April 15, 2009

News
Environment
Polluters Told to Clean Up Their Act
China Daily, April 15, 2009
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-04/15/content_7678074.htm

Food Security
Scandals at Granaries Prompted Checks
South China Morning Post, April 15, 2009
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ac1d5dfd785a0210VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

Related news:
我国积极展开粮食库存家底摸底工作 (China to Actively Launch Grain Reserve Investigation)
Xinhuanet, April 14, 2009
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2009-04/14/content_11182788_1.htm

Human Rights Defender - Qi Zhiyong (齐志勇)
China Dissident Detained on Sensitive Anniversary
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), April 15, 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090415/wl_asia_afp/chinapoliticstiananmenrights

Human Rights Defender - Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠）
上海维权律师郑恩宠七天被传唤四次 (Prominent Rights Defense Lawyer Zheng Enchong Summoned by Police Four Times in Seven Days)
Radio Free Asia, April 14, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/weiquan-04142009134656.html

Human Rights Defenders
Trial Postponed of Man Charged with Inciting Mob of Bereaved Quake Parents
South China Morning Post, April 15, 2009
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=eb2d5dfd785a0210VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

June 4th
HKU Students Begin Voting on Their Union's June 4 Policy
South China Morning Post, April 15, 2009
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=a59a5dfd785a0210VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

北京开始加强天安门警戒 (Security Stepped Up in Beijing's Tiananmen Square)
Radio Free Asia, April 14, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/security_tiananmen-04142009100239.html

胡耀邦逝世20周年　八九、六四何處招魂 (On the 20th Anniversary of Hu Yaobang's Passing, Where Can We Call Back the Souls of June 4?)
Apple Daily, April 15, 2009
http://appledaily.atnext.com/template/apple/art_main.cfm?art_id=12640709

Migrant Workers
中国人口将“三分天下” (1/3 of China's Population Will Be Migrants)
The Beijing News, April 15, 2009
http://www.thebeijingnews.com/news/guonei/2009/04-15/044@083058.htm

Protests and Petitions
China Orders Local Gov'ts to Listen to Petitioners
Associated Press (via YahooNews), April 14, 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090414/ap_on_re_as/as_china_petitioners

不滿居屋「豆腐渣」(10 Injured at Conflict between Police and Residents of Shenzhen Complex with Shoddy Construction)
Ming Pao, April 15, 2009
http://news.sina.com.hk/cgi-bin/nw/show.cgi/94/1/1/1101966/1.html

Related news:
Protesters Clash with Police in China Dispute
Agence-France Presse (via YahooNews), April 14, 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090414/wl_asia_afp/chinahousingrightsunrest

重庆和张家港分别发生工人堵路示威 (Protests in Chongqing and Zhangjiagang)
Radio Free Asia, April 14, 2009
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/labor_protest-04142009104424.html

Public Health
Poor Patients Who Ran DIY Dialysis Clinic that Was Shut Seek Better Deal
South China Morning Post, April 15, 2009
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d64d5dfd785a0210VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

May 12, 2008

Top News of the Day
Disasters
Earthquake in China kills nearly 9,000
Reuters, May 12, 2008
http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKSP24948720080512
China's most devastating earthquake in three decades killed nearly 9,000 people on Monday, with the toll likely to soar as authorities struggle to reach casualties in large areas cut off from relief. The earthquake that hit China's southwestern province of Sichuan killed 8,533 people, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday, citing the provincial government. The epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude quake was in a mountainous region about 100 km from Sichuan's capital Chengdu, a bustling city of 10 million.

