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China calls off EU summit over Dalai Lama row

China calls off EU summit over Dalai Lama row

11.26.08 posted by jason 43 views no comments image
China has called off a summit with the European Union scheduled for next Monday because of plans for Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to visit European leaders and institutions, the EU said. Nicolas Sarkozy will go ahead and meet the Dalai Lama in Poland next month despite Beijing's displeasure.
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Chinese media calls Guns 'N Roses 'Chinese Democracy' an attack

Chinese media calls Guns 'N Roses 'Chinese Democracy' an attack

11.24.08 posted by jason 28 views no comments image
New Tang Dynasty Television has posted a one-and-a-half-minute video report on the alleged ban of the new GUNS N' ROSES album, "Chinese Democracy", in China. Although rampant piracy will probably come into play, the album's content is not exactly music to the ears of the Chinese communist regime. Axl Rose praises followers of the persecuted Falun Gong in one song.
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In China, the "Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You

In China, the "Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You

05.10.08 posted by jason 12881 views 6 comments image
The images of the "Beijing Internet Police", one male and one female dressed in uniform and saluting, started appearing in September 2007 every 30 minutes on computer screens run by 13 major portals based in Beijing. Virtual police officers will soon begin visible patrols on Chinese Internet sites to warn surfers they are being monitored.
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Can't the USA At Least Make Their Flags Here?

Can't the USA At Least Make Their Flags Here?

08.10.08 posted by pondy 2174 views 2 comments image
Here's a picture of a USA flag pin, enclosed in a clear plastic (terrible for the environment) bag. The big letters "Made in China" almost cover the flag. This image sums up the US at this point in time - covered in goods and services made in China - even its own symbols and objects of importance don't come from their own country - they come from China.

Mad Chinese Disease

Mad Chinese Disease

11.19.08 posted by eguda 31 views 2 comments image
In short, television show Boston Legal involved two fictional cases last week, one in which the firm's lawyers are asked to represent a teenage girl seeking a judicial bypass so she obtain an abortion (as her mother won't consent). The whole story make me, a BL fan and a Chinese uncomfortable, doctor says it happens when your loving puppy is biting u.
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Could the Media Be Wrong on Tibet? Might China be Right?

Could the Media Be Wrong on Tibet? Might China be Right?

04.15.08 posted by pondy 3995 views 116 comments image
This article from the Asia Sentinel claims that the western media, with thier bias and consistent reporting errors, have gotten the story completely wrong. Could there be another side to consider? And if so, could China be right in their arguments on Tibet? After reading this article, I am torn.
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"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

08.05.08 posted by jason 852 views 2 comments image
It is clear China is intent on regulating the Internet during the Olympics (contrary to a promise to the IOC). This image, of two Internet police officers, flashes on Chinese computers, reminding citizens and foreigners that in China - you are always being watched. Always. *Heavy traffic and interest in this image caused iConflict to crash on 8/2.*

Professor Kong Decheng Passed Away At 89

Professor Kong Decheng Passed Away At 89

11.06.08 posted by eguda 42 views no comments image
Confucius's 77th linear descendant, the Overflowing with Sainthood, Kong Decheng has breathed his last on 28th Oct. in Taiwan. The chief of the First Academic Family in the Far East,was a professor and former Examination Yuan director of Taiwan. Kong has moved to Taiwan since 1949. One of his sister Kong Demao, who lives in mainland, is now the vice-director of the Confucius institute.
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China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination

China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination

10.05.08 posted by jason 139 views 3 comments image
Tests on 609 batches of liquid milk, as sold in 27 cities under 75 different brand names, were all clear of melamine, the chemical at the center of the scandal, according to the product safety watchdog. A further 129 batches of baby milk powder and 212 batches of other kinds of milk powder were also clean.
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iphone girl, Beautiful mistake

iphone girl, Beautiful mistake

08.27.08 posted by eguda 377 views 2 comments image
Cyber "markm49uk" in UK never thought he can initiate a big disturbance when he post "iphone girl" to the forum "macrumors" on 20th Augest. Six days later, now the girl in Foxconn China's factory, Huizhou of Guangdong, was world wide well-known as "iphone girl". Some cybers even registed blogs for her(www.iphonegirl.net & www.iphonegirl.cn).
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