Lately, we have focused on propaganda in the Western media. Reader cp made (what I think) are very measured and accurate characterizations of what is happening around us. It is short and to the point, and I simply want to highlight it. As many here have argued in the past, these type of issues need to be discussed in the public. Comedians bring awareness to social issues … [Read more...] about Reader cp on China and the West
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Pew Research Report, “THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA”
In January 24, 2011, Pew Research Center's Project on Excellence in Journalism (PEJ) released a report ("THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA") analyzing U.S. media coverage of China in the last few years, an ongoing effort started since 1997. The report asked, "When China has made news, what is it Americans are learning about?" That question was precisely answered. In this post, I will … [Read more...] about Pew Research Report, “THE U.S. MEDIA ON CHINA”
Is “secretive” a last name?
Noshir Gowadia was in the Western press lately, because back in August 2010, a Hawaii court convicted him of selling military secrets to China. BBC carried a report with the by-line: "A US engineer who sold military secrets to China has been sentenced to 32 years in prison." We can expect the media to predictably draw a connection with the J-20 stealth fighter. The buzz now, … [Read more...] about Is “secretive” a last name?
The New York Times Propaganda: “Vast Hacking by a China Fearful of the Web”
On December 4, 2010, the New York Times published this article, "Vast Hacking by a China Fearful of the Web." Well, if you actually spend just a little bit of time looking for facts supporting what the headline claims, you will not be surprised this is a tactic often employed by the U.S. media to smear other countries. There is no fact supporting the headline. They are all … [Read more...] about The New York Times Propaganda: “Vast Hacking by a China Fearful of the Web”
Japan recalls ambassador to Russia over Medvedev trip to disputed islands
The latest news in Japan is Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara recalling ambassador to Russia over Russian President Medvedev's recent trip to some disputed island between the two countries. The disputed islands are near the most northern tip of Japan. (Coverages from: Japan Times, China Daily, and Russia Today.) Map to the left with the 'A' flag is one of the islands under … [Read more...] about Japan recalls ambassador to Russia over Medvedev trip to disputed islands