Events

Royal Holloway University of London
HISTORY DEPARTMENT SEMINAR SERIES
Tuesday 3rd February 2009 17.30-19.00 GMT
Seminars take place in Room WIN 1-02 from 17.30 -19.00

ROUND TABLE
THE DECLINE AND RISE OF CHINA:
HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES

Dr. WEIPIN TSAI:
‘THE ‘SELF-STRENGTHENING MOVEMENT’ REVISITED’
Dr. CHI-KWAN MARK:
‘NEGOTIATING WITH COMMUNISM: BRITAIN AND CHINA’
Dr. EVELYN GOH:
‘CHINA’S RISE AND THE REGIONAL HIERARCHY IN EAST ASIA’

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China-Africa Development Fund grants $90 mln investment in Africa 9 September 2008
Ramadan Curbs Imposed on Muslims in Western China New York Times, 8 September 2008
Hong Kong democrats keep veto BBC News, 8 September 2008
Chinese protester freed after Olympics detention Associated Press, 8 September 2008
China hopes nuke deal with India to help maintain nonproliferation system validity Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2008
Report: China further eases travel to Taiwan Associated Press, 8 September 2008
China's new prosperity fuels fitness craze Associated Press, 8 September 2008
China pulls out all the stops in Paralympics spectacular Observer, 7 September 2008
China to launch manned spaceflight this month Reuters, 7 September 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Nuclear Standoff New York Times, 7 September 2008

International Envoys Discuss North Korea Nuclear Complex New York Times, 6 September

2008

Protests in two Chinese cities BBC News, 5 September 2008

Palin intrigues Chinese public Financial Times, 4 September 2008

China calls for int'l efforts to resolve Russia-Georgia conflict Xinhua News Agency, 4 September 2008

China halts foreign financial acquisitions Financial Times, 4 September 2008

Uighurs on Both Sides of Conflict in China New York Times, 3 September 2008

US to challenge China over steel prices Financial Times, 3 September 2008

China praises Fukuda, eyes continued steady ties with Japan Xinhua News Agency, 2 September 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China state paper lashes India-U.S. nuclear deal Reuters, 1 September 2008
Clean skies campaign was a success, Beijing says Associated Press, 1 September 2008
Earthquake in China kills 38 Reuters, 1 September 2008
Reopening of waste plant in Beijing angers residents Associated Press, 31 August 2008
Renminbi rise ‘less necessary’ Financial Times, 31 August 2008
The latest 'great game' involves Indian Ocean Associated Press, 30 August 2008
No Voice Is Too Small for a China Still Nervous About Dissent New York Times, 30 August 2008 China Unlikely to Loosen Its Grip in West Washington Post, 30 August 2008
Taiwan's President makes progress with China Times (London), 30 August 2008
Taiwan's new president faces big challenges on China Associated Press, 30 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Iraq Signs Oil Deal With China Worth Up to $3 Billion New York Times, 29 August 2008
Report Accuses Officials In China of Embezzlement New York Times, 29 August 2008
Pentagon OKs missile sale to Taiwan Los Angeles Times, 28 August 2008
China Expresses Concern About Russia's Stance on Georgian Regions VOA News, 28 August 2008

Chinese president makes proposal on regional peace, common prosperity among SCO members Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2008
Russia hails 'united' Asian support Al-Jazeera, 28 August 2008

China's CNPC seals $3bn Iraq deal BBC News, 28 August 2008
Xinjiang oil boom fuels Uighur resentment Financial Times, 28 August 2008
China expresses dissatisfaction with U.S. human rights remarks Xinhua News Agency, 26 August 2008
CHINA: Nuclear expansion faces obstacles Oxford Analytica, 25 August 2008
Australian PM stresses cooperation with China in new century Xinhua News Agency, 25 August 2008
In Beijing, Tourists Are Dazzled, Daunted Washington Post, 24 August 2008
China Gives 6 American Protesters 10-Day Detentions New York Times, 23 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's push for perfect Games BBC News, 22 August 2008

