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Crackers and eggs from China contaminated with melamine
2008-10-28 01:40:00 The tainted food scandal of China has now spread from milk to other foods. In Hong Kong, eggs from northern China tested positive for Melamine. The Hong Kong Heatlh commissioner says that he suspects that animals have been fed melamine contaminated food, resulting in higher than normal levels of the chemical in the eggs. But if this ...
Chinese Babies dying from contaminated formula (Same ?contamination? that w
2008-09-13 05:56:00 More than a dozen children in China’s rural Gansu province are sick, and at least one has died due to contaminated baby formula. Unlike a similar scandal in 2004, where over a dozen children died from being fed fake formula without nutritional value, in this case, the children developed kidney stones, making them sick and killing ...
Alleged Human Rights Abuser on Vancouver?s 2010 Winter Olympics Organizing
2008-08-24 02:20:00 During the Olympics in Beijing, the Chinese media asked British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell tough questions about how he intended to clean up the squalor of homelessness and drug abuse on Vancouver?s impoverished Downtown Eastside before hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics. They were legitimate questions. The Chinese media had obviously been ...
Fantastic Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing Gives Hope and Promise for Bi
2008-08-09 07:34:00 Anyone who watched the opening ceremony for this year?s Olympics experienced the energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free. The artistry and pageantry were fantastic and all was performed to perfection. As the athletes paraded in, the cheers for the USA, for Australia, and for Iraq among many free countries were contrasted ...
Leaky Toilet Leads To Death Sentence In China
2008-08-08 05:32:00 Leaky toilets are pesky things, they involve expending huge amounts of money getting a plumber to come and rectify it. Luckily a former transport director in Chongqing ’s Wushan county Yan Dabin was in the position to pay the plumber. Unluckily for Yan Dabin he wasn’t home at the time. The neighbor living below the property ...
Zimbabwe: WOZA calls for ?Bread and Roses? while Tsvangirai negotiates from
2008-08-04 12:21:00 WOZA, the 60,000 strong ?Women of Zimbabwe Arise? organisation, have been marching the streets of Zimbabwe calling for ?Bread and Roses?. ?Bread? represents food, and ?roses? represent lasting dignity. Most times, they are arrested and beaten for their presumption, but last week 300 man and women marched through the streets of Bulawayo without police interference. ...
Zimbabwe: Mugabe In Rome For Food Summit, While Zimbabwe Suffers Mass Intim
2008-06-02 15:28:00 While Mugabe takes a holiday in Rome (Reuters), are Chinese officials and/or military personnel based in Zimbabwe coordinating the mass intimidation, beatings, torture and killing back home? Directed from Zimbabwe?s Joint Operations Command (JOC), many of the most senior Zimbabwe military personnel have been moved temporarily into areas where Mugabe?s Zanu-PF was badly beaten during ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-29 19:30:00 Historic China-Taiwan talks held BBC News, 28 May 2008China's new embassy in U.S. reflects growing clout International Herald Tribune, 28 May 2008Japan’s military joins China aid effort Financial Times, 28 May 2008China "quake lake" fears force new evacuation Reuters, 28 May 2008Parents’ Grief Turns to Rage at Chinese Officials New York Times, 28 May 2008U.S. Reopens Talks With Chinese On Rights Washington Post, 28 May 2008China, U.S. hold human rights dialogue after years' suspension Xinhua News Agency, 28 May 2008Flash floods bring more danger to quake-hit southern China Guardian, 28 May 2008Beijing in activist clampdown ahead of talks Financial Times, 28 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
China earthquake and Burma (Myanmar) cyclone inspire another round of chari
2008-05-28 16:23:00 (Photo courtesy of IslamicReliefUSA at Flickr) Last weekend, I lamented that the Western media wasn’t reporting the expected fraud activity in the wake of the China earthquake and the Burma (Myanmar) cyclone. Most of the scam activity, associated with the earthquake, was being reported out of China. Having been extremely busy in my day job, I didn’t get ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-27 19:23:00 Taiwanese Party Leader Visits Mainland China New York Times, 27 May 2008China to evacuate 1m from ‘quake lake’ Financial Times, 27 May 2008China abandons one-child policy for parents bereaved by earthquake Independent, 27 May 2008China, Tonga defense ministers vow to boost military ties Xinhua News Agency, 26 May 2008China Struggles to Shelter Millions of Quake’s Homeless New York Times, 26 May 2008U.N. Leader Praises China’s Quake Response New York Times, 25 May 2008Tibetan exiles compete in alternative 'Olympic Games' Independent, 25 May 2008China raises four-point proposal for Sino-Russian ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-24 18:20:00 Russia and China Attack U.S. Missile Shield Plan New York Times, 24 May 2008China, Russia pledge to maintain global energy security Xinhua News Agency, 23 May 2008Medvedev's China visit to carry forward China-Russia strategic ties Xinhua News Agency, 22 May 2008China Earthquake Pushes Tibet to Sidelines New York Times, 22 May 2008In Quake, Apotheosis of Premier ‘Grandpa’ New York Times, 21 May 2008China-Arab Forum meeting opens to address closer cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 21 May 2008Dalai Lama’s Britain Visit Raises Questions of Protocol New York Times, 21 May 2008China Blocks Thousands of Hindus From Tibet Pilgrimage New York Times, 21 May 2008Many Hands, Not Held by China, Aid in Quake New York Times, 20 May 2008Chinese Media Take Firm Stand On Openness About Earthquake Washington Post, 18 May 2008Earthquake Opens Gap in Controls on Media New York Times, 18 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
Chinese Red Cross Site Hacked To Steal Donations!
2008-05-19 01:34:00 Whenever a disaster occurs, there are always dishonest people trying to steal the proceeds of charitable contributions. This is always sad because it takes away from the people, who are in need. Heike over at the Dark Visitor is reporting that a Red Cross site has been hacked with the intent of “electronically” removing money intended to ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-17 23:49:00 Chinese Flee Flood Threat Due to Quake New York Times, 18 May 2008Chinese President expresses gratitude for foreign aid in quake relief Xinhua News Agency, 18 May 2008Europe against leaders? presence at Olympics Financial Times, 17 May 2008Crises Cloud China's Olympic Mood as Quake Tests Party's Mettle Washington Post, 17 May 2008Nation looks to Grandpa Wen for comfort Independent, 17 May 2008Western Experts Monitor China?s Nuclear Sites for Signs of Earthquake Damage New York Times, 16 May 2008U.S. Declines to Say China Manipulates Its Currency Associated Press, 16 May 2008Superstitions About Quake Meet the Web, Irritating the Chinese Authorities New York Times, 16 May 2008A Rescue in China, Uncensored New York Times, 16 May 2008Chinese defense minister stresses SCO's vital role in safeguarding regional security Xinhua News Agency, 15 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-15 23:48:00 Russia, India, China urge resumption of Kosovo talks Xinhua News Agency, 15 May 2008CNN president apologizes for Jack Cafferty's remarks on China Xinhua News Agency, 15 May 2008Rio Tinto hits back at China in iron ore fight Financial Times, 15 May 2008Rio looks to China to develop Africa mine Financial Times, 14 May 2008China calls for timely implementation of second-phase actions of six-party talks Xinhua News Agency, 13 May 2008Dalai Lama Expects Talks to Resume New York Times, 13 May 2008Chinese, Slovenian leaders pledge to promote bilateral cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 11 May 2008Bush Plans Call to Chinese Leader Over Burma's Stance on Aid Washington Post, 10 May 2008China's southern region provides $250,000 donation to cyclone-battered Myanmar Xinhua News Agency, 10 May 2008Child Labor Rings Reach China?s Distant Villages New York Times, 10 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
Peter Davies on Zimbabwe, Burma, China and All That
2008-05-12 12:41:00 Right now, apart from the US Democrat Nomination ?race?, Western world media attention is focussed on the Burma Crisis. Burma (aka Myanmar) is suffering a combination of natural and man made disasters. And the West is getting hot under the collar about it because the Burmese Military Junta wants to be seen to be the ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-10 21:21:00 On Visit to Japan, China's Hu Has No Time for Old Grudges Washington Post, 10 May 2008Chinese president wraps up "warm-spring" state visit to Japan Xinhua News Agency, 10 May 2008In His Visit to Japan, China Leader Seeks Amity New York Times, 8 May 2008Leaders of China and Japan meet in Tokyo Reuters, 7 May 2008China-India Rivalry Possible in African Telecom Deal New York Times, 7 May 2008In China City, Protesters See Pollution Risk of New Plant New York Times, 6 May 2008Awaiting Tourism Deal, Taiwan Is Primed for More Mainland Chinese Visitors New York Times, 5 May 2008Chinese Officials Meet With Dalai Lama?s Representatives New York Times, 8 May 2008China's Hu in historic Japan trip BBC News, 6 May 2008One Country, Two Systems in Hong Kong Press New York Times, 3 May 2008Tibetan Envoys Head to China for Informal Talks New York Times, 2 May 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
Bad News: The Chinese Arms shipment Is Now In Zimbabwe
2008-05-07 04:29:00 Last week, there was a lot of publicity about a shipment of arms from China destined to be delivered to Zimbabwe being stopped when local trade unionists refused to offload the shipment in Durban. Mozambique also refused to offload the shipment, and China, after a lot of international pressure, seemed to agree that the arms would ...
