CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK updated

China's cyber raid on agencies The Australian, 12 September 2007
Chen's 3rd letter to United Nations also returned China Post, 12 September 2007
China, Russia to strengthen science, technology ties Xinhua News Agency, 12 September 2007
Russia unveils the 'father of all bombs' Guardian, 12 September 2007
China supports UN, AU efforts to resolve Darfur issue Xinhua News Agency, 12 September 2007
Chinese petitioners kept out of sight, out of mind Sydney Morning Herald, 12 September 2007
China's one-child policy: doctors discover 23 sewing needles in womans head Independent, 12 September 2007
Prices Surge in China; Trade Surplus Grows Wider Associated Press, 12 September 2007

China dispatches 1,055 police personnels for UN missions Xinhua News Agency, 12 September 2007
Russia tests super bomb, military says Reuters, 11 September 2007

Russia: On The Margins Of The Pacific Rim Radio Free Europe, 11 September 2007

Unspoken tensions underlie Apec diplomacy New Zealand Herald, 11 September 2007

China trumps India in gas stakes Asia Times, 11 September 2007
France Latest to Accuse Chinese of Hacking Associated Press, 11 September 2007
Paulson Urges Restraint in Policy on China Trade New York Times, 11 September 2007
Report: Paulson warns against legislation on China Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
China confirms nuclear experts leaving for DPRK Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
Inflation spike pressures China on rates Financial Times, 11 September 2007
Serbian FM to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
Leading democrat re-emerges for Hong Kong election International Herald Tribune, 11 September 2007
NZ's Clark won't identify hackers Sydney Morning Herald, 11 September 2007

Chen touts independence campaign Taipei Times, 11 September 2007
China develops ties with Africa on basis of equality Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
China sees China-Africa cooperation transparent Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
China's crude import growth slows as prices bite Reuters, 11 September 2007

U.S., Japan, N. Korea weave tangled web Yomiuri Shimbun, 11 September 2007

Polish president wishes good relations with China Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
Egypt's parliament speaker opposes Taiwan referendum on UN membership Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
Chinese warships conduct first joint exercise with British aircraft carrier Xinhua News Agency, 11 September 2007
For China's Censors, Electronic Offenders Are the New Frontier Washington Post, 10 September 2007
Roh, Putin support nuclear talks Korea Herald, 10 September 2007

Bulgarian PM hopes to re-energise ties with India Times of India, 10 September 2007

Closing soon: the great sale of China Sydney Morning Herald, 10 September 2007

Howard fails to shine in APEC summit spotlight The Associated Press, 10 September 2007
China ordains successor to bishop BBC News, 10 September 2007
Turkmenistan, China vow to strengthen cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 10 September 2007
Chinese, Uzbek leaders meet on bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 10 September 2007
Pacific Rim Nations Agree on Global Warming, Without Targets Reuters, 9 September 2007
Taiwan issue fails to make agenda of trilateral talks Taiwan News, 9 September 2007
Russia to consider N.K. interests in denuclearization campaign: Putin Yonhap News Agency, 9 September 2007

Chinese warships set sail for joint exercises with Australia, New Zealand navies Xinhua News Agency, 9 September 2007
Apec security leaves bitter taste in Sydney BBC News, 9 September 2007
Hu Jintao expounds China's stance on Doha Round, regional economic integration Xinhua News Agency, 9 September 2007
China Inflation May Accelerate to 5.9%; Trade Surplus to Rise Bloomberg, 9 September 2007

Fixing Chinese goods will be costly Los Angeles Times, 9 September 2007
Chinese president ends trip to Australia Xinhua News Agency, 9 September 2007
President Hu Jintao meets Philippine president Arroyo Xinhua News Agency, 9 September 2007
Asia-Pacific leaders issue climate change call Brisbane Times, 9 September 2007

South Lake talks up Mandarin Detroit Free Press, 9 September 2007

U.S. and Chinese officials to meet on safety issues Reuters, 9 September 2007
China pledges more support to Caribbean region Xinhua News Agency, 9 September 2007
The new order: finding out who your real friends are Sydney Morning Herald, 8 September 2007

Putin sees no change to Russia's China policy Reuters, 8 September 2007

US exercising India's military muscle Asia Times, 8 September 2007
Bush, Abe, Howard Discuss Security, Excluding China Bloomberg, 8 September 2007

Pentagon fears 'electronic war' with China Times (London), 8 September 2007
Nuclear Experts to Inspect Sites in North Korea New York Times, 8 September 2007
China's first senior peacekeeping officer flies to his post Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
China readies for cyber assault on US The Australian, 8 September 2007
Hu: China, Russia need to enhance cooperation in Asia-Pacific security Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
Vice premier: China willing to seek mutual benefit with all nations Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
Japan's Floundering Abe Fights for Floating Gas Station Washington Post, 8 September 2007
Chinese to face higher costs of borrowing Financial Times, 8 September 2007
China committed to build clean, harmonious, dynamic Asia-Pacific region Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
China aims to make Dalian shipping center of NE Asia Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
Hu Jintao puts forward 4-point proposal on climate change Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
Chinese president: China, Indonesia face common task of achieving sustainable growth Xinhua News Agency, 8 September 2007
Bush, After Talks With China’s Leader, Accepts Invitation to Beijing Olympics New York Times, 7 September 2007
US, China discuss security, climate change ABC News, 7 September 2007

