News
Civil Society
China Wants Role of NGOs and Professional Organizations Better Defined
Xinhuanet, June 07, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/07/content_
6210419.htm
Death Penalty
"Prudent" Chinese Courts Cut Back on Execution
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 08, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070608/wl_nm/china_exec
utions_dc_1;_ylt=AiCL1VLjFmRTWrhTi3lTl0FPzWQA
Human Rights Defender – Rebiya Kadeer (热比娅)
China Lashes at Bush for Meeting Rights Activist
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 07, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070607/pl_nm/china_usa
_rights_dc_1
Human Rights Defenders
池建伟上诉庭未开已入牢 朱虞夫案进入审查起诉 (Chi Jianwei's Appeal Rejected in Closed Trial; Prosecutor to Decide Whether to Indict Zhu Yufu and Son)
Radio Free Asia, June 07, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/07/
chijianwei/
Land Policy
Maglev Project Pushes Ahead
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=7f6599a0c
e603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Law
化州公安刑讯夺命串供遮掩/涉及民警近40人 省反渎职侵权局成立 (40 Local Police Officers in Guangdong Lie About Torture Death of Suspect)
Nanfang City News, June 08, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200706
080316.asp
沪党纪案件有望公开审理 (Shanghai May Hold Open Trials for Cases Involving Party Discipline in 2007)
The Beijing News, June 08, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0565/2007/06-08/018@
013748.htm
Media
Media Ban over Reported Firing
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e0659
9a0ce603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s
=News
Two Newspaper Staff Suspended for 'June 4' Advert
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=7b959
9a0ce603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s
=News
Migrant Workers
Cadre's Son Accused of Enslaving and Torturing Migrants in Factory
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=eee499a0
ce603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Multilateral Relations
Beijing Rethinks Foreign Aid
The Standard, June 08, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&
art_id=46327&sid=13966502&con_type=1&d_str=20070608
Olympics
Watchdog Hits Decision to Build Incinerator
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?
vgnextoid=40e499a0ce603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRC
RD&s=News&ss=Chinatemplating/v/index.jsp?vgnex
toid
China Must Tackle Darfur for Successful Olympics, Says Activist
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), June 07, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070607/wl_asia_afp/oly20
08chinahongkong_070607145255
Population
US Abortion Ruling Opens Asylum Door
The Standard, June 08, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&ar
t_id=46286&sid=13966161&con_type=1&d_str=20070608
Protests and Petitions
河南访民李玉凤被控“妨碍公务罪” (Henan Petitioner to Be Tried on "Obstructing Execution of Official Duties" Charges)
Radio Free Asia, June 07, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/07/china_pe
tition_court/
Hundreds of Students Riot in Central China
Reuters (via ABC News), June 07, 2007
http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=325
3770
天津维权人士郑明芳遭当地政法委书记毒打 (Rights Defender Beaten by Local Cadre in Tianjin)
Radio Free Asia, June 07, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/07/zh
eng/
Xiamen Environment to Be Assessed
Xinhuanet, June 07, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/07/content_62
12460.htm
Religion
In Brief: Underground Bishop Back in Custody, US Rights Group Says
South China Morning Post, June 08, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=b5b59
9a0ce603110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=
News
Rural Issues
China Plans Cooperative Healthcare for all Rural Residents by 2010
Xinhuanet, June 07, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/07/content_6
212788.htm
Friday, June 08, 2007
Thursday, June 07, 2007
June 7, 2007
News
Corruption
Electricity Regulator Slams Local Protection of Corrupt Practices
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_6
206787.htm
Food Security
China Publishes First Food Safety Five-Year Plan
Financial Times, June 06, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/50957742-13e7-11dc-9866-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Human Rights Defenders
"Eco-Warrior" Wu Lihong Charged for Blackmail
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_6
206117.htm
北京维权人士齐志勇被扣押一周后获释 (Beijing Rights Defender Qi Zhiyong Released After Detention for a Week)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/06/china_
dissident_detain/
泛蓝联盟成员谢福林被拘留 短期内第四位成员失自由 (Xie Fulin Becomes 4th Member of Pan-Blue Alliance to Be Placed Under Detention in a Month)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/
fanlan/
Law
Shanghai Targets Sexual Harassment
Christian Science Monitor, June 06, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0606/p07s02-woap.html
Media
互联网和中国公民权利(一） (Internet and Citizens' Rights in China (Part I))
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/In
ternet/
互联网和中国公民权利(二） (Internet and Citizens' Rights in China (Part II))
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/I
nternet2/
Amnesty International Warns Censorship Will Damage Internet
Voice of America, June 06, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-06-06-voa31.cfm
China to Raise Key Internet Issues at IGF Meeting
YahooNews (China), June 06, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20070606/tc_infoworld
/89149_1
大陆网站记者报道拆迁被捕 紧贴孑木案江苏当局又一记 (Journalist of China-Based Web Site Detained After Reporting on Violent Eviction)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/ji
emu/
Migrant Workers
山西省出台新条例 农民工试用期不得超过一个月 (Shanxi's New Regulation to Limit Probation Period for Migrant Workers to Less Than a Month)
Legal Daily, June 07, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2007-06/07/content_63
2641.htm
Olympics
中国媒体批评迎奥运活动“劳民伤财” (Chinese Media Criticizes Wasteful Olympic Activities)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/o
lympics/
Poverty
潘小涛﹕比一条生命还要珍贵的一包面包 (Commentary: When Bread Is More Expansive Than Life)
Ming Pao, June 07, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070607/fab1.htm
Protests and Petitions
Mayor Hits Out at Plant Protesters
The Standard, June 07, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3
&art_id=46207&sid=13947314&con_type=1&d_str=20070
607
China Jails Holdout Couple Who Tried to Self-Immolate
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/china/2007/06/06/china_shand
ong/
Three Gorges
Climate Official: Three Gorges Dam Can Not Be Blamed for Drought in SW China
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_
6207847.htm
Hong Kong
We Have Final Say on Power, Warns Wu
The Standard, June 07, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=
12&art_id=46267&sid=13953165&con_type=3
Corruption
Electricity Regulator Slams Local Protection of Corrupt Practices
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_6
206787.htm
Food Security
China Publishes First Food Safety Five-Year Plan
Financial Times, June 06, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/50957742-13e7-11dc-9866-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Human Rights Defenders
"Eco-Warrior" Wu Lihong Charged for Blackmail
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_6
206117.htm
北京维权人士齐志勇被扣押一周后获释 (Beijing Rights Defender Qi Zhiyong Released After Detention for a Week)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/06/china_
dissident_detain/
泛蓝联盟成员谢福林被拘留 短期内第四位成员失自由 (Xie Fulin Becomes 4th Member of Pan-Blue Alliance to Be Placed Under Detention in a Month)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/
fanlan/
Law
Shanghai Targets Sexual Harassment
Christian Science Monitor, June 06, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0606/p07s02-woap.html
Media
互联网和中国公民权利(一） (Internet and Citizens' Rights in China (Part I))
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/In
ternet/
互联网和中国公民权利(二） (Internet and Citizens' Rights in China (Part II))
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/I
nternet2/
Amnesty International Warns Censorship Will Damage Internet
Voice of America, June 06, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-06-06-voa31.cfm
China to Raise Key Internet Issues at IGF Meeting
YahooNews (China), June 06, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20070606/tc_infoworld
/89149_1
大陆网站记者报道拆迁被捕 紧贴孑木案江苏当局又一记 (Journalist of China-Based Web Site Detained After Reporting on Violent Eviction)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/ji
emu/
Migrant Workers
山西省出台新条例 农民工试用期不得超过一个月 (Shanxi's New Regulation to Limit Probation Period for Migrant Workers to Less Than a Month)
Legal Daily, June 07, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2007-06/07/content_63
2641.htm
Olympics
中国媒体批评迎奥运活动“劳民伤财” (Chinese Media Criticizes Wasteful Olympic Activities)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/06/o
lympics/
Poverty
潘小涛﹕比一条生命还要珍贵的一包面包 (Commentary: When Bread Is More Expansive Than Life)
Ming Pao, June 07, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070607/fab1.htm
Protests and Petitions
Mayor Hits Out at Plant Protesters
The Standard, June 07, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3
&art_id=46207&sid=13947314&con_type=1&d_str=20070
607
China Jails Holdout Couple Who Tried to Self-Immolate
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/china/2007/06/06/china_shand
ong/
Three Gorges
Climate Official: Three Gorges Dam Can Not Be Blamed for Drought in SW China
Xinhuanet, June 06, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/06/content_
6207847.htm
Hong Kong
We Have Final Say on Power, Warns Wu
The Standard, June 07, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=
12&art_id=46267&sid=13953165&con_type=3
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
June 6, 2007
News
Environment
Beijing Sees Turning Point in Battle Against Pollution
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ee6ea7
f77acf2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Green Watchdog Orders Clampdown on Lake Polluters
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=07fea7f77acf2110VgnV
CM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Inner Mongolia Hopes Great Green Wall Will Halt March of the Desert
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=6b2fa7f77ac
f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Official Hits Report on Illegal Logging
The Standard, June 06, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&a
rt_id=46121&sid=13933282&con_type=1&d_str=20070606
Human Rights Defender – Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
简要新闻∶郭飞雄的妻子发表致联合国酷刑报告员的申诉信 (In Brief: Guo Feixiong's Wife Entrusts Human Rights in China to Appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/05/
Human Rights Defender – Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠)
Lawyer Still Waits for Freedom a Year After Release from Jail
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8caea7
f77acf2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Human Rights Defenders
右派教师促平反被抄家 (Shandong Authorities Ransack Home of 74-Year-Old Man Who Demanded Reevaluation of the "Anti-Rightist" Campaign)
Ming Pao, June 06, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070606/ccb1.htm
Tai Lake Activist Broke the Law, Says Official
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8a1fa7f77acf
2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
June 4th
Watch of Tiananmen 'Hero' Put on eBay
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=900ea7f77acf2
110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Media
In Brief: Net Writer Under 'False Arrest'
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=1aeda7f77acf2110
VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
More Controls Urged over Cyberspace
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e15ea7f77acf21
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
China Internet Penetration 62 Pct of World Avg, Still Much Upside - Official
AFX News Limited, June 05, 2007
http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/05/
afx3787609.html
China to Intensify Campaign Against Online Porn, Illegal Horror Fiction
Xinhuanet, June 05, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/05/content
_6201234.htm
Unwary Clerk Lets Ad Marking June 4 Slip Through Security Net
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e62ea7f77acf2110V
gnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Olympics
Beijing to Evict 1.5 Million for Olympics
Reuters, June 05, 2007
http://uk.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUKSP3143182
0070605
Police
农妇派出所身亡留给法院遗书 (Deputy Head of Police Substation in Hunan Detained for Mysterious Death of Female Farmer)
The Beijing News, June 06, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0547/2007/0605/018@267
226.htm
Protests and Petitions
《了望》周刊提出处理群体性事件要慎用警力 (Chinese Magazine Outlook Urges Careful Use of Police Power in Mass Incidents)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
liaowang/
汕头：抗议官商夺食水卖钱 七千村民怒砸水闸 (7,000 Guangdong Villagers Damage Sluice at Water Source to Restore Clean Water Supply)
Radio Free Asia, June 05, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
shantou/
基督教社会活动家华惠棋被秘密判刑6个月 (Christian Activist Hua Huiqi Sentenced to 6 Months' Imprisonment in Closed Trial)
Radio Free Asia, June 05, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
huahuiqi/
Environment
Beijing Sees Turning Point in Battle Against Pollution
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ee6ea7
f77acf2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Green Watchdog Orders Clampdown on Lake Polluters
