Claire Fox is rather perceptive in her blog entry "Beijing Olympics: China's green critics should get a grip": … [Read more...] about Can smog be used as a smokescreen?
Tall expectations on RMB
Here is a quick summary of Francesco Sisci's take of what the G8 want with China's currency RMB: … [Read more...] about Tall expectations on RMB
As far as unhealthy nationalism is concerned …
Shanghaiist highlighted some interesting news: "selling Chinese-made American flags within Minnesota is a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a US$1,000 fine." What's going to be the next, penalizing a bare lapel? … [Read more...] about As far as unhealthy nationalism is concerned …
Happiness levels in mainland China, Taiwan, Hongkong, …
Many of the headlines have focused on Denmark being ranked the happiest country in the world after a U.S. funded global survey was released at the beginning of this week. So where are the Chinese people ranked? And what about the two countries often used for comparison/contrast with China (i.e. Russia and India)? Rank, Score, Country/Region 48, +1.83, Taiwan 54, +1.64, … [Read more...] about Happiness levels in mainland China, Taiwan, Hongkong, …
Heads roll (figuratively) in the Weng'An riot aftermath
David Peng made a prediction in his blog An Anachronist's Life on July 1st, thee days after the Weng'An riot: ... I predict, the "Hu Jintao style" government response [which emphasises on proactive reporting the news and guiding the public discussion/opinion in order to restore/maintain stability] is going to be followed by acts in the "organizing department style" , that the … [Read more...] about Heads roll (figuratively) in the Weng'An riot aftermath