China Analysis TOWN'S TALKING

Last day I visited www.megameeting.com . The first thing that came to my mind at www.megameeting.com was that we're living in interesting times. It actually has to do with how globalibazition is shaping our daily lives. Many people, including academics, believe that globalization is nothing new at all, focusing on the economic aspects of what we call new world economy.

My personal point of view is somehow different. Take for example the new techologies and how important are for everybody, at least in the developed world. We seem to take for granted many aspects of our daily routine that are based on technology. Many analysists miss the point. Globalization is not only an economic but also a social tranformation of our world. A good example is "web conferencing software" . For years it was prohibited because of its cost. Today everybody can easily find Video Conferencing Software. Besides, Video Conferencing and meetings are part of the daily life of many people. Take a look at www.megameeting.com and you' ll see.

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

UN chief applauds Chinese efforts in improving situation in Darfur Xinhua News Agency June 2 2007
China to enact national action plan on climate change Xinhua News Agency June 2 2007
Taiwan's security crucial to Japan: Lee Taipei Times June 2 2007
Big, Gritty Chongqing, City of 12 Million, Is China’s Model for Future New York Times June 1 2007
Singapore PM: China's military build-up not threat to Asia Xinhua News Agency June 1 2007
Former Taiwan president tells Japan that Taiwan is `indispensable' Associated Press June1 2007
China launches satellite "SinoSat-3" Xinhua News Agency June 1 2007
Gates to Play Down China Build-Up at Security Talks Reuters June 1 2007
China's Energy Rush Shatters Village Washington Post June 1 2007
Chinese activists turn to cellphones Los Angeles Times June 1 2007
India and U.S. Try to Rekindle Stalled Talks on a Nuclear Pact New York Times June 1 2007
China Says 2 of Its Companies Played a Role in Poisonings New York Times June 1 2007
FDA warns consumers to throw away toothpaste made in China Associated Press June 1 2007
China vows to release climate action plan Financial Times May 31 2007
Chinese protest Japan war crimes BBC News May 31 2007
Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew hails China-ASEAN ties Xinhua News Agency May 31 2007
Tax in China succeeds where warnings failed International Herald Tribune May 31 2007
China stocks rebound as confidence returns Financial Times May 31 2007
Tax Increase Batters Chinese Stocks, but There’s Little Wider Damage New York Times May 31 2007
U.S. and China meet on North Korean nuclear program International Herald Tribune May 30 2007
India and China to Hold Joint Military Exercises Associated Press May 31 2007
China eyes more overseas companies Financial Times May 30 2007
China seizes 118 tons of Evian water Bloomberg News May 30 2007
Chinese drug commissioner is sentenced to death International Herald Tribune May 29 2007
Death penalty for China official BBC News May 29 2007
China Embraces Nuclear Future Washington Post May 29 2007
China investing heavily to train a more tech-savvy army International Herald Tribune May 29 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Pentagon report clouds facts, says analyst China Daily May 28 2007
China accuses Pentagon of spreading false fears over missiles International Herald Tribune May 27 2007
Chinese media attack Pentagon report Financial Times May 27 2007
Gas reserves discovered in SW China Xinhua News Agency May 27 2007
German president concludes China visit Xinhua News Agency May 27 2007
US-India nuclear deal talks to resume Associated Press May 27 2007
India cancels diplomatic visit to China Financial Times May 27 2007
Up to 77% of rural poor covered by allowance program Xinhua News Agency May 27 2007
Suu Kyi supporters rally in Burma BBC News May 27 2007
Schools act to curb Chinese pupil influx Sunday Times May 27 2007
Toxic pet food dogs US-China relations Financial Times May 27 2007
Mongolian president, senior Chinese military officer meet on relations Xinhua News Agency May 27 2007
Chinese legislators leave for visits to Australia, U.S. Xinhua News Agency May 27 2007
N Korea 'only tested one missile' BBC News May 26 2007
Wary China Allows Production of Two Films Based on '37 Nanjing Massacre Associated Press
May 26 2007
N. Korea Test-Fires Missiles as South Launches U.S.-Equipped Destroyer Associated Press
May 26 2007
Chinese special envoy leaves for Nigerian presidential inauguration Xinhua News Agency May 26 2007
Ethiopia, China sign $18.5 mln debt relief agreement Xinhua News Agency May 26 2007
Chinese, Russian parties vow to enhance ties Xinhua News Agency May 26 2007
China’s Leaders Confront Their Own Manic Market New York Times May 25 2007
Beijing upgrades nuclear arsenal Financial Times May 25 2007
China warns against ‘politicised’ trade ties Financial Times May 25 2007
US-China talks shift to Congress Financial Times May 25 2007
Chinese Officials Extol Benefits of U.S. Relations New York Times May 25 2007
Thai PM: Sino-Thai relations more than "strategic" Xinhua News Agency May 25 2007
China, Japan conduct eighth round of East China Sea talks, agreeing on fresh talks in June Xinhua News Agency May 25 2007
Snubbed by U.S., China Finds New Space Partners New York Times May 24 2007
US warning over China markets BBC News May 24 2007
China Talks Don’t Resolve Major Issues New York Times May 24 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Diet enacts law that paves way for U.S. forces realignment Japan Times May 24 2007
U.S. forces realignment law enacted Yomiuri Shimbun May 24 2007
China, U.S. conclude key economic dialogue Xinhua News Agency May 24 2007
Wu meets Hungarian president Xinhua News Agency May 24 2007
U.S.-China economic talks end with limited steps on opening Chinese markets International Herald Tribune May 23 2007
China concedes little at US talks Financial Times May 23 2007
Food Safety Joins Issues at U.S.-China Talks New York Times May 23 2007
China abandons blog identity plan BBC News May 23 2007
Diet passes bill to realign U.S. forces Asahi Shimbun May 23 2007
Japan approves funding to relocate U.S. forces Associated Press May 23, 2007
China Birth Control Crackdown Sparks Riots Washington Post May 23 2007
Taiwan fights to block China's OIE bid to downgrade it Taipei Times May 23 2007
Blocked by U.S., China finds it own way to space International Herald Tribune May 23 2007
President Hu meets Party members in military Xinhua News Agency May 23 2007
Chen cautious on 'Independence Day' China Post May 23 2007
Chinese diplomats criticize Myanmar's new capital Reuters May 23, 2007
China will stay out of Myanmar's affairs Associated Press May 23 2007
U.S. and China Trade Jabs as Talks Open Washington Post May 23 2007
Japan OKs U.S. forces realignment bill Xinhua News Agency May 23 2007
China shelves real-name blogging plan Financial Times May 22 2007
China seeks to play down $3 billion investment in Blackstone International Herald Tribune May 21 2007
Big US unions court Chinese counterparts Financial Times May 22 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