Venturing into unreported China BBC News, 7 September 2007
RAF scrambles to confront Russian bombers as Putin flexes air power Guardian, 7 September 2007

U.S., Japan assure each other United Press International, 7 September 2007

UNICEF, FIFA launch campaign to promote rights of girls in Shanghai Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
China hopes a homegrown regional jetliner can challenge Airbus and Boeing International Herald Tribune, 7 September 2007
Russia, Indonesia Set $1 Billion Arms Deal Washington Post, 7 September 2007
Chinese, New Zealand leaders call for early conclusion of free trade talks Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
Softly, softly, APEC's host goes to work on the sidelines The Age, 7 September 2007

Australia and China Upgrade Security Ties, Ink Energy Deal Associated Press, 7 September 2007
Has Korea Lost Its Way? Dong-a Ilbo, 7 September 2007

Roh, Hu agree to accelerate talks on Korean Peninsula peace treaty Yonhap News Agency, 7 September 2007

DPRK invites U.S., China, Russia for nuke survey Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
China, Peru launch FTA talks Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
President: Developing ties with China is Romania's long-term policy Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
Century's great powers come to play for keeps The Age, 7 September 2007

US senators question India's Iran ties Times of India, 7 September 2007

China, U.S. pledge to foster ties Hindu, 7 September 2007

Albania, China strengthen traditional ties Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
From Davos to Dalian: China gains increasing sway in world arena Xinhua News Agency, 7 September 2007
Minister Positive on Denuclearization Korea Times, 6 September 2007

The Russians are coming Sydney Morning Herald, 6 September 2007

Hacking reports raise concerns about cyberthreat from China International Herald Tribune, 6 September 2007
Bush urges openness in China Los Angeles Times, 7 September 2007
Afghan government denies China supplies weapons to Taliban Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Bush, China's Hu tackle thorny issues at summit USA Today, 6 September 2007
China calls for "new concept of security" among Asia Pacific Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
China rally in early days-Atlantis's Liu Reuters, 6 September 2007

Premier Wen eyes enhanced co-op with UAE in oil, gas exploration Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
China supports U.N.'s efforts on Darfur, FM spokesperson Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
China stocks rise to new high China Daily, 6 September 2007

Full text of Wen Jiabao's speech at Summer Davos Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
DPRK nuclear envoy in China discuss next phase of six-party talks Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
China rebuts on hacking computer network accusation by foreign media Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Large Turkish delegation to participate in China's trade fair Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Premier: China's development not to pose threat to any country Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
President: China supports establishing fair, open multilateral trading regime Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Chinese premier outlines ways to maintain China's development miracle Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Hu Reassures US on Chinese Products Associated Press, 6 September 2007

Bush, Hu agree to tackle product safety Financial Times, 6 September 2007
China provides humanitarian aid to flood-hit DPRK Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
President: China takes responsible position on climate change Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Premier Wen meets Finnish president Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Chinese, Australian leaders meet on all-round cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
Bush pushes China on democracy Financial Times, 6 September 2007

China, Australia to have annual talks Herald Sun, 6 September 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK updated

