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Wang Chu has also reported on the promotion of former President Jiang Zemin’s top bodyguard as one in a series of moves designed to ensure that Jiang retains his power as long as possible. The full article is here. Other recent posts on Jiang’s efforts to wield power behind the scenes are here, from Reuters […]
Read MoreEvan S. Medeiros reports that the Chinese government has undertaken an internal policy debate over the use of the term “peaceful rise” (heping jueqi) to describe China’s role in international affairs. He writes: “This debate, which may continue, serves as a reminder of China’s active effort to shape external perceptions as Beijing’s power and influence […]
Read MoreChina’s domestic media has reported widely on an internal government report, which discovered 1.4 billion yuan missing from the official budget, including funds slated for Olympics projects and poverty relief funds. In one example, in Chongqing, only 0.3% of intended poverty relief funds went to aid farmers. Misuse of funds was reported at 41 out […]
Read MoreAccording to a Reuters report, cars made in China will likely flood the American market by the end of this decade. The director of the Office of Automotive Affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce says that, “Global automakers lack the production capacity to meet fast-growing demand in China while also using it as an […]
Read MoreTwo new reference books about the Chinese media are now available: 2003-2004 China Media Yearbook & Directory, published by consultant and market research company CMM Intelligence Ltd. and China’s Media and Entertainment Law (Volume 1), produced by TransAsia Lawyers . Read a review here.
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