Shoddy Goods from China: It?s Not Just Heparin
2008-05-02 03:58:00 That heparin contamination that killed a few dozen folks might have been a deliberate act, not an accident…well, duh… I noted that two weeks ago… And this is on the heels of the fake protein in cat/dog food, and the lead in the kids’s toys. But in Africa and Asia, things are worse. The tainted cough medicine that ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-05-02 01:30:00 Tension follows Olympic torch into China Reuters, 1 May 2008China moves to rein in Carrefour protests Financial Times, 1 May 2008China Says Abusive Child Labor Ring Is Exposed New York Times, 1 May 2008First Tibetan Death in Unrest Reported by China New York Times, 1 May 2008Farrow Enters Hong Kong to Protest China-Sudan Ties Washington Post, 1 May 2008Economy to guide Taiwan hardliner Financial Times, 1 May 2008Chinese police find child slaves BBC News, 30 April 2008China Sends 30 to Prison in Tibet Riots New York Times, 30 April 2008Photo of Chinese forces with monks' robes proves illusory Los Angeles Times, 30 April 2008China Association eyes closer cooperation with ASEAN Xinhua News Agency, 29 April 2008Ethnic Chinese around world rally to support Olympics Xinhua News Agency, 28 April 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
Greenpeace vs GM Food: keeping food from the hungry
2008-04-29 05:56:00 Rice prices have skyrocketed from 18-25 pesos/kg to 24-32 p/kg at the local Palenke. For farmers and workers who average 100 pesos a day (roughly two dollars), this puts a strain on their budget. So to prevent rice riots, the President is planning to allow poor people to buy subsidized food, and because of the worry ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-29 00:54:00 Angola Allows Chinese Ship to Dock, but Not Unload Arms for Zimbabwe New York Times, 27 April 2008A Day After Offer to Meet, China Assails Dalai Lama Washington Post, 27 April 2008China Says It Is Ready to Meet Dalai Lama Envoys New York Times, 26 April 2008EU reiterates support for China's territorial integrity Xinhua News Agency, 25 April 2008China, Niger to build second bridge across Niger river Xinhua News Agency, 24 April 2008China, South Africa hold first strategic dialogue Xinhua News Agency, 23 April 2008China pledges to fund food production in Africa Xinhua News Agency, 23 April 2008Paris Draws China?s Wrath Even as France Tries to Smooth Things Over New York Times, 23 April 2008Zambia Seeks to Block Arms for Zimbabwe Reuters, 22 April 2008China, South Africa celebrate 10th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 22 April 2008Beijing Pressures Automakers to Improve Efficiency New York Times, 21 April 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
Peter Davies on Zimbabwe ? Babies in jail because parents voted ?incorrectl
2008-04-28 12:18:00 Twenty-four babies, and forty children under the age of six, were among some 250 people rounded up on Friday, and crammed into ?filthy cells? at a small prison in one of Harare?s southern suburbs. (Christina Lamb and John Makura, Sunday Times.) Their parents were accused by police of ?voting incorrectly? during the elections. Meanwhile in ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-22 02:03:00 Paris mounts diplomatic charm offensive to mollify China International Herald Tribune, 21 April 2008Beijing begins education drive in Tibet aimed at party officials Reuters, 21 April 2008Protests of the West Spread in China New York Times, 21 April 2008French capital honours Dalai Lama BBC News, 21 April 2008China oils Nigeria talks with loan Financial Times, 21 April 2008China Said to Arrest 100 Protesting Monks New York Times, 19 April 2008China, Russia hold talks on strategic stability in Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 18 April 2008China Dissident Loses Chance to Appeal in Subversion Case New York Times, 18 April 2008Sympathy on the Streets, but Not for the Tibetans New York Times, 18 April 2008China calls for capacity building in pursuing UN-AU co-op Xinhua News Agency, 17 April 2008More Steps Urged on Interest Rates in China New York Times, 17 April 2008New Freedom, and Peril, in Online Criticism of China Washington Post, 17 April 2008China, Japan vow to further strategic, recipro...