Top News of the Day
Olympics
Man Arrested for Chat-room Threat to Grab Torch
Associated Press (available at South China Morning Post), May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e54360bf7d8
d9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD
A man in Jiangsu, identified only as Tang, was arrested for "spreading rumors online and disturbing public order" on May 7. The arrest is a response to his online disclosure that he planned to grab the Olympic torch when it arrived in Nanjing on May 24. A policeman reportedly said Tang would be held for ten days.
News
Children
Vietnam Police Arrest Two over Baby Trafficking to China
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), May 12, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080512/wl_asia_afp/vietna
mchinababytrafficking_080512062030
Corporate Social Accountability
谷歌股东大会上保障中国网络言论自由提案遭否决 (Google Shareholders' Meeting Votes Down Proposal to Protect Internet Free Speech in China)
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/google-05122008
155057.html
Disasters
China Quake Death Toll Rises to About 10,000
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 13, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/china_earthquake;_ylt=AmbbY3
oyxeK38AU3AY68eVNPzWQAA
Government
保护个人信息安全 专家:确立个人信息财产权属性 (Expert Says People Have Right to the Protection of Their Personal Information)
Legal Daily, May 13, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/13/content_
849709.htm
Human Rights Defender – Li Xige (李喜阁)
Detained Aids Activist Flees during Chaos
South China Morning Post, May 13, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb
329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=b68c44ba10ed
9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD
Human Rights Defender - Zheng Enchong (郑恩宠)
Lawyer's Plight Highlights Perils of Fighting China's System
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 10, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080510/ap_on_re_as/china
_bound_by_law_1
Labor
玖龙纸业不是“血汗工厂” 广东省总工会 PK 香港“SACOM组织” (Guangdong Federation of Trade Unions Argues Paper Company Is Not Sweatshop)
Nanfang City News, May 13, 2008
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/jwxy/2008051
30062.asp
Law
乌市首次公开征集地方立法项目 (Urumqi Residents Can Propose Legislative Amendments to Legislators)
Legal Daily, May 13, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/bm/2008-05/13/content_
849691.htm
Media
民主不需要高素质：《请为我投票》被禁 (Chinese Government Bans Documentary on Election for "Class Representative" in Wuhan Primary School)
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/minzhu-05122
008172700.html
山东原法制早报齐崇怀案将开庭受审 (Shandong Journalist Qi Chonghuai to Stand Trial on May 13)
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qichonghuai-
05122008170452.html
Down but Not Out: Chang Ping Returns to the Editorial Page
China Media Project, May 09, 2008
http://cmp.hku.hk/2008/05/09/959/
Olympics
Beijing to Heighten Transportation Security for Olympics
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 09, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_re_as/oly
_beijing_security_2
Protests and Petitions
河北5000学生骚乱 (Five Thousand Students Riot in Hebei)
Ming Pao, May 13, 2008
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20080513/caa1.htm
四川六名曾参与反石化厂项目游行的人被拘捕 (Sichuan Police Arrest Six Participants in Protest Against Chemical Plant)
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/rights_protest-051220
08132118.html?encoding=simplified05122008132118.html
Religion
Hong Kong Cardinal Says China Not Ready for Pope Visit: Agency
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), May 12, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080512/wl_asia_afp/vati
canpopereligionchinahongkong_080512204523
Tibet
Dalai Lama's Envoys to Talk With China Officials
Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121059238623984911.html
Dalai Lama Urges International Media Presence in Tibet
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), May 12, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080512/ts_afp/polandbritain
chinatibetrightsreligion_080512231249
Tibetan Nuns Jailed, Detained
Radio Free Asia, May 12, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet_nuns-05122008160
846.html
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008
Top News of the Day
Disasters
Earthquake in
Reuters, May 12, 2008
http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKSP24948720080512
China's most devastating earthquake in three decades killed nearly 9,000 people on Monday, with the toll likely to soar as authorities struggle to reach casualties in large areas cut off from relief. The earthquake that hit China's southwestern province of Sichuan killed 8,533 people, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday, citing the provincial government. The epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude quake was in a mountainous region about 100 km from Sichuan's capital Chengdu, a bustling city of 10 million.
