Monthly Archives: January 2009
Huayi Files Sues Chineses Websites for Copyright Infringement
Beijing-based Chinese leading movie producer Huayi Brothers picture is to sue five Chinese websites for carrying and spreading illegal copies of three
China to Mark Defeat of Tibet Uprising
With the 50th anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising approaching in March, and with memories of last year’s riots still fresh, Chinese leade
China’s Future Execs Seek their Inner Chicken
AP reports on seminars for Chinese employees to help them “think outside the box” and foster their innovatiion:While the state is spendi
A Tale of Two Museums Unfolds as Taiwan-China Rivalry Thaws
Agence France-Presse reports on the significance of the improving relations between museums in Taiwan and China: The major museums of long-term rivals
Analyst: China Internet Move Part of Global Trend
CNN interviews Rebecca Mackinnon, noted China Internet analyst and assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong’s Journalism and Media Stu
Can U.S., China Team Up on Climate, Energy?
The New York Times’ Dot Earth blog looks at prospects for cooperation between the U.S. and China on global warming issues once President-elect O
China Denies Exporting Stolen Railway Technologies
The Associated Press reports on allegations of China stealing railway technologies: China’s Railway Ministry denied reported accusations Saturda
China Officials ‘Lost Millions’
Officials in Guangzhou have been investigated and/or jailed for gambling away over $3 million in public funds. From BBC: Chinese media reports said mo
Music Series: “You Owe Me My Wages” and “Migrant Workers’ Blood and Sweat – Asking for Unpaid Wages”
The following song “You Owe Me My Wages” was composed and sung by Shi Yong, an Internet musician, after he saw many posts about migrant workers asking
China to Brighten Bleak New Year With Cash Gifts
The Chinese government will be giving small cash gifts to some 74 million citizens before Chinese New Year. From Reuters, via MSNBC: China will give i
The Bird’s Nest Looks For A Post-Olympic Purpose
The iconic Olympic stadium, the Bird’s Nest, has yet to secure a post-Olympic use. Stephen Wade, from the Associated Press reports: The iconic N
China Warns on Fake Yuan Currency
Chinese officials are telling people to be wary of circulating fake currency notes. From BBC: A People’s Bank of China statement said low-qualit
China Revamping Its Key Southern Factory Region
In recent months, the coastal region of Guangdong has been heavily hit by financial losses and factory closures that have resulted in social unrest. O
The Dirty Secret on China’s Railways
A post from the blog Zhongnanhai translates a Tianya BBS discussion on the underhanded dealings of train ticket sales. According to the poster, a tick