Cover-up allegation over Chinese hackers Guardian, 6 September 2007
State secrets 'under attack from Chinese hackers' Independent, 6 September 2007
Invisible arms race: The internet balance of power Independent, 6 September 2007
NPC delegation to visit three central Asian countries Xinhua News Agency, 6 September 2007
US concedes danger of cyber-attack Financial Times, 5 September 2007
China targets UK with high-tech spy ring Times (London), 5 September 2007
Third recall for China-made toys BBC News, 5 September 2007
China ready to leap from industrial to information-age economy Christian Science Monitor, 5 September 2007
Pro-Taiwan groups blast US comments Taipei Times, 5 September 2007
Supporters of Taiwan United Nations bid protest in front of United States institute China Post, 5 September 2007
U.S. and China to hold product safety talks Reuters, 5 September 2007
Japan nervous over North Korea's nuclear 'deal' Times (London), 5 September 2007
House to China: Lower barriers to U.S. money firms Reuters, 5 September 2007
China calls for balanced outcomes from Doha Round negotiations Xinhua News Agency, 5 September 2007
Asians Say Trade Complaints Bring Out the Bully in China Washington Post, 5 September 2007
Auction of rare Chinese statue expected to stir nationalist feelings Reuters, 5 September 2007
In Australia, Bush Finds an Enthusiastic Supporter New York Times, 5 September 2007
Pacific Rim business leaders want polluters to pay Associated Press, 5 September 2007
China, Vietnam agree to expand all-round cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 5 September 2007
Australian Leader Endorses Iraq Policy Washington Post, 5 September 2007
China executions 'at 10-year low' BBC News, 5 September 2007
Russia arms old and new friends in Asia International Herald Tribune, 5 September 2007
Death of ROK diplomat in China not related to food Xinhua News Agency, 5 September 2007
Hu: China-Australia ties maintain sound development momentum Xinhua News Agency, 5 September 2007
Japan Opposition Calls for Elections New York Times, 4 September 2007
China Hacked into Pentagon Computer Network: Report Agence France Presse, 4 September 2007
North Korea Says U.S. Will Lift Sanctions New York Times, 4 September 2007
China trains 6th peacekeeping squad to be sent to Haiti Xinhua News Agency, 4 September 2007
China reserves 'not in sub-prime' BBC News, 4 September 2007
Western Australia reaps huge profits from Chinese boom International Herald Tribune, 4 September 2007
China declares 'special war' on shoddy goods International Herald Tribune, 4 September 2007
China hopes to push forward six-party talks Xinhua News Agency, 4 September 2007
China returns to global gas market Financial Times, 4 September 2007
China acts to develop domestic VC funds Financial Times, 4 September 2007
China denies U.S. charge it hacked Pentagon network Xinhua News Agency, 4 September 2007
China says domestic politics behind U.S., Mexico's WTO subsidies probe Xinhua News Agency, 4 September 2007
China denies hacking into Pentagon Financial Times, 4 September 2007
China denies Pentagon cyber-raid BBC News, 4 September 2007
Chinese military hacked into Pentagon Financial Times, 3 September 2007
Ma unveils policies for defense overhaul China Post, 3 September 2007
Philippine president meets with visiting Chinese defense minister Xinhua News Agency, 3 September 2007
Beijing urges to citizens to cut energy use Financial Times, 3 September 2007
Chinese vice-premier calls for closer economic cooperation with Hungary Xinhua News Agency, 3 September 2007
China among top reformers in APEC in reducing investment barriers Xinhua News Agency, 3 September 2007
Chinese president leaves for Australia Xinhua News Agency, 3 September 2007
China-Russia trade expects to surpass $40 bln this year Xinhua News Agency, 3 September 2007
N. Korea Agrees to Nuclear Deadline Washington Post, 3 September 2007
Nuclear Pact Broadening, North Korea and U.S. Say New York Times, 3 September 2007
China to Give Data to U.N. on Its Military Spending New York Times, 3 September 2007
Chinese defense minister arrives in Manila on official visit Xinhua News Agency, 2 September 2007
Visiting China's nuclear past Los Angeles Times, 2 September 2007
China provides free aid to Somalia Xinhua News Agency, 2 September 2007
Chen bets his legacy by taking UN issue to Taiwan's polls Associated Press, 2 September 2007
North Korea Begins Talks on Forgoing Nuclear Arms Reuters, 2 September 2007
China's armed police for joint anti-terror drill fly to Russia Xinhua News Agency, 1 September 2007
New Chinese spy chief an expert on commercial intelligence, monitoring group says Associated Press, 31 August 2007
Indian PM says nuclear deal with US vital to India's economic future Associated Press, 31 August 2007
China Replaces Key Ministers New York Times, 31 August 2007
China Replaces 5 Senior Officials Washington Post, 31 August 2007
Japan still honors dissenting war-crimes judge International Herald Tribune, 31 August 2007
EU seeking further co-op with China in competition policy Xinhua News Agency, 31 August 2007
Bush: China's growth provides "good opportunity" for U.S., Asia-Pacific Xinhua News Agency, 31 August 2007
China, Japan vow to enhance defense cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 30 August 2007
China donates $1.5 mln to Afghan refugees Xinhua News Agency, 30 August 2007
Building a Modern Arsenal in India New York Times, 30 August 2007
China finds harmful organism in wooden packages of U.S.-imported goods Xinhua News Agency, 30 August 2007
Chinese defense minister meets with Japanese FM Xinhua News Agency, 30 August 2007
Chinese, Japanese FMs exchange views on bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 30 August 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Musharraf Said to Agree to End His Army Role New York Times, 30 August 2007
Chinese see military dependence on computers as weakness International Herald Tribune, 29 August 2007
Aircraft made by China to come off production line in '07 China News, 29 August 2007
Taiwan must continue to develop defense: Chen Taipei Times, 29 August 2007
Chinese defense minister: Sino-Japanese friendship contributes to regional prosperity Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
China praises United States official's criticism of Taiwan's United Nations-membership referendum China Post, 29 August 2007
Referendum a mistake, US official says Taipei Times, 29 August 2007
Review committee approves KMT's referendum petition Taipei Times, 29 August 2007
Setbacks for Taiwan on president's mission Reuters, 29 August 2007
China's "Snow Leopard Commando" to drill with Russian commandoes Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
