After six continuous days of increases, the Chinese yuan has reached a new high of about 6.54 yuan to 1 dollar, closing the week off at a record high. From Wall Street Journal: China’s yuan rose to a fresh high against the...
Read MoreIn an unusual move, U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman was openly critical of China’s lack of respect for human rights. From NYTimes: Using a high-profile annual lecture on Chinese-American relations to make his final public...
Read MoreChina is already a big investor in Africa. In a move that anticipates even greater amounts of Chinese investment, prominent African bank Ecobank plans will launch a “China desk” on April 11th. Pan-African bank,...
Read MoreThere is growing international pressure by foreign governments that arrested artist-activist Ai Weiwei be released. From Reuters: “I call on the Chinese government to urgently clarify Ai’s situation and wellbeing,...
Read MoreTen days before Ai weiwei was arrested, he gave an interview to American journalist Dan Rather in which he talks about censorship, political reform, activism, and repression. Very worthwhile video to watch. The most moving part...
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