Chinese Christians arrested at Easter service - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Seeded on Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:42 PM EDT (ABC News Australia)

Heavy-handed repression of peaceful religious gatherings always retards the development of a nation's influence. This chuch is no threat, and should be supported, rather than persecuted. Apparently, many in the congregation are young professionals.

religion, shouwang-church

Shanghai Truckers' Protest Adds to Fears of Unrest - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:28 AM EDT (The New York Times)

I think the inflation and the growing gap between rich and poor is really the major issue confronting the Chinese government, rather than needing to curb the influence of the protests inspired by events in the Middle East.

china, inflation, unrest, world-news

Thai, Cambodian Armies Clash on Border - 6 Killed - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:23 AM EDT (The New York Times)

This clash between ASEAN neighbors is becoming quite serious. It sounds even worse than the recent North Korean artillery bombardment of the South.

world-news, sopheng-cheang

Entrepreneurial Empowerment for South Korea's Disenfranchised - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:18 AM EDT (The New York Times)

Interesting how the chaebols are now exercising a greater sense of social responsibility.

north-korea, world-news, most-south-koreans

The Air-Raid-Shelter Apartments Under Beijing - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:04 AM EDT (The New York Times)

I guess this is one solution for migrant workers searching for cheap accommodation. I am amazed that Beijing still has these old air raid shelters.

world-news, in-beijing

China Tries to Curb Fancy Tombs of Rich That Irk Poor - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:52 AM EDT (The New York Times)

It seems as though the sumptuary laws of Imperial China are making a comeback! These laws were meant to regulate ostentatious displays of wealth and were aimed to curbing merchant power and influence. Perhaps these are the same kind of laws for a similar purpose?

religion, chinese-fears

Confucius Statue Vanishes Near Tiananmen Square - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:42 AM EDT (The New York Times)

This is an interesting representation of an internal struggle for a national philosophy in China. It seems as though some leftists feel under pressure from Confucian revivalists. This is indeed a fertile field for my research!

religion, confucius-institutes, unrepentant-maoists

Singapore's Sordid Accounts | newmatilda.com

Seeded on Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:32 AM EDT (newmatilda.com)

An interesting story, although the links to Singapore's attempted takeover of the ASX are quite speculative. I think, however, the Australian government was wise to block the planned takeover of the ASX.

business, singapore-exchange

China - Documentary Film Festival Is Canceled - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:26 AM EDT (The New York Times)

It seems like there is a lot of political tension in China these days. I wonder if there are really any risks to stability or whether there is an over-reaction?

politics, global-times

Rudd 'taking eye off' China's rise - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Seeded on Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:19 AM EDT (abc.net.au)

I don't really agree that Rudd is neglecting China. The country as a whole, however, seems to neglect relations with our Pacific island neighbours. Our universities seem to neglect our biggest neighbour; Indonesia.

china, politics, rudd, fiji

Christians arrested amid China's crackdown - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Seeded on Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:15 AM EDT (abc.net.au)

It's good that this news is now being reported. For many years., churches have suffered in silence.

china, church, religion, christians, persecution

Gillard Leaves on Asian Tour

Seeded on Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:56 AM EDT (ABC News)

So the PM is heading to China.....test

asia, australia, politics, gillard

China clones and sells Russian fighter jets

Seeded on Mon Dec 6, 2010 9:16 AM EST (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

This is a sign of the times. The world must get ready.

technology, china, arms-sales, defence-technology

Sweet deal of a lifetime sours

Seeded on Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:30 PM EST (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

Oooo boy.... this guy (Ng) thought he could buy a successful and growing state-owned enterprise for a cheap price. After selling the company, the SOE directors then receive a lot of money through employment with the purchaser.

business, china-business, executive-chairman

Chinese Nobel winner's wife under house arrest

Seeded on Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:03 PM EDT (The Age)

Finally, China has its first Nobel prize winner. This is something China has hoped for, especially for Universities trying to climb the University world ranking ladder. But....the Chinese people are not allowed to know about it! What a shame, or is it irony?

human-rights, world-news, nobel-prize, liu-xiaobo

China's very own Mandela

Seeded on Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:59 PM EDT ()

I hope that Liu Xiaobo will become beacon for hope in the midst of the debate on Chinese values and for the future of China's political reform. Hopefully his voice will be heard throughout the world now.

world-news, nelson-mandela, liu-xiaobo, fourth-movement

Uni understaffing 'ridiculous'

Seeded on Sat Oct 9, 2010 7:42 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

At last we have industry telling the Government and Universities to get their act together regarding overworked academics. I normally teach over 800 students each semester, but still manage to do a reasonable job.

australia, education, university, class-size

World's richest man pays flying visit

Seeded on Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:24 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

It's interesting how some of the richest people, such as Carlos Slim Helu and Ingvar Kampgrad of IKEA fame, seem to live relatively frugal lives.

business, entrepreneurs, richest, carlos-slim-helu

Why Country Road CEO proved a bad fit

Seeded on Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:53 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

Here we have a perfect example of the huge waste incurred by an organisation when they make a selection and recruitment mistake. Millions of dollars of waste are involved when you have to pay relocation and a year's salary.

business, management, recruitment, selection, leadership-succession, john-cheston

Nokia axes CEO, Elop takes the call

Seeded on Sun Sep 12, 2010 6:59 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

Interesting that nationality was not a factor in their decision-making. A sign that Nokia is indeed a global company.

business, global, nokia, cultural, mr-elop

Exclusive: China's John Bolton

Seeded on Thu Sep 9, 2010 6:28 AM EDT (Foreign Policy)

Why would the Chinese government allow such an appointment? John Bolton was kicked out by the US Senate after one year, and was appointed under a cloud. But I suspect that the Chinese government likes this kind of strong voice.

china, world-news, foreign-policy

Drunk UN diplomat tells Ban of dislike

Seeded on Thu Sep 9, 2010 3:51 AM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

At last we have an honest UN official from China who is saying what many Chinese say in private, that they don't like Americans. Come to think of it, this is what many Chinese think of Australians too.

world-news, foreign-policy, ban-ki-moon, wang-guangya

China may allow farms as collateral

Seeded on Mon Sep 6, 2010 5:44 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

Well, this kind of reform has happened before in history. The problem then, as is now, is that when a time of famine or hardship hits, the lenders (banks) acquire these properties.

business, china, banks, rural

Too close to fall out with China

Seeded on Sun Sep 5, 2010 5:48 PM EDT (The Australian | The Australian Homepage | TheAustralian)

One Chinese diplomat's opinion on Australia-China relations. If the Australia-China relationship is to be a 'model' for Chinese diplomacy, then let's hope that the Canberra debacle around the Olympic torch visit in 2008 is not repeated.

world-news