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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's next step in space: New rockets for satellites and probes Associated Press, 31 October 2007
China's Olympic torch relay: 'Harmony' the goal CNN, 31 October 2007
China flying to the moon China Post, 30 October 2007
Israel hails China's "positive influence" on Middle East affairs Xinhua News Agency, 30 October 2007
China rejects Israeli call for Iran sanctions Xinhua News Agency, 30 October 2007
Chinese Arrest 774 In Product Crackdown Associated Press, 30 October 2007
China’s CDB seals Nigerian deal Financial Times, 30 October 2007
Ahead of India Visit, Merkel Signals Shift in Asia Policy Deutsche Welle, 29 October 2007
Chinese ambassador: Pakistan, China should push bilateral ties forward Xinhua News Agency, 29 October 2007
Jordanian king highly appreciates China's rapid pace of development Xinhua News Agency, 28 October 2007
US panel calls for arms sale approval Taipei Times, 28 October 2007
Livni to China to push Iran sanctions Jerusalem Post, 28 October 2007
China dismisses sanctions against Iran Islamic Republic News Agency, 27 October 2007
China, ASEAN vow to strengthen ties Xinhua News Agency, 27 October 2007
Hu looks for new Taiwan approach But China's soft stance may change if moves toward independence continue Yomiuri Shimbun, 27 October 2007
EU members back Taiwan's U.N. bid Taiwan News, 27 October 2007
India, China not in race: Sonia The Telegraph, 27 October 2007
Turkmen president: Construction of gas pipeline between Turkmenistan, China will promote regional development Xinhua News Agency, 26 October 2007
China hails Sonia's 'milestone' visit, for better ties Hindustan Times, 26 October 2007
Gandhi on goodwill visit to China BBC News, 26 October 2007
China Sends Its First Probe for the Moon Into Space New York Times, 25 October 2007
Chinese Satellite Heading for Lunar Orbit Showcases Ambitious Space Program Washington Post, 25 October 2007
Merkel coming to India, China wary Hindustan Times, 25 October 2007
China supports India playing a larger role in UN affairs Press Trust of India, 25 October 2007
India, China to set up new working group on border issue Hindustan Times, 25 October 2007
BJP slams govt on Chinese incursions NDTV, 25 October 2007
China's oppression of Taiwan futile: Top US official Radio Taiwan International, 25 October 2007
China denies signing deal with Iran on selling fighter jets Xinhua News Agency, 25 October 2007
Chinese envoy holds talks with Sudanese officials on Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 25 October 2007
China tells Sudan to ensure safety after attack claim Reuters, 25 October 2007
Unity Lacking On Diplomatic Approach to Burma's Junta Washington Post, 25 October 2007
China growth slows but more tightening in store Reuters, 25 October 2007
China's special envoy for Darfur arrives in Sudan Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Putin hails people's diplomacy in Russia-China ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Russia, China and India talk energy Russia Today, 24 October 2007
Trilateral cooperation key to democratisation of relations Hindu, 24 October 2007
China offers tepid backing for India bid for UN council seat Associated Press, 24 October 2007
China promises to support UN envoy's mediation on Myanmar issue Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
EU security chief urges UN, G-8 reforms to better reflect global power distribution Associated Press, 24 October 2007
DPP head calls for debate with opposition on defense budget cuts Central News Agency, 24 October 2007
Beijing's rocketing ambition BBC News, 24 October 2007
US to foster trade ties with China - Paulson China Daily, 24 October 2007
Chinese, Costa Rican presidents agree to build long, deep bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 October 2007
Beijing’s difficulty in translating ‘democracy’ Financial Times, 24 October 2007
Paulson wants faster China yuan rise Reuters, 23 October 2007
Next leader Xi Jinping and other ‘princelings’ rise to power in China Kansas City Star, 23 October 2007
U.S. probes engines in Chinese military helicopters Reuters, 23 October 2007
U.S. analysts expect caution from new China leadership Reuters, 22 October 2007


