Michael Zhao
Michael Zhao graduated from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he produced an in-depth multimedia thesis on electronic waste dumping from the rich world to developing countries. He also made a short documentary on the same topic, available on his personal site. He now works at Asia Society's Center on US-China Relations as a multimedia producer in New York. Michael worked for the New York Times Beijing Bureau as a reporting assistant from 2003-2005. He graduated from the Beijing Language & Culture University with a bachelor's degree in English. He co-authored a book on learning Chinese language and culture, Urban Chinese: Mandarin in 21st Century China. Michael was born and grew up in Wuhan, China.
Ecological Civilisation is the Way Forward for Development – Ma Jun
This one’s a few days old, but still well worth the read. From China Dialogue: The political report emerging from China’s recent Party Congress said that the country needs to “build an ecological civilisation”. It’s a remark that has attracted widespread attention. It represents an attempt by China’s leaders to redefine the model of growth […]
Read MoreWhy Building Energy Efficiency Matters – Jun Li
From China Dialogue: The buildings sector is responsible for around one-third of global energy use and associated carbon dioxide emissions. In 2004, China was responsible for 15% of world energy consumption and associated emissions. Residential and commercial buildings account for one-quarter of China’s total energy consumption and around 27% of the country’s electricity consumption. Overall, […]
Read MoreDeepening the Dialogue with China – Sam Geall
China Dialogue’s deputy editor Sam Geall talks to Phil Woolas, the UK’s minister of state for climate change, energy and sustainable development, about the climate change dialogue between China and the UK and recent progress in the fight against global warming: SG: You have pointed to some areas where China can learn from the UK […]
Read MoreCampus Action: Chinese Students Take a Stand – Li Peng
From China Dialogue: Beijing’s prestigious Tsinghua University is well-known for its trees and lawns, but visit today and you might find yourself appreciating another kind of “green”. Bins to deposit batteries for recycling are dotted around, while paper recycling facilities are seen all about campus. There are regular second-hand markets where books, including unwanted textbooks, […]
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