Monthly Archives: March 2011
In Japanese Quake, a Chinese Opportunity
At The Atlantic, Max Fisher suggests that the Sendai earthquake may allow China to nudge the regional balance of power in its favour:If Japanese civ
China Begins Yunnan Quake Clean-Up
The Financial Times reports on the relief effort in quake-stricken Yunnan where, as in Sichuan three years ago, damage appears to have been magnified
Russia, China Major Threats? Intel Director Clapper’s Comments Perplex Senators
The Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, is in the limelight after remarks he made on Thursday. Under testimony for the Senate Armed Serv
Frank Ching: Don’t Look for Jasmine Revolution or Tea in China
For Yale Global, Frank Ching writes about what the Chinese government’s reaction to the non-existent Jasmine Revolution protests means for the c
“Shenanigans” as China Restricts VPN and Other Connections
VPN providers Witopia have blamed “China shenanigans” for severe recent disruptions of its service in China. From Bloomberg:The company
“How many Japanese would write, ‘Congratulations on the Wenchuan earthquake?’”
China has offered to assist Japan in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake and resulting tsunami, according to The Wall Street Journal’s Chi
Photo: Yunnan – Myanmar Border Region Scenery, by treasuresthouhast.
Yunnan – Myanmar Border Region Scenery, by treasuresthouhast.
Out of Jail in China, but Not Free
In the New York Times, Did Kirsten Tatlow writes about Zeng Jinyan, wife of imprisoned activist Hu Jia, their three-year-old daughter, and the history
China Quake Kills at Least 25; Japanese Quake Shakes Beijing (Updated)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Yunnan, on the border of Myanmar, has killed 25 people so far and rescue teams are continuing to search for survivors. F
Japan Loses a Foreign Minister, Gains an Aircraft Carrier, and Gets Buzzed
Japan has protested the “extremely dangerous” behaviour of a Chinese helicopter which buzzed a Japanese destroyer in the East China Sea. F
Podcast: New Sounds of China
London Chinese Radio’s New Sounds of China music podcast has reached the end of its second season, hosted by music journalist and musicologist P
CCTV Says Lhasa People Are “Happiest”: Woeser Responds
High Peaks Pure Earth has translated Woeser’s response to a CCTV poll which claimed that Lhasa was China’s happiest city: I laughed and as
Are The “Flower Revolutions” In The Middle East And North Africa Endangering Stability In China?
These are fascinating times, as the uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East might well be the beginning of a “Fourth Wave” of Democr
Getting Real About Taiwan
Bartering Taiwan for better ties with China is a mistake. Ambitious powers see such concessions as an appetizer, not dessert. Read the article in The
Rise in Billionaires Tests China’s Rich-Poor Divide
As China’s economy grows at rocket speed, politicians are becoming increasingly concerned about the gap between rich and poor. Reuters reports:
