Monthly Archives: May 2010
Photo: Waiting in line to enter the British pavilion at the Shanghai Expo, by Jordan Pouille
Waiting in line to enter the British pavilion at the Shanghai Expo, by Jordan Pouille
Beijing Steps Up School Patrols
The Wall Street Journal reports on the repercussions of the recent slate of attacks at schools around China:China’s Ministry of Public Security
Kim Jong-il Arrives in China Via Armoured Train: Reports
According to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has arrived in Beijing for an official visit. The Age reports:
China’s Online Population Passes 400 Million: State Media
The population of Chinese netizens keeps growing. AFP reports on the latest numbers:The online population in the world’s most populous nation h
Crowds Endure Waits as Shanghai’s Expo Opens
From the Associated Press: A steady flow of visitors joined long lines in sweltering heat at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 on Sunday, a day after organi
Earthquake in Tibet, Leading Tibetan Intellectual “Shogdung” Detained in Xining
From High Peaks Pure Earth blog: High Peaks Pure Earth has translated two blogposts from the Xining-based Tibetan website www.sangdhor.com. The first b
Taiwan-China Flight Diverted after Explosive Claim
From the Associated Press: A flight from the Taiwanese capital to the eastern Chinese city of Shanghai was diverted to a nearby Chinese airport Saturda
Indonesians Seek Words to Attract China’s Favor
Some leaders in Indonesia are preparing children for future business careers working with China by enforcing Mandarin classes in local schools. From th
Diplomat’s Arrest in Houston Spurs Complaint From China
The New York Times reports on the arrest of a Chinese diplomat on the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Houston by local police:Three Houston polic