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=07fea7f77acf2110VgnV
CM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Inner Mongolia Hopes Great Green Wall Will Halt March of the Desert
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=6b2fa7f77ac
f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Official Hits Report on Illegal Logging
The Standard, June 06, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&a
rt_id=46121&sid=13933282&con_type=1&d_str=20070606
Human Rights Defender – Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
简要新闻∶郭飞雄的妻子发表致联合国酷刑报告员的申诉信 (In Brief: Guo Feixiong's Wife Entrusts Human Rights in China to Appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/05/
Related Information
HRIC Press Release: Guo Feixiong Appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
Human Rights in China, June 05, 2007
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/item?item_
id=40742
Human Rights Defender – Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠)
Lawyer Still Waits for Freedom a Year After Release from Jail
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8caea7
f77acf2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Human Rights Defenders
右派教师促平反被抄家 (Shandong Authorities Ransack Home of 74-Year-Old Man Who Demanded Reevaluation of the "Anti-Rightist" Campaign)
Ming Pao, June 06, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070606/ccb1.htm
Tai Lake Activist Broke the Law, Says Official
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8a1fa7f77acf
2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
June 4th
Watch of Tiananmen 'Hero' Put on eBay
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=900ea7f77acf2
110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Media
In Brief: Net Writer Under 'False Arrest'
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=1aeda7f77acf2110
VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
More Controls Urged over Cyberspace
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e15ea7f77acf21
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
China Internet Penetration 62 Pct of World Avg, Still Much Upside - Official
AFX News Limited, June 05, 2007
http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/05/
afx3787609.html
China to Intensify Campaign Against Online Porn, Illegal Horror Fiction
Xinhuanet, June 05, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-06/05/content
_6201234.htm
Unwary Clerk Lets Ad Marking June 4 Slip Through Security Net
South China Morning Post, June 06, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e62ea7f77acf2110V
gnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Olympics
Beijing to Evict 1.5 Million for Olympics
Reuters, June 05, 2007
http://uk.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUKSP3143182
0070605
Police
农妇派出所身亡留给法院遗书 (Deputy Head of Police Substation in Hunan Detained for Mysterious Death of Female Farmer)
The Beijing News, June 06, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0547/2007/0605/018@267
226.htm
Protests and Petitions
《了望》周刊提出处理群体性事件要慎用警力 (Chinese Magazine Outlook Urges Careful Use of Police Power in Mass Incidents)
Radio Free Asia, June 06, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
liaowang/
汕头：抗议官商夺食水卖钱 七千村民怒砸水闸 (7,000 Guangdong Villagers Damage Sluice at Water Source to Restore Clean Water Supply)
Radio Free Asia, June 05, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
shantou/
基督教社会活动家华惠棋被秘密判刑6个月 (Christian Activist Hua Huiqi Sentenced to 6 Months' Imprisonment in Closed Trial)
Radio Free Asia, June 05, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/05/
huahuiqi/
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
June 5, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
简要新闻：缅甸学生团体致胡锦涛、普京的公开信 (In Brief: Myanmar Student Group Urges Hu Jintao and Vladimir Putin to Press Myanmar Junta on Democracy)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/04/xinwe
n/ - miandian
Environment
Beijing Sets Emissions-Cut Target
The Standard, June 05, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&
art_id=46013&sid=13911153&con_type=1&d_str=20070605
Human Rights Defenders
吴立洪之妻状告环保总局 (Wife of Environmentalist Wu Lihong Sues State Environmental Protection Administration)
The Beijing News, June 05, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0567/2007/06-05/018@
267231.htm
Human Rights Defender – Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠)
维权律师爆当局500万封口 (Zheng Enchong Says Authorities Offer Him 5 Million Yuan to Not Criticize Shanghai Government)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cad1.htm
Human Rights Defender - Gao Zhisheng (高智晟)
高智晟再遭殴打 海外获奖后当局示警？ (Gao Zhisheng Beaten Again by Police on Saturday After Receiving International Rights Award)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
gaozhisheng/
Human Rights Defender – Shi Tao (师涛)
师涛母亲赴南非代儿子领奖 (Shi Tao's Mother Receives Press Freedom Award for Son in South Africa)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
gaoqinsheng/
June 4th
丁子霖木樨地首祭儿子 (Ding Zilin Allowed to Pay Tribute at Location Where Son Was Shot Dead in Beijing)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/gca1.htm
天安门散步 维权律师被扣查 (Human Rights Lawyer Detained for Hours for Strolling in Tiananmen Square)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/gca2.htm
Law
因犯罪嫌疑人是人大代表 郑州警方侦查中断7个月 (Henan Police Suspend Investigation for 7 Months, as Suspect Is Delegate to Provincial People's Congress)
China Youth Daily, June 05, 2007
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2007-06/05/content_1782956
.htm
Media
China Newspaper Ad Salutes Tiananmen Mothers
Reuters, June 04, 2007
http://africa.reuters.com/world/news/usnPEK69273.html
中国各大网站被禁止讨论黄菊去世 (Major Internet Forums Bar Discussion on Death of Huang Ju)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
huangju/
Olympics
Eight Demands for Beijing Before the 2008 Olympics
Phayul.com, June 04, 2007
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=16670&article=
Eight+demands+for+Beijing+before+the+2008+Olympics&t=
1&c=1
Protests and Petitions
200传销商狂砸派出所 (200 Pyramid-Sellers Mob Hebei Police Sub-Station)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cca1.htm
Officials Told to Tackle Riots Better
The Standard, June 05, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3
&art_id=46033&sid=13914181&con_type=1&d_str=20070605
Police Arrest 12 for Plotting Riots Against One-Child Policy
South China Morning Post, June 05, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c7ba522b38
7f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
北大教授六四前夕游行被禁 (Staff from Peking and Tsinghua Universities Barred from Protest Ahead of "Sensitive Date")
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cac1.htm
北京法院闭门审案判华惠棋罪名成立 (Beijing Court Convicts Petitioner in Closed Trial)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/04/china
_rights_court/
女访民被判劳教 肺结核复发被拒就诊 (Detained Hubei Petitioner Barred from Tuberculosis Treatment Unless She Promises Not to Petition Again)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/tan/
浙江一访民发手机短信反贪被行政拘留 (Zhejiang Petitioner Detained for 10 Days for Sending Anti-Corruption Messages Through Cell Phone)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/04/china_
petition_detain/
Public Health
HIV Infections up Sharply Among Women in China
Reuters, June 04, 2007
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/HKG80935.htm
Bilateral Ties
简要新闻：缅甸学生团体致胡锦涛、普京的公开信 (In Brief: Myanmar Student Group Urges Hu Jintao and Vladimir Putin to Press Myanmar Junta on Democracy)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/04/xinwe
n/ - miandian
Environment
Beijing Sets Emissions-Cut Target
The Standard, June 05, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&
art_id=46013&sid=13911153&con_type=1&d_str=20070605
Human Rights Defenders
吴立洪之妻状告环保总局 (Wife of Environmentalist Wu Lihong Sues State Environmental Protection Administration)
The Beijing News, June 05, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0567/2007/06-05/018@
267231.htm
Human Rights Defender – Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠)
维权律师爆当局500万封口 (Zheng Enchong Says Authorities Offer Him 5 Million Yuan to Not Criticize Shanghai Government)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cad1.htm
Human Rights Defender - Gao Zhisheng (高智晟)
高智晟再遭殴打 海外获奖后当局示警？ (Gao Zhisheng Beaten Again by Police on Saturday After Receiving International Rights Award)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
gaozhisheng/
Human Rights Defender – Shi Tao (师涛)
师涛母亲赴南非代儿子领奖 (Shi Tao's Mother Receives Press Freedom Award for Son in South Africa)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
gaoqinsheng/
June 4th
丁子霖木樨地首祭儿子 (Ding Zilin Allowed to Pay Tribute at Location Where Son Was Shot Dead in Beijing)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/gca1.htm
天安门散步 维权律师被扣查 (Human Rights Lawyer Detained for Hours for Strolling in Tiananmen Square)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/gca2.htm
Law
因犯罪嫌疑人是人大代表 郑州警方侦查中断7个月 (Henan Police Suspend Investigation for 7 Months, as Suspect Is Delegate to Provincial People's Congress)
China Youth Daily, June 05, 2007
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2007-06/05/content_1782956
.htm
Media
China Newspaper Ad Salutes Tiananmen Mothers
Reuters, June 04, 2007
http://africa.reuters.com/world/news/usnPEK69273.html
中国各大网站被禁止讨论黄菊去世 (Major Internet Forums Bar Discussion on Death of Huang Ju)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/
huangju/
Olympics
Eight Demands for Beijing Before the 2008 Olympics
Phayul.com, June 04, 2007
http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=16670&article=
Eight+demands+for+Beijing+before+the+2008+Olympics&t=
1&c=1
Protests and Petitions
200传销商狂砸派出所 (200 Pyramid-Sellers Mob Hebei Police Sub-Station)
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cca1.htm
Officials Told to Tackle Riots Better
The Standard, June 05, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3
&art_id=46033&sid=13914181&con_type=1&d_str=20070605
Police Arrest 12 for Plotting Riots Against One-Child Policy
South China Morning Post, June 05, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c7ba522b38
7f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
北大教授六四前夕游行被禁 (Staff from Peking and Tsinghua Universities Barred from Protest Ahead of "Sensitive Date")
Ming Pao, June 05, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070605/cac1.htm
北京法院闭门审案判华惠棋罪名成立 (Beijing Court Convicts Petitioner in Closed Trial)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/04/china
_rights_court/
女访民被判劳教 肺结核复发被拒就诊 (Detained Hubei Petitioner Barred from Tuberculosis Treatment Unless She Promises Not to Petition Again)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/04/tan/
浙江一访民发手机短信反贪被行政拘留 (Zhejiang Petitioner Detained for 10 Days for Sending Anti-Corruption Messages Through Cell Phone)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/06/04/china_
petition_detain/
Public Health
HIV Infections up Sharply Among Women in China
Reuters, June 04, 2007
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/HKG80935.htm
Monday, June 04, 2007
June 2 – 4, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
India Urges Sri Lanka Not to Shop for Arms in China, Pakistan
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070601/wl_asia_afp/india
srilankachinapakistanunrest_070601060123;_ylt=Av2KjsJ
rJYuMQlTq9kKID39PzWQA
Children
Young Sex Abuse Victims Suffer in Shadow of Shame
South China Morning Post, June 04, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=974789ac77
1f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Death Penalty
酒吧被捅携枪报复 注射毒品闷死仇家 (In Guangdong, Man Sentenced to Death for Shooting Death of One and Injecting Poison to Kill Another)
China Legal Publicity Web Site, June 01, 2007
http://www.legalinfo.gov.cn/misc/2007-06/01/content_6
28534.htm
四川：“杀妻骗保”案终审判决 主犯改判为死缓 (Sichuan Man Sentenced to Death with Two-Year Reprieve over Wife's Murder for Insurance Compensation)
Xinhuanet, June 04, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-06/04/content_
6194811.htm
Environment
Clean, Green Targets for Leaders and Companies
The Standard, June 04, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_id=45938&sid=13904108&con_type=1&d_str=200
70604
Lake Water Still Unsafe to Drink Despite Action
The Standard, June 04, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_
id=45937&sid=13903218&con_type=1&d_str=20070604
China Set to Confront Climate Change, Defend Growth
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 03, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070603/wl_nm/china_en
vironment_climate_dc_1;_ylt=ApW7V3bSctq7q7LE.T.Boh
9PzWQA
Food Security
China Goes on Offensive After Food Safety Scares
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070601/wl_nm/china_he
alth_dc_2;_ylt=AklixaFHVTgJMznJh39NlChPzWQA
Government
公务员不尽孝将被惩戒 “孝文化”建设迫在眉睫 (Civil Servants to Be Punished for Unfilial Behavior as China Works to Establish a "Filial Culture")
Xinhuanet, June 04, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2007-06/04/content_
6193369.htm
Human Rights Defender
Release the Man Who First Raised the Alarm About Tai Lake's Pollution
South China Morning Post, June 04, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=
b759ea50d42f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=Ch
ina&s=News
June 4th
白衣有心人六四踱步天安门 (Men in White on Silent Protest at Tiananmen Square Every June 4 Anniversary)
Ming Pao, June 04, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070604/cha2.htm
六四过去十八年 十三北京市民仍服刑 (Thirteen Citizens Still in Jail for June 4, 1989 Protests)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/03/xinwen/
Media
厦门截通讯瓦解遊行 (Xiamen Authorities Block Internet and SMS Communications, Break Up Environmental Protest)