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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Canadian engines turn up in Chinese attack helicopter International Herald Tribune, 23 October 2007
In China, the More Things Change . . . New York Times, 23 October 2007
China Parades Next Generation of Leaders Washington Post, 23 October 2007
Politburo in China Gets Four New Members New York Times, 22 October 2007
China's party proudly holds the line Los Angeles Times, 22 October 2007
China announces new party line-up Financial Times, 22 October 2007
New China standing committee members BBC News, 22 October 2007
Beijing leaders assert control Financial Times, 22 October 2007
Capitalists welcomed into China party fold Independent, 22 October 2007
Military not producing 'blackout bombs': MND official Central News Agency, 22 October 2007
Taiwan to Develop 'Blackout Bomb': Report Agence France Presse, 22 October 2007
Ghost road to boost India-China trade Financial Times, 22 October 2007
Chinese President consolidates his power base Globe and Mail, 21 October 2007
China’s rich spark dissent from below Sunday Times, 21 October 2007
Premier denies development of nuclear weapons Central News Agency, 20 October 2007
China's Hu in control of rapidly modernising military Agence France-Presse, 20 October 2007
China refutes Japan's blame on East China Sea issue Xinhua News Agency, 20 October 2007
Year of Greek culture starts in China Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007
Bush and Congress Honor Dalai Lama New York Times, 18 October 2007
Human Rights Watch seeks China's intervention in Myanmar Press Trust Of India, 18 October 2007
Taiwan Leader Dismisses Hu Overture New York Times, 18 October 2007
Dubai Ports redux over China deal CNN Money, 18 October 2007



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Friday, October 19, 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

US stalling may have ramifications By Kurt Campbell, Taipei Times, 19 October 2007
China’s Economic Puzzle Editorial, New York Times, 19 October 2007
A frustrating week on another planet Wesley Pruden, Washington Times, 19 October 2007
Big Red Checkbook By John Feffer, The Nation, 5 November, 2007 issue, 18 October 2007
History repeats itself in Myanmar By Li Yu-chen, Taiwan Journal, 18 October 2007
Common exercise, different goals By Yu Bin, International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007
China in new phase of world integration By Zhang Tuosheng, China Daily, 17 October 2007
One country or two systems? By Philip Bowring, International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007
China faces a tricky balancing act in Burma By Priscilla Clapp, Financial Times, 17 October 2007
Peaceful development China Daily, 17 October 2007
New social strata has a vital role to play By Zhuang Congsheng, China Daily, 16 October 2007
Harmony within grasp China Daily, 16 October 2007
Hu reads his script By John Ng, Asia Times, 16 October 2007
Cross-Straits relations China Daily, 16 October 2007
Two Steps Back By Mahesh Rangarajan, The Telegraph, 16 October 2007
Is India-US nuclear accord dead? By Brajesh Upadhyay, BBC News, 16 October 2007
Party diplomacy helps build global harmony By Yu Sui, China Daily, 15 October 2007
China doesn't own the future By Walter Russell Mead, Los Angeles Times, 14 October 2007
The G8 leaves aid pledges for Africa largely unfulfilled By Hugh Williamson, Financial Times, 14 October 2007
Can India afford an ethical foreign policy? By Shashi Tharoor, Times of India, 14 October 2007
How Hu Can Break Free From Political Gridlock By Minxin Pei, Financial Times, 12 October 2007
Voices from Afar: Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars? By by Dan Steinbock, The National Interest, 12 October 2007
More powerful than ever: How China’s Communist party is firming its grip By Richard McGregor, Financial Times, 11 October 2007



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Thursday, October 18, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Bush urges China to meet with the Dalai Lama Reuters, 18 October 2007
EU to strengthen human rights co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 18 October 2007
With One Eye on China, Bush Receives Dalai Lama New York Times, 17 October 2007
Bush Dismisses Chinese Concerns Over Lama Visit Washington Post, 17 October 2007
Dalai Lama Is Honored on Capitol Hill New York Times, 17 October 2007
Dalai Lama Meets With Bushes Washington Post, 17 October 2007
Stamp promoting UN role for Taiwan is source of contention Associated Press, 17 October 2007
EU trade chief calls for aggressive action against China International Herald Tribune, 17 October 2007
China’s Leader Closes Door to Reform New York Times, 16 October 2007
Economy key to survival, Hu tells congress The Age, 16 October 2007
Web dissent on the rise in China BBC News, 16 October 2007
China eyes joining space station project Associated Press, 16 October 2007
We will not negotiate with bullies, Taipei official says Taipei Times, 16 October 2007
China to launch moon orbiter Xinhua News Agency, 16 October 2007