The mist lifts over China's sky-high railway Asia Times, 29 August 2007
CNOOC defends drive for oil in Africa Financial Times, 29 August 2007
Increased appetite for borrowing in China Financial Times, 29 August 2007
EU proposes extending anti-dumping measures against Chinese energy-saving bulbs Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
Japan, China power Indonesian growth Asia Times, 29 August 2007
Wages Rise in China as Businesses Court the Young New York Times, 29 August 2007
After Stumbling, Mattel Cracks Down in China New York Times, 29 August 2007
Merkel welcomes China's global role Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
China donates 300,000 USD for AU's Somalia peacekeeping operations Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
Bhutto Expects Musharraf to Quit as Military Chief Washington Post, 29 August 2007
12 South Korean Hostages Freed in Afghanistan Washington Post, 29 August 2007
China appreciates U.S. opposition to Taiwan's referendum scheme Xinhua News Agency, 29 August 2007
China: Communist Party to Meet Oct. 15 New York Times, 29 August 2007
Beijing police to patrol the Web using animated 'officers' Associated Press, 28 August 2007
China announces congress date BBC News, 28 August 2007
Yahoo plea over China rights case BBC News, 28 August 2007
Senior Chinese diplomat: Hu's visit to Australia set to boost bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
China expresses sympathy to Greece in wake of forest fires Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Chinese vice president meets Vietnamese defense minister Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
China tells U.S. to grasp common interests in bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
FM: China will as always support UN General Assembly's work Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Fijian foreign minister to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Merkel vows never to provide platform for Taiwan separatist forces Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Military leader: China ready to push forward military relations with Mali Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Chinese selected to lead UN peacekeeping force in W Sahara Xinhua News Agency, 28 August 2007
Beijing set for leadership reshuffle Financial Times, 28 August 2007
Bigger Than Las Vegas? That’s Macao’s Bet New York Times, 28 August 2007
Chinese, Vietnamese defense ministers agree to promote bilateral military ties Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Beijing pledges crackdown on hackers Financial Times, 27 August 2007
China overtakes India in drug testing Financial Times, 27 August 2007
China fears inflation could spark unrest BBC News, 27 August 2007
China, Germany vow to work for closer ties, broader cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Senior PLA officer meets U.S. congressmen Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Premier Wen: UN's role should be strengthened Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Xinhua, Cyprus news agencies agree to further promote cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Premier Wen: China opposes hacker activity Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Skelton: China Candid About Its Military Associated Press, 27 August 2007
China, Botswana vow to strengthen cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Chinese defense minister meets chief of staff of Mali Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
Chinese president to visit Australia, attend APEC economic leaders' meeting Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
German chancellor arrives in Beijing for official China visit Xinhua News Agency, 27 August 2007
China casts wary eye on foreign takeovers International Herald Tribune, 27 August 2007
China Agrees to Raise Its Product Standards Associated Press, 27 August 2007
German chancellor calls on China to strengthen measures against warming International Herald Tribune, 27 August 2007
Merkel to press China on human rights Financial Times, 26 August 2007
China, Vietnam vow to promote military ties Xinhua News Agency, 26 August 2007
Dissent Threatens U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Deal Washington Post, 26 August 2007
Letter from China: Sex and the proletariat as seen in the personals International Herald Tribune, 26 August 2007
China sends 5th batch of humanitarian aid materials to Sudan's Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 25 August 2007
Wife of Chinese Activist Detained at Beijing Airport Washington Post, 25 August 2007
As China Roars, Pollution Reaches Deadly Extremes New York Times, 25 August 2007
Chinese Seek to Buy a U.S. Maker of Disk Drives New York Times, 25 August 2007
The Misery of China's Mines Washington Post, 24 August 2007
Feature: 41 Nepali students given scholarship to study in China Xinhua News Agency, 24 August 2007
China, ROK celebrate 15th anniversary of forging ties Xinhua News Agency, 24 August 2007
Chinese embassy opens in Costa Rica Xinhua News Agency, 24 August 2007
Japanese Leader Hails Indians Who Backed Tokyo in ’40s Agence France-Presse, 24 August 2007
China stops woman from collecting jailed activist husband's award Associated Press, 24 August 2007
Official: Romania to strengthen co-op with China within EU-China framework Xinhua News Agency, 24 August 2007
Chinese leader calls for further cooperation among Asian media Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Chinese, ROK experts discuss strategies for developing harmonious society Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
News Analysis: A Bump in India-U.S. Rapport: Defining ‘Ally’ New York Times, 23 August 2007
Official: U.S. anti-dumping, anti-subsidy probes against Chinese goods violate WTO rules Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Japan Pushes for Stronger Partnership With India New York Times, 23 August 2007
China, Laos sign six deals for closer ties Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Former U.S. secretary of state: U.S., China should be strategic partners Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Costa Rican president wishes for ever closer ties with China Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Chinese air force commander leaves for visits to Chile, Finland Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Chinese defense minister to visit Japan, Philippines Xinhua News Agency, 23 August 2007
Military Spending to Increase 16.4% Next Year Taiwan News, 23 August 2007
China pushes back following scandals International Herald Tribune, 23 August 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