News
Bilateral Ties
China Is Urged to Use Influence With Junta
Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121054394987883529.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Belgium Accuses China of Cyberattacks
PC World, May 10, 2008
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145732/belgium_
accuses_china_of_cyberattacks.html

Children
China's Lost Children
ABC News, May 12, 2008
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=4774224&page=1

Disasters
Expert Warns of Aftershocks in SW China
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/12/content_8154544.htm

Thousands Feared Dead as Strong Quake Hits China
New York Times, May 12, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/world/asia/13china.html?hp

Six Die in South China Landslide
Xinhuanet (via China Daily), May 11, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/11/content_6675772.htm

Fire Engulfs East China Factory, Casualties Unknown
Xinhuanet, May 11, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/11/content_8145451.htm

Six People Detained Over Fatal China Rail Accident: Report
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEayhfcHOIlyEw6ayYeS4401go8w

Human Rights Defenders
Dissident to Apply for Visa to Visit Hong Kong
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=558d60bf7d8d9110VgnVCM10000
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维权活动人士齐志勇再次被当局限制行动自由
Human Rights Defender Qi Zhiyong's Freedom of Movement Restricted Once Again
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qi-05112008154725.html

Media
Legal Action Against CNN Dropped
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=be1460bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
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Migrant Workers
China Launches Project to Help Children of Migrant Workers
Xinhuanet, May 10, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/10/content_8142387.htm

Hard Lessons for Beijing Migrant Worker Children
Reuters, May 09, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Olympics/idUSPEK22242120080
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Olympics
Beijing Medical Workers Undergo Anti-Terror Training for Olympics
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/12/content_8151200.htm

Cross-Strait Theme for Quanzhou Relay
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=bc47804d25bd9110VgnVCM10000
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Man Arrested for Chat-Room Threat to Grab Torch
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e54360bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
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Unruly Crowds Prompt Concern at Ability to Keep Spectators in Check
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=816360bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
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Beijing Invites Citizens to Report Olympic Logo Infringement by Offering Huge Rewards
Xinhuanet, May 11, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/11/content_8147874.htm

Beijing Olympics to Boost Chinese Energy Demand: Analysts
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5igXJNHgYyDgCBL_PslCR4M1_HSJQ

Fuzhou Greets Olympic Flame with Passion and Former Heroes
SCMP, May 11, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9dca267c796d9110VgnVCM100000
360a0a0aRCRD

Olympic Torch Relay in China's Guangdong Province Ends
Xinhuanet, May 10, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/10/content_8141874.htm

Chance of Podium Protests in Beijing: Coates
The Age (Australia), May 10, 2008
http://www.theage.com.au/news/beijing2008/chance-of-podium-pro
tests-in-beijing-coates/2008/05/10/1210131311932.html

Protests and Petitions
15万下岗教师联署发表公开信
150, 000 Unemployed Teachers Sign Open Letter Urging Authorities to Help Resolve
Questions of Livelihood
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiaoshi-05122008105
508.html

邯郸上千学生罢课抗议事件未了
Student Protest in Handan, Hebei, Continues
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/handan-05122008105201.h
tml

江苏强占百亩农地 35位进京代表被抓回
35 Jiangsu Land Rights Representatives Petition in Beijing, Arrested
Radio Free Asia, May 11, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiang-05112008154958.html

China Punishes 6 for Protest Against Chemical Plant
Reuters, May 11, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK314359

河南访民反映在北京上访遭殴打情况
Henan Doctor Recounts Beating After Petitioning in Beijing
Radio Free Asia, May 10, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/huo-05102008005757.html

Public Health
5 More Die in China of Child Virus, Bringing Death Toll to 39
AP (via International Herald Tribune), May 12, 2008
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/12/news/China-Child-
Virus.php

Health Official: China's Nurse Workforce Surges, But Shortage Persists
People's Daily, May 12, 2008
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6408987.html

Tibet
Dalai Lama Looking Forward to Talks with China, with Reservations
International Herald Tribune, May 12, 2008
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/12/asia/dalai.php

China Floats Inviting Dalai Lama to Olympics: Tibet MP
Reuters, May 12, 2008
http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-335346200805
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Tibet Rally in Paris Calls for Pressure on China
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gFi0am96_hSEHG8ofhA1Vi_Zn
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Nepal Police Arrest 500 Tibetan Women Protesting Chinese Rule
Bloomberg, May 12, 2008
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=aKBDWm7
yl0l0&refer=india