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-22 01:11:00 China Demands CNN Apologize for Commentary New York Times, 16 April 2008China, Germany pledge to deepen bilateral relations Xinhua News Agency, 16 April 2008Taiwanese path to a solution in Tibet Financial Times, 15 April 2008China is to build a hospital in SE Sudan Xinhua News Agency, 15 April 2008China and Taiwan Report Small Steps in Easing Tensions New York Times, 14 April 2008Tibet Backers Show China Value of P.R. New York Times, 14 April 2008Backstage Role of China's Army in Tibet Unrest Is a Contrast to 1989 Washington Post, 13 April 2008China, Pakistan to expand strategic co-op Xinhua News Agency, 13 April 2008China, Tanzania vow to enhance cooperation, cement friendship Xinhua News Agency, 13 April 2008China’s Leader Insists Sovereignty Is at Stake Over Tibet New York Times, 13 April 2008For the West, Many Tough Calls on China New York Times, 13 April 2008China and Taiwan to open dialogue Financial Times, 12 April 2008President says China values strategic partnership with...
By: China Analysis
Peter Davies on Zimbabwe ? Chinese troops on streets as ?human wave? flees
2008-04-21 12:35:00 Recent headlines have focussed on the ?cargo of death? shipped from China to Zimbabwe last week, but in an even more sinister development, Chinese troops have been seen on the streets of a Zimbabwe town? (Daily Mail) Chinese and North Korean troops were also in evidence alongside Mugabe?s own troops when he attended a rally ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-11 21:22:00 China second in purchasing power table Financial Times, 11 April 2008China and Taiwan in high level meeting Financial Times, 11 April 2008China hits US lawmakers over Tibet Reuters, 11 April 2008Olympic Official Calls Protests a ‘Crisis’ New York Times, 11 April 2008Former party chief of Shanghai sentenced in corruption case Associated Press, 11 April 2008Protests at Argentine torch rally BBC News, 11 April 2008Turned Off by Torch Guards Washington Post, 11 April 2008Japan bans tracksuited Chinese torch guards Times (London), 11 April 2008China eyes new progress in Gulf region contacts Xinhua News Agency, 11 April 2008Chinese urged to boycott French goods Financial Times, 10 April 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-11 20:29:00 China 'foils Olympic terror plot' BBC News, 10 April 2008China, Qatar agree to boost bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 10 April 2008Pakistani president starts China visit Xinhua News Agency, 10 April 2008Hackers attack pro-Tibetan websites Guardian, 10 April 2008China signs two big LNG deals with Qatar Financial Times, 10 April 2008Australian PM starts official visit to China Xinhua News Agency, 9 April 2008Destruction of chemical weapons top priority of convention, China says Xinhua News Agency, 8 April 2008Renminbi hits high against US dollar Financial Times, 10 April 2008Gulf states tighten ties with China Financial Times, 8 April 2008China, New Zealand sign FTA pact Xinhua News Agency, 7 April 2008Turkish Grand National Assembly speaker to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 5 April 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-04 21:14:00 China confirms new Tibetan riots BBC News, 4 April 2008New clashes in Tibet ahead of torch's arrival in UK Guardian, 4 April 2008Rising Grain Prices Panic Developing World Washington Post, 4 April 2008Tibet Reopening to Tourism After Protests New York Times, 4 April 2008Top names withdraw from torch relay Guardian, 4 April 2008India Tiptoes in China’s Footsteps to Compete but Not Offend New York Times, 4 April 2008Beijing seeks PR advisers on Tibet Financial Times, 4 April 2008China Claims Upper