Monthly Archives: February 2009
Evangelical Church Leaders Detained in China
The Associated Press reports on a crackdown on a number of Christians and church leaders in Henan Province: Police raided a private evangelical seminar
Clinton Must Press China on Rights
What should be on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s agenda for talks with China? A story from the Christian Science Monitor states that Charter
Photo: World Aids Day
A booth in Beijing on World Aids Day, via drea_genf.
Russia signed 20 year contract for crude oil supply to China in exchange for $25bn loan
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-02/17/content_7485614.htm
“Hostile” Forces Stirring Up China Jobless
From Reuters: China must guard against “hostile forces” within and outside the country working to stir up trouble among its masses of newly
Photo: A video arcade in Shanghai, by monkeyking
A video arcade in Shanghai, by monkeyking
Aids is China’s Deadliest Disease (Updated)
More people died in China of AIDS last year than any other infectious disease. The BBC reports: A report by the country’s state media said HIV/Aids
China Pushes ‘Soft Power’
China’s efforts to exert soft power globally may be less effective than hoped due to economic conditions and changing perceptions of the U.S. under
Photo Series: Memories of 2008 in Hubei
This slideshow is a collection of photos, most of which were taken in Hubei in 2008. It reflects daily life and also the impact of the Olympic Games on
G-20 Summit May Offer ‘Grand IMF Bargain’ to India, China
The Thaindian News reports that the G-20 may offer both China and India greater roles during the April summit meeting in London: Emerging economic powerhouses
Blogger Ping Ke on Bullog and Freedom of Expression in China
Blogger Ping Ke talked to MSNBC about the closure of Bullog, freedom of expression, and the role of the Internet in China:
China Seeks to Stop Paris Sale of Bronzes
The Chinese government plans to file a lawsuit to try to reclaim statues going on sale at a Christie’s auction in Paris this week. The statues were
Russia Agrees to $25 Billion Oil-for-Loans Deal With China
Energy-hungry China has signed a major 20-year deal with Russia. From Bloomberg: Russia agreed to supply China with oil for 20 years in return for a $25
China’s Military Rebirth Prompts U.S. Response
Military issues are sure to be added to the long list of topics Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to discuss with her Chinese counterparts during
Anti-CCTV: Keeping an Eye on the State Broadcaster
China Central Television (CCTV), China’s most powerful state television station, has recently become a target of China’s many online com