Ming Pao, June 04, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070604/cca1.htm
微软想为网民“画张像”让人担忧 (Reporters Without Borders Concerned over Microsoft's Research in China into "Profiling" Internet Users)
Radio Free Asia, June 01, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/01/
weiruan/
Olympics
US Warns China Human Rights Record Could Compromise Olympics
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 02, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070602/pl_afp/chinarigh
tstiananmen_070602171705;_ylt=Ar0sImy5v0tpjiZXe0.O
rvhPzWQA
Population
China Riots Rooted in Child Policy, Financial Woes
Reuters, June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070601/lf_nm/china_chil
d_policy_dc_1;_ylt=AtcNU7yXNrBUcCAthFshXPhPzWQA
Chinese School Scraps Pregnancy Test
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070601/ap_on_re_as/chin
a_pregnancy_tests_1;_ylt=AkmxgsfT6D2lyQD5pv.sqaJPz
WQA
Protests and Petitions
宁波市江北区法院检察院为方便当事人申诉推出新办法 (New Measure Allows Local Prosecutors in Zhejiang to Receive Petitioners in Courtroom)
Legal Daily, June 04, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/bm/2007-06/04/content_
629519.htm
东莞鞋厂工人堵路抗议 劳动部门迫自动辞职 (Guangdong Workers Dispersed for Blocking Roads in Labor Protest, 70 Representatives Asked to Resign)
Radio Free Asia, June 01, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/0
1/dongguan/
Bilateral Ties
India Urges Sri Lanka Not to Shop for Arms in China, Pakistan
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070601/wl_asia_afp/india
srilankachinapakistanunrest_070601060123;_ylt=Av2KjsJ
rJYuMQlTq9kKID39PzWQA
Children
Young Sex Abuse Victims Suffer in Shadow of Shame
South China Morning Post, June 04, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=974789ac77
1f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Death Penalty
酒吧被捅携枪报复 注射毒品闷死仇家 (In Guangdong, Man Sentenced to Death for Shooting Death of One and Injecting Poison to Kill Another)
China Legal Publicity Web Site, June 01, 2007
http://www.legalinfo.gov.cn/misc/2007-06/01/content_6
28534.htm
四川：“杀妻骗保”案终审判决 主犯改判为死缓 (Sichuan Man Sentenced to Death with Two-Year Reprieve over Wife's Murder for Insurance Compensation)
Xinhuanet, June 04, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-06/04/content_
6194811.htm
Environment
Clean, Green Targets for Leaders and Companies
The Standard, June 04, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_id=45938&sid=13904108&con_type=1&d_str=200
70604
Lake Water Still Unsafe to Drink Despite Action
The Standard, June 04, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_
id=45937&sid=13903218&con_type=1&d_str=20070604
China Set to Confront Climate Change, Defend Growth
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 03, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070603/wl_nm/china_en
vironment_climate_dc_1;_ylt=ApW7V3bSctq7q7LE.T.Boh
9PzWQA
Food Security
China Goes on Offensive After Food Safety Scares
Reuters (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070601/wl_nm/china_he
alth_dc_2;_ylt=AklixaFHVTgJMznJh39NlChPzWQA
Government
公务员不尽孝将被惩戒 “孝文化”建设迫在眉睫 (Civil Servants to Be Punished for Unfilial Behavior as China Works to Establish a "Filial Culture")
Xinhuanet, June 04, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2007-06/04/content_
6193369.htm
Human Rights Defender
Release the Man Who First Raised the Alarm About Tai Lake's Pollution
South China Morning Post, June 04, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=
b759ea50d42f2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=Ch
ina&s=News
June 4th
白衣有心人六四踱步天安门 (Men in White on Silent Protest at Tiananmen Square Every June 4 Anniversary)
Ming Pao, June 04, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070604/cha2.htm
六四过去十八年 十三北京市民仍服刑 (Thirteen Citizens Still in Jail for June 4, 1989 Protests)
Radio Free Asia, June 04, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/06/03/xinwen/
Media
厦门截通讯瓦解遊行 (Xiamen Authorities Block Internet and SMS Communications, Break Up Environmental Protest)
Ming Pao, June 04, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070604/cca1.htm
微软想为网民“画张像”让人担忧 (Reporters Without Borders Concerned over Microsoft's Research in China into "Profiling" Internet Users)
Radio Free Asia, June 01, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/01/
weiruan/
Olympics
US Warns China Human Rights Record Could Compromise Olympics
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 02, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070602/pl_afp/chinarigh
tstiananmen_070602171705;_ylt=Ar0sImy5v0tpjiZXe0.O
rvhPzWQA
Population
China Riots Rooted in Child Policy, Financial Woes
Reuters, June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070601/lf_nm/china_chil
d_policy_dc_1;_ylt=AtcNU7yXNrBUcCAthFshXPhPzWQA
Chinese School Scraps Pregnancy Test
Associated Press (via YahooNews), June 01, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070601/ap_on_re_as/chin
a_pregnancy_tests_1;_ylt=AkmxgsfT6D2lyQD5pv.sqaJPz
WQA
Protests and Petitions
宁波市江北区法院检察院为方便当事人申诉推出新办法 (New Measure Allows Local Prosecutors in Zhejiang to Receive Petitioners in Courtroom)
Legal Daily, June 04, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/bm/2007-06/04/content_
629519.htm
东莞鞋厂工人堵路抗议 劳动部门迫自动辞职 (Guangdong Workers Dispersed for Blocking Roads in Labor Protest, 70 Representatives Asked to Resign)
Radio Free Asia, June 01, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/06/0
1/dongguan/
Friday, June 01, 2007
June 1, 2007
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defenders
Activist Tortured by Police, Claims Wife
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c62b6
316be2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&
s=News
Anti-pollution activist Wu Lihong (吴立红) was tortured by police from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, his lawyer Ms Zhu alleged on May 31. Zhu said she was only allowed to see Wu for the first time on May 30, even though Wu had been in custody for more than six weeks. Wu told Zhu that police refused to let them meet earlier due to the fact bruises on his body had not disappeared. During their meeting, Zhu reportedly saw black and blue marks on Wu's arms. [For more information on Wu's case please refer to our top news for April 24, 2007]
News
Children
同德围有条儿童乞丐村 (Guangzhou Has a Village of Child Beggars)
Nanfang City News, June 01, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200706
010012.asp
Environment
Polluted Lake Spurs Race for Water
The Standard, June 01, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&ar
t_id=45771&sid=13865617&con_type=3&d_str=20070601
China's Climate Change Plan Due Ahead of G8 Summit
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 31, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/ts_nm/china_dc_
1;_ylt=Ai3JmkIZSk24uIRvndp3PoRPzWQA
Food Security
Panamanian Firms Blamed for Poisonings
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=a9da63
16be2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
China Blames Media for Food Safety Scaremongering
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 31, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/wl_nm/china_healt
h_dc_1;_ylt=Ag6zBmqr1tGjZ7qPPYvBZ.VPzWQA
Human Rights Defender – Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
陈光诚投诉在狱中挨饿 (Chen Guangcheng Gets Insufficient Food in Jail)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/31/china_ri
ghts_chen/
June 4th
简要新闻∶ 天安门母亲发表“六四”18周年座谈纪要 (In Brief: "Tiananmen Mothers" Issue Transcript of Roundtable on 18th Anniversary of June 4th Crackdown)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/31/xinwen/
Land Policy
Developer Accused of Dirty Tricks
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=f8fa6316be2
e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Media
人权观察：北京收紧外国媒体报道自由度 (Human Rights Watch: Beijing Tightens Control on Foreign Media's Reports)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
press_freedom/
Olympics
Beijing Officials Vow a Green Games As Private-Car Count Tops 3 Million
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=481b6316be
2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
Beijing to Invest More Than $3 Bln in Pollution Control in 2007
Xinhuanet, May 31, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-05/31/content_
6181212.htm
Protests and Petitions
盲道上盲人被撞再被打 贵阳某派出所殴打盲人/盲人堵路讨说法 (Blind People Block Road to Protest Police Beating in Guiyang)
Nanfang City News, June 01, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200706
010013.asp
Protest Opening for War Victims
The Standard, June 01, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&art
_id=45772&sid=13861818&con_type=1&d_str=20070601
维族访民在北京与警察发生激烈冲突 (Uyghur Petitioners Clash Violently with Riot Police in Beijiing)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
weizu/
深圳外企工人三年罢工抗议近十次 (Workers for a Shenzhen-Based Foreign Enterprise on Stike for Almost 10 Times in 3 Years)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
shenzhen/
Public Health
Corrupt Drug Chief Blamed for Scandals
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=096620d90e1
e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&s=News
Human Rights Defenders
Activist Tortured by Police, Claims Wife
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c62b6
316be2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&
s=News
Anti-pollution activist Wu Lihong (吴立红) was tortured by police from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, his lawyer Ms Zhu alleged on May 31. Zhu said she was only allowed to see Wu for the first time on May 30, even though Wu had been in custody for more than six weeks. Wu told Zhu that police refused to let them meet earlier due to the fact bruises on his body had not disappeared. During their meeting, Zhu reportedly saw black and blue marks on Wu's arms. [For more information on Wu's case please refer to our top news for April 24, 2007]
News
Children
同德围有条儿童乞丐村 (Guangzhou Has a Village of Child Beggars)
Nanfang City News, June 01, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200706
010012.asp
Environment
Polluted Lake Spurs Race for Water
The Standard, June 01, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&ar
t_id=45771&sid=13865617&con_type=3&d_str=20070601
China's Climate Change Plan Due Ahead of G8 Summit
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 31, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/ts_nm/china_dc_
1;_ylt=Ai3JmkIZSk24uIRvndp3PoRPzWQA
Food Security
Panamanian Firms Blamed for Poisonings
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=a9da63
16be2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
China Blames Media for Food Safety Scaremongering
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 31, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070531/wl_nm/china_healt
h_dc_1;_ylt=Ag6zBmqr1tGjZ7qPPYvBZ.VPzWQA
Human Rights Defender – Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
陈光诚投诉在狱中挨饿 (Chen Guangcheng Gets Insufficient Food in Jail)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/31/china_ri
ghts_chen/
June 4th
简要新闻∶ 天安门母亲发表“六四”18周年座谈纪要 (In Brief: "Tiananmen Mothers" Issue Transcript of Roundtable on 18th Anniversary of June 4th Crackdown)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/31/xinwen/
Related Information
HRIC Press Release: Tiananmen Mothers Roundtable Calls for Official Accountability
Human Rights in China, May 31, 2007
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/item?item_id
=39867
Land Policy
Developer Accused of Dirty Tricks
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=f8fa6316be2
e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Media
人权观察：北京收紧外国媒体报道自由度 (Human Rights Watch: Beijing Tightens Control on Foreign Media's Reports)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
press_freedom/
Olympics
Beijing Officials Vow a Green Games As Private-Car Count Tops 3 Million
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=481b6316be
2e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
Beijing to Invest More Than $3 Bln in Pollution Control in 2007
Xinhuanet, May 31, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-05/31/content_
6181212.htm
Protests and Petitions
盲道上盲人被撞再被打 贵阳某派出所殴打盲人/盲人堵路讨说法 (Blind People Block Road to Protest Police Beating in Guiyang)
Nanfang City News, June 01, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200706
010013.asp
Protest Opening for War Victims
The Standard, June 01, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=3&art
_id=45772&sid=13861818&con_type=1&d_str=20070601
维族访民在北京与警察发生激烈冲突 (Uyghur Petitioners Clash Violently with Riot Police in Beijiing)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
weizu/
深圳外企工人三年罢工抗议近十次 (Workers for a Shenzhen-Based Foreign Enterprise on Stike for Almost 10 Times in 3 Years)
Radio Free Asia, May 31, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/31/
shenzhen/
Public Health
Corrupt Drug Chief Blamed for Scandals
South China Morning Post, June 01, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=096620d90e1
e2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&s=News
Thursday, May 31, 2007
May 31, 2007
Top News of the Day
Tibet
Tibetan Abbot Forced to Step Down
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/tibetan/2007/05/30/tibetan_
religion/
Khenpo Tsanor (堪布查诺), the former chief abbot of a monastery based in Golog Tibetan Prefecture, Qinghai Province, was forced to step down in mid-May 2007. His forced resignation came after he refused to sign government documents condemning the Dalai Lama. An anonymous local official said local authorities were in the process of stepping up their patriotic re-education campaign, aiming to make the monastery a "model" monastery comprising only of monks loyal to China.
