Monthly Archives: April 2011
The Economist on China’s Crackdown
Two articles in this week’s Economist focus on the ongoing crackdown in China, described as the worst since Tiananmen and its aftermath. A third
Toxic Tale Shines at China Environmental Press Awards
The Guardian’s Jonathan Watts reveals the results of the second China Environmental Press Awards: Yang Chuanmin of Southern Metropolitan Daily won
Yang Hengjun: A Few Thoughts on my “Kidnapping”
When Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun mysteriously disappeared last month on a visit to Guangzhou, speculation was rife that he had been detained
“Popularity Does Not Always Rhyme With Quality”
New guidelines discouraging time travel on Chinese TV have hit the Western news recently. The Global Times doesn’t see what all the fuss is about: Censoring
‘Stand-off’ at Tibetan Monastery in Sichuan, China
The BBC is reporting that local residents outside the Kirti Monastery in Sichuan are engaged in a stand-off with security forces. There have been reports
Report Suggests China’s Case Against Artist
Details are beginning to emerge about the specific charges the Chinese government is planning to file against artist Ai Weiwei, who has been held in incommunicado
First-Quarter Trade Deficit Highlights China’s Delicate Balancing Act
A variety of reasons have culminated to create a$1.02 billion trade deficit for China for the first quarter of 2011. The last time a first quarter trade
China First-Quarter Growth Probably Eased in Boost for Wen Inflation Fight
New figures show that China’s GDP growth has decreased in the first quarter, which is actually good news because it will offset inflationary pressures.
China Banks Said to Need $131 Billion of Equity Over Six Years
As Chinese banks increase lending, the government looks to pass new, stricter regulations on capital requirements. From Bloomberg News: Chinese banks may
Photo: A cobbler waits for customers, by Expatriate Games
A cobbler waits for customers, by Expatriate Games
Chinese Government’s PR Arm Gets iPad App
iPad users rejoice, for China’s State Council Information Office has created it’s first app! At no cost, you can now access a variety of things
China Bans Time Travel for Television
In a move which may leave you scratching your head in confusion, the latest directions from the State Administration of Radio Film and Television in China
Stymied At Home, Chinese Hunt for Property Abroad
Property speculation has long been a problem in Chinese housing markets. Now Chinese investors are also trending towards buying property overseas. From
India, China Take Steps to Ease Disputes, Enhance Trade
The top leaders of India and China have agreed to set up a consultation mechanism to work toward resolving border disputes, to resume defense talks, and
