December 2011
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China white paper sets out five-year space plan →
It is good to see some nations are still willing to put forth the funds to continue and advance space travel and operations in space. Despite the cliche names of the Chinese spaceships and lets hope that their five year plan comes to fruition soon.
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Seven 'kidnappers' killed in China's Xinjiang →
The lack of information on this incident is very troubling to me. The reasons behind the motives of the “gang”, the ethnicity of the victims and the lack of information on the details about the “gang”. I hope that information on this incident comes to light in the next couple days and it isn’t just brushed under the rug. Sooner or later the ethnic and culture clash...
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China gets approval for Afghanistan oil... →
China using its newly acquired wealth with what the international community would consider questionable nations is nothing new. In the recent past has invested heavily under a “no strings attached” policy. Unlike the US, China doesn’t require that countries have democracy or worry about their domestic issues. It seems that Afghanistan will be another example of this policy...
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China's yuan hits all-time high versus dollar →
It has been interesting to watch the whole US-PRC interaction on the issue of the yuan. The US has pushed the Chinese very hard to stop slowing the appreciation of the yuan but it seems that the government is simply trying to protect it’s banks and economy from a problem US banks caused. I feel that the US is trying to say “We caused the problem and you are required to suffer from it...
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China imprisons veteran activist Chen Xi →
This is yet another case of the Chinese government trying to halt the spread of the modern activists. They have little experience with these outspoken people that with a click of a button spread their anti-one party view instantly all over the internet. Like the video mentioned, two other high profile activists have seen almost identical treatment from government. In a highly connected and fluid...
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China's Growing Urban Population Sprouts Urban... →
nybg:
New Yorkers aren’t the only ones taking advantage of rooftops and balconies! This Urban Gardens article shows that urban agriculture is springing up around the world as lifelong farmers and ambitious amateurs bring a greener touch to city life.
I love these urban rooftop farms. Not only do they look cool but are a great use of wasted space in urban areas.
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China backs stable transition in North Korea →
It seems for now China will continue to play the fence on the North Korea problem. I feel that eventually China will have to make a final decision of how far it is willing to support Asia’s problem child. However, the next few weeks will be huge in determining what happens in North Korea. As the Kim Jong il’s son begins to take power and the world begins to learn more about him, I...
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Deal in China rebel village Wukan welcomed →
Looks like Hu needs to work a little more on his harmonious society policy.
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Picture of China's first refitted warship... →
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Mekong River four-nation patrols begin after... →
I definitely agree that China will be under the microscope of the international community on this operation. The article brings up the fact that China has been patrolling the shipping lanes off of Somalia for a while now but I think that this is much more worrisome for China skeptics. This operation is one of the first and many I feel that will show China real dominance in East Asian affairs. The...
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Autonomy in Xinjiang: Han Nationalist Imperatives... →
Autonomy in Xinjiang: Han Nationalist Imperatives and Uyghur Discontent
By:Gardner Bovingdon
I was very fortunate to have this professor lecture to my class today over this topic. His article on the subject is very interesting and he offers up great first hand experience with locals of Xinjiang. I plan on reading up on his other works over the topic. A must read if your are wanting to learn more...
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China increases rural poverty limit to $1 a day →
Before reading this brief article I was unaware of this issue over the Chinese government’s definition of who is labeled as poor. The article points out that Hu promoted this move as part of his harmonious society agenda he laid out a few years back. I am in complete agreement with the belief that Hu Jintao is trying to establish a legacy of which he will be remembered for. This drive to...
