Monthly Archives: May 2011
Mao (Still?) Tears China Apart
The Diplomat writes about the recent essay by Mao Yushi on Mao Zedong and explores his legacy, 35 years after his death: Mao Yushi, an 82-year-old economist,
Beijing Blames Foreigners for Its Fears of Unrest
As China and the U.S. prepare for what could be a contentious round of the bilateral Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the crackdown on free speech and
Photo: A mother’s love, Old Town Lijiang, by jwen83
A mother’s love, Old Town Lijiang, by jwen83
Heavy Agenda at Annual Strategic Dialogue as US, China Try to Manage Their Differences
China and the U.S. will hold a third round of Strategic and Economic Dialogue May 9-10 in Washington DC. From Associated Press: What began in 2006 as
In China, Fear of Fake Eggs and ‘Recycled’ Buns
The flurry of recent food scandals has left Chinese consumers cautious and extremely wary. The newest Chinese food scandal revolves around “fake
China’s Spying Seeks Secret US Info
China is ramping up espionage efforts in the United States. One key component of their strategy is to recruit U.S. citizens to join clandestine defense
Violence Breaks Out Saturday at Beijing Apple Store
Apparently staff and customers got in a fight at Beijing’s flagship Apple Store resulting in a broken window and a Chinese man being beaten up. This
China Sees A Role Amid Pakistan-U.S. Rift
News of Osama Bin Laden’s death has also revealed the tensions between the U.S.-Pakistani government. China sees this as a strategic opportunity
China, Central Asian States Hold Anti-Terror Drill
China staged anti-terrorism mock drills with neighboring Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in a region of Western Xinjiang suspected by the Chinese government
China Archaeologists Uncover More Great Wall Ruins
A previously undiscovered portion of the Great Wall was found in Liaoning. From AFP: Chinese archaeologists have uncovered previously unknown Great Wall
Disclosing Gov’t Expenses Helps Boost Public Supervision in China
Xinhua reports on the State Council’s on-going efforts to implement public fiscal reform: China started asking government departments at the central
Food Safety a Work in Progress
What are ways in which China can improve its capacity to supervise its burgeoning food sector? Zhang Yong, head of the food safety commission; Zheng Fengtian,
Obama Sees China as a Partner in Mars Mission
While the U.S. is winding down its space shuttle program, NASA’s next major feat may be done collaboratively with the Chinese. From MSNBC: Testifying
Foxconn Factories: How Bad Is It?
After a rash of employee suicides, the Foxconn manufacturing giant has made a number of changes to its operations, including a recently-reported requirement