News
Bilateral Ties
Wall Street Journal, May 12, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121054394987883529.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
PC World, May 10, 2008
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145732/belgium_
accuses_china_of_cyberattacks.html
Children
ABC News, May 12, 2008
http://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=4774224&page=1
Disasters
Expert Warns of Aftershocks in
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/12/content_8154544.htm
New York Times, May 12, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/world/asia/13china.html?hp
Xinhuanet (via
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/11/content_6675772.htm
Fire Engulfs
Xinhuanet, May 11, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/11/content_8145451.htm
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEayhfcHOIlyEw6ayYeS4401go8w
Dissident to Apply for Visa to Visit
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=558d60bf7d8d9110VgnVCM10000
0360a0a0aRCRD
维权活动人士齐志勇再次被当局限制行动自由
Human Rights Defender Qi Zhiyong's Freedom of Movement Restricted Once Again
Radio Free
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qi-05112008154725.html
Legal Action Against CNN Dropped
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=be1460bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
360a0a0aRCRD
Migrant Workers
Xinhuanet, May 10, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/10/content_8142387.htm
Reuters, May 09, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-Olympics/idUSPEK22242120080
509
Olympics
Xinhuanet, May 12, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/12/content_8151200.htm
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=bc47804d25bd9110VgnVCM10000
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Man Arrested for Chat-Room Threat to Grab Torch
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=e54360bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
360a0a0aRCRD
Unruly Crowds Prompt Concern at Ability to Keep Spectators in Check
SCMP, May 12, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=816360bf7d8d9110VgnVCM100000
360a0a0aRCRD
Xinhuanet, May 11, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/11/content_8147874.htm
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5igXJNHgYyDgCBL_PslCR4M1_HSJQ
SCMP, May 11, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7
733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9dca267c796d9110VgnVCM100000
360a0a0aRCRD
Xinhuanet, May 10, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/10/content_8141874.htm
The Age (
http://www.theage.com.au/news/beijing2008/chance-of-podium-pro
tests-in-beijing-coates/2008/05/10/1210131311932.html
Protests and Petitions
15万下岗教师联署发表公开信
150, 000 Unemployed Teachers Sign Open Letter Urging Authorities to Help Resolve
Questions of Livelihood
Radio Free
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiaoshi-05122008105
508.html
邯郸上千学生罢课抗议事件未了
Student Protest in
Radio Free
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/handan-05122008105201.h
tml
江苏强占百亩农地 35位进京代表被抓回
35
Radio Free
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiang-05112008154958.html
Reuters, May 11, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK314359
河南访民反映在北京上访遭殴打情况
Henan Doctor Recounts Beating After Petitioning in
Radio Free
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/huo-05102008005757.html
Public Health
5 More Die in
AP (via International Herald Tribune), May 12, 2008
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/12/news/China-Child-
Virus.php
Health Official:
People's Daily, May 12, 2008
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90776/90882/6408987.html
Dalai Lama Looking Forward to Talks with
International Herald Tribune, May 12, 2008
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/12/asia/dalai.php
Reuters, May 12, 2008
http://in.reuters.com/article/southAsiaNews/idINIndia-335346200805
12
Tibet
AFP, May 11, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gFi0am96_hSEHG8ofhA1Vi_Zn
w6w
Bloomberg, May 12, 2008
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=aKBDWm7
yl0l0&refer=india
Friday, May 09, 2008
May 9, 2008
Top News of the Day
Religion
成都秋雨之福教会的教友聚会受当局打压终止 (Authorities Suppress Chengdu Qiuyu Blessings Church's Gathering)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/church-
05082008095342.html
Over 40 members of the Chengdu Qiuyu Blessings Church gathered at a resort near Shuangliu, Chengdu, on May 2 when some 40 public security officers and religious affairs authorities raided the gathering. The authorities told the participants they were “suspected of being involved in illegal religious practices.” The gathering had to be terminated.
