells spread Financial Times, 17 July 2007Filthy as well as rich Guardian Unlimited, 17 July 2007Pollution underminin... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-07-11 22:53:00 Money and the military Guardian Week ly, 13 July 2007Pollution and protests Guardian Weekly, 13 July 2007China orders Western-run newsletter to cease operations International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007China rodents spark disease fears BBC News , 11 July 2007China's gift of building to East Timor typifies charm offensive in Asia International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007Hong Kong starts formal consultations on its future democracy International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007China Quick to Execute Drug Official New York Times, 11 July 2007Minister: China to strive for stable, fast economic progress Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Cambodia condemns Taiwan's bid to join U.N. Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Macedonia eyes closer military ties with China Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007China, Singapore agree to further economic cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Chinese applaud ex-official's execution Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2007China June Trade Surplus Renews Currency Pres... More About: China News
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-07-11 22:53:00 Money and the military Guardian Week ly, 13 July 2007Pollution and protests Guardian Weekly, 13 July 2007China orders Western-run newsletter to cease operations International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007China rodents spark disease fears BBC News , 11 July 2007China's gift of building to East Timor typifies charm offensive in Asia International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007Hong Kong starts formal consultations on its future democracy International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007China Quick to Execute Drug Official New York Times, 11 July 2007Minister: China to strive for stable, fast economic progress Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Cambodia condemns Taiwan's bid to join U.N. Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Macedonia eyes closer military ties with China Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007China, Singapore agree to further economic cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007Chinese applaud ex-official's execution Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2007China June Trade Surplus Renews Currency Pres... More About: China News
CHINA ANALYSIS NEWS
2007-07-05 01:44:00 Arab countries, China to enhance co-op Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007Senior official calls for enhancing Internet cultural development Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007Chinese slave labour trial begins BBC News, 4 July 2007Survey: 80.9% of China's products up to standard Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007Japan Defense Chief Resigns Over Bomb Remark New York Times, 4 July 2007China Tightens Restrictions on Transplants Washington Post, 4 July 2007Official: "One country, two systems" principle successfully implemented in HK 4 July 2007Africa looks forward to all-round co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007Now on view in Hong Kong: A historic source of Chinese pride International Herald Tribune, 3 July 2007China 'buried smog death finding' BBC News, 3 July 2007U.S. general faults North's missile test Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2007750,000 a year killed by Chinese pollution Financial Times, 2 July 2007Beijing clouds the pollution picture Financial Times, 2 July 2007Com... More About: Analysis , Anal
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-07-05 01:44:00 Arab countries, China to enhance co-op Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007Senior official calls for enhancing Internet cultural development Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007Chinese slave labour trial begins BBC News, 4 July 2007Survey: 80.9% of China's products up to standard Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007Japan Defense Chief Resigns Over Bomb Remark New York Times, 4 July 2007China Tightens Restrictions on Transplants Washington Post, 4 July 2007Official: "One country, two systems" principle successfully implemented in HK 4 July 2007Africa looks forward to all-round co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007Now on view in Hong Kong: A historic source of Chinese pride International Herald Tribune, 3 July 2007China 'buried smog death finding' BBC News, 3 July 2007U.S. general faults North's missile test Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2007750,000 a year killed by Chinese pollution Financial Times, 2 July 2007Beijing clouds the pollution picture Financial Times, 2 July 2007Companies in ... More About: China News , Week