China attaches importance to developing ties with Pacific Island countries Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2008

Google and Yahoo tread carefully in Beijing row Financial Times, 21 August 2008

Corruption 'threatens China forest' BBC News, 21 August 2008

5 Americans Are Arrested for Protest in Beijing New York Times, 20 August 2008

China urges France to respect its concern over Tibet-related issues Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2008

Quake Victims in China Rally From Painful Losses New York Times, 19 August 2008

Separatism stirs on China’s forgotten frontier Financial Times, 17 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China investment beats forecasts BBC News, 15 August 2008

As Its Work Force Ages, Japan Needs and Fears Chinese Labor New York Times, 15 August 2008

China's earthquake reconstruction to cost $150bn Guardian, 15 August 2008

Taiwan finally accepts China's goodwill pandas Times (London), 15 August 2008

China warns of "life and death" battle with terror Reuters, 14 August 2008

Questions Swirl After Death of China’s Food Safety Chief New York Times, 14 August 2008

China's Choreographed Detentions Washington Post, 14 August 2008

Organiser defends protesters’ treatment Financial Times, 14 August 2008

Specter of Arrest Deters Demonstrators in China New York Times, 13 August 2008

China stresses solving differences on human rights through dialogue with U.S. Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2008

China Steps Up Scrutiny of a Minority in Beijing New York Times, 13 August 2008

Australian PM stresses importance of China in shaping regional future Xinhua News Agency, 12 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's Xinjiang unrest sees 8 killed Agence France-Presse, 11 August 2008
Security increased after attack on tourists Times (London), 11 August 2008
In Beijing, Bush balances diplomacy, faith and the Olympics International Herald Tribune, 10 August 2008
Bush presses China on religious freedom in visit Reuters, 10 August 2008
Hu meets Bush, underscoring China-U.S. relations Xinhua News Agency, 10 August 2008
China to overtake US as largest manufacturer Financial Times, 10 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Blasts and clash kill 11 in China's tense far west Reuters, 10 August 2008
Rising costs hit FDI in China Financial Times, 10 August 2008
Police in Western China Kill 5 Suspected Militants After Bombing Attack New York Times, 10 August 2008
Chinese city locks down after bombings Associated Press, 10 August 2008
Pressure to succeed weighs heavily on China's Olympic athletes Los Angeles Times, 10 August 2008
Chinese activist detained on way to church Associated Press, 10 August 2008
Bush praises China's response to attack Associated Press, 10 August 2008
China calls for ceasefire in South Ossetia Xinhua News Agency, 9 August 2008
From Beijing to Battery Park, Activists Stress Causes New York Times, 9 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Bush Meets 5 Dissidents From China Before Games New York Times, 30 July 2008
China warns against damaging Darfur peace process Xinhua News Agency, 29 July 2008
China dismisses developed nations' accusations in WTO talks as "groundless" Xinhua News Agency, 29 July 2008
Rights Issue Looms as Bush Heads to China Washington Post, 28 July 2008
China urges U.S. to stop supporting Dalai Lama in any form Xinhua News Agency, 28 July 2008
China Surpasses U.S. in Number of Internet Users New York Times, 26 July 2008
Economy Helps Make Chinese the Leaders in Optimism, Survey Finds New York Times, 23 July 2008