News
Corruption
三门峡库区移民举报当地干部虚报移民数目 (Shaanxi Residents Report Corruption Cases Involving Exaggeration of Migrant Population)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/corruption_rural-05082008105018.html?encoding=simplified050
82008105018.html?encoding=simplified
Human Rights Defender - Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师获释 李喜阁仍然在押 (Buddhist Priest Miaojue Cizhi Released, Li Xige Remains Detained)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/ligexi-050820081
63908.html
Human Rights Defender - Zhou Yuanzhi (周远志)
Chinese Writer's Arrest Increases Scrutiny of Rights
Wall Street Journal, May 08, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121016626051573657.html?m
od=todays_us_page_one
Labor
劳动合同法实施条例(草案) 广泛征求各界意见 (Authorities Seek Public Comments on Draft Rules on Implementation of Labor Contract Law)
Legal Daily, May 09, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/09/content_
847933.htm
Media
China Won't Guarantee Web Freedom over Olympics
Reuters, May 08, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT
/idUSPEK14583520080508
信息公开新法运行 考验政府披露真相 (New Open Information Regulations Test the Government's Ability in Revealing the Truth)
Nanfang Weekend, May 08, 2008
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/
200805080105.asp
Olympics
深圳传聖火逾万警员戒备 (Shenzhen Dispatches 10,000 Police Officers to Protect Olympic Flame)
Ming Pao, May 09, 2008
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20080509/cab1.htm
Shenzhen Relay Disrupted amid Tight Security
South China Morning Post, May 09, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=fca4ae73e69
c9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
China Says Beijing Olympics "Basically" Carbon Neutral
Reuters, May 08, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSPE
K30941520080508
奥运火炬在广州深圳传递期间民运人士遭拘留 (Democracy Activists Detained as Olympic Torch Relay Takes Place in Guangzhou and Shenzhen)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aoyun-
05082008160226.html
Rights Activist Urges China to Grant Olympic Pardon
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 08, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080508/ap_on_re_as/china
_olympic_pardon_1;_ylt=AmZNePPtPQGAdpPo84ZwP
t1PzWQA
Protests and Petitions
成都集体散步反对石化厂项目 骨干成员遭打压 (Organizers of Silent March Protesting Chemical Plant Harassed in Chengdu)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chengdu-
05082008094923.html
Tibet
当局继续逮捕藏人 强行搬迁圣地 (Authorities Continue Arrests of Tibetans, Forcibly Relocate Worship Site)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zang-
05082008123340.html
Dalai Lama's Envoy Details Tibetan Proposals at China Talks
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 08, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080508/ap_on_re_as/china_
tibet_4;_ylt=Ai6Dw1uDh_motX8U89nFXVJPzWQA
Religion
成都秋雨之福教会的教友聚会受当局打压终止 (Authorities Suppress Chengdu Qiuyu Blessings Church's Gathering)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/church-
05082008095342.html
Over 40 members of the Chengdu Qiuyu Blessings Church gathered at a resort near Shuangliu, Chengdu, on May 2 when some 40 public security officers and religious affairs authorities raided the gathering. The authorities told the participants they were “suspected of being involved in illegal religious practices.” The gathering had to be terminated.
Related information
HRIC Press Release: Chinese Authorities Raid Religious Gathering, Confiscate Bibles, Detain Church Members- Human Rights in China, May 08, 2008
http://www.hrichina.org/public/contents/51443
News
Corruption
三门峡库区移民举报当地干部虚报移民数目 (Shaanxi Residents Report Corruption Cases Involving Exaggeration of Migrant Population)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/corruption_rural-05082008105018.html?encoding=simplified050
82008105018.html?encoding=simplified
Human Rights Defender - Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师获释 李喜阁仍然在押 (Buddhist Priest Miaojue Cizhi Released, Li Xige Remains Detained)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/ligexi-050820081
63908.html
Human Rights Defender - Zhou Yuanzhi (周远志)
Chinese Writer's Arrest Increases Scrutiny of Rights
Wall Street Journal, May 08, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121016626051573657.html?m
od=todays_us_page_one
Labor
劳动合同法实施条例(草案) 广泛征求各界意见 (Authorities Seek Public Comments on Draft Rules on Implementation of Labor Contract Law)
Legal Daily, May 09, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/09/content_
847933.htm
Media
China Won't Guarantee Web Freedom over Olympics
Reuters, May 08, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT
/idUSPEK14583520080508
信息公开新法运行 考验政府披露真相 (New Open Information Regulations Test the Government's Ability in Revealing the Truth)
Nanfang Weekend, May 08, 2008
http://www.nanfangdaily.com.cn/southnews/zmzg/
200805080105.asp
Olympics
深圳传聖火逾万警员戒备 (Shenzhen Dispatches 10,000 Police Officers to Protect Olympic Flame)
Ming Pao, May 09, 2008
http://www.mingpaonews.com/20080509/cab1.htm
Shenzhen Relay Disrupted amid Tight Security
South China Morning Post, May 09, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=fca4ae73e69
c9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
China Says Beijing Olympics "Basically" Carbon Neutral
Reuters, May 08, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSPE
K30941520080508
奥运火炬在广州深圳传递期间民运人士遭拘留 (Democracy Activists Detained as Olympic Torch Relay Takes Place in Guangzhou and Shenzhen)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aoyun-
05082008160226.html
Rights Activist Urges China to Grant Olympic Pardon
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 08, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080508/ap_on_re_as/china
_olympic_pardon_1;_ylt=AmZNePPtPQGAdpPo84ZwP
t1PzWQA
Protests and Petitions
成都集体散步反对石化厂项目 骨干成员遭打压 (Organizers of Silent March Protesting Chemical Plant Harassed in Chengdu)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chengdu-
05082008094923.html
Tibet
当局继续逮捕藏人 强行搬迁圣地 (Authorities Continue Arrests of Tibetans, Forcibly Relocate Worship Site)
Radio Free Asia, May 08, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zang-
05082008123340.html
Dalai Lama's Envoy Details Tibetan Proposals at China Talks
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 08, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080508/ap_on_re_as/china_
tibet_4;_ylt=Ai6Dw1uDh_motX8U89nFXVJPzWQA
Thursday, May 08, 2008
May 8, 2008
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defenders
律师愿为被捕藏民提供法律帮助受打压 (Pressure on Lawyers Wishing to Provide Legal Services to Arrested Tibetans)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/laywer-05072008111834.html
After making a public offer to provide legal help to Tibetans detained in connection with the protests in March, several lawyers have reported being pressured by government officials. They reportedly have been forbidden by Ministry of Justice officials from accepting Tibetans as clients and were warned that the annual renewal of their lawyer permits would be delayed. Some lawyers reportedly have already had their renewals delayed. Without a renewal, the lawyers will not be able to participate in cases as a lawyer.
