Monthly Archives: December 2009
CCP Party Apparatchiks Gaining at the Expense of Technocrats
From China Brief: The latest reshuffle in the provincial-party leadership has validated a seminal trend in Chinese politics: the rise of party apparatchiks
Hijacked Chinese Bulk Carrier Rescued
From Xinhua: A hijacked Chinese bulk carrier and 25 Chinese crew members aboard were successfully rescued at 3 a.m. on Dec. 28, according to Chinese Marine
John Prescott Defends China’s Role at Copenhagen Climate Summit
With China receiving much blame for the failure to produce a binding agreement at the Copenhagen climate change conference, former deputy prime minister
Tomb of Legendary General Cao Cao Unearthed in Central China
Archeologists have discovered what is believed to be the tomb of Cao Cao, the 3rd century warlord and politician, in Henan Province. From Xinhua: Three
Taiwan’s Ma Urges Beijing On Dissidents: Report
From AFP: Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou has called on Chinese authorities to “tolerate” political opponents after they jailed a leading
Wen Says China Will Cool Property Prices, Stand Firm on Yuan
From Bloomberg: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said the government will cool property prices, resist pressure for the yuan to appreciate and keep inflation
China Draft Rules Allow Villagers To Impeach Chiefs
From Reuters: China has published new draft rules for village elections, allowing villagers to fire officials who don’t perform as promised. When
Photo: Kite Flying in Guizhou
Kite flying in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou from Sergi Bernal.
The Top 10 Media Incidents In China During 2009
Roland Soong of EastSouthWestNorth translates the top ten media incidents of 2009 from Southern Weekend: 1. World Media Summit showcases Chinese concepts
Director Zhang Yimou Gets Achievement Award
From the CBC: The Asian Film Awards will hand Chinese director Zhang Yimou a lifetime achievement prize at its annual gala in March. “Zhang is one
A Toast to China’s Wine Industry
The Wall Street Journal thinks that the budding Chinese wine industry could be a rewarding investment: Beverage consumption is rising among the Chinese,
More Wealthy Chinese Go For Green Card
From China Daily: Investment immigration becomes more popular than previous years, agencies say More Chinese rich people join the trend to pursue American
China Mobile Vice Chairman Under Investigation
From Reuters: China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier by subscribers, said on Saturday its vice chairman Zhang Chunjiang is under investigation
China Adopts Law To Boost Renewable Energy Industry
From AFP: China’s national assembly Saturday signalled the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting a law supporting
China Adopts Tort Law
From Xinhua: China’s top legislature approved the Tort Law Saturday, after four readings since 2002. The 92-provision law covers liabilities