February 2 - 4, 2008

Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defender - Qi Zhiyong (齐志勇)
六四伤残民运人士齐志勇己失踪一个月 (June 4th Disabled Democracy Activist Qi Zhiyong Disappeared Over a Month Ago)
Radio Free Asia, February 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2008/02/01/china_dissident_64/
Disabled democracy activist Qi Zhiyong (齐志勇) has been out of contact since around January 8. His friend Li Hai (李海) said he has tried to contact Qi through the Internet, Qi’s cell phone, and other methods, but has had no success. Li speculated that if Qi has been detained by the authorities, then the reason for his detention is that he revealed information about Hu Jia (胡佳) after Hu was detained late last December.

News
Disasters
Premier Calls for Courage, Patience as Snow Not Over
Xinhuanet, February 03, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/03/content_7561194.htm

China Winter Chaos Sparks Railway Stampede; 1 Dead
Reuters, February 02, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSPEK17383320080203

Food Security
Chinese, Japanese Officials Meet over Food Poisoning
Xinhuanet, February 03, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/03/content_7562419.htm

Human Rights Defender - Hu Jia (胡佳)
当局正式逮捕胡佳但批准家人探望 (Hu Jia Formally Arrested; Father Allowed to Visit Him in Detention Center)
Radio Free Asia, February 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2008/02/01/china_rights_hujia/

Related Information
HRIC Press Statement: HRIC Condemns the Formal Arrest of Hu Jia
Human Rights in China, February 1, 2008
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/47275

Human Rights Defender - Zeng Jinyan (曾金燕)
百访民探望胡佳妻女受阻　民间持续质疑当局各种做法 (One Hundred Petitioners Barred from Visiting Zeng Jinyan and Her Daughter)
Radio Free Asia, February 03, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2008/02/03/hu/

Human Rights Defender - Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
中国人权敦促中国政府释放陈光诚 (Human Rights in China Urges the Chinese Government to Release Chen Guangcheng)
Radio Free Asia, February 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2008/02/02/xinwen/#2

Related Information
HRIC Press Advisory: With Six-Month Olympic Countdown Looming, HRIC Calls on China to Release Chen Guangcheng
Human Rights in China, February 1, 2008
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/item?item_id=47260

Human Rights Defender - Lü Gengsong (吕耿松)
吕耿松案在2月5号开庭审理 (Lü Gengsong to Stand Trial on February 5)
Radio Free Asia, February 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2008/02/02/xinwen/#4

Labor
China Mine Blast Kills 9 Amid New Drive for Coal
Reuters, February 03, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK132605

Land Policy
Illegal Land Use in Cross Hairs of New Nationwide Scheme
China Daily (available at Xinhua), February 02, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/02/content_7549354.htm

Media
SPPA: Protect Right to Know Amid Snow Disaster
Xinhuanet, February 02, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/02/content_7553670.htm

Google Faces Lawsuit for Blocking Name
Financial Times, February 01, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9abb5ca2-d0e2-11dc-953a-0000779fd2ac.html

Migrant Workers
For Migrants, Trip Home Only Break in Lonely Year of Labour
South China Morning Post, February 04, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=1619a578750e7110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD

Olympics
China Detains Nine over Olympic Website Scam
Xinhuanet, February 03, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/03/content_7557904.htm

China Says No Cover-Up in Olympics Construction Deaths
Xinhuanet, February 03, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/03/content_7556199.htm

Beijing Closes 10 Industrial Polluters to Keep Air Fresher
Xinhuanet, February 02, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/02/content_7555187.htm

Police
Chinese Police Nab 10,000 Homicide-Linked Fugitives in 2007
Xinhuanet, February 01, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/01/content_7545664.htm

Protests and Petitions
江苏女访民徐平遭非法拘押及人身虐待 (Jiangsu Petitioner Illegally Detained and Tortured)
Radio Free Asia, February 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2008/02/01/xuping/

Religion
河南洛阳基督徒因宣教被刑事拘留 (Henan Christian Criminally Detained over Preaching)
Radio Free Asia, February 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2008/02/01/henan/