Monthly Archives: August 2010
Fifty Strange Phenomenons
International Pioneer Post (国际先驱导报) created a list of 50 strange phenomenons that have recently become nearly commonplace in today’s society. Th
Mao’s Grandson, Promoted to Major General, Faces Ridicule
From the Los Angeles Times: For many Chinese, he’s a curious conundrum, an emerging national figure with some serious public relations issues. The
Chinese Entrepreneurs in Africa, Land of a Billion Customers
A report on Danwei looks at the individual entrepreneurs and small companies from China who are trying to strike it rich in Africa: Although multi-billion
China: A New Core Rises
The Financial Times reports on the new surge of industrial investment in inland Chinese provinces such as Anhui: After an impressive rebound from the
China’s Other Billion: Life Under the First “Naked Government”
Following is the latest installment in a series of posts by journalist Rachel Beitarie*, who will be sharing with us dispatches from her journey across
Photographer Captures Death Of Dalian Oil Spill Firefighter
chinaSMACK reposts photos of the Dalian firefighter’s tragic oil slick death, and translates netizen reactions from a NetEase forum.
Environmental Activists Win Ramon Magsaysay Award
Three Chinese environmental activists have won “the Asia Nobel Prize,” the Ramon Magsaysay award, this year. On Huo Daishan’s work,
Shanghai Skaterboys
Shanghai Street Stories blog has a post and photos of a recent visit to watch Shanghai’s skateboarders: Children were the most intrigued. At one
Photo: Inside the Beijing Botanical Garden, by chengphoto
Inside the Beijing Botanical Garden, by chengphoto
Minxin Pei: How China Can Shut US Up
For the Diplomat, Minxin Pei comments on China’s reaction to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent comments about the South China Sea: On
Audi Looks to China for Sales Records as Price War Brews
From The Local: Audi is targeting sales of “more than 200,000 units in 2010″ in China and “around 300,000 in 2012,” sales chief Peter
In Restive Chinese Area, Cameras Keep Watchful Eye
From the New York Times: Roughly a year ago, Urumqi’s ethnic Han and Uighur populations took part in the worst ethnic rioting in modern Chinese history, ki
Tractor Rampage Attack in China Kills 11
BBC reports on a violent attack by a drunken coal worker on a tractor in Hebei province’s Yuanshi county: Driver Li Xianliang, 38, was arrested
Police Detain China Activist for Sex Worker Rights
Activist Ye Haiyan was detained after she made a call to legalize prostitution. From the Associated Press: Ye Haiyan was nabbed at the offices of her community
Chinese Carmaker Completes Purchase of Volvo
Chinese car manufacturer Geely has completed its purchase of Volvo. From the New York Times: The Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said Monday