In China, Fine Line Between Response and Overreaction Washington Post, 23 July 2008
China Is Growing Unfriendly to Foreigners, Visitors Say Washington Post, 19 July 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China’s Leaders Try to Impress and Reassure World New York Times, 9 August 2008
Patriot games: China makes its point with greatest show Guardian, 9 August 2008
Even the Cynical Succumb to a Moment of Real National Pride New York Times, 9 August 2008
A Spectacular Opening to the 29th Olympiad Washington Post, 9 August 2008
Chinese president meets Australian prime minister Xinhua News Agency, 9 August 2008
China welcomes the world Financial Times, 8 August 2008
Chinese president meets Japanese prime minister Xinhua News Agency, 8 August 2008
Sarkozy Says He Won’t Meet Dalai Lama in France New York Times, 8 August 2008
Chinese president meets Romanian counterpart, valuing Romania's role in EU Xinhua News Agency, 8 August 2008
Bush keeps freedom in spotlight during speech in China Guardian, 8 August 2008
Bush Praises China but Continues Rebuke During Embassy Dedication in Beijing New York Times, 8 August 2008
US-China spy jailed for 15 years BBC News, 8 August 2008
Olympic Message to Some in Beijing Is ‘Please Leave’ New York Times, 8 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China calls for dialogue to solve human rights disputes with U.S. Xinhua News Agency, 7 August 2008
Foreign Activists Manage to Pierce China's Broad Security Apparatus Washington Post, 7 August 2008
China’s Leaders Are Resilient in Face of Change New York Times, 7 August 2008
Chinese former diplomat slashes biased reports on Darfur issue Xinhua News Agency, 7 August 2008
Masked Cyclists Apologize to Chinese Officials New York Times, 7 August 2008
Activist held after seeking protest permit Financial Times, 7 August 2008
China Defends Right to Deny Activists’ Visas New York Times, 7 August 2008
U.S. in 'Firm Opposition' to Chinese Human Rights Policies, Bush Says Washington Post, 7 August 2008
After rebuke, Bush eager to embrace Olympics Associated Press, 7 August 2008
Bush to Urge China to Improve Human Rights New York Times, 6 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's Uighurs Wary, Worried After Attack Washington Post, 6 August 2008
China dispatches 95 police as part of peacekeeping mission to Haiti Xinhua News Agency, 6 August 2008
Ambush in China Raises Concerns as Olympics Near New York Times, 5 August 2008
Getting in Shape for Games, China Strengthens Ties With Neighbors New York Times, 5 August 2008
Attack That Killed 16 in China Is Called Terrorism Washington Post, 5 August 2008
Booming China Suddenly Worries That a Slowdown Is Taking Hold New York Times, 5 August 2008
Bush Says It's 'Important to Engage' China ashington Post, 5 August 2008
16 Killed in Attack on Western China Police Station New York Times, 4 August 2008
Beijing Under Wraps New York Times, 4 August 2008
China Orders Highest Alert for Olympics New York Times, 4 August 2008
U.S. congressman opposes House resolution on China Xinhua News Agency, 4 August 2008
China’s Leader Meets the Press, but Only on His Country’s Very Narrow Terms New York Times, 4 August 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Despite Flaws, Rights in China Have Expanded New York Times, 2 August 2008
China urges Security Council to suspend ICC indictment of Sudanese leader Xinhua News Agency, 1 August 2008
China’s Ambition Soars to High-Tech Industry New York Times, 1 August 2008
Capacity and price distortions weigh on energy Oxford Analytica, 1 August 2008
China Angered by U.S. Lobbying on Rights New York Times, 1 August 2008
Secretary general: Shanghai Cooperation Organization to have "dialogue partners" Xinhua News Agency, 31 July 2008
China’s Shift on Food Was Key to Trade Impasse New York Times, 31 July 2008
New Chinese embassy building unveiled in U.S. Xinhua News Agency, 30 July 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Bush Meets 5 Dissidents From China Before Games New York Times, 30 July 2008
China warns against damaging Darfur peace process Xinhua News Agency, 29 July 2008
China dismisses developed nations' accusations in WTO talks as "groundless" Xinhua News Agency, 29 July 2008
Rights Issue Looms as Bush Heads to China Washington Post, 28 July 2008
China urges U.S. to stop supporting Dalai Lama in any form Xinhua News Agency, 28 July 2008
China Surpasses U.S. in Number of Internet Users New York Times, 26 July 2008
Economy Helps Make Chinese the Leaders in Optimism, Survey Finds New York Times, 23 July 2008

In China, Fine Line Between Response and Overreaction Washington Post, 23 July 2008
China Is Growing Unfriendly to Foreigners, Visitors Say Washington Post, 19 July 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China: Sudan Prosecution Opposed Reuters, 16 July 2008

