China Daily Mail

Great amalgamation of some recent articles on gender issues in China at the China Digital Times (China’s Gender Gap Reaches from Rural Areas to Cities). For anyone who is interested in this topic this review of my good friend Professor John Osburg’s book at Tea Leaf Nation adds a lot to this conversation. One of the key … Continue reading »

Premier Li Keqiang arrived in New Delhi yesterday afternoon on the first leg of his maiden diplomatic trip, calling for deepening mutual trust and co-operation between the two Asian powers, which had a tense border stand-off last month. In prepared written remarks delivered on arrival, Li said China regarded India as a “key partner and … Continue reading »

On May 15, huanqiu.com says in its report “Formal establishment of organisation for Ryukyus independence” that on May 15, local politicians, professors, social activists and citizen organisations in Okinawa established an association to study the national independence of Ryukyus in order to establish the Republic of Ryukyus. The head of the association said that Japan … Continue reading »

A wealthy Chinese Maserati owner hired four sledgehammer-wielding men to smash-up his $420,000 super car in protest at poor customer service. The car owner, identified as Wang, had the group attack the Maserati Quattroporte at the opening of an auto show in the eastern city of Qingdao in Shandong province, the Qingdao Morning Post said. Video images … Continue reading »

I refer to the utterly controversial and extremely immoral remarks reportedly made by Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto with regard to the comfort women. I overwhelmingly concur with the statement of Attorney Harry L. Roque, Jr. that: “The Philippine government should formally lodge a diplomatic protest with the Japanese government against the statement by Osaka Mayor … Continue reading »

China‘s environment ministry has given the go-ahead for the construction of what will become the country’s tallest hydroelectric dam despite acknowledging it will have an impact on plants and rare fish. The dam, with a height of 314 meters (1,030 feet), will serve the Shuangjiangkou hydropower project on the Dadu River in southwestern Sichuan province. … Continue reading »

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang has criticized the “uncivilized behavior” of his countrymen when they travel abroad, which he says has harmed the nation’s image. He blamed the “poor quality and breeding” of the Chinese tourists. According to Shangaiist, Wang made the remarks during a meeting to discuss the country’s new tourism law. He said that some … Continue reading »

China should remove criminal and administrative penalties against sex workers which often lead to serious police abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Tuesday. The abuses include torture, beatings, physical assaults, fines and arbitrary detentions of up to two years, as well as a failure to investigate crimes against sex workers by … Continue reading »

In a revealing discussion on cyber security at the National Policy Centre in Washington DC, Good Harbor Chief of Staff Emilian Papadopoulos and Richard Bejtlich, Mandiant Chief Security Officer discussed the technical and organisational challenges of defining and meeting threats to national and corporate security. Merely developing consistent definitions across the broad spectrum of networks … Continue reading »

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras headed to China, amid hopes that the world`s second largest economy can revive one of the euro zone`s most debt laden countries. Greece is hoping that the five-day trade mission, which includes a delegation of around 70 businessmen, can attract investment as the country continues with the privatisation of state-owned … Continue reading »

Five years ago, China conducted its first anti-satellite (ASAT) test – on January 11, 2007. Exactly three years later, China conducted a second ASAT test, which Beijing referred to as a missile defence test, on January 11, 2010. And now, some days ago, China launched a large missile that reached 6,200 miles (10,000 km) above … Continue reading »

Business leaders need to see beyond the “infantile” debate of a choice between China and the US when mapping Australia’s future economic success, says John Howard, in a view that has won support from senior Obama administration officials. And, writing exclusively today for The Australian, Australia’s ambassador to Washington, Kim Beazley, says Australian businesses are … Continue reading »

A hawkish Chinese general has possibly opened a Pandora’s box on territorial disputes in East Asia by saying that the Ryukyu Islands including Okinawa do not belong to Japan. Luo Yuan, a People’s Liberation Army two-star general, has said that Japan could not rightfully claim sovereignty over the islands, because they had started paying tribute … Continue reading »

Laos is seeking help from the Chinese government to conduct detailed surveys of its mineral wealth, aiming to use the information to help regulate the mining industry. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines Somboun Rasasombath said as quoted in the South China Morning Post this week that he would discuss the matter with Chinese Deputy … Continue reading »

When James Zhao, 23, read news reports last Friday claiming Renren, the “Facebook of China“, could be laying off three-quarters of the staff at its 3G technology department, his heart sank. Having been unsuccessful in his job applications to several multinational tech firms, including mobile giant Motorola, he was hoping to have better luck with … Continue reading »

China is using state-sponsored industrial and economic espionage to acquire technology fueling its fast-paced military modernization program and cut its reliance on foreign arms makers, the Pentagon said on Monday. In its 83-page annual report to Congress on Chinese military developments, the U.S. Defense Department also highlighted Beijing’s efforts to develop advanced-technology stealth aircraft and … Continue reading »