Hand In Restive Tibetan Regions Washington Post, 4 April 2008Chinese Rights Activist Is Jailed New York Times, 4 April 2008China buys 1.6% stake in Total Financial Times, 4 April 2008The challenges of reporting in China BBC News, 3 April 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-03 23:01:00 Recent Espionage Cases Involving China Washington Post, 3 April 2008Hopes rise for Taiwan-China dialogue Financial Times, 3 April 2008Chinese Spy 'Slept' In U.S. for 2 Decades Washington Post, 3 April 2008Paulson Urges China to Continue Reforms Associated Press, 3 April 2008China Confirms Protests by Uighur Muslims New York Times, 3 April 2008Anguish over China activist sentence BBC News, 3 April 2008Rising Discontent in China Washington Post, 3 April 2008China, Pakistan vow to boost military cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 3 April 2008China strongly discontented with U.S. House Speaker Pelosi's statement on Beijing Olympics Xinhua News Agency, 3 April 2008Protest in Muslim Province in China New York Times, 2 April 2008 internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-04-03 22:58:00 For India, Tibet Poses Some Delicate Issues Washington Post, 3 April 2008Inflation is Asia’s biggest risk, says ADB Financial Times, 2 April 2008China’s Leader Orders Police to Ensure Olympic Security New York Times, 2 April 2008China, U.S. pledge to strengthen military ties Xinhua News Agency, 1 April 2008Olympic chiefs press China on web freedom Financial Times, 1 April 2008Olympic Torch Begins Its Journey in Beijing New York Times, 1 April 2008China, Japan reach consensus on Taiwan issue, defense cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 31 March 2008China Says It Has Evidence Dalai Lama Incited Riots New York Times, 31 March 2008Chinese Nationalism Fuels Tibet Crackdown New York Times, 31 March 2008Arab summit adopts resolution on further co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 31 March 2008In Isolated Hills of Asia, New Roads to Speed Trade New York Times, 31 March 2008Tibet Protest at Olympic Ceremony New York Times, 31 March 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-30 22:57:00 Diplomats Visit Tibet Amid Anxiety Over Unrest New York Times, 30 March 2008China "strongly dissatisfied" with EU meeting on Tibet issue Xinhua News Agency, 30 March 2008China hopes Damascus summit could further promote Sino-Arab cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 30 March 2008China presents proposals to enhance China-Africa trade ties Xinhua News Agency, 30 March 2008Growing Gulf Divides China and Old Foe New York Times, 29 March 2008China donates money to back diplomatic efforts to end Darfur conflict Xinhua News Agency, 29 March 2008Fallout From Tibet Is Test for China's Rulers Washington Post, 28 March 2008Inflation threatens to fan Tibet tension Financial Times, 28 March 2008NUCLEAR PARTS TO TAIWAN: U.S. Initially Unconcerned About Erroneous Shipment Washington Post, 27 March 2008China, Japan to hold eighth defense, security consultation Xinhua News Agency, 27 March 2008At Shuttered Gateway to Tibet, Unrest Simmers Against Chinese Rule New York Times, 26 March 2008China, Malawi t...
By: China Analysis
Heparin Scare: criminal corruption, not FDA carelessness
2008-03-30 09:25:00 The NYTimes has a nice “summary” article on the heparin scare today. They do a nice job, but they seem to assume that the episode is an accident, so the article it points to the FDA for failing to regulate the drug manufacturing process. Dr. Roger L. Williams, chief executive of the United States Pharmacopeia, which ...
Will Bitter Melon research lead to new Diabetes treatment?
2008-03-28 11:43:00 Here in the Philippines, Ampalaya is a common vegetable for our meals, but it also has a long use in Chinese herbal medicine for diabetes. The problem is that nobody knows why it works, or if it works, but nevertheless it is one of the herbs sold over the counter here in the Philippines. The Philippine ...