China ConcernedOver Darfur Indictment Washington Post, 16 July 2008

China pledges closer ties with Mozambique Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2008

China rejects BBC Darfur claims BBC News, 15 July 2008

China 'could reach Moon by 2020' BBC News, 15 July 2008

Migrant workers riot in eastern China Associated Press, 14 July 2008

Rice heads next week to ASEAN Reuters, 14 July 2008

China fuelling Darfur conflict BBC News, 13 July 2008

Former Analyst Sentenced to Prison in Chinese Spy Case New York Times, 12 July 2008

China defends veto on Zimbabwe issue, saying political dialogue "the only correct path" Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2008

2 Vetoes Quash U.N. Sanctions on Zimbabwe New York Times, 12 July 2008

China kills five Muslim 'militants' in Olympic crackdown Guardian, 10 July 2008

Spy Cases Raise Concern on China’s Intentions New York Times, 10 July 2008

China’s trade surplus shrinks Financial Times, 10 July 2008

Chinese Offshore Oil Company to Acquire Competitor in Norway Reuters, 8 July 2008

Mexican President starts China visit Xinhua News Agency, 7 July 2008

Dalai Lama's Envoys Disappointed by Talks in China Washington Post, 6 July 2008

China Agrees to More Talks on Tibet New York Times, 4 July 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Japan accuses Taiwan of violating territorial waters International Herald Tribune, 16 June 2008
Japan and China near gas fields accord Financial Times, 16 June 2008
China, Japan make progress on East China Sea consultation Xinhua News Agency, 16 June 2008
Chinese officials urge Xinjiang residents to skip torch relay Reuters, 16 June 2008
Censorship: Record number of bloggers arrested Guardian, 16 June 2008
Japan, China, S Korea agree to strengthen co-op Xinhua News Agency, 14 June 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China-Germany talks thaw relations that had cooled over Tibet International Herald Tribune, 13 June 2008
Canadian fund to mine China Financial Times, 13 June 2008
Direct China-Taiwan travel agreed BBC News, 13 June 2008
Taiwan’s UN bid could spoil warming ties Financial Times, 13 June 2008
Taiwan Team Arrives in Beijing for Talks Washington Post, 13 June 2008
China's carbon emissions soaring past the US Guardian, 13 June 2008
China Presses Sudan Over Darfur Reuters, 12 June 2008
Top U.S. Officials Stalling Taiwan Arms Package Washington Post, 12 June 2008
China to deliver fresh six-nation plan to Iran with relevant parties Xinhua News Agency, 12 June 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Chinese suspected in Capitol hacking cases Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2008
China calls for greater South-South cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 12 June 2008
China Lets Town’s Ruins Wash Away, in Effort to Avert Disaster Downriver New York Times, 11 June 2008
China, Australia to hold new round of FTA talks Xinhua News Agency, 11 June 2008
Chinese Stocks Plunge 8.1 Percent New York Times, 11 June 2008
Paulson’s Path to China: Progress, but Miles to Go New York Times, 11 June 2008
China expresses "serious concern" and "strong discontent" over Japan coastguard vessel colliding with Taiwan boat Xinhua News Agency, 10 June 2008

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China's Local Leaders Hold Absolute Power Washington Post, 10 June 2008
China warns of threat of U.S. protectionism Xinhua News Agency, 10 June 2008
Aftershocks hit China's quake region as troops blow up lakes Independent, 9 June 2008
Survivors in China Sift Rubble for the Past New York Times, 8 June 2008
Chinese Parents Organize, Seeking Justice Washington Post, 6 June 2008
16 Monks Arrested in Tibet Bombings New York Times, 6 June 2008
China Reports Declines in 3 Major Pollutants, Reversing Trend New York Times, 6 June 2008
China, India vow to strengthen strategic ties Xinhua News Agency, 6 June 2008
China tightens media limits loosened after earthquake Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2008
India opposes any political anti-China activities in Indian territory Xinhua News Agency, 5 June 2008
Olympics dominates scene at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on crackdown anniversary Associated Press, 5 June 2008