Monthly Archives: October 2011
Mothers Rally Against Mainland Births in Hong Kong
Despite regulations passed earlier this year that will attempt to reduce the number of mainland mothers who will be able to give birth in Hong Kong ne
What to Make of Clinton's "Pacific Century?"
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote in Foreign Policy earlier this month about Washington’s goals in Asia and its approach to U.S.-China rel
China: Occupy Wall St Gets Too Close
When the Occupy Wall Street protests started in New York, the Chinese government was initially critical of U.S. media for a lack of coverage of the mo
Photo Series: Chinese People on the Train
The railway remains China’s most popular way to travel long distances, and Chinese trains often show a slice of life for people across the socia
Gadhafi Goes From "Strongman" to "Madman" in Chinese Media
As former dictator’s corpse lay gawked-at in a commercial meat refrigerator in Misrata, The Associated Press reported on Moammar Gadhafi’s
Family Claims Shandong Woman Killed During Forced Abortion
While forced abortions and sterilisations are illegal in China, they persist as authorities struggle to keep local births within strict central govern
Witness: Sichuan Driver Killed Child To Reduce Compensation
In the shadow of a Foshan toddler’s death and amid widespread discussion of its causes and implications, Shanghaiist reports a similar incident
The End of Cheap Chinese Goods
At The New York Times, Floyd Norris presents a series of charts illustrating Chinese clothing exports’ rising prices, and possible consequences
The “Occupy” Series: Sina Weibo’s New List of Banned Search Terms (Update)
As the Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, China’s call for calm observation and reflection may have been followed by another round of cens
Rock n' Roll With Chinese Characteristics
Canadian drummer Jonathan Campbell has been living in China for the past 10 years. During this time, he has gotten well acquainted with China’s
Hit-and-Run Tragedy: Which Ideology to Blame?
Many commentators are looking to blame ideology for the inaction of the 18 passers-by who failed to help an injured two-year-old in Foshan. The questi
Toddler Dies in Hit-and-Run Tragedy as Debate Continues
One week after suffering brain damage in a horrific hit-and-run accident, and despite reports earlier this week that she had shown signs of stability,
China Says Libya Turns New Page with Gadhafi’s Death, Urges Inclusive Political Process
Following the death of Libyan dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi after a protracted civil war, China has called for the country’s new leaders to establ
