Monthly Archives: May 2009
Yuan Drops Most in Two Months on Signs China Is Halting Gains
From Bloomberg: China’s yuan posted its biggest decline in almost two months after the central bank lowered the reference rate by the most since Decem
China Says Being Demonised Over Fake Drugs
With China’s sensitivity to foreign opinion, China is countering the claim that it is producing fake drugs, especially with last year’s mi
Taiwan Cartoonist Captivates China: Chu Teh-yung
Chu Teh-yung or Ronald Chu, a cartoonist from Taiwan, is getting recognition in mainland China with a new museum built in his honor, despite the tensi
Photo: A border checkpoint between China and North Korea, by htsh_kkch
A border checkpoint between China and North Korea, by htsh_kkch
Speaker Pelosi in China, Emboldens Protesters
AP has the latest on Nancy Pelosi’s visit to China, and petitioners who rallied to greet her in Beijing:U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, long
Deng Yujiao Tells Her Story; Protesters Express Support
ESWN translates a Southern Metropolis Daily article in which Deng Yujiao tells what took place on the night she stabbed a local official who attempted
Should Journalists be Tried for Official Bribery in China?
China Media Project looks at the trial of Fu Hua, a journalist in China, to question the role of employees of the official media and whether they shou
Pope Urges China Reconciliation
From BBC News: The Pope has told Chinese Catholics of the officially tolerated Patriotic Church and those who worship secretly take steps towards reco
China Investors Make Deal For Stake In NBA Cavaliers
From AFP: Cleveland Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert has signed an agreement to sell a minority stake in the National Basketball Association team
China To “Perfect” Gas Pricing Mechanism This Year
From Reuters: China said on Monday it will perfect its natural gas pricing mechanism and push forward reforms on power prices this year, part of effor
China ‘Resolutely Opposed’ To NKorean Nuke Test
From AP: China’s government says it is “resolutely opposed” to the nuclear weapons test carried out by communist neighbor and ally
In Chinese City, WWII Enemies Are Now Partners
From Los Angeles Times: Looking back, Japanese businessman Tomatsu Ito says, he might as well have moved to Mars rather than a few hours’ flight
In China, Chaos Among the Leaders
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the nationwide, student-led democracy movement in China, and the subsequent June 4th military crackdown in
China: Lost in Translation
“Captions accompanying historic photo exhibit give Chinese sanitized version of English ones.” From theStar.com: They are exquisite photog
U.S. Appeals to China to Help Stabilize Pakistan
The Obama administration is calling on China to provide training and military equipment to aid Pakistan in their fight against domestic militants, the