News
Death Penalty
Corrupt Drugs Chief to Appeal Against His Death Sentence
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=047c24950
cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Food Security
Double Standards Revealed in Food-Safety Dispute
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=4a0c249
50cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Human Rights Defenders
何俊仁、刘慧卿﹕中国律师的尊严何在 (Albert Ho and Emily Lau: Where Is the Dignity of China's Lawyers?)
Ming Pao, May 31, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070531/fad1.htm
中国泛蓝联盟临时负责人张子霖被突然带走 (Pan-Blue Alliance's Acting Person-in-Charge Zhang Zilin Placed Under Criminal Detention)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
fanlan/
June 4th
香港立法会「毋忘六四事件」议案被再次否决 (Hong Kong Legislative Council's Motion on June 4th Crackdown Rejected Again)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/64/
Media
Internet Police Block Media Watchdog Website Within Hours
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c48c24950cdd21
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
How Good Are the Censors in China?
News.com, May 30, 2007
http://news.com.com/How+good+are+the+censors+in+Chin
a/2100-1025_3-6187221.html
简要新闻∶海外博讯网记者孑木遭到拘捕 (Nanjing Journalist of Boxun Web Site Arrested)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/30/#jiemu
Olympics
中国公安部发出限制奥运入境“黑名单” (Ministry of Public Security Issues Internal Blacklist Prohibiting 11 Types of Individuals from Entering China During the Olympics)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/30/china_
olympic/
Protests and Petitions
One-Child Policy Riots Flare up
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0b1c
24950cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s
=News
百名维族集体上访被收容 (100 Uyghurs Petition in Beijing, Taken to the Reception Center of Supreme People's Court)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
shourong/
中国地方政府打压访民 (China's Local Authorities Suppress Petitioners)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
fangmin/
Chinese Protest Threat Delays Plant
Financial Times, May 30, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/601630e6-0ec7-11dc-b444-000
b5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779
e2340.html000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
湖北访民景明国被警察强行抬上车送普法学习班 (Hubei Petitioner Forced into Police Car, Sent to Law Class)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
jingminguo/
Public Health
劳动保障部、卫生部联合发文： 歧视乙肝病毒携带者就业属违规行为 (New Opinion of Labor and Health Authorities Bar Employment Discrimination Against Hepatitis B Carriers)
China Youth Daily, May 31, 2007
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2007-05/31/content_1778041
.htm
Ministry Wants New Laws to Curb Rise in Smoking
Shanghai Daily, May 30, 2007
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2007/200705/20
070530/article_317779.htm
Religion
Christians in China Border Valley Keep Sweet Faith)
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 30, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070530/lf_nm/china_chri
stians_honey_dc_1;_ylt=ApekcnBVrf6Q7PctT4wCDtxPzW
QA
Tibet
Tibetan Abbot Forced to Step Down
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/tibetan/2007/05/30/tibetan_
religion/
Khenpo Tsanor (堪布查诺), the former chief abbot of a monastery based in Golog Tibetan Prefecture, Qinghai Province, was forced to step down in mid-May 2007. His forced resignation came after he refused to sign government documents condemning the Dalai Lama. An anonymous local official said local authorities were in the process of stepping up their patriotic re-education campaign, aiming to make the monastery a "model" monastery comprising only of monks loyal to China.
News
Death Penalty
Corrupt Drugs Chief to Appeal Against His Death Sentence
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=047c24950
cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Food Security
Double Standards Revealed in Food-Safety Dispute
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=4a0c249
50cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Human Rights Defenders
何俊仁、刘慧卿﹕中国律师的尊严何在 (Albert Ho and Emily Lau: Where Is the Dignity of China's Lawyers?)
Ming Pao, May 31, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070531/fad1.htm
中国泛蓝联盟临时负责人张子霖被突然带走 (Pan-Blue Alliance's Acting Person-in-Charge Zhang Zilin Placed Under Criminal Detention)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
fanlan/
June 4th
香港立法会「毋忘六四事件」议案被再次否决 (Hong Kong Legislative Council's Motion on June 4th Crackdown Rejected Again)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/64/
Media
Internet Police Block Media Watchdog Website Within Hours
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=c48c24950cdd21
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
How Good Are the Censors in China?
News.com, May 30, 2007
http://news.com.com/How+good+are+the+censors+in+Chin
a/2100-1025_3-6187221.html
简要新闻∶海外博讯网记者孑木遭到拘捕 (Nanjing Journalist of Boxun Web Site Arrested)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/30/#jiemu
Olympics
中国公安部发出限制奥运入境“黑名单” (Ministry of Public Security Issues Internal Blacklist Prohibiting 11 Types of Individuals from Entering China During the Olympics)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/30/china_
olympic/
Protests and Petitions
One-Child Policy Riots Flare up
South China Morning Post, May 31, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0b1c
24950cdd2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s
=News
百名维族集体上访被收容 (100 Uyghurs Petition in Beijing, Taken to the Reception Center of Supreme People's Court)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
shourong/
中国地方政府打压访民 (China's Local Authorities Suppress Petitioners)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
fangmin/
Chinese Protest Threat Delays Plant
Financial Times, May 30, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/601630e6-0ec7-11dc-b444-000
b5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779
e2340.html000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
湖北访民景明国被警察强行抬上车送普法学习班 (Hubei Petitioner Forced into Police Car, Sent to Law Class)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/30/
jingminguo/
Public Health
劳动保障部、卫生部联合发文： 歧视乙肝病毒携带者就业属违规行为 (New Opinion of Labor and Health Authorities Bar Employment Discrimination Against Hepatitis B Carriers)
China Youth Daily, May 31, 2007
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2007-05/31/content_1778041
.htm
Ministry Wants New Laws to Curb Rise in Smoking
Shanghai Daily, May 30, 2007
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/sp/article/2007/200705/20
070530/article_317779.htm
Religion
Christians in China Border Valley Keep Sweet Faith)
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 30, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070530/lf_nm/china_chri
stians_honey_dc_1;_ylt=ApekcnBVrf6Q7PctT4wCDtxPzW
QA
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
May 30, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
Beijing Opposes US Sanctions on Sudan
The Standard, May 30, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat
=3&art_id=45568&sid=13829993&con_type=1&d_str=20
070530
欧盟在贸易和人权问题上对华施压 (European Union Pressures China on Trade and Human Rights)
BBC, May 28, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/chinese/simp/hi/newsid_6690000/
newsid_6699200/6699285.stm
Children
未成年人保护法将实施 父母不可偷看孩子日记 (Amendments to the Law on the Protection of Minors to Take Effect on June 1)
Xinhuanet, May 30, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/30/content_61
71976.htm
Corruption
BNP Executive ‘Bribed’ Chinese Official
Financial Times, May 29, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/1b93ec40-0e01-11dc-8219-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Death Penalty
China Sentences Former Drug Regulator to Death
New York Times, May 29, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/29/world/asia/29cnd-
drug.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Education
河北怀安乱收学杂费 农民卖血供子女上学 (Overcharging of School Fees in Hebei Leads Pupils' Parents to Sell Blood)
Radio Free Asia, May 29, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/29/
hebei/
Environment
China Embraces Nuclear Future
Washington Post, May 29, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article
/2007/05/28/AR2007052801051.html
Gender
广东拟立法禁包二奶 (Guangdong Considers Legislation to Punish Extra-Marital Affairs)
Ming Pao, May 30, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070530/ccg1.htm
Human Rights Defender
简要新闻：湖北省维权工人代表周远斌被判刑二年六个月 (In Brief: Workers’ Representative from Hubei Sentenced to 2 Years and 6 Months' Imprisonment for "Obstructing the Execution of Official Duties")
Radio Free Asia, May 29, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/29/xinwen/
- zhouyuanbin
Human Rights Defender - Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫)
杭州异议人士朱虞夫找到辩护律师 (Mo Shaoping Becomes Defense Lawyer for Zhu Yufu)
Voice of America, May 28, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-28-voa17.cfm
Land Policy
北京物业纠纷调委会下月开张 (Beijing to Establish Property Dispute Mediation Committee Next Month)
The Beijing News, May 30, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0553/2007/05-30/017@
265803.htm
东莞8人藉拆迁贪污 (Eight Eviction Officers from Guangdong Convicted on Corruption and Dereliction of Duty Charges)
Ming Pao, May 30, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070530/cca4.htm
Law
万人诉讼中国移动电话案被驳回 (10,000 Cell Phone Users Lose Lawsuit Against Telecommunications Companies)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/29/
chinamobil/
Families Sue over Fake-Drug Deaths
South China Morning Post, May 30, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=112f42c0298
d2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Military
China, Nuclear Technology, and a US Sale
Christian Science Monitor, May 30, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0530/p03s01-usfp.html
Olympics
Fight Has Already Begun for Smoke-Free Games
The Standard, May 30, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_id=45540&sid=13823186&con_type=1&d_str=2007
0530
Politics
中国各界近日来展开民主改革讨论 (Various Chinese Figures Discuss Democratic Reforms)
Voice of America, May 29, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-29-voa25.cfm
Public Health
100,000 Chinese Die Annually From Passive Smoking
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 29, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070529/wl_nm/china_smo
king_dc_2;_ylt=AuWxs9MwsyuFEfXtfdwRfspPzWQA
Religion
In Brief: Minister Sued for Alleged Torture of Falun Gong Members
South China Morning Post, May 30, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0e3f4
2c0298d2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Tibet
China Says State Owns Tibetan Religious Relics
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 29, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070529/wl_nm/china_tibet_
relics_dc_1;_ylt=Ag0OiodPjlCI8HA8jXAvQ5NPzWQA
Bilateral Ties
Beijing Opposes US Sanctions on Sudan
The Standard, May 30, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat
=3&art_id=45568&sid=13829993&con_type=1&d_str=20
070530
欧盟在贸易和人权问题上对华施压 (European Union Pressures China on Trade and Human Rights)
BBC, May 28, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/chinese/simp/hi/newsid_6690000/
newsid_6699200/6699285.stm
Children
未成年人保护法将实施 父母不可偷看孩子日记 (Amendments to the Law on the Protection of Minors to Take Effect on June 1)
Xinhuanet, May 30, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/30/content_61
71976.htm
Corruption
BNP Executive ‘Bribed’ Chinese Official
Financial Times, May 29, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/1b93ec40-0e01-11dc-8219-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Death Penalty
China Sentences Former Drug Regulator to Death
New York Times, May 29, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/29/world/asia/29cnd-
drug.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Education