The Entangling Relationship With China By Herb London, Townhall, 25 August 2007
China: The pretend superpower By William Pfaff International Herald Tribune, 24 August 2007
The Great Leap Backward By Elizabeth C. Economy International Herald Tribune, 24 August 2007
China's virtual space bigger than some countries By Victor Keegan China Daily, 24 August 2007
Power politics and U.N. membership By David Lorenzo Taiwan Journal Vol. XXIV No.33, 24 August 2007
Untying the knot of Sino-Japan relations (Part 3) By Yuan Chen United Press International Asia, 23 August 2007
“Made in China” Label Spurs Global Concern By Paul Mooney YaleGlobal Online, 23 August 2007
'India-US Military Ties Improving Steadily' News Post India, 23 August 2007
In Beijing, Orwell Goes to the Olympics By Ross Terrill New York Times, 22 August 2007
Shinzo Abe is an admirer of India By D S Rajan Rediff News, 22 August 2007
Beijing’s Olympics, China’s politics By Li Datong openDemocracy, 22 August 2007
Bad Sportsmanship by Joshua Kurlantzick The New Republic, 22 August 2007
Signs point to rekindling of Cold War mentality By Fu Mengzi, China Daily, 21 August 2007
China, Japan to benefit much from cooperation By Feng Zhaokui China Daily, 21 August 2007
The SCO treaty boosts cooperation and peace By Chen Yurong China Daily, 20 August 2007
Welcoming an Asian Elephant in Africa By J. Peter Pham The National Interest, 20 August 2007 Nigeria looks for new set of wheels By S. Idowu Ola China Daily, 17 August 2007
Have China, India relations hit a roadblock? By Seema Guha Daily News & Analysis, 7 August 2007
Good neighbors By China Daily, 17 August 2007
The India nuclear deal: The top rule-maker bends the rules By Sharon Squassoni 16 August 2007
Eat the Fish—Or Else! by Philip I. Levy The Ameican, 16 August 2007
Country reaping benefits of Hu's approach By Ian Morrison China Daily, 16 August 2007
Plan can put Northeast back on world map By Zhou Minliang China Daily, 16 August 2007
On the Cusp By Sumit Ganguly Newsweek (International Edition) Web Exclusive, 16 August 2007
China's new revolutionaries: U.S. consumers By Nathan Gardels, Los Angeles Times, 14 August 2007
Hu's visit set to boost regional cooperation By Yu Sui China Daily, 14 August 2007
The changing face of energy security By Joseph S Nye Daily Times, 14 August 2007
China's loans to Africa are help not harm By Li Xujiang China Daily, 13 August 2007
India's Tough Choice on Iran By Sadanand Dhume Washington Post, 11 August 2007
ASEAN and China prosper in close partnership By One Keng Yong China Daily, 10 August 2007
Japan must soften to win hard 'battle' By Hideo Kobayashi China Daily, 9 August 2007
Christianity in China By John Derbyshire National Review, 9 August 2007
ASEAN's strength has the world's attention By Zhai Kun China Daily, 9 August 2007
Trust Fall by Joshua Kurlantzick The New Republic, 8 August 2007
Long-term RMB reform benefits China and US By He Fan China Daily, 7 August 2007
Hope for Darfur By China Daily, 2 August 2007
1,028 Then and Now By Larry Kudlow National Review, 1 August 2007
Putin toughens stance against US and its allies By Yu Sui China Daily, 1 August 2007
The Pakistan Policy Predicament By Teresita C. Schaffer Washington Post, 1 August 2007
A New Phase of China-India Relations Asia Source, Asia Society, 30 July 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Abe: Japan, India united by values Asahi Shimbun, 23 August 2007
Abe: India on FTA fast track Japan Times, 23 August 2007
Red bastions upset with Left on N-deal Times of India, 23 August 2007
Govt refuses to call off war games with US Times of India, 23 August 2007
Congress bides for more time Times of India, 23 August 2007
Russia Challenges West With IMF Nomination Washington Post, 23 August 2007
Bush Compares Iraq to Vietnam Washington Post, 23 August 2007
Japan PM visits India, eyeing trade and China Indian Express, 22 August 2007
Japan to seek road map for strategic relationship Hindu, 22 August 2007
Expert warns on PRC's military drills Taipei Times, 22 August 2007
Chinese senior legislator meets Argentine defense minister Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
U.S. Group Accuses Chinese Toy Factories of Labor Abuses New York Times, 22 August 2007
Japan seeks new ties with India BBC News, 22 August 2007
China weathers the global markets storm Guardian, 22 August 2007
China, Hungary to enhance co-op between armed forces Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
India’s nuclear deal has growth at its core Times (London), 22 August 2007
Chinese Vice President meets Afghan FM Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