Saturday, October 13, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

UNSC statement a show of intl unity Yomiuri Shimbun, 13 October 2007
Party to vet future leaders of China The Australian, 12 October 2007
Dam Project to Displace Millions More in China New York Times, 12 October 2007
Businessman's Defeat Illustrates Party's Rule Washington Post, 12 October 2007
Arms Easy to Buy for Myanmar Junta Associated Press, 12 October 2007
Pressure on China as trade surplus soars Financial Times, 12 October 2007
Millions More to Move for Chinese Dam Associated Press, 12 October 2007
Beijing police brawl over pastor; 5 injured Associated Press, 12 October 2007
MOFA sets budget at NT$31.56 billion for 2008 Central News Agency, 12 October 2007
China defends police in arrest of North Koreans Agence France-Presse, 12 October 2007
China rulers 'silencing dissent' BBC News, 11 October 2007
China sends five peacekeepers to Darfur in advance Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007
China opposes U.S. gold medal award to Dalai Lama Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007
China, Japan start fresh talks on East China Sea Xinhua News Agency, 11 October 2007
Japan calls for calm after double ten military review Agence France-Presse, 11 October 2007
Taiwan Stages Military Parade Associated Press, 10 October 2007
EU, China agree to end textile quotas Xinhua News Agency, 10 October 2007
Corruption poses ‘lethal threat’ to China Financial Times, 10 October 2007
China opposes sanctions against Myanmar Xinhua News Agency, 9 October 2007
India Plays Down Trip by UN Atomic Chief Associated Press, 9 October 2007
China Land Activist Tortured in Prison Associated Press, 8 October 2007
China's CNPC invests in oil refinery in Chad Agence France-Presse, 8 October 2007



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Thursday, October 11, 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

