Monthly Archives: September 2010
Photo: A school for migrant children, by Philip McMaster
A school for migrant children, by Philip McMaster
Zhai Minglei: You Have Failed Us, Mr. Wen
China Media Project partially translates a, “lengthy, passionate and strongly-worded discussion of China’s history, current leadership and
Lies, Damn Lies and Chinese Science
In The Humanist, Sam Geall looks at recent cases of academic or scientific fraud in China, and the “science cops,” such as Fang Zhouzi and
Chinese Advocate Released From Prison, but Confinement Continues
The New York Times reports that legal activist Chen Guangcheng has been released after a four-year sentence for advocating against abuses associated with
China’s Blockbuster Propaganda
From The Diplomat: Beijing keeps its film industry on a tight leash. Blockbusters like Aftershock are fine—if they tow the party’s airbrushed line. With a s
China Takes Lead in Clean Energy, With Aggressive State Aid (Updated)
The New York Times reports from Changsha, the center of China’s growing green tech industry: The booming Chinese clean energy sector, now more than
Feast and Famine
On his blog, Evan Osnos looks at two recent books about China which may not appear to be related but he finds the link: As historians have only begun
Photo: In the beauty salon, Liuzhou, Guangxi, by Expatriate Games
In the beauty salon, Liuzhou, Guangxi, by Expatriate Games
Profile of P.K. 14
PRI’s The World profiles the Beijing punk band P.K. 14. Listen to the report here: The band is called ‘P.K. 14?, and its music has been called p
Blind Activist Lawyer Set to be Released in China
Legal activist Chen Guangcheng, who has spent four years in prison for his work, is set to be released this week, AP reports: Chen Guangcheng is a charismatic,
Two Missing in China Oil Rig Accident (Updated with Video)
The BBC reports: Two oil workers are missing and more than 30 have been rescued from a rig off China’s north-east coast, which was damaged in a
China’s Other Billion: Mud Houses in China’s Powerhouse
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
Chinese Officials Call for Less Friction With U.S.
The New York Times reports on meetings between Obama administration officials and their Chinese counterparts in Beijing: Two White House officials — L
Photo: An outdoor market in Zhongdian, Yunnan, by Matteo Miavaldi
An outdoor market in Zhongdian, Yunnan, by Matteo Miavaldi
As China Finds Bigger Place in World Affairs, Its Wealth Breeds Hostility
The Washington Post reports on a backlash against China’s growing presence in Central Asia: As China pushes beyond its borders in search of markets,
