Scott Greene grew up in Singapore and graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in East Asian Studies. His chief interests are Asian politics, business, media, information control, and international affairs.
A Chinese court sentenced writer Li Tie to 10 years in prison for subversion on Wednesday after he wrote essays urging people to defend their rights, according to a relative. From Reuters: The court in Wuhan in central China...
Read MoreAs part of a broader information strategy unveiled this week, the top official at China’s State Council Information Office announced nationwide expansion plans for recently implemented regulations that require...
Read MoreWith news that mainland Chinese gold imports hit a record high in November, The Wall Street Journal reports that Chinese demand for gold has propped up global prices as consumers and investors alike stock up on the precious...
Read MoreFormer NBA star Yao Ming, who retired last summer and returned to China to enroll in Shanghai Jiaotong University, posted up as a new member of the standing committee of Shanghai’s political advisory body on Monday. From...
Read MoreXi Jinping, expected to succeed Hu Jintao as the head of the Chinese Communist Party and China’s next president, set the stage Monday for an important upcoming visit to the United States. From Reuters: “No matter...
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