News
Bilateral Ties
China's Hu Urges Close Japan Ties, Offers Two Pandas
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUST133101
Civil Society
中国艾滋病博物馆网站遭到关闭 (China AIDS Museum Website (aidsmuseum.cn) Shut Down by Authorities)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aids-05072008171957.html
Corruption
China to Investigate Public Servants Involved in Energy-Related Crimes
Xinhuanet, May 07, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/07/content_8123642.htm
江西省重点工程在招标过程中出现严重违法舞弊现象 (Embezzlement Discovered in Bids for Major Jiangxi Investment Project)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiangxi-05072008091322.html
Economic Development
Foreigners Pose Risk to Stability, Says Academic
South China Morning Post, May 08, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d55a2cfc354c9110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Education
中国农村教育现状形势严峻 (Situation of Rural Education Grim)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/education-05072008105234.html
Environment
China Says Industry Approach Useful in Climate Fight
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/
idUSPEK34678820080507
Hong Kong
Police 'Removed All Protesters'
South China Morning Post, May 08, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d013cee30d3c9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
香港入境处文件外泄致拒入境者黑名单曝光 (Confidential Hong Kong Immigration Documents Leaked onto Internet, Exposes Immigration Blacklist)
EastDay.com, May 08, 2008
http://china.eastday.com/eastday/06news/china/c/20080508/u1a3576185.html
Land Policy
福州一日强拆27户 近百人无家可归 (A Hundred Homeless in Fuzhou after 27 Homes Forcefully Demolished in One Day)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qiangchai-05072008104955.html
上海律师上书温家宝要求停止强制拆迁 (Shanghai Lawyers Issue Letter to Premier Wen Jiabao Demanding that Forced Demolitions Cease)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/demolishing_shanghai-05072008121207.html
Law
Legal Redress for Victims of Mental Trauma
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6665861.htm
Workers Sue Govt for Denial of Information
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6666181.htm
Olympics
奥运圣火传递前上海访民被发告知书 (Shanghai Authorities Give Petitioners Notice Demanding No Gatherings during Torch Relay)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fangmin-05072008114027.html
当局在奥运火炬抵达深圳前带走数名维权人士 (Rights Defenders Taken Away by Authorities prior to Torch's Arrival in Shenzhen)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/olympics_torch_rights-05072008124420.html
Public Health
China Registers Nearly 20,000 Hand-Foot-Mouth Infections
Xinhuanet, May 08, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/08/content_8124308.htm
Religion
吉林和内蒙分别有基督教家庭教会被冲击 (Jilin and Inner Mongolian Christian House Church Members Assaulted)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/religion_family_church-05072008122908.html
Pope Reaches out to China at Unprecedented Concert
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL0784128620080507
Human Rights Defenders
律师愿为被捕藏民提供法律帮助受打压 (Pressure on Lawyers Wishing to Provide Legal Services to Arrested Tibetans)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/laywer-05072008111834.html
After making a public offer to provide legal help to Tibetans detained in connection with the protests in March, several lawyers have reported being pressured by government officials. They reportedly have been forbidden by Ministry of Justice officials from accepting Tibetans as clients and were warned that the annual renewal of their lawyer permits would be delayed. Some lawyers reportedly have already had their renewals delayed. Without a renewal, the lawyers will not be able to participate in cases as a lawyer.
