Monthly Archives: July 2011
Counterpoint: Debunking Myths About China
At the New York Times, following earlier articles by David Shambaugh and Minxin Pei to mark the CCP’s 90th birthday, Eric X. Li takes on five common
Impact Assessment Found Burma Dam Unnecessary, Harmful
Burma Rivers Network reveals that the China Power Investment Corporation is ignoring the advice of its own impact assessment in pushing ahead with construction
Photo: A basketball court in Wuhan, by Scott Le Duc
A basketball court in Wuhan, by Scott Le Duc
The Plight of the Public
For China Dialogue, lawyer Zhang Jingjing reviews four cases to evaluate what role the public plays in challenging government decisions in environmental
China’s Biggest Search Engine Makes Music Deal
Baidu, China’s largest search engine, has long been criticized for allowing illegal downloads of copyrighted music. Now the company has forged a
Fareed Zakaria: China’s New Parochialism
In Time Magazine, Fareed Zakaria takes on China’s increasing inward focus when it comes to business and trade, coupled with nostalgia for all things
As Towering Star Retires, China Is Unprepared to Replace Him
With Yao Ming set to announce his retirement from the NBA tomorrow, China is set to lose its largest (and tallest) international sports star. The New York
China’s Online Population Rises to 485 Million as Access by Mobile Phones Spreads
The number of people online in China has been skyrocketing over the past decade. The statistics this year are still impressive, with 485 million people
Photo: Kurban Tulum and Mao Zedong, Hotan, Xinjiang, by nozomiiqel
Kurban Tulum and Mao Zedong, Hotan, Xinjiang, by nozomiiqel.
Two Former Chinese Vice Mayors Executed for Bribery
Xinhua reports the executions for corruption of the former vice mayors of Hangzhou and Suzhou: Xu Maiyong, a former vice mayor of the city of Hangzhou
Doughnut Wars Give Shanghai a Sugar Jolt
The Washington Post describes doughnut vendors’ struggle to establish a beachhead in Shanghai, while other Western fast food firms move on to later
Chinese Web Search Giant Serves Two Masters
The New York Times describes problems facing Chinese search giant Baidu, including its changing relationship with the authorities following Google’s
Forum: China’s Other Revolution
Last week, CDT linked to Edward Steinfeld’s article in Boston Review in which he argued that Taiwan and South Korea provided examples for China’s
Why China Wants South China Sea
China’s assertive efforts to dominate this international waterway is a military strategy resulting in strained relations with the United States and
Media Report Uncovers Use of Starvation in Detention Camp
Chinese domestic media is reporting on the alleged use of starvation at a detention camp for petitioners in Shanxi. Caixin covers the Time Weekly report: The
