Monthly Archives: October 2009
Photo: Heading down the open road, Altay, Xinjiang, by pmorgan
Heading down the open road, Altay, Xinjiang, by pmorgan
India and China in a Tit-for-Tat Spat
The Los Angeles Times reports on the latest cause of tension between India and China:In the latest chapter of a simmering spat with China involving
Analysts Question $7B China-Guinea Mining Deal
The AP has more on reactions to Guinea’s announcement of a major mining deal with China, just as the military government is being shunned by the
Top Chinese General To Visit US: Pentagon
From AFP: China’s second-ranking military officer will travel to Washington later this month on a week-long visit designed to promote trust and
Warmer Ties For Russia, China With Big Gas Deals
From AP:Russia and China are closing in on a mammoth energy deal which could insure that Beijing has the fuel to run its factories and cities and Mo
China Sentences 6 More to Death for Xinjiang Riot
Fourteen more individuals are being tried over the riots in July in Urumqi, after six were sentenced to death last week. From AFP:“The trials
Mattel Settles Suit Over Lead in China-Made Toys
Mattel has settled a class action lawsuit over a recall of lead-tainted toys made in China, the Wall Street Journal reports:Co-plaintiff lead counse
Photo: A street in Beijing, by Patrik Lockne
A street in Beijing, by Patrik Lockne
Guinea Boasts of Deal With Chinese Company
The New York Times reports:Guinea’s military government, facing international sanctions and heavy strictures over a mass killing of unarmed demonstr
In Recession, China Solidifies Its Lead in Global Trade
From New York Times:With the global recession making consumers and businesses more price-conscious, China is grabbing market share from its export c
Macau To Review Gambling Industry
From Wall Street Journal:Macau’s government met with the city’s six casino operators Monday and said it would review the size and growth
Nearly 1,000 Children Poisoned With Lead In China
From AFP: Nearly 1,000 children in central China have tested positive for lead poisoning in the latest environmental scandal to erupt in the nation
China’s Rockers too Pampered for Politics
Asia Times reports on the apoliticism of today’s generation of underground rockers:With growing discontent over social injustice, young peopl
Cracks in China’s Great Politburo Wall
For Asia Sentinel, Willy Lam reports on apparent tensions between President Hu Jintao and his heir apparent, Xi Jinping, following Xi’s failure
Frankfurt Book Fair Welcomes China, Dissident Voices
After a month of controversy over its choice of China as Guest of Honor, this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair has finally opened, as Vice President X