News
Bilateral Ties
China's Hu Urges Close Japan Ties, Offers Two Pandas
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUST133101
Civil Society
中国艾滋病博物馆网站遭到关闭 (China AIDS Museum Website (aidsmuseum.cn) Shut Down by Authorities)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aids-05072008171957.html
Corruption
China to Investigate Public Servants Involved in Energy-Related Crimes
Xinhuanet, May 07, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/07/content_8123642.htm
江西省重点工程在招标过程中出现严重违法舞弊现象 (Embezzlement Discovered in Bids for Major Jiangxi Investment Project)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jiangxi-05072008091322.html
Economic Development
Foreigners Pose Risk to Stability, Says Academic
South China Morning Post, May 08, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d55a2cfc354c9110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Education
中国农村教育现状形势严峻 (Situation of Rural Education Grim)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/education-05072008105234.html
Environment
China Says Industry Approach Useful in Climate Fight
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/
idUSPEK34678820080507
Hong Kong
Police 'Removed All Protesters'
South China Morning Post, May 08, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d013cee30d3c9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
香港入境处文件外泄致拒入境者黑名单曝光 (Confidential Hong Kong Immigration Documents Leaked onto Internet, Exposes Immigration Blacklist)
EastDay.com, May 08, 2008
http://china.eastday.com/eastday/06news/china/c/20080508/u1a3576185.html
Land Policy
福州一日强拆27户 近百人无家可归 (A Hundred Homeless in Fuzhou after 27 Homes Forcefully Demolished in One Day)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qiangchai-05072008104955.html
上海律师上书温家宝要求停止强制拆迁 (Shanghai Lawyers Issue Letter to Premier Wen Jiabao Demanding that Forced Demolitions Cease)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/demolishing_shanghai-05072008121207.html
Law
Legal Redress for Victims of Mental Trauma
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6665861.htm
Workers Sue Govt for Denial of Information
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6666181.htm
Olympics
奥运圣火传递前上海访民被发告知书 (Shanghai Authorities Give Petitioners Notice Demanding No Gatherings during Torch Relay)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fangmin-05072008114027.html
当局在奥运火炬抵达深圳前带走数名维权人士 (Rights Defenders Taken Away by Authorities prior to Torch's Arrival in Shenzhen)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/olympics_torch_rights-05072008124420.html
Public Health
China Registers Nearly 20,000 Hand-Foot-Mouth Infections
Xinhuanet, May 08, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/08/content_8124308.htm
Religion
吉林和内蒙分别有基督教家庭教会被冲击 (Jilin and Inner Mongolian Christian House Church Members Assaulted)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/religion_family_church-05072008122908.html
Pope Reaches out to China at Unprecedented Concert
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL0784128620080507
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
May 7, 2008
Top News of the Day
Human Rights Defender - Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师和艾滋病维权人士李喜阁被带走行踪未明 (Buddhist Priest Miaojue Cizhi and AIDS Activist Li Xige Detained, Whereabouts Unknown)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/lixige-05062008092841.html
Early May 1, Master Miaojue Cizhi (妙觉慈智) and AIDS activist Li Xige (李喜阁) were taken away by policemen sent by Beijing authorities, and their whereabouts are still unknown. Miaojue Cizhi had planned to fast on Labor Day to show his support for Hu Jia. According to her husband Sun Jianfeng (孙建峰), Li was briefly escorted home on May 5 by three policemen; she grabbed some personal belongings and then left. Sun was reportedly told that he could find out where she is in two days (May 7).
News
Bilateral Ties
Visa Policy 'Is Based on Global Practices'
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6665678.htm
Thousands Rally in Japan during Chinese President's Visit
ABC News, May 06, 2008
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/06/2237278.htm
Hong Kong
HK Hints at Tougher Entry for Olympics: Anti-Games Visitors 'Not Welcome'
South China Morning Post, May 07, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=3f9393eb9aeb9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
Human Rights Defender - Ching Cheong (程翔)
Journalist Fears for Hong Kong Freedoms
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/Journalist-Fears-05062008201952.html
Human Rights Defender - Guo Qizhen (郭起真)
河北狱中维权人士郭起真妻子呼吁关注丈夫身体状况 (Wife of Imprisoned Rights Defender Guo Qizhen Calls for Attention to Guo's Health)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-05062008105433.html