河北怀安乱收学杂费 农民卖血供子女上学 (Overcharging of School Fees in Hebei Leads Pupils' Parents to Sell Blood)
Radio Free Asia, May 29, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/29/
hebei/
Environment
China Embraces Nuclear Future
Washington Post, May 29, 2007
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article
/2007/05/28/AR2007052801051.html
Gender
广东拟立法禁包二奶 (Guangdong Considers Legislation to Punish Extra-Marital Affairs)
Ming Pao, May 30, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070530/ccg1.htm
Human Rights Defender
简要新闻：湖北省维权工人代表周远斌被判刑二年六个月 (In Brief: Workers’ Representative from Hubei Sentenced to 2 Years and 6 Months' Imprisonment for "Obstructing the Execution of Official Duties")
Radio Free Asia, May 29, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/29/xinwen/
- zhouyuanbin
Human Rights Defender - Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫)
杭州异议人士朱虞夫找到辩护律师 (Mo Shaoping Becomes Defense Lawyer for Zhu Yufu)
Voice of America, May 28, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-28-voa17.cfm
Land Policy
北京物业纠纷调委会下月开张 (Beijing to Establish Property Dispute Mediation Committee Next Month)
The Beijing News, May 30, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0553/2007/05-30/017@
265803.htm
东莞8人藉拆迁贪污 (Eight Eviction Officers from Guangdong Convicted on Corruption and Dereliction of Duty Charges)
Ming Pao, May 30, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070530/cca4.htm
Law
万人诉讼中国移动电话案被驳回 (10,000 Cell Phone Users Lose Lawsuit Against Telecommunications Companies)
Radio Free Asia, May 30, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/29/
chinamobil/
Families Sue over Fake-Drug Deaths
South China Morning Post, May 30, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=112f42c0298
d2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Military
China, Nuclear Technology, and a US Sale
Christian Science Monitor, May 30, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0530/p03s01-usfp.html
Olympics
Fight Has Already Begun for Smoke-Free Games
The Standard, May 30, 2007
http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=
3&art_id=45540&sid=13823186&con_type=1&d_str=2007
0530
Politics
中国各界近日来展开民主改革讨论 (Various Chinese Figures Discuss Democratic Reforms)
Voice of America, May 29, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-29-voa25.cfm
Public Health
100,000 Chinese Die Annually From Passive Smoking
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 29, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070529/wl_nm/china_smo
king_dc_2;_ylt=AuWxs9MwsyuFEfXtfdwRfspPzWQA
Religion
In Brief: Minister Sued for Alleged Torture of Falun Gong Members
South China Morning Post, May 30, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0e3f4
2c0298d2110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Tibet
China Says State Owns Tibetan Religious Relics
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 29, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070529/wl_nm/china_tibet_
relics_dc_1;_ylt=Ag0OiodPjlCI8HA8jXAvQ5NPzWQA
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
May 29, 2007
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
郭飞雄见律师诉遭酷刑逼供 要求紧急向中央举报 (Guo Feixiong Tortured While Under Detention in February, Asks Lawyer to Report Incident to Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
guofeixiong/
On May 28, Guo Feixiong told his lawyer that he had been tortured while being detained in Shenyang on February 12. He was beaten by a high-voltage electrical rod on his hands, face and reproductive organ. He was also slapped in the face many times. He committed suicide on February 13 but did not succeed. Refer to our "top news" on May 22 for more background information.
News
Environment
Embarrassing Setback on Emission Targets
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZGYE6RV1F.html
Gender
四川立法禁止性骚扰 讲“荤”段子就是性骚扰 (Sichuan to Outlaw Sexual Harassment)
Xinhuanet, May 29, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/29/content_
6167951.htm
Human Rights Defender - Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
简要新闻： 维权人士陈光诚的妻子袁伟静被解除“监视居住” (In Brief: "Residential Surveillance" Removed for Wife of Rights Defender Chen Guangcheng)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/28/xinwen/
- yuanweijing
Human Rights Defender - Sun Xiaodi (孫小弟)
简要新闻：中国环保人士孙小弟遭袭击女儿被殴打 (In Brief: Environmentalist Sun Xiaodi and Daughter Beaten by Thugs)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/28/xinwen/ -
sunxiaodi
June 4th
林和立引述解放军 「六四1170人死」 (Journalist Quotes a People's Liberation Army Contact that 1170 Dead during June 4th)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070529/gov1.htm
“天安门母亲”周末首次在北京举行座谈会 ("Tiananmen Mothers" Hold First Conference in Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/28/china_
dissident_64/
Land Policy
Industry Ponders Why China Canned Maglev Project
Associated Press (via YahooNews), May 28, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070528/ts_afp/chinagerma
nyrail_070528170818;_ylt=Augl44TeyyIEyREOOaYR7nFP
zWQA
Media
Customs Puts Limit on Publications and Discs
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ02AVQV1F.html
Military
Military Eases Rules for Ethnic Minorities
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZC2AVQV1F.html
Olympics
Olympic Missionaries Warned to Follow Rules
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZJ88VQV1F.html
Police
湖南一农妇在派出所离奇死亡 当局称自杀并强行火化尸体 (Hunan Hawker Found Dead in Police Station, Authorities Claimed Suicide But Cremated Corpse Without Family Permission)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
nongfu/
Protests and Petitions
京律师为广西村民辩护 (Beijing Lawyers to Defend Detainees in Guangxi Protest on One Child Policy)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070529/cac1.htm
烟台两千民众聚集要求对话：“阳光工程不应只照官家” (2,000 Retired Workers and Soldiers Demand Dialogue with Shandong Authorities over Retirement Benefits)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
tuixiu/
Seeking Justice, Dodging Capture in Beijing
Los Angeles Times, May 28, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-grab
28may28,1,3853142.story?track=rss&ctrack=3&cset=true
Public Health
Chinese Warning over Toy Safety
BBC, May 28, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6697591.stm
Tibet
Spiritual Deficit
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://focus.scmp.com/focusnews/ZZZ9ZB6RV1F.html
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
郭飞雄见律师诉遭酷刑逼供 要求紧急向中央举报 (Guo Feixiong Tortured While Under Detention in February, Asks Lawyer to Report Incident to Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
guofeixiong/
On May 28, Guo Feixiong told his lawyer that he had been tortured while being detained in Shenyang on February 12. He was beaten by a high-voltage electrical rod on his hands, face and reproductive organ. He was also slapped in the face many times. He committed suicide on February 13 but did not succeed. Refer to our "top news" on May 22 for more background information.
News
Environment
Embarrassing Setback on Emission Targets
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZGYE6RV1F.html
Gender
四川立法禁止性骚扰 讲“荤”段子就是性骚扰 (Sichuan to Outlaw Sexual Harassment)
Xinhuanet, May 29, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/29/content_
6167951.htm
Human Rights Defender - Chen Guangcheng (陈光诚)
简要新闻： 维权人士陈光诚的妻子袁伟静被解除“监视居住” (In Brief: "Residential Surveillance" Removed for Wife of Rights Defender Chen Guangcheng)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/28/xinwen/
- yuanweijing
Human Rights Defender - Sun Xiaodi (孫小弟)
简要新闻：中国环保人士孙小弟遭袭击女儿被殴打 (In Brief: Environmentalist Sun Xiaodi and Daughter Beaten by Thugs)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/28/xinwen/ -
sunxiaodi
June 4th
林和立引述解放军 「六四1170人死」 (Journalist Quotes a People's Liberation Army Contact that 1170 Dead during June 4th)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070529/gov1.htm
“天安门母亲”周末首次在北京举行座谈会 ("Tiananmen Mothers" Hold First Conference in Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/28/china_
dissident_64/
Land Policy
Industry Ponders Why China Canned Maglev Project
Associated Press (via YahooNews), May 28, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070528/ts_afp/chinagerma
nyrail_070528170818;_ylt=Augl44TeyyIEyREOOaYR7nFP
zWQA
Media
Customs Puts Limit on Publications and Discs
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ02AVQV1F.html
Military
Military Eases Rules for Ethnic Minorities
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZC2AVQV1F.html
Olympics
Olympic Missionaries Warned to Follow Rules
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZJ88VQV1F.html
Police
湖南一农妇在派出所离奇死亡 当局称自杀并强行火化尸体 (Hunan Hawker Found Dead in Police Station, Authorities Claimed Suicide But Cremated Corpse Without Family Permission)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
nongfu/
Protests and Petitions
京律师为广西村民辩护 (Beijing Lawyers to Defend Detainees in Guangxi Protest on One Child Policy)
Ming Pao, May 29, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070529/cac1.htm
烟台两千民众聚集要求对话：“阳光工程不应只照官家” (2,000 Retired Workers and Soldiers Demand Dialogue with Shandong Authorities over Retirement Benefits)
Radio Free Asia, May 28, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/28/
tuixiu/
Seeking Justice, Dodging Capture in Beijing
Los Angeles Times, May 28, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-grab
28may28,1,3853142.story?track=rss&ctrack=3&cset=true
Public Health
Chinese Warning over Toy Safety
BBC, May 28, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6697591.stm
Tibet
Spiritual Deficit
South China Morning Post, May 29, 2007
http://focus.scmp.com/focusnews/ZZZ9ZB6RV1F.html
Monday, May 28, 2007
May 26-28, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
China to Face Pressure over Darfur at EU-Asia Meeting
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 28, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070528/wl_africa_afp/
euasiaasemdarfur_070528011025
China's Lessons for a Blinkered World Bank
South China Morning Post, May 28, 2007
http://focus.scmp.com/focusnews/ZZZNH5VQV1F.html
Oil Imports from Sudan Rise 539pc Despite Darfur Pressure
South China Morning Post, May 26, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ5796RV1F.html
Children
Stark Warning over Rural Children
South China Morning Post, May 28, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ5L7VQV1F.html
Death Penalty
Beijing Calls for Extradition Treaties
China Daily, May 28, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/28/
content_881134.htm
Environment
Controversial Dam Project Put on Hold
South China Morning Post, May 26, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ1796RV1F.html
June 4th
Hundreds Join Hong Kong Tiananmen March
Associated Press ( via YahooNews), May 28, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070527/ap_on_re_as/
hong_kong_tiananmen
<六四诗集>在洛杉矶正式发表 中国青年人权奖颁予孙不二 (June 4th Poetry Book Published in US and Activist Sun Bu’er Awarded Chinese Youth Human Rights Award)
Radio Free Asia, May 27, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/
27/sun/
六四学运领袖陶君不断受到当局打压 (Local Authorities Harass June 4th Student Leader Tao Jun)
Radio Free Asia, May 25, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/25/china_
dissident_64/
Labor
调查显示部分国家机关存在就业歧视现象 (Survey Reveals Rampant Employment Discrimination in Government Agencies)
China Youth Daily, May 28, 2007
http://zqb.cyol.com/content/2007-05/28/content_
1774136.htm
Military
Beijing Upgrades Nuclear Arsenal
Financial Times, May 25, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/8a6ddf08-0af1-11dc-8412-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e2
340.html
Politics
Party Turns up the Heat on Reformists
South China Morning Post, May 26, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZ6M4VQV1F.html
Poverty
我国农村低保政策性文件即将出台 (China to Release Policy Paper on Minimum Social Security Allowance in Rural Areas)
People's Daily, May 28, 2007
http://nc.people.com.cn/GB/61154/5785118.html
Protests
访民吴全力周五在天安门附近被公安暴力带走 (Petitioner Wu Quanli Taken Away as Police Tighten Security at Tiananmen Square Ahead of June 4th Anniversary)
