For many Chinese website operators, 2009 didn't start very well. China Internet Illegal Information Reporting Centre, a semi-government agency, has published a list of websites which contain "vulgar and unhealthy information" deemed to be harmful to the country's youth. The list (in Chinese) can be found here. The interesting thing about this list is that it covered majority … [Read more...] about (Letter from Arctosia, Opposing Viewpoint) Chinese Government publishes list of “vulgar” websites and information
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Reflecting on 45 Years of Modern Sino-French Relationship
Later this month will mark the 45th anniversay of French's diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China. I had not known that 45 years ago, France was the first major Western nation, despite stiff American opposition of that time, to recognize the People's Republic of China. I also had not known that - contrary to the faux paux spats that occurred between the two … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 45 Years of Modern Sino-French Relationship
As Trade Slows, China Rethinks Its Growth Strategy
A recent article in the NY Times with excerpts below, talks about the continued deepening of China's economic slowdown. When calculated in China's own currency for a true local effect, the situation is worse than expected even a few short weeks ago. There is recession in the USA, recession in Japan, cancelled orders and lack of re-orders hitting the Chinese businesses dedicated … [Read more...] about As Trade Slows, China Rethinks Its Growth Strategy
Hu Jintao Urges Closer Ties with Taiwan
Yesterday's Associated Press article featured below might indicate movement between China and Taiwan in terms of closer military cooperation and inclusion in some international organizations. The language seems softer than in the past and no date for reunification was set forth by Hu. Now that the three links have been established, what should the next step be? Would it be … [Read more...] about Hu Jintao Urges Closer Ties with Taiwan
(Letter from Charles Liu) 劉曉波與美國民主基金會 (Liu Xioabo and the NED)
[Below blogpost from Jan 08 year mentions a lawsuit between factions of overseas Chinese democracy movement over corruption within the Indepent Chinese PEN Center. What\'s interesting is the author of \'08 Constitution Charter", aka \'08 Charter\', seems to have a prominet role in the NED supported Chinese dissident groups ICPC and Democracy China.] 獨立中文筆會”分贓不均 狗咬狗 … [Read more...] about (Letter from Charles Liu) 劉曉波與美國民主基金會 (Liu Xioabo and the NED)