Monthly Archives: January 2009
Slow Growth in China Seen as Bad News for Australia
Australia’s close links to China in these tough financial times are going to have significant negative effects on Australia’s economy, acco
Finding Treasures in a City’s Disappearing Past
One Beijinger, Li Songtang, is trying hard to hold onto the remnants of the capital’s ancient history in the wake of demolition and reconstructio
Why Is Blogging So Hot in China?
Kato Yoshikazu (加藤嘉一), a journalist studying at Peking University’s School of International Studies, discusses the popularity of blogging in Chin
China’s GOME Appoints New Chairman
With former GOME chairman Huang Guangyu the subject of a widening police probe, China’s top electronics retailer has appointed former chief execu
China, Rwanda Vow to Boost Trade Relations
From East African Business Week, via AllAfrica.com: Rwanda and China have pledged to further boost trade and economic relations between them following
As Economy Sours, China Frets over Jobless Graduates
College graduates in China are finding it harder to secure employment. From McClatchy Newspapers: As unemployment rises in China, competition for jobs
No Happy New Year in China
China’s ever widening wealth gap may give rise to a raging bull that Beijing won’t be able to tame in the New Year. From Reuters, via The T
Protester Sentenced In China
From The International Herald Tribune: A legal advocate who was arrested after applying to hold a legal protest in Beijing during the Olympics in Augus
Despite Crisis, Jim Rogers is Still a China Bull
International investor Jim Rogers is optimistic about China’s economic future. From Reuters: Rogers, co-founder along George Soros of the Quantum
213 China Families Take Milk Case to Highest Court
From AP: More than 200 families whose babies fell ill after drinking tainted infant formula said Monday they are taking their case to China’s hig
Interview with China’s Internet Godfather
The Financial Time’s Kathrin Hille interviews Jack Ma, founder and chairman of China’s online trading site Alibaba.com. View the video here
Taiwan To Cut Troops Amid Warming China Ties
From AP: Taiwan’s military will proceed with a plan to slash the number of troops as relations with China improve and modern weapons technologies
Photo: Decorations to prepare for Spring Festival in Liuzhou, Guangxi, by Expatriate Games
Decorations to prepare for Spring Festival in Liuzhou, Guangxi, by Expatriate Games
‘National treasure’ Who Kept China on Reform Path
John Garnaut in the Sydney Morning Herald profiles liberal economist Mao Yushi:Mao says he has refused to take a prominent official role “becau
Tibet To Mark Suppression Of Dalai Lama-led Rebellion: China
From AFP: China announced on Monday that Tibet would each year have a special day to celebrate the Chinese military’s crushing of a Dalai Lama-le
