Word of the Week: Ministry of Truth
Editor’s Note: The Word of the Week comes from China Digital Space’s Grass-Mud Horse Lexicon, a...
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Chinese Developers Wary at Land Auctions
As criticism of land grabs and forced demolitions continues, the Wall Street Journal reports that despite signs of a rebound in the property market, Chinese developers are skittish at land auctions: A number of cities, including...
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Chinese National Revival 62% Complete, Says Scholar
A scholar has assured the wary public that his quantitative measurement of “Chinese national...
Read MoreHK Activists Arrested After Diaoyu Landing
Japan has arrested 14 activists from a Hong Kong-based fishing boat after they landed on the disputed Diaoyu Islands (Senkaku Islands in Japanese) on Wednesday, according to the Japan Times: The seven activists who landed on the...
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Sensitive Words (Update)
As of August 15, the following search terms are blocked on Weibo (not including the “search for...
Read MoreTokyo Governor at Heart of Diaoyu Standoff
Mark MacKinnon profiles Shintaro Ishihara, the impulsive governor of Tokyo who has irked the Chinese government by declaring Tokyo’s plans to purchase the Diaoyu Islands (Senkaku Islands in Japanese) in the East China Sea....
Read MoreTibetans, Police Clash After Two More Self-Immolations
Radio Free Asia reported Tuesday that police in Sichuan province’s Aba county beat a Tibetan to death while trying to clear the site of two more self-immolations that took place Monday: Lungtok, a monk from the restive...
Read MoreAt Beidaihe, A Swim Test for China’s Leaders
Foreign Policy’s Isaac Stone Fish explores Chinese President Hu Jintao’s aversion to swimming, which leaders such as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping once utilized to demonstrate their health and strength as rulers. As...
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Chinternet Meme: Three Effing Countries
The “Queen Mother” refers to Ci Xi, the Empress Dowager. Puyi, the last emperor, began his...
Read MorePolice Charge Activist Who Cast Doubt on Suicide
Zhu Chengzhi, close friend of Li Wangyang, the labor activist whose death in June led to much debate, has been arrested for “inciting subversion of state power”. South China Morning Post reports on Zhu...
Read MoreChina Hosts Talks With Syrian Aide
As violence in Syria continues, China and Russia have garnered criticism due to their vetoes against the United Nations’ resolution. The BBC reports that, in an effort to resolve the conflict, China is hosting Syria...
Read MoreChina Approves Wal-Mart E-Commerce Deal
Despite Wal-Mart’s turbulent run in China, the Arkansas based company has now received approval for its previous bid to raise its stake in an online supermarket. From Reuters: Wal-Mart had said in February it would raise its...
Read MoreZambia: China’s African Headache
Violent incidents involving Chinese in Africa highlight the risks of China’s expansion on the continent. A week ago, a Chinese manager was killed at Zambia’s Collum copper mine, which has seen other conflicts in the...
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