Corruption
Senior Beijing Official Sentenced to Life on Corruption Charges
Xinhuanet, May 08, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/08/content_11337623.htm
Disasters
Incense Burns as China Mourns Quake Dead
Reuters (available at YahooNews), May 12, 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090512/wl_nm/us_china_quake
Related NewsChina Drills Disaster Response on Quake Anniversary
当局怕地震灾民“添乱” 家长须千里外祭奠 (Fearing "Added Trouble," Authorities Force Earthquake Families Far from Quake Zone)
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/sichuan_earthquake-05112009114916.html
Shanghai Daily, May 12, 2009
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=400622
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Full text: China's Actions for Disaster Prevention and Reduction
China Daily, May 11, 2009
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-05/11/content_7763883.htm
北京政府信息公开被评估“不及格” 52分排名第11 (Beijing Open Government Information Fails Evaluation; Ranked 11 out of 31 Provincial Govs)
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2009-05/12/content_11357228.htm
June 4th
计划來港筹备六四悼念活动 杨建利再遭港府拒绝入境 (Democracy Activist Barred from Entering Hong Kong to Prepare June 4th Events)
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/64-05112009092547.html
Media
Chinese Police Make Arrests in Fake Magazine Scam
China Post, May 12, 2009
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/local-news/other/2009/05/12/207735/Chinese-
police.htm
Chinese Director Defies Film Ban
BBC, May 11, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8043823.stm
Police
公安部部长孟建柱：公安机关要与媒体良好合作 (Public Security Offices Must Cooperate with Media, Minister Says)
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2009-05/12/content_11356806.htm
Protests and Petitions
湖南长沙发生暴力物业纠纷 (Violent Clashes over Property in Changsha)
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/changsha-05112009164722.html
Public Health
Chinese Leaders Ask for Strict Anti-Flu Steps Following First Confirmed Case
Xinhuanet, May 11, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-05/11/content_11355218.htm
