Is it conceivable that the Chinese government ban the jasmine flower in China? That is exactly what a group of journalists at the New York Times argue in their recent article, "Catching Scent of Revolution, China Moves to Snip Jasmine." I asked Andrew Jacobs, one of the authors if he believed what he wrote? In response, he said: Yes, I do believe what I wrote because … [Read more...] about “Catching Scent of Revolution, China Moves to Snip Jasmine” – Retarded Government or Retarded NYT?
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Charlie Rose
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan were on Charlie Rose May 9, 2011, and I highly recommend a viewing of their conversation (about 40 minutes). Vice Premier Wang (via interpreter) categorically said that the trade imbalance is not related to the currency issue. Geithner basically agreed, though noting currency valuation is "important." … [Read more...] about Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Charlie Rose
Ai Weiwei petition coverage says more about shoddy journalism
Today, I am writing about an article at the San Francisco Chronicle by Andrew S. Ross on a supposed Chinese government denial of service attack on change.org. The article was dated April 28, 2011, entitled, "Change.org attacked after backing China dissident." This date is important, so make a note of it. Because Ai Weiwei is a headline in the Western media, anything … [Read more...] about Ai Weiwei petition coverage says more about shoddy journalism
Full Text of the Third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog Closing Remarks
Following the video is the full text of the joint closing remarks to the third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog (S&ED) by Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo. I have highlighted where the leaders mentioned specific areas of progress. … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog Closing Remarks
Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds
Few weeks ago, a China Daily reporter contacted this blog for leads on foreigners working with China in Sichuan's reconstruction. As you know, tomorrow is the three year anniversary of the May 12, 2008 earthquake; I have been looking for reports in the last few days on this topic. The story that brought tears to my eyes was about a mother saving the life of her infant … [Read more...] about Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds