Monthly Archives: September 2009
Taiwan to Block Visit by Exiled Uighur Leader
According to news reports, Taiwan has stopped exiled Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer from visiting the island. From Reuters: Kadeer, a former businesswo
CCTV Cancels a Talk Show and Shifts its Focus Toward Entertainment
The CCTV talk show, Tell It Like It Is (实话实说), has been cancelled, reportedly due to low ratings. However, the show’s demise may be better expla
Village Dreamers
For the Atlantic, James Fallows profiles Brian Linden, an American living in Yunnan where he and his wife are involved with a project to restore the t
Chairman Mao’s Grandson Holds Same Military Rank
According to the Global Times, Mao Xinyu has not been promoted to military general, as was reported in a number of other newspapers. (H/T Shanghaiist)
Stephen Roach: Is China Ready To Lead Global Economy?
NPR’s Morning Edition interviews author Stephen Roach about his new book, Next Asia: Opportunities and Challenges for a New Globalization, which
Nigerian Anger over China Deaths
The BBC reports on growing tensions between Nigeria and China over treatment of Nigerian immigrants imprisoned in China: Nigeria MPs have asked the go
China Tries to Stop Publication of Chinese History Revisited in Hong Kong
A book covering thousands of years of Chinese history was censored inside China a couple of years ago but has since been undertaken by a publisher in
G20: U.S. China Relationship (Updated)
With the G20 summit underway in Pittsburgh, the BBC looks at the economic relationship between the U.S. and China. China has relied for much of its ec
Photo: Posing at Tian’anmen Square
Visitors pose for photos at Tian’anmen Square, via Ran Yin.
China Opposes Iran Sanctions Sought by U.S.
Andrew Jacobs of the New York Times reports that China will not support Iran sanctions: China will not support increased sanctions on Iran as a way to
Explosion Occurs at Restaurant in Downtown Beijing (Updated with Photos)
A very brief Xinhua news report was posted on CRIEnglish.com: An explosion occurred at a restaurant in downtown Beijing Friday morning, witnesses said
CinemaTalk: Conversation with David Bandurski, Ghost Town Producer
David Bandurski, of China Media Project, wears another hat as documentary film producer, and his new film Ghost Town was recently shown at the New Yor
Ode to the Communist Song
Zhang Lijia shares her reflections on the museum dedicated to the revolutionary song “‘Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China&
New Official Exam in Guangdong Touched on Question of Internet Governance
In the past, official selection put strong emphasis on educational history, and not on actual capabilities of potential cadres. However, statements fr
Beijing Faces a Fresh Legitimacy Test
For Asia Times, Verna Yu looks at questions over the legitimacy of the CCP on the eve of the People’s Republic’s 60th birthday:At the en
