China Unicom claims high expectations for iPhone
Macnn, November 20, 2009
According to a report in China Daily, China Unicom is setting high targets for iPhone sales in the country. A senior executive says within two to three years, the iPhone is expected to represent 10 percent of all 3G devices in China. The launch of the iPhone in China had a lukewarm response, possibly due to the high pricing of the device. Unicom currently has only 5,000 iPhone subscribers. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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China helps the powerful in Namibia
Sharon LaFraniere, New York Times, November 20, 2009
The Chinese government, according to a Namibian newspaper, has secretly awarded scholarships to the children of nine of Namibia’s top officials. The disclosure of the scholarships has elicited a furious response from the nation’s civil society groups and youth organizations, who say that it is “unconscionable” for government leaders to accept university scholarships for their children.---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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China’s military says website had 2.3 million attacks
Emma Graham-Harrison, Reuters, November 20, 2009
China’s Defense Ministry reported that a website set up earlier by the ministry was hit by 2.3 million hacker attacks in the first month of operation. None of the attacks were successful. The website was launched recently to allay Western criticism over the country’s transparency and built-up of armed forces. Cyber attacks used to steal information and disrupt operations are becoming a critical concern for the world’s militaries as technology allows easier penetration into its systems. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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US urges release of citizen held in China for two years
AFP via Google News, November 20, 2009
The United States asked China to grant the release of China-born U.S. citizen Xue Feng, who is being held for the last two years, for allegedly trying to gather state secrets. Xue, a geologist, was detained in November 2007 in China as he prepared to fly back to the U.S after trying to buy a database of information about China’s oil industry. Xue’s case came into light during President Obama’s visit to China and is being closely monitored by the US embassy. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China
Chi-Chi Zhang, Associated Press, November 20, 2009
The Hollywood blockbuster, 2012, is winning applause at Chinese theaters across the country because China is portrayed as a power that saves the world from apocalypse. The movie is currently a hit in the box office in China, grossing $17.2 million since November 13. The Chinese were quick to point out scenes in the movie that were perceived as having pro-China messages, like Chinese military officers saluting American refugees when they entered China. A ticket attendant at a Beijing theater said the movie has been sold out every night because “they all want to watch China save the world.” ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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US congress urged to combat China trade practices
Paul Eckert, Reuters, November 19, 2009
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission released its annual report today that details the large surpluses generated by trade imbalances with China and the need for the United States to be more proactive in using its trade laws. The report urges the U.S. Congress to press the Obama administration to pursue a mix of World Trade Organization cases, enforce a wider application of U.S. trade laws and pressure Beijing on its currency policies. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was set up in 2000 to advise Congress of various economic and national security implications in the U.S.-China relationship. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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China tightens supervision of online games
AFP via Google News, November 19, 2009
China’s Culture Ministry released a statement that called for a tightening of supervision on online games. Some online games were deemed harmful to the “physical and psychological health” of players because of the “bloody, violent and obscene” content. The process would include stepping the approval process for new online game companies and encouraging oversight of content such as role definition and language. The number of Internet gamers in China reached 217 million by the end of June of this year. China is currently the world’s second largest online games market after the United States. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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Tiananmen Square protest leader goes on trial in China
Tania Branigan, Guardian, November 19, 2009
A former rights activist during the 1989 student demonstrations went on trial in China this morning, one day after President Obama left the country. Zhou Yongjun, a permanent resident of the United States, was accused of fraud charges involving a bank in Hong Kong. Zhou was previously jailed for two years for taking part in the 1989 protests as the leader of the Beijing Student Autonomous Union. Zhou’s lawyer told Reuters that he pleaded his innocence and believed the case had no foundation. Zhou was handed over to mainland authorities by Hong Kong officials in September last year when he hoped to visit relatives using a Malaysian passport. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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China Mobile business returns to pre-downturn levels
Dong Young, Reuters, November 18, 2009
China Mobile reported on Thursday that its sales have recovered to levels seen before the global recession last September, as the rebounding economy has driven demands for its services. The return of migrant workers to big cities has also boosted sales. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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Dalai Lama welcomes US appeal to China on Tibet
Voice of America, November 17, 2009
The Dalai Lama says he welcomes President Obama’s support for the resumption of talks between Chinese and Tibetan envoys. Commenting on his trip to northern Italy, the Dalai Lama says he recognizes the limits to what the White House can do, but deeply appreciates President Obama’s words at the meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao during his visit to China. President Obama is expected to meet with the Dalai Lama after his Asia tour to avoid upsetting Beijing. ---posted by Ying Jia Huang
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