China to consider applications to post resident foreign journalists in more cities Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
Chinese, S Korean presidents greet inauguration of cultural exchange event Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
India lobby group touts IT industry potential Financial Times, 22 August 2007
Beijing population brings city to bursting point Times, (London), 22 August 2007
UN: Protocol on convenient Eurasian transport network to be drafted Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
China donates money to flood victims in DPRK Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
China moves from hunter to gatherer Financial Times, 22 August 2007
Laotian PM starts China tour Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
Cambodian National Assembly president to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 22 August 2007
Singh underestimates anti-US feeling Financial Times, 22 August 2007
China's media will be more open China News, 22 August 2007
New recall of Chinese toys in US BBC News, 22 August 2007
Mullen finds Taiwan a hot topic in China Los Angeles Times, 22 August 2007
Undignified Transit Punishes Taiwan, Chen Says Taiwan News, 22 August 2007
EU hits back at China's accusation over hazardous products EUobserver, 21 August 2007
China committed to restoring peace and stability China Daily, 21 August 2007
China denies reports of nuclear deal with Pakistan Hindu, 21 August 2007
S. Korea, U.S. begin military drills Korea Herald, 21 August 2007
U.S. naval chief tours defense facilities in China International Herald Tribune, 21 August 2007
President regrets U.S. restrictions on his transit stop Central News Agency, 21 August 2007
New Power in Africa: China’s Trade in Africa Carries a Price Tag New York Times, 21 August 2007
Nobel laureates to gather in Beijing to discuss energy conservation Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
State-owned Chinese dailies march in lockstep Associated Press, 21 August 2007
Trade Panel Supports Request to Put Duties on Chinese Tires Bloomberg News, 21 August 2007
U.S. not to support Taiwan independence, reaffirms U.S. naval chief Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
Chinese, Argentinian defense ministers hold talks on closer cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
As Japan and India Forge Economic Ties, a Counterweight to China Is Seen New York Times, 21 August 2007
Novartis to move Indian R&D Financial Times, 21 August 2007
Nike compensated over China fakes BBC News, 21 August 2007
NZ probes China clothing scare BBC News, 21 August 2007
China plays down product fears at home Fincial Times, 21 August 2007
China, Russia to launch joint drill in Moscow Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
China, Afghanistan seek closer cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
Minister: Myanmar to increase news, information exchange with China Xinhua News Agency, 21 August 2007
Liquidity move buoys renminbi hopes Financial Times, 21 August 2007
Beijing claims success for clean air drive Financial Times, 21 August 2007
Bank lifts China's interest rates BBC News, 21 August 2007
Japanese premier arrives in India BBC News, 21 August 2007
German chancellor to boost cultural exchanges in China Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
China rejects shipment of unqualified pacemakers from U.S. Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
Indian Premier Seeks To Resolve Dispute Over Nuclear Deal Washington Post, 20 August 2007
Abe hails ties with India as ‘crucial’ Financial Times, 20 August 2007
Official: China's NPC establishes Inter-parliamentary Friendship Groups with many ASEAN countries Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
Poison clothes add to China export scares Financial Times, 20 August 2007
Beijing moves to open up markets Financial Times, 20 August 2007
President of UN General Assembly to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
Senior CPC officials meet German party chief Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
China pledges continued support to Afghanistan's reconstruction Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
China to donate $300,000 to quake-ravaged Peru Xinhua News Agency, 20 August 2007
Kazakhstan and China sign pipelines deal Financial Times, 20 August 2007
China approves 6 more countries as destinations for tourist groups Xinhua News Agency, 19 August 2007
In China, Pessimism About Rescue of 180 Miners Reuters, 19 August 2007
More Chinese, Japanese hold positive views on China-Japan relations Xinhua NewsAgency,
19 August 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

