Monthly Archives: March 2011
China Expresses Regret over Allied Strike on Libya
China has registered disapproval over Operation Odyssey Dawn, the military action launched by the U.S. and its European allies against targets in Liby
Beijing’s School Kingdoms
For the Diplomat, Jiang Xueqin writes about how the new international divisions at elite Beijing public schools are being managed:In theory, Beijing
Latest Directives From the Ministry of Truth, March 10-18, 2011
The following examples of censorship instructions, issued to the media and/or Internet companies by various central (and sometimes local) government a
Banned Video: Dragon’s Take on the Two Sessions (Translated)
Dragon’s Laugh (????) is an online volunteer production group that puts together weekly mash-up videos to distribute online. In operation since June 2
The World’s Next Great Bust: China and Commodities
China’s booming economy has been one of the main drivers of the commodities market. However, has the commodities market become too dependent on
Pico Iyer: Tibet’s Quiet Revolution
In the New York Review of Books, Pico Iyer writes about the Dalai Lama’s recent decision to withdraw from a political position within the Tibeta
China’s Soft Power Winning Respect in D.C.?
A new report released by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission commends China for its participation in international financial instit
800-Year Old “Sleeping Beauty” Discovered in Southwest China
Three ancient tombs have been unearthed in Chongqing, one of which contained a female mummy estimated to be 800 years old. From Caijing: Construction
China Continues to Trim its US Debt to Avoid Risks
Though China remains America’s largest creditor by virtue of holding the largest amount of U.S. debt through Treasury bonds, China has also bee
China’s President Offers Condolences At Japan’s Embassy
President Hu Jintao visited the Japanese embassy on Friday afternoon to offer condolences to the Japanese Ambassador Niwa Unichiro. From Reuters: R
China Buys U.S. Corn After Long Break
China had stopped importing corn from the U.S. last year due to rising prices. However, it seems that China has struck a deal to resume purchase of U.
SEC Sues IBM over Alleged South Korea, China Bribes
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued IBM over alleged bribery of South Korean and Chinese officials. From MarketWatch:IBM was accused of
China Voices “Serious Reservations” on Libya No-fly Decision
China abstained from, but did not veto, a United Nations Security Council vote to implement a no-fly zone in Libya to end attacks on rebel forces by M
Zheng Yun: How to Prevent Your Website from Getting Shut Down
Zheng Yun, a social media pioneer in China, gives valuable insight into surviving in China’s online world. Zheng discusses the surprisingly cordial an