Everest 2008: Video: Olympic Torch Ceremony Disrupted By Free Tibet Prote
2008-03-25 21:54:00 China must be crazy to think this is going to be a peaceful Torch Run. Only look to see this get worse as the run progresses toward Mt. Everest–
By: The Adventurist
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-25 21:53:00 Pressed Over Tibet, China Berates Foreign Media New York Times, 25 March 2008China Still Has Some Tarnish on Its Image New York Times, 25 March 2008Sarkozy threatens Olympic ceremony boycott over Tibet Associated Press, 25 March 2008China Sentences an Advocate of Land Rights to Five Years New York Times, 25 March 2008China, Algeria agree on further co-op on energy resources, mining Xinhua News Agency, 25 March 2008Taiwan's Ma Sets Plan To Recast Ties to China Washington Post, 24 March 2008Discipline First for Taiwan’s New Leader New York Times, 24 March 2008Intellectuals in China Condemn Crackdown New York Times, 24 March 2008China Bars Olympics Coverage From Tiananmen Square New York Times, 24 March 2008As Tibet Erupted, China Security Forces Wavered New York Times, 24 March 2008Malawian president arrives for China visit Xinhua News Agency, 24 March 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-24 18:10:00 Taiwan President-Elect Urges Closer Ties to Mainland New York Times, 24 March 2008Taiwan victor promises China ties BBC News, 23 March 2008Western stance infuriates young Chinese The Observer, 23 March 2008EU to consider Beijing Olympics boycott Financial Times, 23 March 2008Dalai Lama out to destroy Olympics, says China Independent, 23 March 2008China to focus on common interests in economic diplomacy Xinhua News Agency, 23 March 2008China Shows Photos of Tibetan Protesters New York Times, 22 March 2008Chinese Patrol Restive Areas Bordering Tibet Washington Post, 22 March 2008China publishes 'blacklist' of video Web sites Reuters, 21 March 2008Foreign nations support China's handling of Lhasa riot Xinhua News Agency, 21 March 2008China Tensions Could Sway Vote in Taiwan New York Times, 21 March 2008Privately, Bush Presses China Over Crackdown on Tibet Washington Post, 21 March 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-23 17:24:00 Pelosi urges Beijing to allow probe Financial Times, 20 March 2008Tibet unrest tests India Los Angeles Times, 20 March 2008Sudan ambassador: Int'l society should help Darfur people as China has Xinhua News Agency, 20 March 2008In India, Balancing Refugee Care and Relations With China New York Times, 19 March 2008China Tries Online Human Rights Activist on Charges of Inciting Subversion Washington Post, 19 March 2008Confucius Institute debuts Chinese-language class in Cairo University Xinhua News Agency, 19 March 2008PetroChina eyes foreign push Financial Times, 19 March 2008West’s perception of Tibet angers Beijing Financial Times, 19 March 2008Pakistan firmly opposed to any attempt to undermine China's sovereignty, territorial integrity Xinhua News Agency, 18 March 2008Tibet is inseparable part of China, Russia reiterates Xinhua News Agency, 18 March 2008China Blocks YouTube After Videos of Tibet Protests Are Posted Associated Press, 17 MarchChina plays victim for its audience ...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-18 02:04:00 Uprising is just beginning, exiles say Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March 2008Calls for dialogue, and no boycott of Olympics Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March 2008Tibet unrest spreads beyond Lhasa BBC News, 16 March 2008China blocks YouTube over Tibet protest videos Associated Press, 16 March 2008Tibetans Clash With Chinese Police in Second City New York Times, 16 March 2008Heavy Presence of Chinese Police Quells Rioting in Tibet's Capital Washington Post, 16 March 2008Several People Are Injured at Chinese Consulate Protest New York Times, 16 March 2008China?s champions: Why state ownership is no longer proving a dead hand Financial Times, 16 March 2008China leaders confirmed in office BBC News, 15 March 2008Australia Mine Operator Gets Bid From China New York Times, 15 March 2008Monk Protests in Tibet Draw Chinese Security New York Times, 14 March 2008internet marketing