FM: Hu's tour to Central Asia, Russia fruitful Xinhua News Agency, 19 August 2007
Peaceful resolution crucial to US-China relations: think tank Taipei Times, 19 August 2007
Majority of survey respondents back `Taiwan' bid for UN Taipei Times, 19 August 2007
No automatic suspension of deal: U.S. Hindu, 19 August 2007
India, Japan to take ties to new level Times of India, 19 August 2007
Russia, China Flex Muscles in Joint War Games Reuters, 18 August 2007
Chinese Entrepreneurs Flourish in Africa New York Times, 18 August 2007
China begins building new nuclear plant, 1st in country's northeast China Post, 18 August 2007
Beijing group to tackle product safety Financial Times, 18 August 2007
China, Kazakhstan sign joint communique on promoting relations, trade Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
China, Kazakhstan pledge to boost co-op, common development Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
Chinese president concludes visit to Kazakhstan Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
Argentina reiterates support for one-China policy Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
Putin revives bomber patrols Guardian, 18 August 2007
Russia resumes long-haul bomber flights: Putin Reuters, 18 August 2007
Russia Resumes Its Long-Range Air Patrols Washington Post, 18 August 2007
Hu: Fighting terrorism important mission of SCO, China, Russia Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
Putin: SCO different from NATO Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
China-Japan Student Conference opens in Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 18 August 2007
China has 20 million Muslims China News, 18 August 2007
Bus Expedites Wheels of Justice in Rural India Washington Post, 18 August 2007
In China, Flooding Traps 172 Miners Underground Washington Post, 18 August 2007
Progress on Closing of North Korean Nuclear Sites Associated Press, 18 August 2007
US deal with India draws more fire Asia Times, 17 August 2007
Singh hit by nuclear fallout Australian, 17 August 2007
China's military must open up, U.S. says Los Angeles Times, 17 August 2007
China ‘Pop Idol’ is banned from TV Times (London), 17 August 2007
Dissident jailed for online writings Los Angeles Times, 17 August 2007
Chinese cyber-dissident jailed for 4 years, press freedom group says Associated Press, 17 August 2007
Chinese president in Astana for state visit Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
China sets up engineer brigade for peacekeeping force in Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
China's sixth peace-keeping detachment to Liberia leaves home Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
An Olympic Tryout in Beijing: Banning Cars, Briefly Washington Post, 17 August 2007
Korean Peninsular denuclearization talks ends with positive results Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
SCO summit puts focus on security Financial Times, 17 August 2007
Russian defense official: SCO anti-terror drill a success Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
At Asian Security Meeting, Russian and Iranian Criticize the U.S. New York Times, 17 August 2007
Chinese president leaves Russia for state visit to Kazakhstan Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Pakistan sends relief goods to flood-affected Chinese people Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Korean Peninsula denuclearization talks "candid, serious" Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Valuations deter China Mobile Financial Times, 17 August 2007
China Everbright in $2.6bn bail-out Financial Times, 17 August 2007
UK groups turn from China Financial Times, 17 August 2007
Laotian PM to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Hu, Putin meet in Bishkek Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
SCO summit meeting issues joint communique Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
SCO leaders sign declaration on security, stability Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Chinese president arrives in Russia to observe joint anti-terrorism drill Xinhua News Agency, 17 August 2007
Analysis: U.S. deal in Pakistan may fail United Press International, 17 August 2007
India Discussing Uranium Deal With Australia Associated Press, 17 August 2007
China begins oil, gas work in Fergana United Press International, 17 August 2007
China, Russia, Central Asian Leaders Meet in Security Summit Agence France Presse, 16 August 2007
China embarks on 'recall' diplomacy Australian, 16 August 2007
China plans safety talks with US BBC News, 16 August 2007
China launches media crackdown Los Angeles Times, 16 August 2007
Norway opens new mission in China Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
India forms a new intelligence center United Press International, 16 August 2007
China "regrets" Canada's investigations into Chinese well casings Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Chinese president leaves Bishkek for Russia's Chelyabinsk Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
China cuts tariffs on 5,375 commodities from ASEAN countries Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
SCO holds summit on security, stability, cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Hu: new treaty to be signed by SCO milestone Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
President Hu calls for greater intra-SCO cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Humanitarian aid from China leaves for Sudan's Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
President Hu: China supports SCO to hold dialogue, cooperate with other countries Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit starts in Bishkek Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Chinese president calls for faster regional integration in Central Asia Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Hu: China advocates peaceful settlement of Iranian nuclear issue Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
US Democratic rivals united on Beijing Financial Times, 16 August 2007
Chinese president: Sino-Iranian ties see continuous growth Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Chinese defense chief: SCO drill shows determination to fight terrorism Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
U.S. chief envoy: working group meeting aims to identify technical means on nuclear facilities disablement Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Chinese, Japanese mark war's end together Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
India-China: Race of two halves BBC News, 16 August 2007
China move starts corporate bond surge Financial Times, 16 August 2007
China’s toymakers press for tighter controls Financial Times, 16 August 2007
President Hu: China to enhance partnership with Mongolia Xinhua News Agency, 16 August 2007
Chinese nationals face spying charges in Iran Financial Times, 16 August 2007
China Cracks Down on News Media as Party Congress Nears New York Times, 16 August 2007
North Korea: Deadly Rains Ruin Big Part Of Farmland Associated Press, 16 August 2007
China Plans Greater Scrutiny of Food Exports New York Times, 16 August 2007
'Brand China' at risk after toy recall BBC News, 15 August 2007
Chinese president pledges support for Afghan reconstruction Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Myanmar leader meets Chinese PLA goodwill delegation Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Former U.S. House speaker: U.S.-China parliamentary exchanges boost trust Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
President Hu lauds new progress in Sino-Tajiki co-op Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Chinese ambassador hands over flood donation to Bangladeshi gov't Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
China, Kyrgyzstan pledge to boost trade, economic ties Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Brazil reiterates support for one-China policy Xinhua News Agency,
China, U.S. enhance education cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Japanese prime minister skips Yasukuni visit Associated Press, 15 August 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

