CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Taiwan should not be closed to China long-term, Ma says Taipei Times, 23 July 2007
China to provide 100 mln RMB to Bangladesh Xinhua News Agency, 23 July 2007
Hsieh pans `cross-strait common market' policy Taipei Times, 23 July 2007
Chen’s UN bid may hit rival’s US trip Financial Times, 23 July 2007
DPP branches attacked by Chinese computer virus Taipei Times, 23 July 2007
Sarkozy seeks tougher line on China Financial Times, 22 July 2007
More Chinese soldiers leave for military drill in Russia Xinhua News Agency, 22 July 2007
Taiwan mulls changing school textbooks to underscore national sovereignty Associated Press, 22 July 2007
North Korea demands power reactors The Associated Press, 22 July 2007
China could buy stake in Barclays BBC News, 22 Jul 2007
Chen again says no to Chinese students China Post, 22 July 2007
Ethiopian PM speaks highly of China's peaceful rise Xinhua News Agency, 21 July 2007
China Shuts 3 Companies Over Safety of Products New York Times, 21 July 2007
Sudanese First Vice President: Sudan expects cemented relation with China Xinhua News Agency, 21 July 2007
China strongly opposes U.S. investigations against Chinese products Xinhua News Agency, 20 July 2007
NPC provides computers, printers to Cambodian Senate Xinhua News Agency, 20 July 2007
China’s Growth Accelerates to 11.9%, and Food Prices Spur Inflation New York Times, 20 July 2007
China's special envoy meets with Israeli president Xinhua News Agency, 20 July 2007
President: China becomes Zimbabwe's top priority co-op partner Xinhua News Agency, 20 July 2007
PM: Pakistan to make more efforts to further ties with China Xinhua News Agency, 20 July 2007
China lifts rates, cuts tax on savings Financial Times, 20 July 2007
North Korean Nuclear Talks Fail to Set Disarmament Timetable, but Yield Agreement on Goals New York Times, 20 July 2007
Chinese companies to purchase $210 mln' worth goods from Pakistan Xinhua News Agency, 19 July 2007
China urges int'l community to "seize favorable opportunity" on Darfur issue Xinhua News Agency, 19 July 2007
China advocates resolving issue of Russia's suspension of CFE treaty through dialogue Xinhua News Agency, 19 July 2007
Rate rise expected as China GDP soars Financial Times, 19 July 2007
Chinese NGOs condemn Japanese court's rejection of chemical weapon victims' claim Xinhua News Agency, 19 July 2007
Vatican backs new China bishop BBC News, 19 July 2007
China nominates bishop for Beijing despite letter from pope Reuters, 18 July 2007
Somalia wins bonuses on China oil fields Financial Times, 18 July 2007
US sets up import safety panel Financial Times, 18 July 2007
Chinese premier eyes fruitful first China-Japan economic dialogue Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
China willing to help resolve Darfur issue as Sudan's VP visits Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
Sudan expects China's continuous support Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
China contributes $13.5 mln to WFP Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
Indonesia's Aceh to have Chinese-funded village Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

