Monthly Archives: October 2011
Coffee Farming in the Home of Pu'er Tea
Since 1988, Yunnan’s coffee production has grown almost 24-fold, thanks in part to the efforts of Swiss food leviathan Nestle. From MSNBC:&ldq
China and Russia Look to the Future
Following Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing last week, there has been much talk about the future of China-Russia relation
Weibo: The Death of the Pseudonym?
Fear of further restrictive internet policy is rising in China’s microblogging community after the publication of an editorial piece in the Beij
China Accused of 'Dumping' Solar Panels in U.S.
Seven solar firms filed an antidumping petition against China today. In the petition, the companies accuse China of illegally subsidizing Chinese firm
Chinese Businesses Face Increasing Pressure in Zambia under Sata
After Michael Sata, an outspoken critic of labor abuses by Chinese mine owners, won the election in Zambia, Chinese mine owners immediately gave signi
China Keeps Quiet about Central Committee Session
The powerful Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has concluded annual meetings in Beijing, during which they almost certainly discussed
Photo: At the end of the tunnel, in Suzhou, by Javier Prieto
At the end of the tunnel, in Suzhou, by Javier Prieto
Tibetan Protesters in China Shot by Police, Says Campaign Group
A Tibet advocacy group is reporting that two Tibetan protesters have been shot by security officers in Sichuan, according to the Guardian. The inciden
Of Blind Men and Elephants – Grasping China’s Economy
China Real Time Report presents a range of perspectives on the state of the Chinese economy, and boldly eschews scalebare dragon imagery:How healthy
Strange Odour in Suzhou May Choke MacBook Supply (Updated)
Suzhou authorities have ordered a partial factory closure following complaints from local residents, offering some faint hope of a broader new respons
Shanghai Man Killed by Voter Intimidation Gang
Shanghaiist reports a clash between police and mourners at the funeral of a man killed while defending his sister—or who, according to a police
Party Elite and Police All Have a Say on Culture
TIME’s Austin Ramzy reports from the opening of the 6th Beijing Independent Film Festival, at which police made a special appearance against the
China Takes Center Stage in U.S. Election Dialogue
With next year’s U.S. presidential race already in full swing, Republican hopefuls have much to dispute but one clear point of agreement: China.
Photo: No Game Today, by Expatriate Games
No Game Today, by Expatriate Games.
China's New Unofficial Currency: Panbi（潘币）
As Steve Jobs’ death triggered enormous reactions from Chinese netizens, the Beijing real estate tycoon Pan Shiyi has also joined the wave by posting