China's New Guard By Melinda Liu and Jonathan Ansfield, Newsweek, 15 October 2007
Sanctions Aren't the Answer for Burma By Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek, 15 October 2007
Fueling the Space Rush By Qu Jing & Tong Yanchun, Beijing Review, No.41, 11 October 2007
French arms deal with Pakistan risks US ire By Federico Bordonaro, Asia Times, 10 October 2007
Is the nuclear power option safe for India? By M.R. Srinivasan, Hindu, 9 October 2007
US diplomacy takes high road through Beijing By Jitendra Joshi, Agence France-Presse, 8 October 2007
Towards a new space age Editorial, Hindu, 8 October 2007
Cutting through China's smoke By Laurie Garrett and Jane C.S. Long, Los Angeles Times, 7 October 2007
North Korean Mystery By Jim Hoagland, 7 October 2007
Questions About the India Deal, Finally Editorial, 6 October 2007
India holds the key in NATO's world view By M K Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, 6 October 2007
North Korean-China trade hotter than kimchi By Ting-I Tsai, Asia Times, 6 October 2007
Collusive deal, not reconciliation By Praful Bidwai, The News, 6 October 2007
Myanmar: India must suspend military support By Mukul Sharma, 6 October 2007
China's man behind the missiles By Jason Kelly, Asia Times, 5 October 2007
Chinese media cautious on Myanmar By Dinah Gardner, Asia Times, 5 October 2007
Unification may become reality By Henry Ting, China Post, 4 October 2007
U.N. referendum is a bipartisan issue to remedy By Ho Ping-jung, China Post, 4 October 20o7
US alliance will change By Owen Harries and Tom Switzer, The Australian, 4 October 2007
A giant trade partnership of unequals By Pallavi Aiyar, Asia Times, 4 October 2007
Falling for China's 'charm offensive' By Peter Hartcher, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October 2007
The beeping ball that launched the Space Age By Michael Benson, International Herald Tribune, 3 October 2007
Why China has it wrong on Myanmar By Bernt Berger, Asia Times, 3 October 2007
Sino-Japanese ties at a turning point By Frank Ching, China Post, 3 October 2007
China reshuffle sends message to Taiwan By Fong Tak-ho, Asia Times, 2 October 2007
Missiles against the mainland? Editorial, China Post, 2 October 2007
Is China the new `missile gap'? Editorial, Taipei Times, 2 October 2007
Joining forces against the junta By Michael Green and Derek Mitchell, International Herald Tribune, 1 October 2007
US must improve bilateral relations By Edgar Lin, Taipei Times, 1 October 2007
Will an aging population defang China? By Niall Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 1 October 2007
Lessons from the Burmese uprising By Paul Reynolds, BBC News, 1 October 2007
Independence Games By Doug Bandow, The American Spectator, 1 October 2007
Why Bernanke Might Need India to `Do a China' By Andy Mukherjee, Bloomberg, 1 October 2007
Lebed's ghost -- Part 1 By Martin Sieff, United Press International, 1 October 2007
What We Owe the Burmese By Fred Hiatt, Washington Post, 1 October 2007
Beijing's Safari: What Do Africans Think? AEI Newsletter, 1 October 2007
Nations Looking For a Piece of the Exploration Pie By Frank Morring, Jr., Michael A. Taverna and Neelam Mathews, Aviation Week & Space Technology, 30 September 2007
See no evil, speak no truth Editorial, International Herald Tribune, 30 September 2007
“Japanese energy security is dependent on the Indian Navy” By Sandeep Dikshit, The Hindu, 30 September 2007
Myanmar poses test to `peaceful rise' of PRC By Steve Tsang, Taipei Times, 30 September 2007
Profile in brutality Editorial, Houston Chronicle, 30 September 2007
On world stage, a best supporting actor By Lynda Hurst, Toronto Star, 30 September 2007,
PRC trade and Latin America's paradox By Enrique Dussel Peters, 29 September 2007
Korea’s Railway Network the Key to Imperial Japan’s Control By Nakano Akira, Japan Focus, 29 September 2007.
New age of cooperation China Daily, 29 September 2007
A vote for free trade China Daily, 29 September 2007
Beijing and Burma By Bill Gertz, Washington Times, 28 September 2007
Letter from China: Myanmar crackdown sheds light on Beijing's aspirations By Howard W. French, 28 September 2007
A PC for peasant farmers? China targets digital divide By Peter Ford, Christian Science Monitor, 28 September 2007
Bismarck’s Shadow By Michael Knox Beran, National Review Online, 28 September 2007
Taiwan issue puzzles Beijing By Andrei Chang, United Press International Asia, 28 September 2007
More transparency will benefit the PLA By Yang Chengjun, China Daily, 27 September 2007
Not a well-oiled plan By Bharati Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, 27 September 2007
Will China Intervene? By Austin Ramzy, Time, 27 September 2007
Everyone deserves freedom, and Taiwan already has it By Lu Shou-chien, China Post, 27 September 2007
Close the digital gap China Daily, 26 September 2007

Thursday, October 4, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China eyes US market in its bid to expand The Australian, 5 October 2007
Taiwan Likely to Show Off New Missile Associated Press, 4 October 2007
China's leaders deadlocked over succession International Herald Tribune, 4 October 2007
China applauds UN special envoy's Myanmar visit Xinhua News Agency, 4 October 2007
China keeps arms spend under wraps Times of India, 4 October 2007
China backs Sudan’s $300m Darfur payment Financial Times, 3 October 2007
Fukuda speech a low-key affair Yomiuri Shimbun, 3 October 2007
China urges restraint from all parties in Myanmar Xinhua News Agency, 2 October 2007
China, Africa build new partnership on old ties Xinhua News Agency, 2 October 2007

