According to a late AP piece , China is "furious" about the arms sale and has canceled serious senior contacts. Here is an excerpt: … [Read more...] about Update: China cancels military, diplomatic contacts with US over Taiwan arms sale
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US arms sales to Taiwan "a slap to Wen Jiabao's face"?
In a surprise move to some, the United States reactivated a $6.46 billion Taiwan arms sales proposal and sent it to Congress for approval yesterday. (As late as September 28, the proposal was said to be frozen by the White House even as Taiwan lobbied Congress.) Some Chinese now believe China and Wen Jiabao were "played" by the US: "Premier Wen had just said to save the US … [Read more...] about US arms sales to Taiwan "a slap to Wen Jiabao's face"?
Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
Whatever your views on the proper role of government in societal, cultural, and economic affairs, few would argue against the government's role (if not duty) in helping to confront the myriad environmental problems facing modern industrialized societies. … [Read more...] about Beijing's New Air Pollution Control Measures
Shenzhou 7 Spacecraft Blasts Off
This morning, the Shenzhou 7 spacecraft carrying Zhai Zhigang, Liu Boming, and Jing Haipeng successfully took off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and entered orbit. This is a major event in China, as a space walk (the first for the Chinese space program) is planned on this 3-day mission (on the 27th). Shenzhou 7 launched by a Long March 2F rocket Here is a full version. … [Read more...] about Shenzhou 7 Spacecraft Blasts Off
(Letter) Translation: Soy Milk Demand Rise After Powder Milk Incident
Source: Nanyang Daily, 9/22/2008 On September 19th, 2008, Sanlu company announced product recall of infant formula made before August 6th contaminated with melamine, which can cause kiney stone, renal failure, even death. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: Soy Milk Demand Rise After Powder Milk Incident