Radio Free Asia, May 25, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/25/china_
petition_beijing/
Residents Warn Tensions Still High in Riot-Hit China region
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 25, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070525/wl_afp/chinaunres
tpopulation_070525162114;_ylt=Aprd3Pypc2g3Qyev7dGtkm
9PzWQA
Society
China's Next Generation Facing Fatal Pressure
China Daily, May 28, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/28/content_
881390.htm
Demolition Suspended of Beijing Ancient Hutong
Xinhuanet, May 27, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-05/27/content_
6159556.htm
Friday, May 25, 2007
May 24 - 25, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
China Calls for Sudanese 'Flexibility' on Darfur Peacekeepers
Voice of America, May 24, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-05-24-voa20.cfm
中国不支持东盟要求缅甸释放昂山素季的呼吁 (China Does Not Support ASEAN's Demand on Myanmar to Release Aung San Suu Kyi)
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/23/
burma/
Children
Child Deaf-Mutes Sold to China Pickpocket Ring
Reuters, May 24, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070524/wl_nm/china_pic
kpockets_dc_1;_ylt=Arq3HWhQu0hiU0MsGrb9a6BPzWQA
Death Penalty
东莞杀人犯赔偿5万获减刑 (Death Penalty for 3 Murderers Reduced to Reprieve Sentences in Guangdong Province After Compensating 50,000 Yuan to Victims’ Families)
The Beijing News, May 25, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0565/2007/05-25/014@
024046.htm
Gender
陕西：医务人员透露或暗示胎儿性别为非法鉴定 (New Shaanxi Measure Criminalizes Act of Revealing or Implying Gender of Fetus by Medical Personnel)
Xinhuanet, May 25, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/25/content_615
0050.htm
Government
中国民众对中央政府信任程度高 (According to CASS Survey, Chinese Public Have High Level of Trust in Central Government)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/
minzhong/
Human Rights
大赦国际报告批评中国人权现状 (Amnesty International’s Annual Report Criticizes China's Human Rights Situation)
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/23/
humanrights/
Human Rights Defenders
中国各地泛蓝联盟成员相继遭当局打压 (China Suppresses Pan-Blue Alliance Members Across the Country)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/
fanlan/
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
粤法院搞乌龙郭飞雄律师未阅卷宗 (Guangdong Court Can’t Fulfill Guo Feixiong's Lawyers’ Request to Read Case File Due to Technical Difficulties)
Voice of America, May 24, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-24-voa28.cfm
Labor
中国工人的工资影响着全世界工人 (Wages of Chinese Workers Affect Workers Around the World)
Nanfang Weekend, May 24, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/2007052
40824.asp
Media
China Steps Up Publishing Curbs on Magazines
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/china/2007/05/23/china_media/
Olympics
A Wrecking Ball for Beijing's History
The Christian Science Monitor, May 25, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0525/p06s01-woap.html
Population
Cadres Use Pregnancy Check to Oppress Single Women: Villagers
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZK636RV1F.html
Protests and Petitions
Riots Show Failings of One-Child Policy
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ4F1VQV1F.html
北京城郊政府强拆 居民持刀反抗被抓 (Authorities in Beijing Suburb Send 500 People to Evict 2 Households, Take Away Owner Who Held Chopper in Stand-Off)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/bj/
Public Health
China Virus Outbreak Kills Third Child
Reuters, May 24, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070524/wl_nm/china_
health_dc_5;_ylt=As_g1lvajNeNm4bmZbIyNRhPzWQA
Religion
河北湖北家庭教会遭到打压 (Protestant House Churches in Hebei and Hubei Suppressed by Authorities)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/
24/jiaohui/
Three Gorges
三峡库区面临上游污染威胁 (Upper Reaches of Three Gorges Reservoir Region Threatened by Pollution)
The Beijing News, May 25, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0546/2007/0525/014@
264705.htm
Bilateral Ties
China Calls for Sudanese 'Flexibility' on Darfur Peacekeepers
Voice of America, May 24, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-05-24-voa20.cfm
中国不支持东盟要求缅甸释放昂山素季的呼吁 (China Does Not Support ASEAN's Demand on Myanmar to Release Aung San Suu Kyi)
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/23/
burma/
Children
Child Deaf-Mutes Sold to China Pickpocket Ring
Reuters, May 24, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070524/wl_nm/china_pic
kpockets_dc_1;_ylt=Arq3HWhQu0hiU0MsGrb9a6BPzWQA
Death Penalty
东莞杀人犯赔偿5万获减刑 (Death Penalty for 3 Murderers Reduced to Reprieve Sentences in Guangdong Province After Compensating 50,000 Yuan to Victims’ Families)
The Beijing News, May 25, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0565/2007/05-25/014@
024046.htm
Gender
陕西：医务人员透露或暗示胎儿性别为非法鉴定 (New Shaanxi Measure Criminalizes Act of Revealing or Implying Gender of Fetus by Medical Personnel)
Xinhuanet, May 25, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2007-05/25/content_615
0050.htm
Government
中国民众对中央政府信任程度高 (According to CASS Survey, Chinese Public Have High Level of Trust in Central Government)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/
minzhong/
Human Rights
大赦国际报告批评中国人权现状 (Amnesty International’s Annual Report Criticizes China's Human Rights Situation)
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/23/
humanrights/
Human Rights Defenders
中国各地泛蓝联盟成员相继遭当局打压 (China Suppresses Pan-Blue Alliance Members Across the Country)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/
fanlan/
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
粤法院搞乌龙郭飞雄律师未阅卷宗 (Guangdong Court Can’t Fulfill Guo Feixiong's Lawyers’ Request to Read Case File Due to Technical Difficulties)
Voice of America, May 24, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-24-voa28.cfm
Labor
中国工人的工资影响着全世界工人 (Wages of Chinese Workers Affect Workers Around the World)
Nanfang Weekend, May 24, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/2007052
40824.asp
Media
China Steps Up Publishing Curbs on Magazines
Radio Free Asia, May 23, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/china/2007/05/23/china_media/
Olympics
A Wrecking Ball for Beijing's History
The Christian Science Monitor, May 25, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0525/p06s01-woap.html
Population
Cadres Use Pregnancy Check to Oppress Single Women: Villagers
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZK636RV1F.html
Protests and Petitions
Riots Show Failings of One-Child Policy
South China Morning Post, May 25, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ4F1VQV1F.html
北京城郊政府强拆 居民持刀反抗被抓 (Authorities in Beijing Suburb Send 500 People to Evict 2 Households, Take Away Owner Who Held Chopper in Stand-Off)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/24/bj/
Public Health
China Virus Outbreak Kills Third Child
Reuters, May 24, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070524/wl_nm/china_
health_dc_5;_ylt=As_g1lvajNeNm4bmZbIyNRhPzWQA
Religion
河北湖北家庭教会遭到打压 (Protestant House Churches in Hebei and Hubei Suppressed by Authorities)
Radio Free Asia, May 24, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/
24/jiaohui/
Three Gorges
三峡库区面临上游污染威胁 (Upper Reaches of Three Gorges Reservoir Region Threatened by Pollution)
The Beijing News, May 25, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0546/2007/0525/014@
264705.htm
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
May 23, 2007
Top News of the Day
Protests and Petitions
China Arrests 28 in Family Planning Riots
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 23, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070523/ts_afp/chinaunres
tpopulationrights_070523042422;_ylt=Ak.NBR_Zu5qm
QIfWv_XVkylPzWQA
Police have arrested 28 people in Guangdong Province for instigating thousands of people to riot over China's one-child policy, although officials may have contributed to the tensions, the state media Xinhua news agency said on May 23. The rioters were dissatisfied by the fact that local "family planning work teams" levied fines between 6,000 and 60,000 yuan on families that violated the one-child policy. Personal belongings such as livestock and electronic equipment were confiscated from families who could not pay.
News
Education
What a Difference a Xinhua Line Makes…
China Digital Times, May 22, 2007
http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2007/05/what_a_difference_a
_line_of_xinhua_makes.php
Environment
More Green Projects Funded as Dire Warnings Sounded
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZBUY5RV1F.html
Food Security
Beijing Takes Seven Steps to Restore Faith in Foods
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZGHWUQV1F.html
U.S. Pushes China for Stronger Food Safety Measures
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 22, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070522/pl_nm/usa_china_
food_dc_3;_ylt=AocedkQWljDPW021CGtL0lJPzWQA
Gender
The Long Road to Equality for Chinese Women
Asia Times Online, May 22, 2007
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/IE22Ad01.html
Government
Yunfu to Expand Its Experiment with Democracy
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ4JVUQV1F.html
四川热线投诉电话难接通被质疑做秀 (Calls to Complaint Hotline for Land Disputes in Sichuan Rarely Get Through)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/22/China_
audit/
Human Rights Defender - Hu Jia (胡佳)
In Brief: Rights Group Seeks Release of Aids Activists
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZFUY5RV1F.html
Labor
Big US Unions Court Chinese Counterparts
Financial Times, May 22, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/cf0b4eca-087b-11dc-b11e-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Law
法律底线之上 一切都可公开 (Supreme People's Court's Spokesman: Everything Lawful Will Be Open to the Public)
The Beijing News, May 23, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0548/2007/0522/014@2
63856.htm
Media
A Recruitment Ad for Virtual Cops
Danwei, May 23, 2007
http://www.danwei.org/internet/a_recruitment_ad_for_int
ernet.php
China Shelves Real-Name Blogging Plan
Financial Times, May 22, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/69c7ffba-0879-11dc-b11e-000b5df
10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e2340.
html
中国增强对网吧的检查频度 (China to Heighten Checks on Internet Cafes)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/22/
wangba/
Embattled Chinese Authors Vow To Keep Writing
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/social/2007/05/22/china
_peasants/
Protests and Petitions
医患纠纷年增近20% (Number of Medical Disputes in Beijing Raise by 20 Percent Each Year)
The Beijing News, May 23, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0553/2007/05-23/014
@264181.htm
Three Gorges
Villagers Damned by Chinese Corruption
The Age (Australia), May 19, 2007
http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/villagers-damned-
by-chinese-corruption/2007/05/18/1178995412943.html
Hong Kong
Hong Kong China Studying How to Avoid 'Unacceptable' Hong Kong LeaderAgence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 22, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070522/wl_asia_afp/hong
kongchinapolitics_070522152709;_ylt=AigTSInGcNpfin1l
FNY8yp9PzWQA
Protests and Petitions
China Arrests 28 in Family Planning Riots
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 23, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070523/ts_afp/chinaunres
tpopulationrights_070523042422;_ylt=Ak.NBR_Zu5qm
QIfWv_XVkylPzWQA
Police have arrested 28 people in Guangdong Province for instigating thousands of people to riot over China's one-child policy, although officials may have contributed to the tensions, the state media Xinhua news agency said on May 23. The rioters were dissatisfied by the fact that local "family planning work teams" levied fines between 6,000 and 60,000 yuan on families that violated the one-child policy. Personal belongings such as livestock and electronic equipment were confiscated from families who could not pay.