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS



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Fukuda's chance to seize the moment for peace By Feng Zhaokui, China Daily, 25 September 2007
Taiwan's military juggling act Editorial, Taipei Times, 25 September 2007
Asia’s challenge to China By Daniel Twining, Financial Times, 25 September 2007
Why China shut down 18,401 websites By Peter Ford, Christian Science Monitor, 25 September 2007
China’s challenge to Latin America By Enrique Dussel Peters, Daily Times, 25 September 2007
Yasuo Fukud: A steadier hand for Japan's helm? By Takehiko Kambayashi, Christian Science Monitor, 24 September 2007
Turkey's Possible European Union Membership and Its Impact on the Central Asia By Sedat Laciner, Journal of Turkish Weekly, 24 September 2007
China in Three Colors By Thomas Friedman, New York Times, 23 September 2007
“No reservation over nuclear deal” By P.S. Suryanarayana, Hindu, 22 September 2007
The Asian Century? By Gordon G. Chang, Contentions (Commentary), 21 September 2007
Lost at Sea By Robert D Kaplan, New York Times, 21 September 2007
Strong ties with Australia China Daily, 21 September 2007
China on the wrong road in Burma By Dan Slater, Christian Science Monitor, 21 September 2007
China's Burma Policy Undermines Asia, UN, World By Jeremy Woodrum, Asian Tribune, 22 September 2007
China and the Popular Unrest in Myanmar By Col R Hariharan (retd.), Asian Tribune, 21 September 2007
Does the US have a genuine plan? By Jerome Keating, Taipei Times, 20 September 2007
Taiwan's UN bid will end in failure By Wu Miaofa, China Daily, 20 September 2007
Under Hu, China's foreign policy challenge is … China By Chris Buckley, Reuters, 20 September 2007
US, China vie for Philippine military influence By By Noel Tarrazona, Asia Times, 20 September 2007
US policy on DPRK in passive response stage By Wang Fan, China Daily, 19 September 2007
China tries charm to beat safety woes By Ben Blanchard, Reuters, 19 September 2007
China's war (mind) games By Francesco Sisci, La Stampa, 19 September 2007
Thank you, Mr Bush By Soumaya Ghannoushi, Guardian, 19 September 2007
China's 'peaceful rise' worrying By Akira Fujino, Yomiuri Shimbun, 18 September 2007
Asia Will Lose as `Made in China' Goes Local By Andy Mukherjee, Bloomberg, 18 September 2007
China plays important role as peace-maker By Xiong Guangkai, China Daily, 18 September 2007
Howard gets completely upstaged at APEC By Hiroya Sugita, Asahi Shimbun, 18 September 2007
Indo-US military ties are inevitable By General V P Malik (retd), Rediff News, 18 September 2007
Taiwan's War of Words with the U.S. By Kathleen Kingsbury, Time, 17 September 2007
Chen's move harmful China Daily, 17 September 2007

Monday, October 1, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

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South Korean leader enters north BBC News, 2 October 2007
Region's energy needs enable Myanmar junta International Herald Tribune, 1 October 2007
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U.N. Envoy Tries to Ease Tensions in Myanmar New York Times, 1 October 2007
Putin Says He Will Run for Parliament New York Times, 1 October 2007
US report predicts F-16 sale delay Taipei Times, 1 October 2007
China joins International Rice Commission Xinhua News Agency, 1 October 2007
China asks world to stop Taiwan UN bid Bangkok Post, 30 September 2007
US Official Notes China's Military Gains Associated Press, 29 September 2007
Taiwan Develops Missile Targeting China Associated Press, 29 September 2007
China stresses UN role in building harmonious world Xinhua News Agency, 29 September 2007
China, Australia to hold naval exercise China Central Television, 29 September 2007
Protesters urge Olympic boycott over Chinese support for Burma San Francisco Chronicle, 29 September 2007
China under pressure to rein in Burma The Age, 28 September 2007
Taiwan develops missiles designed to reach targets in China International Herald Tribune, 28 September 2007
Wen hopes Fukuda makes an early visit Japan Times, 28 September 2007
Chinese cyber-call censored Financial Times, 28 September 2007
China, Japan to Work on Myanmar Solution Associated Press, 28 September 2007
Taiwan bill passes US committee Taipei Times, 28 September 2007
U.S. president meets Chinese FM on ties, other issues Xinhua News Agency, 28 September 2007
6-nation nuclear talks on North Korea resume Associated Press, 27 September 2007
China, Russia vow to strengthen strategic trust Xinhua News Agency, 27 September 2007
China urges restraint from all parties in Myanmar Xinhua News Agency, 27 September 2007
China confirms heavy oil delivery to DPRK Xinhua News Agency, 27 September 2007