Monthly Archives: March 2009
Coke Sends a Message to China Officials
BusinessWeek reports on the news that Coca-Cola plans to invest $2 billion in China over the next three years: For almost half a year, Coca-Cola executives
Big Plans in China for Revolution’s 60th Anniversary
October 1, 2009 will mark the PRC’s 60th anniversary. Major plans are already underway, with such names as Zhang Yimou among those on board. The
Photo: Chinese Petitioners
Chinese petitioners air their grievances in a subway station, via andrewgcarter.
Three Set Fire to Themselves Over Lost Home
The family of 3 that set themselves on fire in Beijing’s Wangfujing apparently did so after losing their home. From AP, via MSNBC: Three people
China, Thank You For Smoking
One out of every three cigarettes is lit in China, and respiratory disease is on the rise. Some are asking what the future of smoking will look like in
China’s Silenced Citizens
Many Chinese with grievances often have nowhere to turn aside from the Offices of Letters and Visits, which are found at every government level. Their
In New Move, China’s Red Cross Funds NGOs
For the first time, China’s Red Cross has distributed money to non-governmental organizations to help with the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake relief efforts.
Dave Demerjian: China Rushes Into Building Planes
From the Wired blog: China, perhaps uncomfortable with the thought of an industry it doesn’t completely dominate, is accelerating plans to roll out
Tibetan Barbie Dolls Debut in Lhasa’s Gonggar Airport
The Shanghaiist remarks on the debut of special Tibetan Barbie dolls from toymaker Mattel in Gonggar Airport in Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous
Months After Melamine, China Food Safety ‘Grim’
The Chinese Ministry of Health recently stated that food security in China remains “grim”: A new food-safety law, approved on Saturday, attempts
Slumdog Success Helps Chinese Critics to Complain About Lack of Freedom
Chinese critics are praising the success of the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” as an indirect way to complain about the lack of freedom for directors
Oasis: China Axed Shows over Free Tibet Concert
The British rock band Oasis claims that the Chinese government cancelled its debut concerts in China, originally scheduled for early April, because lead
India Lifts Import Ban on Chinese Toys
The Times of India reports that India has lifted the ban on China-produced toys: According to a public notice by the Commerce Ministry, the import of toys
Is China’s Market Rise a Sucker’s Rally?
Frederik Balfour of the Wall Street Journal reports on the uncertainty of the Chinese economy: Speculation in the stock market by company treasurers in
