Google issued a press release on their blog just a few hours ago pertaining to their operation in China. It is big news and will take some time to digest. I don't want to comment, just get the story out. … [Read more...] about Google – A New Approach to China
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Ah, that tricky Chinese propaganda machine, how devious it is to deceive the foreign media!
It was practically a news story that wrote itself. Soon after president Obama made a roundabout endorsement of non-censorship, it was reported via twitter and then repeated by the China Digial Times that China pulled the coverage from news portal NetEase 27 minutes after the transcript appeared. … [Read more...] about Ah, that tricky Chinese propaganda machine, how devious it is to deceive the foreign media!
Iran & China: Is World Press Coverage Similar or Different?
Events of the last week in Iran have been widely reported by the world press. Not long before, the press also reported on the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident of 1989. Were these two distinct events reported in a similar manner or were they treated as different and unique events? Let's take a look at each and see what we can find. 1) Who are the good guys and … [Read more...] about Iran & China: Is World Press Coverage Similar or Different?
Song of the Grass-Mud Horse
There's a new phenomenon sweeping China. Back in January on a Chinese web page, a new video made its way from there into the hearts of internet users all across the country, spawning a wave of related items such as cartoons, documentaries and grass-mud horse dolls. … [Read more...] about Song of the Grass-Mud Horse
Disgruntled political essayist sentenced to three years of international fame
Chen Daojun (陈道军), a relatively obscure activist (or provocateur depending on one's point of view) in China, was sentenced to three years in prison for "inciting subversion of state authority" (煽动颠覆国家政权罪) yesterday. Thus the Chinese government, quite rightfully described as clumsy and self-defeating in presenting itself, just launched someone into a career of fame and awards. … [Read more...] about Disgruntled political essayist sentenced to three years of international fame