Archive for December 17th, 2008

Two big China stories you missed this year - Christian Science Monitor

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Two big China stories you missed this yearChristian Science Monitor, MA - 12 hours agoTo say the least, 2008 has been a pivotal year for China. It was marked by tragedy (the Sichuan earthquake) and by triumph (the lavish Olympic opening …

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With Strikes, China's New Middle Class Vents Anger - Washington Post

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

With Strikes, China's New Middle Class Vents AngerWashington Post, United States - 1 hour agoBy Ariana Eunjung Cha CHONGQING, China — When 9000 of Shin Guoqing's fellow taxi drivers went on strike early last month, he felt he had to join them. …

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China defends right to censor Web sites - The Associated Press

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

China defends right to censor Web sitesThe Associated Press - 24 minutes agoChina routinely blocks Web sites that contain sensitive topics such as Tibet or its spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. However, during the August Olympics …

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McCutcheon takes over as US women's volleyball coach - USA Today

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

ReutersMcCutcheon takes over as US women's volleyball coachUSA Today - Dec 15, 2008The former star of the Chinese Olympic team decided not to return to her position, citing family reasons. "Hugh proved throughout the past quadrennial his …New Zealander named to replace Chinese star as US coach AFPKiwi switches volleyball coaching camps in US Stuff.co.nzHugh McCutcheon to coach US women's volleyball team Los Angeles Timesguardian.co.uk - ESPNall 77 news articles

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China's Charter - Washington Post

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

BBC NewsChina's CharterWashington Post, United States - 4 hours agoBut Olympics China is not the only forward-looking vision of the country, as a group of more than 300 intellectuals, journalists, rural activists and …China 'bans BBC Chinese website' BBC NewsBBC complains of Chinese censorship The Associated PressBeijing a success after initial protests guardian.co.ukInternational Herald Tribune - New Zealand Heraldall 514 news articles

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Pottery at Jingdezhen, China: 2008 olympics

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

2008 olympics. I took this picture behind the pond which is frozen at this point. There were even some people dumb enough to go out and walk on it. Oh,,,,,and this s the birdsnest where the US gymnastics team dominated over the rest of …

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24.com - Olympics 2008 - China puts on dazzling ceremony

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

08/08/2008 15:37 Beijing - A thundering display of fireworks exploded over the “Bird’s Nest” stadium in the shape of a blossoming red flower as China put the glory of its rich history on display at the Olympic opening ceremony. …

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Olympics Central » China's grads face tougher job picture as

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

China’s grads face tougher job picture as financial crisis deepens. Xinhua, China - 15 minutes ago. Li noted there has also been some post-Olympics fall-out, in addition to the snowstorms and quake. The latter two had cost China more …

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Olympics Central » China defends right to censor Web sites

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

China defends right to censor Web sites. Malaysia Star, Malaysia - 11 minutes ago “It’s clear that China has no intention of fulfilling the hopes it raised when it was awarded the 2008 Olympic Games that the Chinese media universe would …

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The Johhny Come Latelies » China issues wanted list for Olympics

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

China in April of the rest are Han.Dilxat Raxit, said it had foiled a number of spokesperson for the World Uyghur terror plots targeting the Congress, dismissed the list as Olympics by two separate an excuse for China to crack down …

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