In response to the brick kiln slavery investigations and internet protests, the Chinese government will begin more stringent inspections of workplaces, hoping to better protect migrant workers. From the Washington Post: China on Wednesday announced a new crackdown on illegal labor practices following an outcry over revelations of slave labor at brick factories in the […]
Read MoreFrom Bloomberg: Aspiration and envy are key emotions driving China’s stocks boom as investors ignore warnings of a growing bubble to pursue quick riches and gain respect from friends and neighbors. Rapid recoveries from two government-triggered sell-offs this year have deepened investors’ belief that the market is immune to a crash. Such is China’s investing […]
Read MoreFrom the Kansas City InfoZine: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors recently approved a US$ 100 million loan to the People’s Republic of China to support the country’s efforts to promote credit flows to micro and small businesses. “Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) play an essential part in China’s effort to build a harmonious […]
Read More“Chinese Eyes:” girl from flooded village in southern China, from jonnykeelty, via Flickr.
Read MoreChina has increased its efforts to crack down on corrupt officials and bribery for the past two years, and has released mid-year statistics on its investigations. From People’s Daily: More than 1,000 Chinese officials above the county level have been punished for corruption during the first five months, up 2.4 percent over the same period […]
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