No doubt many of us on HH have been paying attention to the Egypt news. But what caught my eyes recently is a slew of news reports accusing China of censoring the Egypt news (Time, WSJ, and Wired). However, when I (and other bilingual readers) searched for news on Egypt in China - we discover it is not censored. Baidu, Tudou, Sina, CCTV all are carrying this story. Here're … [Read more...] about Retarded U.S. media reporting Egypt protest news censored in China
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English language “China” blogs
If you look here, there are many China blogs out there and the list is only growing. Occassionally, I will browse china.alltop.com to get a sense of what the English language "China" blogs are buzzing about. Recently, I came across this comment on reddit.com: For true Chinese perspective, not western expat hacks: Ronald's one-man show ESWN. If you are into political … [Read more...] about English language “China” blogs
Nicholas Kristof’s “Banned in Beijing!”, an ‘Internet freedom’ voyeur’s dare to China’s censorship
Nicholas Kristof, a Pulitzer Prize winner, made a dare today to China's censorship. In his NYT Op-ed piece, "Banned in Beijing!" he tells his readers him starting a Chinese blog inside China containing "counterrevolutionary praise of dissidents." He expects his blog being shut down and wants his readers to watch as it happens. Certainly, he has come up with a very clever way … [Read more...] about Nicholas Kristof’s “Banned in Beijing!”, an ‘Internet freedom’ voyeur’s dare to China’s censorship
the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
During Obama's 2010 visit to China, he announced the "100,000 Strong Initiative," a program to get 100,000 American students studying in China within the next few years. China was supportive and announced a matching 10,000 "bridge scholarships" program paying for 10% of the program's American student in-country studying expenses. Coinciding with Chinese President Hu's … [Read more...] about the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
China President Hu Jintao has landed in U.S. on his official state-to-state visit and was greeted at the airport by U.S. Vice President Biden today. The U.S. media continues the same old tune: 'currency manipulation', 'human rights', and etc. I hope Presidents Hu and Obama make pragmatic breakthroughs at the conclusion of this visit. For now, I would like to take this … [Read more...] about China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media