China Analysis TOWN'S TALKING
2007-06-28 23:32:00 Every magazine that respects itself and every serious newspaper publish articles about real estate these days.In fact, there are publications focused only on real estate. Among the countries that attract the interest of many people is China , especially real estate in Shanghai.Generally, the real estate industry is China's most important engine for domestic spending. Industry insiders and analysts have said the rise in property prices had slowed (with only a few exceptions), but things have changed. China's average housing price in 70 major cities grew 6.4 percent from a year earlier in May, the fastest in 18 months, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.It is because of this that many developers focus on the smaller Chinese cities as consumers there grow richer. More About: Analysis , Talking , Anal
ARTICLES & OPINIONS
2007-06-27 22:05:00 Back to the future with N. Korea By Frank Ching, China Post, 27 June 2007Prospects for Taiwan's Upcoming Presidential Election by Dafydd Fell, Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary, (June 2007)Why China Won?t Save Darfur By Morton Abramowitz and Jonathan Kolieb, Foreign Policy, (June 2007), Web ExclusiveWhat?s Your China Fantasy? By David M. Lampton and James Mann, Foreign Policy,(May 2007), Web ExclusiveRise of Asia will be a challenge for policy-makers in India, US by Ashley Tellis, The Tribune (India), 5 May 2007China's Rise and the Taiwan Challenge By Richard C. Bush III and Michael E. O'Hanlon, The Washington Times, 3 May 2007Japan Again By Dan Blumenthal, National Review, 14 May 2007China's 'New Diplomacy' Goes to Tokyo By Jianwei Wang, PacNet #24A, 1 May 2007, Center for Strategic & International Studies More About: Articles , Opinions , Artic
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-06-25 15:52:00 Iraqi President visits east China Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007Over 1,000 officials disciplined for corruption in first 5 months Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007Rich nations accused of 'green imperialism' Associated Press, 25 June 2007N Korea confirms fund dispute resolved Financial Times, 25 June 2007Hong Kong Is Reshaped by Mainlanders New York Times, 24 June 2007US-China currency spat bruises IMF Financial Times, 24 June 2007Sudanese president meets Chinese envoy for Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007Draft labor contract law improves protection of part-time workers Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007A Diplomat Reflects on Taiwan?s Isolation New York Times, 24 June 2007 Taiwan?s KMT backs away from China Financial Times, 24 June 2007Japan grows coral to keep China out Sunday Times, 24 June 2007China Tries to Contain Scandal Over Slave Labor With Arrests and Apology New York Times, 23 June 2007China boom under threat by loss of cheap labour The Times, 23 June 2007... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-06-25 15:52:00 Iraqi President visits east China Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007Over 1,000 officials disciplined for corruption in first 5 months Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007Rich nations accused of 'green imperialism' Associated Press, 25 June 2007N Korea confirms fund dispute resolved Financial Times, 25 June 2007Hong Kong Is Reshaped by Mainlanders New York Times, 24 June 2007US-China currency spat bruises IMF Financial Times, 24 June 2007Sudanese president meets Chinese envoy for Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007Draft labor contract law improves protection of part-time workers Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007A Diplomat Reflects on Taiwan?s Isolation New York Times, 24 June 2007 Taiwan?s KMT backs away from China Financial Times, 24 June 2007Japan grows coral to keep China out Sunday Times, 24 June 2007China Tries to Contain Scandal Over Slave Labor With Arrests and Apology New York Times, 23 June 2007China boom under threat by loss of cheap labour The Times, 23 June 2007... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-06-16 02:07:00 U.S. Tightens Controls on Military - Use Items to China Reuters, 15 June 2007Japan plants coral around islets to bolster territorial claim Associated Press, 15 June 2007Child slave labor revelations sweeping China International Herald Tribune, 15 June 2007China set to tighten as investment soars Reuters, June 15 2007China Denounces Anti-Communism Memorial Agence France Presse, 14 June 20074 in Senate Seek Penalty for China New York Times, 14 June 2007The Chinese footprint growing across Africa International Herald Tribune, 14 June 2007U.S. and Macao begin transferring funds to Pyongyang International Herald Tribune, 14 June 2007A Chinese Company Fights Its French Partner New York Times, 13 June 2007Darfur adds to US doubts over China Financial Times, June 13 2007China Military Commander Advocates Offensive Strength Reuters, 13 June 2007US rejects China currency charge BBC News , 13 June 200740 child slaves rescued from Chinese brick kilns Associated Press, 13 June 2007China?s Growth ... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-06-16 02:07:00 U.S. Tightens Controls on Military - Use Items to China Reuters, 15 June 2007Japan plants coral around islets to bolster territorial claim Associated Press, 15 June 2007Child slave labor revelations sweeping China International Herald Tribune, 15 June 2007China set to tighten as investment soars Reuters, June 15 2007China Denounces Anti-Communism Memorial Agence France Presse, 14 June 20074 in Senate Seek Penalty for China New York Times, 14 June 2007The Chinese footprint growing across Africa International Herald Tribune, 14 June 2007U.S. and Macao begin transferring funds to Pyongyang International Herald Tribune, 14 June 2007A Chinese Company Fights Its French Partner New York Times, 13 June 2007Darfur adds to US doubts over China Financial Times, June 13 2007China Military Commander Advocates Offensive Strength Reuters, 13 June 2007US rejects China currency charge BBC News , 13 June 200740 child slaves rescued from Chinese brick kilns Associated Press, 13 June 2007China?s Growth ... More About: China News , Week
CHINA ANALYSIS NEWS
2007-06-15 04:53:00 Technorati Profile More About: News , China , Analysis , Anal
CHINA ANALYSIS NEWS
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China Analysis TOWN'S TALKING
2007-06-08 22:02:00 Last day I visited www.megameeting.com . The first thing that came to my mind at www.megameeting.com was that we're living in interesting times. It actually has to do with how globalibazition is shaping our daily lifes. Many people, including academics, believe that globalization is nothing new at all, focusing on the economic aspects of what we call new world economy.My personal point of view is somehow different. Take for example the new techologies and how important are for everybody, at least in the developed world. We seem to take for granted many aspects of our daily routine that are based on technology. Many analysists miss the point. Globalization is not only an economic but also a social tranformation of our world. A good example is "web conferencing software" . For years it was prohibited because of its cost. Today everybody can easily find Video Conferencing Software. Besides, Video Conferencing and meetings are part of the daily life of many people. Take a look at www.m... More About: China , Analysis , Talking , Anal
ARTICLES & OPINIONS
2007-06-08 21:41:00 WHY CHINA WON?T SAVE DARFUR By Morton Abramowitz, Jonathan Kolieb Foreign PolicyJune 2007, Web ExclusiveWHAT?S YOUR CHINA FANTASY? By David M. Lampton, James Mann Foreign Policy,May 2007, Web Exclusive More About: Articles , Opinions , Artic
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-06-02 02:08:00 UN chief applauds Chinese efforts in improving situation in Darfur Xinhua News Agency June 2 2007China to enact national action plan on climate change Xinhua News Agency June 2 2007Taiwan's security crucial to Japan: Lee Taipei Times June 2 2007Big, Gritty Chongqing, City of 12 Million, Is China?s Model for Future New York Times June 1 2007Singapore PM: China's military build-up not threat to Asia Xinhua News Agency June 1 2007Former Taiwan president tells Japan that Taiwan is `indispensable' Associated Press June1 2007China launches satellite "SinoSat-3" Xinhua News Agency June 1 2007Gates to Play Down China Build-Up at Security Talks Reuters June 1 2007China's Energy Rush Shatters Village Washington Post June 1 2007Chinese activists turn to cellphones Los Angeles Times June 1 2007India and U.S. Try to Rekindle Stalled Talks on a Nuclear Pact New York Times June 1 2007China Says 2 of Its Companies Played a Role in Poisonings New York Times June 1 2007FDA warns consumers to thro... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-05-26 03:34:00 China?s Leaders Confront Their Own Manic Market New York Times May 25 2007Chinese Officials Extol Benefits of U.S. Relations New York Times May 25 2007Snubbed by U.S., China Finds New Space Partners New York Times May 24 2007China Talks Don?t Resolve Major Issues New York Times May 24 2007 More About: News , China , China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-05-24 00:49:00 Diet enacts law that paves way for U.S. forces realignment Japan Times May 24 2007U.S. forces realignment law enacted Yomiuri Shimbun May 24 2007China , U.S. conclude key economic dialogue Xinhua News Agency May 24 2007Wu meets Hungarian president Xinhua News Agency May 24 2007U.S.-China economic talks end with limited steps on opening Chinese markets International Herald Tribune May 23 2007China concedes little at US talks Financial Times May 23 2007Food Safety Joins Issues at U.S.-China Talks New York Times May 23 2007Diet passes bill to realign U.S. forces Asahi Shimbun May 23 2007Japan approves funding to relocate U.S. forces Associated Press May 23, 2007China Birth Control Crackdown Sparks Riots Washington Post May 23 2007Taiwan fights to block China's OIE bid to downgrade it Taipei Times May 23 2007Blocked by U.S., China finds it own way to space International Herald Tribune May 23 2007President Hu meets Party members in military Xinhua News Agency May 23 2007Chen cautious on ... More About: China News , Week