News
Education
What a Difference a Xinhua Line Makes…
China Digital Times, May 22, 2007
http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2007/05/what_a_difference_a
_line_of_xinhua_makes.php
Environment
More Green Projects Funded as Dire Warnings Sounded
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZBUY5RV1F.html
Food Security
Beijing Takes Seven Steps to Restore Faith in Foods
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZGHWUQV1F.html
U.S. Pushes China for Stronger Food Safety Measures
Reuters (via YahooNews), May 22, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070522/pl_nm/usa_china_
food_dc_3;_ylt=AocedkQWljDPW021CGtL0lJPzWQA
Gender
The Long Road to Equality for Chinese Women
Asia Times Online, May 22, 2007
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/IE22Ad01.html
Government
Yunfu to Expand Its Experiment with Democracy
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ4JVUQV1F.html
四川热线投诉电话难接通被质疑做秀 (Calls to Complaint Hotline for Land Disputes in Sichuan Rarely Get Through)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/22/China_
audit/
Human Rights Defender - Hu Jia (胡佳)
In Brief: Rights Group Seeks Release of Aids Activists
South China Morning Post, May 23, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZFUY5RV1F.html
Labor
Big US Unions Court Chinese Counterparts
Financial Times, May 22, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/cf0b4eca-087b-11dc-b11e-000b
5df10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e
2340.html
Law
法律底线之上 一切都可公开 (Supreme People's Court's Spokesman: Everything Lawful Will Be Open to the Public)
The Beijing News, May 23, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0548/2007/0522/014@2
63856.htm
Media
A Recruitment Ad for Virtual Cops
Danwei, May 23, 2007
http://www.danwei.org/internet/a_recruitment_ad_for_int
ernet.php
China Shelves Real-Name Blogging Plan
Financial Times, May 22, 2007
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/69c7ffba-0879-11dc-b11e-000b5df
10621,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000779e2340.
html
中国增强对网吧的检查频度 (China to Heighten Checks on Internet Cafes)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/22/
wangba/
Embattled Chinese Authors Vow To Keep Writing
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/social/2007/05/22/china
_peasants/
Protests and Petitions
医患纠纷年增近20% (Number of Medical Disputes in Beijing Raise by 20 Percent Each Year)
The Beijing News, May 23, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0553/2007/05-23/014
@264181.htm
Three Gorges
Villagers Damned by Chinese Corruption
The Age (Australia), May 19, 2007
http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/villagers-damned-
by-chinese-corruption/2007/05/18/1178995412943.html
Hong Kong
Hong Kong China Studying How to Avoid 'Unacceptable' Hong Kong LeaderAgence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 22, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070522/wl_asia_afp/hong
kongchinapolitics_070522152709;_ylt=AigTSInGcNpfin1l
FNY8yp9PzWQA
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
May 22, 2007
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
简要新闻：维权人士郭飞雄涉嫌“非法经营”案将开庭审理 (In Brief: Rights Defender Guo Feixiong to Be Tried on "Illegal Business Activity" Charges)
Radio Free Asia, May 21, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/21/xinwen/
Rights defender Guo Feixiong will stand trial in Guangzhou on June 15th on "illegal business activity" charges. The charge is reportedly related to a book he published on the political scandal in Liaoning Province back in 2001. Guo has been detained for eight months.
News
Civil Society
Gates Charity's Focus on HIV in China Could Face Hurdles
The Seattle Times, May 22, 2007
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003714
551_gateschina20m.html?syndication=rss
Hukou
Hukou 'An Obstacle to Market Economy'
China Daily, May 21, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/21/content_
876699.htm
Human Rights Defender - Hu Jia (胡佳)
中国维权人士受警察骚扰录音上网 (Police Harass Rights Defender Hu Jia, Audio Recording of Incident Posted Online)
Voice of America, May 22, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-22-voa1.cfm
Law
检察官：矿难渎职犯罪免刑和缓刑比例高达95.6% (95.6 Percent of Officials Involved in Coal Mine Disasters Given Suspended Sentence or No Criminal Punishment at All)
Xinhuanet, May 22, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/lianzheng/2007-05/22/content
_6133481.htm
'Right to Be Silent' May Be Granted
China Daily, May 18, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2007-05/18/content_8
75052.htm
Media
Blogger Code of Conduct Posted on Internet Body's Website for Feedback
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZBQSUQV1F.html
Murdoch Extends His Net to China
The Guardian, May 22, 2007
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2083872,00
.html
新闻出版总署再收紧控制 期刊形式也被严管 (GAPP Tightens Control, Format of Periodicals to Be Scrutinized)
Radio Free Asia, May 21, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/2
1/magazine/
How Long Can Great Firewall of China Last?
The Times, May 18, 2007
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/columnists/ar
ticle1805832.ece
Ethics at Work: Standing Behind the Great Firewall of China
Jerusalem Post, May 17, 2007
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?apage=1&cid=1178
708629203&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Olympics
Before Welcoming World, China Tries to Clear the Air
New York Times, May 20, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/sports/othersports/
20olympics.html?_r=2&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slo
gin&oref=slogin
Population
性别比不控制粤或增400万光棍 计生委主任建议将调控性别比写入报告 (Guangdong Cadre Proposes Including Gender Ratio in CPC Meeting Report)
Nanfang City News, May 22, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/20070522
0013.asp
Protests and Petitions
中国首位民间信访调解员走马上任 (China's First Petitioner-Turned-Mediator Starts Her Work)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/21/tiao
jie/
青岛干部带案下访 98个单位领导每人最少1件 (Qingdao's 98 Top Officials to Handle at Least One Petitioning Case Each)
Xinhuanet, May 22, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/lianzheng/2007-05/22/content_
6134802.htm
Guangxi Town 'Tense' After One-Child Protest Put Down
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ12UUQV1F.html
Public Health
Poisoned Toothpaste in Panama Is Believed to Be from China
New York Times, May 19, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/19/world/americas/19p
anama.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Three Gorges
Three Gorges Dam Is Retaining Silt, Causing Erosion Downstream
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZL1UUQV1F.html
Tibet
Party Chief Pledges to Tighten Security in Tibet
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZATV5RV1F.html
Human Rights Defender - Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄)
简要新闻：维权人士郭飞雄涉嫌“非法经营”案将开庭审理 (In Brief: Rights Defender Guo Feixiong to Be Tried on "Illegal Business Activity" Charges)
Radio Free Asia, May 21, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/xinwen/2007/05/21/xinwen/
Rights defender Guo Feixiong will stand trial in Guangzhou on June 15th on "illegal business activity" charges. The charge is reportedly related to a book he published on the political scandal in Liaoning Province back in 2001. Guo has been detained for eight months.
Related Information:
HRIC Press Release: Case Update: Rights Defender Guo
Feixiong's Trial Date Set
Human Rights in China, May 21, 2007
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/item?item_i
d=38474
News
Civil Society
Gates Charity's Focus on HIV in China Could Face Hurdles
The Seattle Times, May 22, 2007
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003714
551_gateschina20m.html?syndication=rss
Hukou
Hukou 'An Obstacle to Market Economy'
China Daily, May 21, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/21/content_
876699.htm
Human Rights Defender - Hu Jia (胡佳)
中国维权人士受警察骚扰录音上网 (Police Harass Rights Defender Hu Jia, Audio Recording of Incident Posted Online)
Voice of America, May 22, 2007
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2007-05-22-voa1.cfm
Law
检察官：矿难渎职犯罪免刑和缓刑比例高达95.6% (95.6 Percent of Officials Involved in Coal Mine Disasters Given Suspended Sentence or No Criminal Punishment at All)
Xinhuanet, May 22, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/lianzheng/2007-05/22/content
_6133481.htm
'Right to Be Silent' May Be Granted
China Daily, May 18, 2007
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2007-05/18/content_8
75052.htm
Media
Blogger Code of Conduct Posted on Internet Body's Website for Feedback
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZBQSUQV1F.html
Murdoch Extends His Net to China
The Guardian, May 22, 2007
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,2083872,00
.html
新闻出版总署再收紧控制 期刊形式也被严管 (GAPP Tightens Control, Format of Periodicals to Be Scrutinized)
Radio Free Asia, May 21, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/2
1/magazine/
How Long Can Great Firewall of China Last?
The Times, May 18, 2007
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/columnists/ar
ticle1805832.ece
Ethics at Work: Standing Behind the Great Firewall of China
Jerusalem Post, May 17, 2007
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?apage=1&cid=1178
708629203&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Olympics
Before Welcoming World, China Tries to Clear the Air
New York Times, May 20, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/sports/othersports/
20olympics.html?_r=2&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slo
gin&oref=slogin
Population
性别比不控制粤或增400万光棍 计生委主任建议将调控性别比写入报告 (Guangdong Cadre Proposes Including Gender Ratio in CPC Meeting Report)
Nanfang City News, May 22, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/20070522
0013.asp
Protests and Petitions
中国首位民间信访调解员走马上任 (China's First Petitioner-Turned-Mediator Starts Her Work)
Radio Free Asia, May 22, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/21/tiao
jie/
青岛干部带案下访 98个单位领导每人最少1件 (Qingdao's 98 Top Officials to Handle at Least One Petitioning Case Each)
Xinhuanet, May 22, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/lianzheng/2007-05/22/content_
6134802.htm
Guangxi Town 'Tense' After One-Child Protest Put Down
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ12UUQV1F.html
Public Health
Poisoned Toothpaste in Panama Is Believed to Be from China
New York Times, May 19, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/19/world/americas/19p
anama.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Three Gorges
Three Gorges Dam Is Retaining Silt, Causing Erosion Downstream
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZL1UUQV1F.html
Tibet
Party Chief Pledges to Tighten Security in Tibet
South China Morning Post, May 22, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZATV5RV1F.html
Monday, May 21, 2007
May 19 – 21, 2007
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defenders - Zeng Jinyan (曾金燕) / Hu Jia (胡佳)
Aids Activist, Wife Barred from Trip
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZ91EQXH1F.html
Beijing-based activist Hu Jia and his wife Zeng Jinyan have been barred from traveling to Europe and were put under house arrest on May 18 on "suspicion of endangering national security." Hu believes the ban was aimed at stopping them from contacting "influential people" overseas to alert them to the human rights situation in China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympic Games. Zeng believes that the ban may be related to her being named by Time magazine as one of this year's 100 most influential people in the world.