China Says It Made Blackstone Investment to Raise Returns New York Times May 21, 2007
Germany warns against China lending practices in Africa China Post May 20, 2007
Murdoch extends his net to China The Observer May 20, 2007
Web opens world for young, but erodes respect China Daily May 20, 2007
China, U.S. Come to Trade Talks At Odds Washington Post May 19, 2007
China places 2 activists under house arrest International Herald Tribune May 19, 2007
China pledges $20bn for Africa Financial Times May 17 2007
America's fear of China Economist May 17th, 2007
Hu takes Yalies under his wing Los Angeles Times May 18, 2007
China changes dynamics of African loans Financial Times May 18, 2007
China takes steps to curb its surging economy International Herald Tribune May 18, 2007
UN aide credits China with pressing Sudan to accept peacekeeping force Associated Press
May 17, 2007
Latest Chinese Missile to Target US Carriers: Report Agence France Presse May 16, 2007
Chinese prime minister vows to act on trade imbalance Reuters, Associated Press
Published: May 16, 2007 May 16, 2007
German Parliament Condemns China's 'Laogai' Camps Spiegel International May 14, 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Pres. Chen wants 'detente' with China China Post May 15, 2007
Taiwan president names party loyalist as premier Associated Press May 14, 2007
STI hits high after China eases investment rules Straits Times May 14, 2007
China's policies in Africa's best interest Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007
Wu accuses Beijing of `checkbook' politics AFP May 14, 2007
China approves China-Africa Development Fund Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007
Ministry confident about WHO application efforts Taipei Times May 14, 2007
China launches satellite for Nigeria Xinhua News AgencyMay 14, 2007
Chinese, Slovenian, Croatian premiers hail anniversary of diplomatic ties Xinhua News Agency
May 14, 2007
Chinese trade official gets new portfolio Bloomberg News May 14, 2007
China completes its largest optical astronomical telescope People's Daily May 14, 2007
Today’s Face of Abortion in China Is a Young, Unmarried Woman New York Times May 13, 2007
China eyes greater role in African affairs with appointment of special representative Xinhua News Agency May 13, 2007
Rwandan President Kagame's China visit to focus on trade, investment Xinhua News Agency
May 13, 2007
Commander Visits China to Increase Ties With U.S. New York Times May 13, 2007
Taiwan to name new prime minister The Associated Press May 13, 2007
China's trade surplus jumps 63% Bloomberg News May 12, 2007
Moscow gets Central Asian agreement on pipeline to Russia International Herald Tribune
May 13, 2007
Chinese top legislator to visit 3 African, European nations Xinhua News Agency May 12, 2007
China, Cote d'Ivoire pledge to strengthen bilateral ties Xinhua News Agency May 11, 2007
China’s trade surplus overshadows talks Financial Times May 11, 2007
China steps up response to Darfur Associated Press May 11, 2007
China Stocks, Rising Steeply, Test New Highs New York Times May 10, 2007
China commits to buying U.S. goods Los Angeles Times May 10, 2007
Congress to press China over its undervalued currency Los Angeles Times May 10, 2007
Beijing’s Africa envoy to focus on Darfur Financial Times May 10, 2007
Japan urged to abide by consensus Chinanews.com May 9, 2007
Chinese To Deploy Soldiers To Darfur Washington Post May 9, 2007
Japanese Premier Makes Gift to War Shrine but Does Not Visit New York Times May 8, 2007
China Tells Little About Illness That Kills Pigs, Officials Say New York Times May 8, 2007

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

Chinese shadows International Herald Tribune editorial (May 9, 2007 )

US and China tug at ASEAN unity By Michael Vatikiotis (May 7, 2007) Asia Times

China turns to Confucius, with a modern twist By Ching-Ching Ni (May 7, 2007) Los Angeles Times

Beijing cools on Mugabe By Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt and Andrew Small (May 3, 2007) International Herald Tribune

Japan-U.S. summit Asahi Shimbun Editorial (April 30, 2007)

Engaging the new China By Carla A. Hills and Dennis C. Blair (April 26, 2007) International Herald Tribune

Japan Stirs from Its Postwar Detachment By David Pilling (April 26, 2007) Financial Times

China-Europe Relations Get Complicated By David Shambaugh (May, 2007) Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary

China & the U.S. Congress: Patience is a Virtue By Michael Maughan (April 13, 2007) Henry L. Stimson Center

The Yen Beckons China’s Dollars by C. Fred Bergsten (March 12, 2007) Financial Times