About Us Get Involved Contact Us Site Map Chinese version
Friday, July 3, 2009












.
Shishou official speaks out about riot
A blog entry posted by an official in Shishou has shed more light on the recent events in Shishou city, Hubei province. Breaking rank, Liu Guolin offers an insightful and critical analysis of the past week's events. ...
More Featured Articles
China's Stimulus Package and its Effect on China's SOES: Bad for the Economy and Bad for the Prospect of Democracy : Insulation of the state sector exacerbates the problem of local e >>
Migrant labor and social unrest in the wake of the current economic downturn. : Of immediate concern to the Chinese government is the threat to s >>

Geng Biao and the Year of 1976
Geng Biao met Hua Guofeng and Ye Jianying, and got his assignment—a quick and covert operation to take control of the national radio and TV broadcasting stations. ... - Selected Translation

Out of Guantanamo: China’s War on Terror or War on Splittism? No difference to the West
If US authorities have long deemed the arrests of the 22 Uyghurs as erroneous, then what is the problem? Why are countries reluctant to open their doors? The answer lies not with the fear of terrorism, but the fear of Beijing’s wrath. ... - ChinaScope

From protests in Iran to riots in Shishou: The implications of the rise of Twitter
While twitter may not help organize a revolution, the uncontrollable dissemination of sensitive information or imagery may add fuel to already burning discontent, giving individuals ... - Data & Commentary

Migrant children: The forgotten among China’s next generation
The obvious solution would be to remove the hukou system entirely, forcing integration of schools as a means of combating the inherent inequalities between the old and new city dwellers. ... - Urban & Rural issues

Two American Women Visit Beijing:
The U.S. approach to China is changing from traditional emphasis on human rights and political freedom to a new tenor and style to manage the hefty issues and challenges facing our two countries. ... - Data & Commentary

Walking the line: Australia's balancing act with China and the United States
Undoubtedly, Australia's alliances are very important, but pandering to the whims of a stronger military ally or the demands of an ever-increasing economic behemoth will not benefit Australia in any way in the long run ... - China & Neighboring Nations
Plug not pulled on Green Dam
Despite a last-minute delay in implementing Green Dam internet-filtering software, China's authorities and its PC manufacturers said Wednesday they expect the tool will end up on new computers. ...
Source: China Daily

China launches first direct flight linking Beijing, Lhasa
Air China, the nation's biggest carrier, said Wednesday it will launch the nation's first direct flight between Beijing and Lhasa ...
Source: Xinhua News Agency

World Expo ticket sales look 'rosy'
Organizers estimate that about 70 million people are expected to visit Shanghai during the 184-day event, which will open May 1. ...
Source: Global Times

Hong Kong Democracy March Draws Thousands
The police estimated that 26,000 people had assembled in Victoria Park on Hong Kong Island as the march began. The organizers said beforehand that they expected more to join the march along the way, and estimated ...
Source: New York Times

  Newsletter
 
Home | About Us | Program News | Research Tools | Get Involved | Contact Us | View Stats
© 2009 Copyright by chinaelections.org | All rights reserved