News
Bilateral Ties
Howard Shrugs Off Dalai Lama Issue
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ1RDQXH1F.html
Civil Society
Chinese Activists Looking to Africa
Christian Science Monitor, May 21, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0521/p01s02-woap.html
Environment
Pledges on Air Quality After Top Athletes Fall Ill
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/topnews/ZZZP2W5RV1F.html
Food Security
China a Top Violator of US Food Standards: Reports
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 21, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070521/wl_asia_afp/uschi
nafoodtrade_070520203417;_ylt=AusTkR07YlXhN0jSYVA
cn1BPzWQA
Government
中国评论﹕安全为上 应公布检查报告 (Commentary: China Should Publish Report on Qinghai-Tibet Railway)
Ming Pao, May 21, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070521/cat1.htm
Human Rights Defender - Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫)
朱虞夫父子正式被捕 (China Formally Arrests Rights Defender Zhu Yufu and His Son)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china_d
issident_trial/
Human Rights Defender - Chen Shuqing (陈树庆)
中国民主党杭州成员陈树庆狱中绝食抗议被长期关押 (Hangzhou-Based China Democracy Party Member Chen Shuqing Launches Hunger Strike over Prolonged Detention)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china
_dissident_detain/
Labor
Officials Try to Shirk Responsibilities for Injuries at Illegal Pits
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZXQZE0I1F.html
Land Policy
夏洁：四合院是我的家 (Owner Tries to Protect Beijing Quadrangle from Demolition)
The Beijing News, May 21, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0554/2007/05-21/018@26
3658.htm
Law
Debate on Ideology Defined Property Law's Formation
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZTZPUQV1F.html
Olympics
Minister Decries Linking of Darfur and Olympics
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZLQZE0I1F.html
Thousands from Christian Mission Groups Plan to Defy Ban at Games
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ11EQXH1F.html
Protests and Petitions
广西多镇苏乱烧政府楼 (Angry Guangxi Residents Set Government Buildings on Fire over One-Child Policy)
Ming Pao, May 21, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070521/cca1h.htm
湖北十堰市警察拘留女访民和她八岁的儿子 (Hubei Police Detain Female Petitioner and Her 8-Year-Old Son)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china_
petition_detain/
Public Health
Cancer Eating Away at Jiangsu
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZD2W5RV1F.html
Hong Kong
Teachers Tread Warily on the History of June 4
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://hongkong.scmp.com/hknews/ZZZVFS5RV1F.html
Tiananmen Leaders Must Also Be Condemned, Says Adviser
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://hongkong.scmp.com/hknews/ZZZR0QUQV1F.html
Human Rights Defenders - Zeng Jinyan (曾金燕) / Hu Jia (胡佳)
Aids Activist, Wife Barred from Trip
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZ91EQXH1F.html
Beijing-based activist Hu Jia and his wife Zeng Jinyan have been barred from traveling to Europe and were put under house arrest on May 18 on "suspicion of endangering national security." Hu believes the ban was aimed at stopping them from contacting "influential people" overseas to alert them to the human rights situation in China in the run-up to the Beijing Olympic Games. Zeng believes that the ban may be related to her being named by Time magazine as one of this year's 100 most influential people in the world.
News
Bilateral Ties
Howard Shrugs Off Dalai Lama Issue
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ1RDQXH1F.html
Civil Society
Chinese Activists Looking to Africa
Christian Science Monitor, May 21, 2007
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0521/p01s02-woap.html
Environment
Pledges on Air Quality After Top Athletes Fall Ill
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/topnews/ZZZP2W5RV1F.html
Food Security
China a Top Violator of US Food Standards: Reports
Agence France-Presse (via YahooNews), May 21, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070521/wl_asia_afp/uschi
nafoodtrade_070520203417;_ylt=AusTkR07YlXhN0jSYVA
cn1BPzWQA
Government
中国评论﹕安全为上 应公布检查报告 (Commentary: China Should Publish Report on Qinghai-Tibet Railway)
Ming Pao, May 21, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070521/cat1.htm
Human Rights Defender - Zhu Yufu (朱虞夫)
朱虞夫父子正式被捕 (China Formally Arrests Rights Defender Zhu Yufu and His Son)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china_d
issident_trial/
Human Rights Defender - Chen Shuqing (陈树庆)
中国民主党杭州成员陈树庆狱中绝食抗议被长期关押 (Hangzhou-Based China Democracy Party Member Chen Shuqing Launches Hunger Strike over Prolonged Detention)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china
_dissident_detain/
Labor
Officials Try to Shirk Responsibilities for Injuries at Illegal Pits
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZXQZE0I1F.html
Land Policy
夏洁：四合院是我的家 (Owner Tries to Protect Beijing Quadrangle from Demolition)
The Beijing News, May 21, 2007
http://news.thebeijingnews.com/0554/2007/05-21/018@26
3658.htm
Law
Debate on Ideology Defined Property Law's Formation
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZTZPUQV1F.html
Olympics
Minister Decries Linking of Darfur and Olympics
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZLQZE0I1F.html
Thousands from Christian Mission Groups Plan to Defy Ban at Games
South China Morning Post, May 19, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ11EQXH1F.html
Protests and Petitions
广西多镇苏乱烧政府楼 (Angry Guangxi Residents Set Government Buildings on Fire over One-Child Policy)
Ming Pao, May 21, 2007
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20070521/cca1h.htm
湖北十堰市警察拘留女访民和她八岁的儿子 (Hubei Police Detain Female Petitioner and Her 8-Year-Old Son)
Radio Free Asia, May 18, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/xinwen/2007/05/18/china_
petition_detain/
Public Health
Cancer Eating Away at Jiangsu
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZD2W5RV1F.html
Hong Kong
Teachers Tread Warily on the History of June 4
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://hongkong.scmp.com/hknews/ZZZVFS5RV1F.html
Tiananmen Leaders Must Also Be Condemned, Says Adviser
South China Morning Post, May 21, 2007
http://hongkong.scmp.com/hknews/ZZZR0QUQV1F.html
Friday, May 18, 2007
May 18, 2007
News
Bilateral Ties
Beijing Urged to Use Clout to Tackle Global Problems
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZNBAQXH1F.html
Invest with a Human Face, Urges Sudanese Official
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZ0NWE0I1F.html
Death Penalty
体内藏海洛因746克 成都首次判决外籍毒贩死刑 (Storing 746 Grams of Heroin Inside His Body, Nepali Sentenced to Death by Chengdu Court)
Legal Daily, May 18, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/2007ajzj/2007-05/18/content
_619426.htm
Environment
Beijing Steps Up Clean Energy Drive
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/topnews/ZZZNCAQXH1F.html
Government
统计局发布2006年度劳动保障事业发展统计公报 (National Bureau of Statistics Issues Report on Labor and Social Security Situation for 2006)
Xinhuanet, May 18, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2007-05/18/content_61
17456.htm
Hukou
1/4农民工愿入户打工城市 专家：勿把不平等问题简化为户籍开放 (Survey Finds Only 1/4 Migrant Workers Willing to Convert to Urban Hukou)
Nanfang City News, May 18, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200705
180041.asp
Human Rights Defenders
北京市党代大会开幕 维权人士被严控 (40 Rights Defenders Monitored During CPC's Beijing Municipal Committee Meeting)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/be
ijing/
艾滋病维权人士常坤被开除学籍 行政诉讼维持处分 (Rights Defender Chang Kun's Expulsion from School Confirmed by Urumqi Court)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
changkun/
Human Rights Defender – Ching Cheong (程翔)
家属被告知程翔七一前可获有条件的保外 (Wife Told Ching Cheong May Be Released on Medical Parole Before Anniversary of Hong Kong's Handover)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
chengxiang/
Media
柳斌杰新官上任一把火：关闭《中国新观察》 (Closing Down Political Publication "China New Observer" Is Among the First Tasks of GAPP's New Head)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
magzine/
Why China Relaxed Blogger Crackdown
Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2007
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB117934424740305282
-FPekQ1bjvm9mu4jnB5h_Uk_IkLo_20070615.html?mod=tf
f_main_tff_top
Olympics
Helicopter for Fighting Terrorism During Games to Land in August
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ7WAQXH1F.html
Olympics to 'Make Beijing a Better Place'
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZJZTC0I1F.html
Politics
Debate over Party Reform Intensifies
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZVZTC0I1F.html
Protests and Petitions
1130多人联署公开信要求彻底为右派平反 (1130 People Join Signature Campaign Demanding Comprehensive Reassessment of "Rightists")
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
youpai/
127名天安门母亲联署签名强烈抗议马力否认六四屠城言论 (127 Tiananmen Mothers Issue Signature Campaign to Protest Ma Lik's June 4th Speech)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17
/tiananmen/
Dozens in China Fight Demolition Plans
Associated Press (via YahooNews), May 17, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070517/ap_on_re_as/china_
demolition_standoff_1;_ylt=AoGZdoKPnw2lOl_q6mRx7Ep
PzWQA
国务院试点热电厂 严重污染居民投诉无门 (Inner Mongolia Residents' Complaint About Factory Pollution Falls on Deaf Ears as Project Is Launched by the State Council)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/d
ianchang/
Public Health
22名员工携带乙肝病原被辞续：3名员工索赔50万 (Three Hepatitis B Carriers Seek 500,000 Yuan in Compensation over Dismissal by Jiangsu Enterprise)
Xinhuanet, May 18, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/society/2007-05/18/content_6
115937.htm
Bilateral Ties
Beijing Urged to Use Clout to Tackle Global Problems
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZNBAQXH1F.html
Invest with a Human Face, Urges Sudanese Official
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZ0NWE0I1F.html
Death Penalty
体内藏海洛因746克 成都首次判决外籍毒贩死刑 (Storing 746 Grams of Heroin Inside His Body, Nepali Sentenced to Death by Chengdu Court)
Legal Daily, May 18, 2007
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/2007ajzj/2007-05/18/content
_619426.htm
Environment
Beijing Steps Up Clean Energy Drive
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://www.scmp.com/topnews/ZZZNCAQXH1F.html
Government
统计局发布2006年度劳动保障事业发展统计公报 (National Bureau of Statistics Issues Report on Labor and Social Security Situation for 2006)
Xinhuanet, May 18, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2007-05/18/content_61
17456.htm
Hukou
1/4农民工愿入户打工城市 专家：勿把不平等问题简化为户籍开放 (Survey Finds Only 1/4 Migrant Workers Willing to Convert to Urban Hukou)
Nanfang City News, May 18, 2007
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/200705
180041.asp
Human Rights Defenders
北京市党代大会开幕 维权人士被严控 (40 Rights Defenders Monitored During CPC's Beijing Municipal Committee Meeting)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/be
ijing/
艾滋病维权人士常坤被开除学籍 行政诉讼维持处分 (Rights Defender Chang Kun's Expulsion from School Confirmed by Urumqi Court)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
changkun/
Human Rights Defender – Ching Cheong (程翔)
家属被告知程翔七一前可获有条件的保外 (Wife Told Ching Cheong May Be Released on Medical Parole Before Anniversary of Hong Kong's Handover)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
chengxiang/
Media
柳斌杰新官上任一把火：关闭《中国新观察》 (Closing Down Political Publication "China New Observer" Is Among the First Tasks of GAPP's New Head)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
magzine/
Why China Relaxed Blogger Crackdown
Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2007
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB117934424740305282
-FPekQ1bjvm9mu4jnB5h_Uk_IkLo_20070615.html?mod=tf
f_main_tff_top
Olympics
Helicopter for Fighting Terrorism During Games to Land in August
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZ7WAQXH1F.html
Olympics to 'Make Beijing a Better Place'
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chimain/ZZZJZTC0I1F.html
Politics
Debate over Party Reform Intensifies
South China Morning Post, May 18, 2007
http://china.scmp.com/chitoday/ZZZVZTC0I1F.html
Protests and Petitions
1130多人联署公开信要求彻底为右派平反 (1130 People Join Signature Campaign Demanding Comprehensive Reassessment of "Rightists")
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/
youpai/
127名天安门母亲联署签名强烈抗议马力否认六四屠城言论 (127 Tiananmen Mothers Issue Signature Campaign to Protest Ma Lik's June 4th Speech)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17
/tiananmen/
Dozens in China Fight Demolition Plans
Associated Press (via YahooNews), May 17, 2007
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070517/ap_on_re_as/china_
demolition_standoff_1;_ylt=AoGZdoKPnw2lOl_q6mRx7Ep
PzWQA
国务院试点热电厂 严重污染居民投诉无门 (Inner Mongolia Residents' Complaint About Factory Pollution Falls on Deaf Ears as Project Is Launched by the State Council)
Radio Free Asia, May 17, 2007
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/shenrubaodao/2007/05/17/d
ianchang/
Public Health
22名员工携带乙肝病原被辞续：3名员工索赔50万 (Three Hepatitis B Carriers Seek 500,000 Yuan in Compensation over Dismissal by Jiangsu Enterprise)
Xinhuanet, May 18, 2007
http://news.xinhuanet.com/society/2007-05/18/content_6
115937.htm
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