Yearly Archives: 2008
China 2009: The Confidence Deficit
From the BusinessWeek: It’s a question that has economists worldwide scratching their heads: What will happen to growth in China in 2009? While some
Slideshow: CDT’s 2008 Year in Review
CDT’s Year in Review. Thanks to Paulina Hartono. (Roll mouse over slides to see links.)
IDF: Rocket that Hit Beersheba School Made in China
From ynetnews.com: Brigadier-General Avraham Ben-David told reporters that in light of the rocket attacks on Beersheba, all planned events with over 100
Video Performance: 2009 Go China! (Updated)
Do you ever wonder how Chinese children are being educated in nationalism? The following video, which is spreading through Chinese cyberspace, will give
China and Vietnam Agree Borders
From BBC: China and Vietnam have resolved a border dispute 30 years after a war which left tens of thousands dead. The two countries announced they had
China To Start Construction Of 1st Aircraft Carriers Next Year
From the Asashi Shibun, by Kenji Minemura: China will begin construction of the country’s first domestically produced aircraft carriers in Shanghai
China Urges Taiwan’s DPP To Ditch Independence Bid
Lucy Hornby reports for Reuters: Chinese President Hu Jintao for the first time appealed directly to Taiwan’s opposition party to give up its stance
‘Honey Laundering’ Beats US Tariffs On Chinese Food Products
Chris Ayres reports in the Times from Los Angeles: As scientists race to investigate the sudden and inexplicable collapse of bee colonies in America and
Photo: Making homemade candy in Beijing, by chrissuderman
Making homemade candy in Beijing, by chrissuderman
China Dairy Manager on Trial for Milk Scandal (Updated with Video)
Four executives from the Sanlu Dairy Company are on trial Wednesday for their role in the contaminated milk scandal that killed and sickened Chinese babies.
More Party Organs Open to Media
The State Council Information Office has announced plans to increase government transparency by setting up press offices and spokespeople in more official
‘Two Faces’ of Deng Xiaoping
In the third part of a series on 30 years of reform, Bao Tong writes about Deng Xiaoping. From RFA:In October 1984, a group of university students spontaneously
China Modifies Water-Diversion Plan Over Environmental Concerns
Authorities are implementing a four-year delay in the south-north water diversion project amid environmental concerns. The Wall Street Journal reports:The
China Admits Flaws in School Construction
A government report acknowledges shoddy construction of schools across the country, like those that collapsed in the May earthquake in Sichuan. In Yunnan
Liang Jing, 2008 and China’s ‘National Destiny’
Overseas political commentator Liang Jing’s new piece, translated by Dr. David Kelly of the China Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney. Since
