Fellow reader Josef pointed out a NYT article that reported the recent Operation Aurora malware that attacked Google CN contained identifiable code from China, and it implicated the Chinese government. The journalist relied on a blog written by security expert Mr. Joe Stewart of SecureWorks. … [Read more...] about (Letter) New York Times' Google Hack "China Code" Revisited
High-Speed Rails in China
High-speed rails (HSR) have been built in China at a fanatic pace. Figure this will be an entry to get the debate started. The first HSR, the Shanghai Maglev Train, was completed in late 2003. It was a technical trial and showcase. After its completion and initial operation, the Maglev technology was deemed too expensive to build and maintain. China decided to roll out its … [Read more...] about High-Speed Rails in China
(Letter from pug_ster) China-US relations at all time low?
About 5 months ago, Jon huntsman was interviewed by Wall Street Journal and seems positive to bring China-US relations to the 'next level' as mentioned in my piece here. January was a bad month between China-US relations. First there was the google incident. Then the US announced the $6.4 billion in arms to Taiwan. Now China wants the beloved panda Tai-Shan back (I'm … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) China-US relations at all time low?
(Letter) Translation: China Is The Most Targeted Country By Hackers
According to China's network emergency response team, CNCERT, China is the most hacked nation in the world, and majority of the attack originate from United States. China Is The Most Targeted Country By Hackers [168 IT Safety] According to news sources, National Computer Network Emergency Response Team (CNCERT) center deputy directory Zhou Yonglin, on 1/22, CNCERT has not … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: China Is The Most Targeted Country By Hackers
Google vs. China – Good vs. Evil?
Google's recent drama in China has endeared itself to some human rights activists, democracy advocates, even Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Many have applauded Google for taking a "principled stance" against the evil empire of China. I find such rhetoric comical. … [Read more...] about Google vs. China – Good vs. Evil?