The deadly price of China's miracle The Guardian, 18 July 2007
China's minister urges Pakistan to ensure safety of overseas Chinese Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
China, Turkmenistan vow to enhance co-op, agreements signed Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
EU official to visit China for co-op on consumer product safety Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
China to help Syria with oil refinery World Tribune, 18 July 2007
Chinese version of Japanese book: Who was to blame for Sino-Japanese War Xinhua News Agency, 18 July 2007
KMT says Chen's UN bid has derailed US sales of F-16s Taipei Times, 17 July 2007
CPC promotes democracy by open elections Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
Chinese defense minister reiterates army loyalty to Party Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
U.N. Inspectors Confirm Shutdown of North Korean Reactor New York Times, 17 July 2007
Web censorship is failing, says Chinese official Times Online, 17 July 2007
Chinese party cells spread Financial Times, 17 July 2007
Filthy as well as rich Guardian Unlimited, 17 July 2007
Pollution undermining China, report says Associated Press 17 July 2007
Slow march to pension progress Financial Times, 17 July 2007
Chinese court orders death, life in prison for brick kiln bosses Associated Press, 17 July 2007
Joint statement: China, Turkmenistan to strengthen energy cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
Sudanese vice president starts first China visit Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
Macedonian FM starts China tour Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
China, South Africa vow to strengthen military ties Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
China welcomes DPRK's shutdown of nuclear reactor Xinhua News Agency, 17 July 2007
Beijing’s Lack of Penalties in Labor Cases Stirs Outrage New York Times, 17 July 2007
China accuses foreign media of raising unnecessary alarm about its exports International Herald Tribune, 16 July 2007
China floods trigger invasion of mice Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2007
95 Chinese officials punished over forced labor scandal Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
CPC recruits almost 12 mln members in 5 years Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
China, Japan to further co-op on energy resource Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
China, Thailand stage combined training of special troops Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
Chinese, Tunisian defense ministers agree to beef up military exchanges Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
Special envoy calls for negotiation to promote Mideast peace process Xinhua News Agency, 16 July 2007
US asks China to lift meat import ban Financial Times, 16 July 2007
In Role Reversal, China Blocks Some U.S. Meat Washington Post, 15 July 2007
Sergeants with modern professional skills take on bigger role in Chinese army Xinhua News Agency, 15 July 2007
US food companies hit by China ban Financial Times, 15 July 2007
North Koreans Say They’ve Shut Nuclear Reactor New York Times, 15 July 2007
China Blocks Some Imports of U.S. Chicken and Pork New York Times, 15 July 2007
China seeks Turkmenistan gas Financial Times, 15 July 2007
ROK trade with China to top $200 bln in 2012 Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
China wins permit to look for oil in Somalia Financial Times, 14 July 2007
China signs loan facility for building bridge in Malaysia Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
After Silence, China Mounts Product Safety PR Offensive Washington Post, 14 July 2007
China's top military officer stresses importance of SCO drill Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
Putin: Relations with China growing steadily Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
Chinese, Russian FMs vow to promote co-op Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
From peasant guerrillas to high-tech troops: 80 years of PLA Xinhua News Agency, 14 July 2007
China Talking Safety, but That Filling Is Cardboard Associated Press, 13 July 2007
A Chinese Reformer Betrays His Cause, and Pays New York Times, 13 July 2007
Oil Is Shipped to North Korea Under Nuclear Shutdown Pact New York Times, 13 July 2007
China, Senegal to foster trade cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 13 July 2007
EU lauds China's progress towards accounting standards convergence Xinhua News Agency, 13 July 2007
Second phase of China-aid remote education system completed in Egypt Xinhua News Agency, 13 July 2007
China Bars U.S. Trip for Doctor Who Exposed SARS Cover-Up New York Times, 13 July 2007
China Orders Western Newsletter to Halt Operations, Editor Says New York Times, 12 July 2007
Niger rebels add to China’s Africa woes Financial Times, 12 July 2007
Chinese-sponsored economic zone debuts in Russia Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
SCO members to launch joint anti-terror drill Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Sudanese first vice president to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Briton fears deportation after Chinese media clampdown Guardian, 12 July 2007
Chinese FM meets German Deputy Foreign Minister Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Chinese, Malaysian FMs hold talks in Beijing Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Turkmenistan president to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Macedonian foreign minister to visit China Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
Sino-Russian finance dialogue to enlarge economic cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
2.86 mln CPC members work in private sector Xinhua News Agency, 12 July 2007
China Not Sole Source of Dubious Food New York Times, 12 July 2007
China Prohibits Poisonous Industrial Solvent in Toothpaste New York Times, 12 July 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Money and the military Guardian Weekly, 13 July 2007
Pollution and protests Guardian Weekly, 13 July 2007
China orders Western-run newsletter to cease operations International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007
China rodents spark disease fears BBC News, 11 July 2007
China's gift of building to East Timor typifies charm offensive in Asia International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007
Hong Kong starts formal consultations on its future democracy International Herald Tribune, 11 July 2007
China Quick to Execute Drug Official New York Times, 11 July 2007
Minister: China to strive for stable, fast economic progress Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007
Cambodia condemns Taiwan's bid to join U.N. Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007
Macedonia eyes closer military ties with China Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007
China, Singapore agree to further economic cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 11 July 2007
Chinese applaud ex-official's execution Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2007
China June Trade Surplus Renews Currency Pressure New York Times, 11 July 2007
China bans influential NGO newsletter Guardian Unlimited, 11 July 2007
Vice President calls for more respect for grass-roots officials Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
Syria proposes to boost oil cooperation with China Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
China rises to Pakistan's defense Asia Times, 10 July 2007
China protests unfriendly FBI advertisements Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
UN Secretary-General's Special Advisor on Myanmar visits China Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
Chinese official calls for implementation of initial actions on Korean Peninsula nuclear issue Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
Chinese peace-keeping troops clear 7,000 mines, bombs in Lebanon Xinhua News Agency, 10 July 2007
North Korea talks will resume next week, reports say The Associated Press, 10 July 2007
China trade surplus hits record BBC News, 10 July 2007
Web link to China teen pregnancy BBC News, 10 July 2007
China aims to produce high-grade titanium Financial Times, 10 July 2007
3 Charged With Enslaving Members of Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Performing in U.S. New York Times, 9 July 2007
Officials fear tainted goods will harm China's stability The Associated Press, 9 July 2007
UN nuclear monitoring agency to send team to North Korea International Herald Tribune, 9 July 2007
China's Diplomatic Gain Is Taiwan's Loss Washington Post, 9 July 2007
Australia understands China's effors on military mordernization, says Australian DM Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
China lauds ties with Australia, vowing to further military co-op Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
China, Kyrgyzstan pledge to reinforce friendly ties Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
Switzerland recognizes China's full market economy status Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
NEC of Cambodia receives office equipment from Chinese government Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
Vice Premier Wu Yi arrives in Singapore for 4-day visit Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
Egypt values implementation of FOCAC Beijing Summit commitments Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
Pakistan condemns Chinese killing Xinhua News Agency, 9 July 2007
China briefs foreign military attaches on development of its armed forces Xinhua News Agency,
9 July 2007
Kyrgyz PM meets Chinese FM on ties, cooperation Xinhua News Agency, 8 July 2007
In China's safety woes, echoes of U.S. history International Herald Tribune, 8 July 2007
Taiwan Leader Vows to Pursue Vote on Island's Name Washington Post, 8 July 2007
China's top political advisor on energy issue Xinhua News Agency, 8 July 2007
China city to tighten internet controls Financial Times, 8 July 2007
As China’s Economy Roars, Consumers Lack Defenders New York Times, 8 July 2007
China Steps Up Its Safety Efforts New York Times, 7 July 2007
Chinese contractor hands over satellite to Nigeria Xinhua News Agency, 7 July 2007
Containing social unrest key to Chinese officials' promotion prospects Xinhua News Agency, 7 July 2007
70 years on, war veterans meet to mark outbreak of war against Japanese aggression Xinhua News Agency, 7 July 2007
Chinese political advisors make suggestions on building socialist culture Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
Border trade "uninspiring" a year after China, India re-open Nathu La Pass Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
U.S. teachers seek traces of Japan's germ warfare in China Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
Nepali-China Contemporary Dialogue held in Kathmandu Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
China donates to Pakistan for disaster relief efforts Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
Canberra's military concerns "unfounded" Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
Senior Chinese diplomat: Sino-Arab relations heading towards new partnership Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
China, Arab countries seek more co-op within framework of Sino-Arab forum Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
Meeting of Sino-Arab forum ends with final document Xinhua News Agency, 6 July 2007
US concerns over China weapons in Iraq Financial Times, 6 July 2007
Japan feels threat of China’s military Financial Times, 6 July 2007
China denounces efforts to connect Beijing Olympics with Darfur issue Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Chinese, British PMs promise to enhance bilateral relations Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Malaysian PM calls for more investments from China Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China responds to Australia's defense policy paper Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China discussing timetable for resuming six-party talks Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China, ROK vow to develop relations Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Chinese police chief calls for keeping safe society in rural areas Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Australia warns on China’s army ambition Financial Times, 5 July 2007
China hopes new Japan defense chief considers neighborly relations Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China preparing to establish 1st insurance company for coal industry Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China repeats calls for EU to recognize its full market economy status Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China supports Pakistan's measures for stability Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Indonesian President Susilo meets with Chinese FM Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China, EU call for more exchanges in financial sector Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
China Reportedly Urged Omitting Pollution-Death Estimates New York Times, 5 July 2007

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Arab countries, China to enhance co-op Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Senior official calls for enhancing Internet cultural development Xinhua News Agency, 5 July 2007
Chinese slave labour trial begins BBC News, 4 July 2007
Survey: 80.9% of China's products up to standard Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007
Japan Defense Chief Resigns Over Bomb Remark New York Times, 4 July 2007
China Tightens Restrictions on Transplants Washington Post, 4 July 2007
Official: "One country, two systems" principle successfully implemented in HK 4 July 2007
Africa looks forward to all-round co-op with China Xinhua News Agency, 4 July 2007
Now on view in Hong Kong: A historic source of Chinese pride International Herald Tribune, 3 July 2007
China 'buried smog death finding' BBC News, 3 July 2007
U.S. general faults North's missile test Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2007
750,000 a year killed by Chinese pollution Financial Times, 2 July 2007
Beijing clouds the pollution picture Financial Times, 2 July 2007
Companies in U.S. Increase Testing of Chinese Goods New York Times, 1 July 2007
Cautious welcome for China labour law Financial Times, 1 July 2007
China's provincial Party leaders younger, better educated after reshuffle Xinhua News Agency, 1 July 2007
A Slippery, Writhing Trade Dispute New York Times, 30 June 2007
As Unrest Rises, China Broadens Workers’ Rights New York Times, 30 June 2007
China Vows Food-Safety Changes New York Times, 30 June 2007
North Korea and U.N. Reach Agreement on Reactor Shutdown Associated Press, 30 June 2007
F.D.A. Curbs Sale of 5 Seafoods Farmed in China New York Times, 29 June 2007
U.N. Development Agency Rebuts U.S. Charges of Wasteful Spending in North Korea New York Times, 29 June 2007
China goes beyond the party for key post Financial Times, 29 June 2007
Rights Group Accuses Philippine Army of Abuses Against Leftists New York Times, 29 June 2007
China amends new labor law draft Xinhua News Agency, 28 June 2007
Food-Safety Crackdown in China New York Times, 28 June 2007
U.N. Predicts Urban Population Explosion New York Times, 28 June 2007
US and China fall from global favour Financial Times, 27 June 2007
China’s Leader Vows to Uphold One-Party Rule New York Times, 27 June 2007
China, Spain pledge to upgrade strategic partnership Xinhua News Agency, 26 June 2007
Hu pledges reform ‘for the people’ Financial Times, 26 June 2007
China, Japan conduct 9th round of talks on East China Sea issues Xinhua News Agency, 26 June 2007

China Analysis TOWN'S TALKING

Every magazine that respects itself and every serious newspaper publish articles about real estate these days.In fact, there are publications focused only on real estate. Among the countries that attract the interest of many people is China, especially real estate in Shanghai.

Generally, the real estate industry is China's most important engine for domestic spending. Industry insiders and analysts have said the rise in property prices had slowed (with only a few exceptions), but things have changed. China's average housing price in 70 major cities grew 6.4 percent from a year earlier in May, the fastest in 18 months, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.It is because of this that many developers focus on the smaller Chinese cities as consumers there grow richer.

ARTICLES & OPINIONS

Back to the future with N. Korea By Frank Ching, China Post, 27 June 2007
Prospects for Taiwan's Upcoming Presidential Election by Dafydd Fell, Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary, (June 2007)
Why China Won’t Save Darfur By Morton Abramowitz and Jonathan Kolieb, Foreign Policy, (June 2007), Web Exclusive
What’s Your China Fantasy? By David M. Lampton and James Mann, Foreign Policy,
(May 2007), Web Exclusive
Rise of Asia will be a challenge for policy-makers in India, US by Ashley Tellis, The Tribune (India), 5 May 2007
China's Rise and the Taiwan Challenge By Richard C. Bush III and Michael E. O'Hanlon, The Washington Times, 3 May 2007
Japan Again By Dan Blumenthal, National Review, 14 May 2007
China's 'New Diplomacy' Goes to Tokyo By Jianwei Wang, PacNet #24A, 1 May 2007, Center for Strategic & International Studies

CHINA NEWS THIS WEEK

Iraqi President visits east China Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007
Over 1,000 officials disciplined for corruption in first 5 months Xinhua News Agency, 25 June 2007
Rich nations accused of 'green imperialism' Associated Press, 25 June 2007
N Korea confirms fund dispute resolved Financial Times, 25 June 2007
Hong Kong Is Reshaped by Mainlanders New York Times, 24 June 2007
US-China currency spat bruises IMF Financial Times, 24 June 2007
Sudanese president meets Chinese envoy for Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007
Draft labor contract law improves protection of part-time workers Xinhua News Agency, 24 June 2007
A Diplomat Reflects on Taiwan’s Isolation New York Times, 24 June 2007
Taiwan’s KMT backs away from China Financial Times, 24 June 2007
Japan grows coral to keep China out Sunday Times, 24 June 2007
China Tries to Contain Scandal Over Slave Labor With Arrests and Apology New York Times, 23 June 2007
China boom under threat by loss of cheap labour The Times, 23 June 2007
A mystery in Beijing: Who runs the military? International Herald Tribune, 22 June 2007
Iraq revives Saddam deal with China Financial Times, 22 June 2007
In Surprise Move, U.S. Envoy Visits North Korea New York Times, 22 June 2007
Chinese police free 450 slave workers Guardian Unlimited, 22 June 2007
China’s shadow looms over Doha failure Financial Times, 22 June 2007
China arrests 2 officials in slave labor case Associated Press, 21 June 2007
Taipei to snub US and China on UN plan Financial Times, 21 June 2007
Democracy can wait: Stability is paramount for Beijing International Herald Tribune, 21 June 2007
Thriving Hong Kong capitalism in Communist embrace International Herald Tribune, 21 June 2007
US envoy in surprise visit to North Korea Financial Times, 21 June 2007
China is not to blame for climate change Guardian, 21 June 2007
As More Toys Are Recalled, Trail Ends in China New York Times, 19 June 2007
U.S. Says North Korea May Begin Shutting Reactor in Weeks New York Times, 19 June 2007
China Captures Man Accused of Labor Abuse Reuters, 18 June 2007
Chinese company engaged to construct school in N Zambia Xinhua News Agency, 18 June 2007
Turkish, Chinese ministers vow to enhance bilateral economic ties Xinhua News Agency, 18 June 2007
Arab-China trade expected to reach $100 bln by 2015 Xinhua News Agency, 18 June 2007
China urges support to deployment of peacekeeping troop in Darfur Xinhua News Agency, 16 June 2007
Legislature Finally Passes US Arms Budget Taipei Times, 16 June 2007