President Hu: China to boost economic, anti-terror co-op with Kyrgyzstan Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
China, U.S. enhance education co-op Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
China, Kyrgyzstan sign joint statement on enhancing co-op, friendship Xinhua News Agency, 15 August 2007
Crackdown on crime `successful' Reuters, 15 August 2007
US appeals to WTO to settle copyright dispute Agence France-Press, 15 August 2007
Japan must tread carefully with ASEAN Yomiuri Shimbun, 15 August 2007
Japan looks to S. Africa for metals deal Kyodo News, 15 August 2007
Manmohan, Karat hold talks Hindu, 15 August 2007
Bush fuel in Left fire Telegraph (India), 15 August 2007
Mush '200% sure' US will not launch unilateral strikes Times of India, 15 August 2007
Bush phones PM: Nuke talk on I-Day Times of India, 15 August 2007
China Becomes Popular Issue in 2008 Race Associated Press, 14 August 2007
Left will redefine ties with Cong as talks fail Asian Age, 14 August 2007
Bush calls up PM, discusses nuke deal Asian Age, 14 August 2007
India promotes 'goodwill' naval exercises Asia Times, 14 August 2007
Quiet resistance at a Tibetan festival International Herald Tribune, 14 August 2007
U.S. to share data with Diet Asahi Shimbun, 14 August 2007
U.S. to give confidential info to Japan Japan Today, 14 August 2007
India's Nuclear Deal Draws Protests Washington Post, 14 August 2007
Defending Nuclear Pact, India Premier Faces Criticism New York Times, 14 August 2007
Taiwan candidate cleared of corruption Associated Press, 14 August 2007
Taiwan Presidential Candidate Acquitted New York Times, 14 August 2007
U.S. calls for co-op with China on climate change Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Bolton boosts Taiwan's UN bid Taipei Times, 14 August 2007
UK to establish Confucius Institute for Chinese Medicine Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Chinese president starts state visit to Kyrgyzstan Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Mattel recalls millions more toys BBC News, 14 August 2007
With US in mind, China heads to Central Asia summit Times of India, 14 August 2007
Chinese president attends Central Asia summit Reuters, 14 August 2007
Chinese president arrives in Bishkek for visit, SCO summit Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Afghan FM to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Chinese president leaves for central Asia tour, to attend SCO summit Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
China jails reporter who faked story China Post, 14 August 2007
Friend's tainted paint may have led to suicide Los Angeles Times, 14 August 2007
Chinese bridge collapse kills 29 BBC News, 14 August 2007
Zambia reaffirms one-China policy Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
SCO to suspend admitting new members Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
SCO forces hold last anti-terror joint drill rehearsal Xinhua News Agency, 14 August 2007
Summit politics in Kyrgyzstan Financial Times, 14 August 2007
Next step for N Korea nuclear disclosure Financial Times, 14 August 2007
U.S. envoy on N. Korea nuclear issue cites progress Associated Press, 14 August 2007
Surge in Consumer Prices Stirs China’s Concern About Overheated Economy New York Times, 14 August 2007
U.S. top negotiator expects "successful" meeting by denuclearization working group Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Chinese inflation hits 10-year high Financial Times, 13 August 2007
China sentences 11 who protested boy's death at hospital Associated Press, 13 August 2007
China reveals peril that almost claimed its first astronaut Reuters, 13 August 2007
Chinese army says open to learn from SCO troops Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Chinese toy boss 'kills himself' BBC News, 13 August 2007
China inflation hits 10-year high BBC News, 13 August 2007
Working group to convene for Korean Peninsula denuclearization Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Chinese ambassador hands over anti-cancer drugs, equipment to Nepal Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
U.S. top negotiator expects "successful" meeting by denuclearization working group Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Chinese activist sentenced to 3 years Financial Times, 13 August 2007
Korean Air to strengthen ties with two Chinese airlines Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
China, Japan to co-host 4th China Int'l SMEs Fair Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Top U.S., DPRK nuclear negotiators to meet in Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
SCO anti-terror drill holds decision-making practice Xinhua News Agency, 13 August 2007
Asia remains wary of China military buidup China Post, 13 August 2007
Senior Chinese legislator meets former speaker of U.S. House of Representatives Xinhua News Agency, 12 August 2007
China affirms dollar’s reserve status Financial Times, 12 August 2007
Sinopec in fresh talks over $5bn refinery Financial Times, 12 August 2007
Backgrounder: Sino-Kyrgyz relations Xinhua News Agency, 12 August 2007
Beijing ’08: Let the Politics Begin New York Times, 12 August 2007
Nigerian president welcomes Chinese investment in power sector Xinhua News Agency, 12 August 2007
China, seeking resources, brings deep pockets to Africa International Herald Tribune, 12 August 2007
China Enacting a High-Tech Plan to Track People New York Times, 12 August 2007
Beijing To Test Plan to Cut Cars Washington Post, 11 August 2007
Product Safety Fear Inflated, China Says Associated Press, 11 August 2007
SCO military forces start 2nd phase of anti-terror joint drill Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
Experts: SCO joint drill to crack down on "three evil forces Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
Military expert: anti-terrorism is an important mission of Chinese army Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
Chinese military delegation concludes visit to Bangladesh Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
Peruvian president praises quality of Chinese products Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
China: SCO military drill not targeting any country Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
IOC chief Rogge awarded honorary citizenship of China's Lijiang City Xinhua News Agency, 11 August 2007
ABP director: China is developing at unimaginable speed Xinhua News Agency, 10 August 2007
First Mongolia-China entrepreneurs' forum opens in Ulan Bator Xinhua News Agency, 10 August 2007
China trade surplus nears record Financial Times, 10 August 2007
CPPCC vice-chairman meets ILO director-general Xinhua News Agency, 10 August 2007
In China, bribers get off easy Los Angeles Times, 10 August 2007