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-17 01:03:00 Chinese race past Americans to top of world internet league The Guardian, 14 March 2008A Whiff of Openness at China's Congress Washington Post, 14 March 2008China denies report of arms sales to Sudan Xinhua News Agency, 14 March 2008Untangling a web of corruption in China Los Angeles Times, 14 March 2008China accuses U.S for raising "technical barrier" to protect trade Xinhua News Agency, 13 March 2008China hits back at US on rights BBC News, 13 March 2008Taiwan Referendum Faces Boycott Washington Post, 13 March 2008Chen fires Beijing a defiant parting shot Financial Times, 13 March 2008China, ASEAN scholars discuss military modernization, trust building Xinhua News Agency, 12 March 2008U.S. Drops China From List of Top 10 Violators of Rights New York Times, 12 March 2008China to issue human rights record of the United States in 2007 Xinhua News Agency, 12 March 2008China Retools Its Government in Efficiency Push New York Times, 12 March 2008FM: China-Africa co-op a driving force b...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-10 23:50:00 Pentagon Report Plays Down Chinese Military Threat Washington Post, 10 March 2008China Says Plane and Olympic Plots Halted New York Times, 10 March 2008India stops Tibetan exiles marching to protest Beijing Olympics Associated Press, 10 March 2008China Railway Construction lags expectations on Shanghai debut Reuters, 10 March 2008Thirsty land sucked dry to irrigate Olympics Independent, 10 March 2008Fog lingers over Olympic clean-up drive Financial Times, 10 March 2008Big fall in China's trade surplus BBC News, 10 March 2008China says no immediate changes to one-child policy Associated Press, 10 March 2008China-Myanmar pipeline still under discussion Xinhua News Agency, 10 March 2008Chinese Lawyer Says He Was Detained and Warned on Activism New York Times, 9 March 2008'Severe' jobless problem in China BBC News, 9 March 2008China Defends Sudan Policy and Criticizes Olympics Tie-In New York Times, 8 March 2008China Steps Up Its Argument Over Darfur Washington Post, 8 March 2008Chin...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-10 22:51:00 China accuses U.S. of military fear-mongering Reuters, 6 March 2008Beijing paper says US exaggerating China threat to Taiwan to justify arms sales Associated Press, 6 March 2008China Plans Steep Increase in Military Spending New York Times, 5 March 2008China's Military Budget Reported at $59 Billion Washington Post, 5 March 2008China firmly opposes U.S. military report Xinhua News Agency, 4 March 2008Pentagon Says China?s Boost to Space Plan Poses a Threat Associated Press, 4 March 2008Date to open China-U.S. military hotline still under discussion Xinhua News Agency, 4 March 2008China calls for serious, comprehensive implementation of UN Resolution 1803 Xinhua News Agency, 4 March 2008U.S. and Europe Protest a Chinese News Regulation New York Times, 4 March 2008Chinese help more Darfur people get access to clean water Xinhua News Agency, 3 March 2008Chinese, Belarusian defense ministers hold talks on further military cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 3 March 2008Medvedev set to boos...
By: China Analysis
China?s Terrorism Problem
2008-03-10 08:52:00 In the news, a small story talks about the Chinese stopping an airplane hijacking. There are reports that the Chinese are worried about more attacks during the Oympics Wang said the group had been trained by and was following the orders of a Uighur separatist group based in Pakistan and Afghanistan called the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, ...
The next Scandal for Philippine President Arroyo
2008-03-09 05:42:00 There is another scandal starting to rear it’s head here in the Philippines: The possibility that the Arroyo government exchanged claims of Philippine sovereignty to China in exchange for loans. In a single word: Petroleum. The scattered Spratly island area of the South China Sea is claimed by VietNam, China and the Philippines. ...
