Monthly Archives: February 2010
Inflation May Spur Revaluing of Yuan
From the Wall Street Journal: Economists and politicians from Brussels to Washington say that the Chinese yuan is undervalued. For China’s own good
Photo: Villagers watch a New Year dance performance in Wubu, Shaanxi, by fansile
Villagers watch a New Year dance performance in Wubu, Shaanxi, by fansile
China’s Mystery HIV-Like Disease May Be All in the Mind
From the BBC: Hundreds of people in China believe they might have a new disease with HIV-like symptoms, but doctors suggest their illness could be the
China’s Self-Defeating Censorship
International Herald Tribune op-ed article by Paul Mozar about the Chinese government blocking internet access to Xinjiang: To pull the plug on the Internet
China Grooms Team to Become a Powerhouse
From the New York Times: As Wang Meng, China’s champion short-track speedskater, breezed through her first heat of the 500 meters Saturday night, she s
China Gome Tycoon Huang Guangyu Charged with Bribery
Billionaire Huang Guangyu, charged with bribery and insider trading, will soon stand trial: He was arrested on suspicion of share manipulation in November
China: Internet Censorship and Cyber Heists
From the Guardian’s editorial: When Google threatened to quit China, most of the focus was on human rights and the country’s extensive system
China’s Growth May Top 11% Even as Officials Rein in Lending
From Bloomberg: China’s economy, the world’s third biggest, may expand at a faster pace in 2010 even as officials cool lending to restrain inflation and
Mainland Visitors to Taiwan Increase Over Lunar New Year
More than 10,000 visitors from the mainland have visited Taiwan during Chinese new year day: Last year, there was an influx of visitors from the mainland,
Photo: A local neighborhood committee wishes residents a Happy New Year, by Michael Headrick Photography
Photo: A local neighborhood committee wishes residents a Happy New Year, by Michael Headrick Photography
China Welcomes Tiger with Tight Security
From the Times of India: The Spring Festival began in China on Saturday as 1.3 billion people got ready to celebrate the start of the year of the Tiger
Made-in-China Commodities Still Present in Gaza Despite Blockade
From Xinhua News: Despite the closure of Gaza travel and commercial crossings, Palestinian merchant Abu Hussam Huwaity, can still get shipments of high
China’s High-Speed Rail Line Revolution
China opened or plans to open 42 high-speed rail lines by 2012: Indeed, the web of superfast trains promises to make China even more economically competitive,
China Coal Mines Safer, but More Changes Needed
China’s coal mine director has announced that coal mines in the country have gotten safer and will continue to do so: Accidents last year killed
Tibetans Shun New Year Celebrations for 2nd Year
From the Associated Press: Tibetans have decided against celebrating the Lunar New Year for a second year in remembrance of the suffering of people inside