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-05-15 00:21:00 Pres. Chen wants 'detente' with China China Post May 15, 2007Taiwan president names party loyalist as premier Associated Press May 14, 2007STI hits high after China eases investment rules Straits Times May 14, 2007China's policies in Africa's best interest Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007Wu accuses Beijing of `checkbook' politics AFP May 14, 2007China approves China-Africa Development Fund Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007Ministry confident about WHO application efforts Taipei Times May 14, 2007China launches satellite for Nigeria Xinhua News AgencyMay 14, 2007Chinese, Slovenian, Croatian premiers hail anniversary of diplomatic ties Xinhua News AgencyMay 14, 2007Chinese trade official gets new portfolio Bloomberg News May 14, 2007China completes its largest optical astronomical telescope People's Daily May 14, 2007Today?s Face of Abortion in China Is a Young, Unmarried Woman New York Times May 13, 2007China eyes greater role in African affairs with appointment of special... More About: China News , Week
CHINA ANALYSIS NEWS
2007-05-01 01:36:00 China Anal ysis will publish a report each month. The first China Analysis Report will be published on the 1st of June entitled 'China's Soft Power?'.The first China Analysis Comment will be published in a couple of weeks.China Analysis doesn't reproduce, reprint or broadcast any of the materials that are linked in this blog. Any comment, view or report of China Analysis will be published under the name of China Analysis. In case linking violates the law, please let us know. More About: News , China
PAPERS & REPORTS
2007-04-30 22:51:00 China's Media Controls: Could Bloggers Make a Difference? ( China Brief, April 18, 2007)By Dan SoutherlandChina's military build-up Guarded response (ASIANaffairsApril 2007) By Pran ChopraThe US-Japan Alliance: Getting Asia Right Through 2020 By Richard L. Armitage & Joseph S. Nye (CSIS, Feb. 16, 2007)China Adjusts its Approach in Africa By Adam Wolfe (Power and Interest News Repo rt, 05 February 2007)India, Japan and China (South Asia Analysis Group, Paper no. 2221,28.04.2007) By B.RamanDoubly Dualistic Dilemma: U.S. Strategy towards China and Taiwan By Philip Yang (International Relations of the Asia Pacific, 6:2, August 2006) More About: Papers , Ports
ARTICLES & OPINIONS
2007-04-30 22:37:00 Beyond Munich: Geostrategyand betrayal CHINA AND APPEASEMENT, PART 1 By Henry C K Liu Asia TimesNot much rise, and even less peace CHINA AND APPEASEMENT, Part 2 By Henry C K LiuAsia TimesBeijing spring: Democracy is in the air By Kent EwingAsia TimesWhy Vietnam loves and hates China By Andrew ForbesAsia TimesHow far and how close are China and Japan? By People's Daily OnlineEditorial comment: China in Africa The Financial Times More About: Articles , Opinions , Artic
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2007-04-30 22:11:00 China accused of falling behind in increasing freedoms LA TimesChina suddenly appoints new foreign minister International Herald TribuneChina increases the banking reserve ratio International Herald TribuneU.S. knew of China's missile test, but kept silent International Herald TribuneOlympics: Taiwan rejects Beijing's torch relay plan International Herald TribuneChina rebuts carbon emission forecast Financial TimesTaiwan Says It Would Win War with China AP More About: News , China , China News , Week
Shift in China's Darfur Policy
More articles from this author:2007-04-30 21:52:00 30-4-07China calls for pushing forward political process in resolving Darfur issueChina on Sunday called for pushing forward the ongoing political process in resolving the Darfur issue in the Sudanese western region.Chinese Foreign Ministry official Song Aiguo made the call in a two-day multipartite meeting on Darfur which ended earlier on Sunday in Tripoli, according to news reports reaching here from the Libyan capital.Speaking at the meeting, Song, who led the Chinese delegation to the meeting, explained China's stance on the Darfur issue and its efforts in solving the problem, saying all concerned parties should push forward political process and the peacekeeping action in Darfur.The meeting, called for by Libya, gathers Sudan's Foreign Minister Lam Akol, special Darfur envoys from the United Nations, the African Union, the United States, the European Union and Britain, and senior officials or ministers from France, China, Canada, Egypt, Norway, Russia, Chad and Eritrea.Song a... More About: Policy , Shift , Poli 1, 2, 3 |