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-03 01:35:00 Russia and China rethink arms deals International Herald Tribune, 2 March 2008Beijing data move faces WTO action Financial Times, 2 March 2008China and U.S. Agree to Open Military Hot Line Associated Press, 1 March 2008Nigerian president ends China tour after visiting financial hub in E China Xinhua News Agency, 1 March 2008China to Reconsider One-Child Limit New York Times, 29 February 2008China's Offer To Resume Rights Talks Is Discounted Washington Post, 29 February 2008China to log its worst polluters BBC News, 29 February 2008Blood Thinner Might Be Tied to More Deaths New York Times, 29 February 2008Across a Nation, Olympic Fervor Washington Post, 29 February 2008Darfur cannot be solved by China alone, Beijing says Associated Press, 28 February 2008U.S. and India to Strengthen Security Ties New York Times, 28 February 2008FM: Energy co-op between CNOOC and Iran is pure commercial Xinhua News Agency, 28 February 2008Freedom to speak is 'extensive' in China, foreign ministe...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-03-03 00:44:00 China, Japan agree to strengthen defense co-op Xinhua News Agency, 27 February 2008China Says It Will Resume Human Rights Talks New York Times, 27 February 2008U.S. worst offender in smuggling Chinese artifacts, Beijing says Reuters, 27 February 2008U.S. Secretary of State concludes China visit Xinhua News Agency, 27 February 2008Police Said to Have Assaulted Rights Lawyer in China New York Times, 26 February 2008Chinese put down roots in Bordeaux International Herald Tribune, 26 February 2008Rice urges China on North Korea BBC News, 26 February 2008China, U.S. agree to step up constructive, cooperative relations Xinhua News Agency, 26 February 2008Official: China devoted to ending Darfur crisis Xinhua News Agency, 26 February 2008China to pressure North Korea on nuclear programs Associated Press, 26 February 2008New Zealand, China to sign FTA in early April Xinhua News Agency, 26 February 2008Chinese envoy: China to provide more humanitarian aid to Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 26 Feb...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-02-23 21:08:00 China, in New Role, Presses Sudan on Darfur New York Times, 23 February 2008Strategic dialogue: China, Japan agree to resolve East China Sea issue early Xinhua News Agency, 23 February 2008China seeks three-way talks with U.S. and Japan: report Reuters, 22 February 2008China defends Sudan arms sales BBC News, 22 February 2008Pentagon: Satellite Debris Not a Danger Associated Press, 22 February 2008China Criticizes U.S. Missile Strike New York Times, 22 February 2008An Errant Satellite Is Gone, but Questions Linger New York Times, 22 February 2008China steel mills well placed for price rises Financial Times, 22 February 2008U.S. Security Concerns Block China?s 3Com Deal New York Times, 21 February 2008China in appeal over 3Com deal Financial Times, 21 February 2008China's Africa policies widely welcomed by African nations Xinhua News Agency, 21 February 2008Chinese Envoy to Revisit Darfur New York Times, 20 February 2008Bush says doesn't see China as competitor in Africa Reuters, 2...
By: China Analysis
CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK
2008-02-16 21:44:00 China’s Trade Surplus Jumps, but Imports Are Rising Associated Press, 16 February 2008China makes unremitting efforts to resolve crisis in Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 16 February 2008China trade surplus shows economy’s resilience Financial Times, 15 February 2008China eyes free trade and fair play Financial Times, 15 Febrauary 2008China Rejects Darfur Criticism New York Times, 15 February 2008China Denies Justice Department’s Accusations of Espionage New York Times, 15 February 2008U.S. to Attempt to Shoot Down Faulty Satellite New York Times, 15 February 2008Censors in China delay U.S. film Los Angeles Times, 15 February 2008WTO rules against China over trade Financial Times, 14 February 2008China says U.S. spying charges "groundless" Xinhua News Agency, 14 February 2008U.N. Weighs a Ban on Weapons in Space, but U.S. Still Objects New York Times, 13 February 2008Mittal plays down threat of China exports Financial Times, 13 February 2008China feels the heat of its Olympic ambit...
By: China Analysis
Kiren Rijuju - Raising hackles over Arunachal Pradesh
2008-02-15 00:57:00 He is only 37 years old born in 1971 and he is already making news taking on the Manmohan Singh Government’s pusillanimity in taking on China on Arunachal Pradesh. Arun Shourie in yesterday’s Indian Express had a very concerning piece titled “Shilpa Shetty trumps Arunachal” on how the dimwits in the media have been obscuring the ...
PETER DAVIES ON ZIMBABWE - Elections in chaos, mercenary in Equatorial Guin
2008-02-11 15:28:00 Two weeks ago, I wrote that a former finance minister in Mugabe?s government was rumoured to be planning to stand against Mugabe in the elections scheduled for March 29. Now it is out in the open, and it seems that Simba Makoni really is going to challenge Mugabe. How he will do this is still ...
?They need to moderate their greed?
2008-02-09 08:17:00 My husband Lolo was watching the news yesterday, but this time it wasn’t super Tuesday, or even Brittney Spears. There was “Jun” Lozada, surrounded by nuns and priests, having a press conference. And later that day, he was there again, being grilled by the Philippine Senate about a broadband agreement with China that was so full of ... |
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