Human Rights Defender - Zhou Yuanzhi (周远志)
独立中文笔会会员周远志被抓捕 (Writer and Independent Chinese PEN Center Member Zhou Yuanzhi Detained since May 3)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zhou-05062008092538.html
Land Policy
206,000 People to Move in NW China Relocation Project
Xinhuanet, May 07, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/07/content_8120422.htm
Media
Chinese Editor Fired over Tibet Commentaries
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSPEK15387820080506
Google 'Breaching China's State Secrecy Laws'
Telegraph.co.uk, May 07, 2008
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/1932550/Google-
《瞭望东方周刊》在福建省一些地方神秘消失 (The Curious Disappearance of a Certain Edition of "Oriental Outlook" throughout Fujian)
Radio Free Asia , May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fujian-05062008175045.html
Migrant Workers
Migrants Struggle to Find a Role in Workshop of the World's Revolution
South China Morning Post, May 07, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=084993eb9aeb9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
Military
China Silent on Reports of Nuke Submarine Base
The Times of India, May 06, 2008
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/China_silent_on_reports_
of_nuke_submarine_base/articleshow/3015850.cms
Olympics
China to X-ray Parcels Headed for Olympics
Reuters, May 06, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT/
idUSPEK2875320080506
Population
河南计生办强行引产并杀死婴儿 (Henan Family Planning Bureau Forcefully Induces Labor, Kills Baby)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jisheng-05062008105152.html
Protests and Petitions
访民拦截温家宝座驾被拘留 (Petitioner Detained after Intercepting Premier Wen Jiabao's Car)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/petitioner_beijing-05062008122532.html
Public Health
Child Virus Fears Spread to China's Capital
Reuters, May 06, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK150808
Religion
China Rebukes U.S. Report on Religion Policy
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/06/content_8117631.htm
Rural Issues
政府执行优化标准强砍农民的果树 (Shaanxi Government Fells Farmers' "Non-Standard" Apple Trees without Approval)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/rural_govenment-05062008122214.html
Tibet
100 Tibetans Protesters Detained in Nepal: Police
Agence France-Presse (via Google), May 06, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKbjnO_f1bnTySb0heER6i1EhxvA
昌都县拉妥乡一名藏民拒捕刺杀公安被击毙 (Tibetan Suspected of Participation in Lhasa Riots Stabs Policeman to Death in Struggle, Shot Dead)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/tibetan_riot-05062008113812.html
Human Rights Defender - Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师和艾滋病维权人士李喜阁被带走行踪未明 (Buddhist Priest Miaojue Cizhi and AIDS Activist Li Xige Detained, Whereabouts Unknown)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/lixige-05062008092841.html
Early May 1, Master Miaojue Cizhi (妙觉慈智) and AIDS activist Li Xige (李喜阁) were taken away by policemen sent by Beijing authorities, and their whereabouts are still unknown. Miaojue Cizhi had planned to fast on Labor Day to show his support for Hu Jia. According to her husband Sun Jianfeng (孙建峰), Li was briefly escorted home on May 5 by three policemen; she grabbed some personal belongings and then left. Sun was reportedly told that he could find out where she is in two days (May 7).
News
Bilateral Ties
Visa Policy 'Is Based on Global Practices'
China Daily, May 07, 2008
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2008-05/07/content_6665678.htm
Thousands Rally in Japan during Chinese President's Visit
ABC News, May 06, 2008
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/05/06/2237278.htm
Hong Kong
HK Hints at Tougher Entry for Olympics: Anti-Games Visitors 'Not Welcome'
South China Morning Post, May 07, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=3f9393eb9aeb9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
Human Rights Defender - Ching Cheong (程翔)
Journalist Fears for Hong Kong Freedoms
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/english/news/Journalist-Fears-05062008201952.html
Human Rights Defender - Guo Qizhen (郭起真)
河北狱中维权人士郭起真妻子呼吁关注丈夫身体状况 (Wife of Imprisoned Rights Defender Guo Qizhen Calls for Attention to Guo's Health)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guo-05062008105433.html
Human Rights Defender - Zhou Yuanzhi (周远志)
独立中文笔会会员周远志被抓捕 (Writer and Independent Chinese PEN Center Member Zhou Yuanzhi Detained since May 3)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zhou-05062008092538.html
Land Policy
206,000 People to Move in NW China Relocation Project
Xinhuanet, May 07, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/07/content_8120422.htm
Media
Chinese Editor Fired over Tibet Commentaries
