Monthly Archives: November 2010
In Shanghai, a Roomy Loft From a Small Apartment
The New York Times Great Homes and Destinations section has profiled a 425 square foot apartment in Shanghai rebuilt from an historic unit on a tree-lined
Feeding China
Beijing Review reports that China has achieved a “bountiful harvest”, avoiding feared shortages like those that forced Russia to block grain
Ai Weiwei’s Studio “Harmonised”
Soon after running into health and safety issues with his Sunflower Seeds exhibit at London’s Tate Modern, the artist faces a further setback: the
UN Chief Under Fire for Avoiding Human Rights in China Meeting
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is visiting China and, much to the chagrin of human rights organizations, has failed to mention Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo
China Expands Reach in East Europe
Asia Times reports on China’s efforts to improve ties with countries in the former Soviet bloc: The countries formerly under the Soviet umbrella
Andes Villagers Resist China’s Claim on $50 Billion Mine
Villagers in a mountainous region of Peru are refusing to move from their land to make way for a Chinese mine. Bloomberg reports: Before Aluminum Corp.
“Loss of Control Over Public Opinion: A Catalyst for the Breakdown of the Soviet Union”
China Media Project translates a piece from Seeking Truth which appears to be a response to recent calls for freedom of expression: In the eyes of the
Photo: A street busker in Shenzhen, by dcmaster
A street busker in Shenzhen, by dcmaster
Hillary Clinton Makes Rare Visit to Chinese Island
The Los Angeles Time reports on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Hainan Island: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday
The Daily Twit (@chinahearsay Twitter feed) – 2010-11-01
China Investment's Zhou Says U.S.
The Daily Twit (@chinahearsay Twitter feed) – 2010-11-01
China Investment's Zhou Says U.S. Should Spend Much More on Infrastructure | Bloomberg http://is.gd/gxEHb # Europe’s Plagues Came From China, Study F