Reuters, May 07, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSPEK15387820080506
Google 'Breaching China's State Secrecy Laws'
Telegraph.co.uk, May 07, 2008
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/1932550/Google-
《瞭望东方周刊》在福建省一些地方神秘消失 (The Curious Disappearance of a Certain Edition of "Oriental Outlook" throughout Fujian)
Radio Free Asia , May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fujian-05062008175045.html
Migrant Workers
Migrants Struggle to Find a Role in Workshop of the World's Revolution
South China Morning Post, May 07, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d77
33492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=084993eb9aeb9110VgnVCM10000036
0a0a0aRCRD
Military
China Silent on Reports of Nuke Submarine Base
The Times of India, May 06, 2008
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/China_silent_on_reports_
of_nuke_submarine_base/articleshow/3015850.cms
Olympics
China to X-ray Parcels Headed for Olympics
Reuters, May 06, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT/
idUSPEK2875320080506
Population
河南计生办强行引产并杀死婴儿 (Henan Family Planning Bureau Forcefully Induces Labor, Kills Baby)
Radio Free Asia, May 07, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jisheng-05062008105152.html
Protests and Petitions
访民拦截温家宝座驾被拘留 (Petitioner Detained after Intercepting Premier Wen Jiabao's Car)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/petitioner_beijing-05062008122532.html
Public Health
Child Virus Fears Spread to China's Capital
Reuters, May 06, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK150808
Religion
China Rebukes U.S. Report on Religion Policy
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/06/content_8117631.htm
Rural Issues
政府执行优化标准强砍农民的果树 (Shaanxi Government Fells Farmers' "Non-Standard" Apple Trees without Approval)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/rural_govenment-05062008122214.html
Tibet
100 Tibetans Protesters Detained in Nepal: Police
Agence France-Presse (via Google), May 06, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iKbjnO_f1bnTySb0heER6i1EhxvA
昌都县拉妥乡一名藏民拒捕刺杀公安被击毙 (Tibetan Suspected of Participation in Lhasa Riots Stabs Policeman to Death in Struggle, Shot Dead)
Radio Free Asia, May 06, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/tibetan_riot-05062008113812.html
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
May 6, 2008
News
Civil Society
China publishes draft amendment to fire control law for public opinions
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8109430.htm
Education
2007年我国各级各类教育取得新进展 (Education at All Levels Improves Across China in 2007)
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/05/
content_8111166.htm
Government
浙江:公民可以申请获取相关政府信息 (Zhejiang Citizens Can Apply to Obtain Necessary Government Information)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/06/
content_8113928.htm
Hukou
河北将改革暂住证制度 实行流动人口居住证制度 (Hebei to Reform Temporary Residence System)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2008-05/06/
content_8113891.htm
Human Rights Defender - Yuan Weijing (袁伟静)
袁伟静诉边检案5日在北京秘密开庭 (Yuan Weijing's Suit against Immigration Control Heard in Secret on May 5)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/yuan-
05052008171239.html
IMAR
内蒙知名作家纳仁毕力格遭拘捕 (Inner Mongolian Writer Naranbilig Still Under House Arrest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/writer-
05052008171818.html
Labor
Two killed, two missing in coal mine gas blast
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8111177.htm
Migrant Workers
河南：进城务工农民子女义务教育将不再交借读费 (Children of Migrant Workers Exempted from School Fees in Henan)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/
06/content_8111421.htm
Olympics
Beijing tigthens security at Tian'anmen Square as Olympics near
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/06/
content_8111216.htm
热比娅：奥运火炬抵达新疆前北京加紧镇压穆斯林民众 (Rebiya Kadeer: Suppression of Muslims in Xinjiang Increasing Before Arrival of Olympic Torch)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/rebiya-
05052008172012.html
Protests and Petitions
200 demonstrate in southwest China against petrochemical plant
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 05, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080505/ap_on_re_as/
china_environment_protest_2;_ylt=AmUXy.UjQn3n
_yZq5crbZihPzWQA
浙江化工厂废物导致居民中毒 村民抗议遭打压 (People Intoxicated by Chemical Plant in Zhejiang; Villagers' Protests Suppressed)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zhejiang
-05052008104956.html
陕西民办教师举行大规模示威 (Shaanxi Private School Teachers Hold Mass Protest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shaanxi
-05052008120519.html
Public Health
Doctors punished over EV71 outbreak
South China Morning Post, May 06, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.
2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=
830c432b50ab9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD
&ss=China&s=News
China's hand-foot-mouth cases rise to 11,905
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8111198.htm
Tibet
Dalai Lama envoy upbeat on China talks
Reuters, May 05, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSPEK
6857020080506
阿坝县女藏民被打致死 (Tibetan Woman Dies After Being Beaten During Protest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/tibetan
-05052008123743.html
Civil Society
China publishes draft amendment to fire control law for public opinions
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8109430.htm
Education
2007年我国各级各类教育取得新进展 (Education at All Levels Improves Across China in 2007)
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/05/
content_8111166.htm
Government
浙江:公民可以申请获取相关政府信息 (Zhejiang Citizens Can Apply to Obtain Necessary Government Information)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/06/
content_8113928.htm
Hukou
河北将改革暂住证制度 实行流动人口居住证制度 (Hebei to Reform Temporary Residence System)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2008-05/06/
content_8113891.htm
Human Rights Defender - Yuan Weijing (袁伟静)
袁伟静诉边检案5日在北京秘密开庭 (Yuan Weijing's Suit against Immigration Control Heard in Secret on May 5)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/yuan-
05052008171239.html
IMAR
内蒙知名作家纳仁毕力格遭拘捕 (Inner Mongolian Writer Naranbilig Still Under House Arrest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/writer-
05052008171818.html
Labor
Two killed, two missing in coal mine gas blast
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8111177.htm
Migrant Workers
河南：进城务工农民子女义务教育将不再交借读费 (Children of Migrant Workers Exempted from School Fees in Henan)
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/newscenter/2008-05/
06/content_8111421.htm
Olympics
Beijing tigthens security at Tian'anmen Square as Olympics near
Xinhuanet, May 06, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/06/
content_8111216.htm
热比娅：奥运火炬抵达新疆前北京加紧镇压穆斯林民众 (Rebiya Kadeer: Suppression of Muslims in Xinjiang Increasing Before Arrival of Olympic Torch)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/rebiya-
05052008172012.html
Protests and Petitions
200 demonstrate in southwest China against petrochemical plant
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 05, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080505/ap_on_re_as/
china_environment_protest_2;_ylt=AmUXy.UjQn3n
_yZq5crbZihPzWQA
浙江化工厂废物导致居民中毒 村民抗议遭打压 (People Intoxicated by Chemical Plant in Zhejiang; Villagers' Protests Suppressed)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zhejiang
-05052008104956.html
陕西民办教师举行大规模示威 (Shaanxi Private School Teachers Hold Mass Protest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shaanxi
-05052008120519.html
Public Health
Doctors punished over EV71 outbreak
South China Morning Post, May 06, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.
2af62ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=
830c432b50ab9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD
&ss=China&s=News
China's hand-foot-mouth cases rise to 11,905
Xinhuanet, May 05, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/05/
content_8111198.htm
Tibet
Dalai Lama envoy upbeat on China talks
Reuters, May 05, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSPEK
6857020080506
阿坝县女藏民被打致死 (Tibetan Woman Dies After Being Beaten During Protest)
Radio Free Asia, May 05, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/tibetan
-05052008123743.html
Monday, May 05, 2008
May 3 – 5, 2008
Top News of the Day
Tibet
甘孜炉霍七名尼姑被秘密判刑 (Seven Nuns Sentenced Following Secret Trials in Sichuan)
Radio Free Asia, May 04, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/7-
05042008163151.html
Seven nuns were reportedly convicted following secret trials in the week of April 28 in Sichuan Province. These nuns were sentenced to four to seven years in prison for a protest on March 24, in which protestors shouted slogans such as "Long Life for the Dalai Lama" and "Tibet Belongs to Tibetans." Similarly, Qinghai authorities have recently sentenced three monks to two to three years' imprisonment for their protesting activities.
News
Labor
Employment for the Masses in China
The Sydney Morning Herald, May 05, 2008
http://business.smh.com.au/employment-for-the-masses
-in-china/20080504-2asz.html
Law
最高检出台四办法 首次专门规定监外执行检察 (Supreme People's Procuratorate Issues Measures on Non Custodial Sentence Enforcement)
Legal Daily, May 05, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/05/content_
844621.htm
Media
中国加强网络封锁并给“抵制家乐福”等抗议活动降温 (China Strengthens Internet Censorship to Rein in Protests against Carrefour)
Radio Free Asia, May 03, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jia-
05032008003020.html
Olympics
Bidding War for Slots on Relay Route Revealed
South China Morning Post, May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=fcf5c4f5d44
b9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
S Korea to Deport Chinese Torch Attackers
Agence France-Presse (available at South China Morning Post), May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=3265ed7721d991
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Torch in Mainland China Gets Thunderous Welcome
Reuters, May 04, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSSP1189482
0080504
WRAPUP 4 - Olympic Torch Lands in China Proper, Setback on Everest
Reuters, May 03, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/
idUSHKG6070220080503?sp=true
Police
中国监狱体制改革大幕徐徐拉开 (Prison Reforms Gradually Being Introduced)
Legal Daily, May 05, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/05/content
_844650.htm
Protests and Petitions
China Moves to Rein in Carrefour Protests
Financial Times, May 02, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c03f9250-173b-11dd-ae27-0
000779fd2ac,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000
779e2340.html
Public Health
Virus Kills 25 in China, WHO Says No Cover-up
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), May 04, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080504/ts_afp/chinahealt
henterovirus_080504182039;_ylt=AgIX5.z6ekt4Qt.IGtVP
2mpPzWQAlt=AgIX5.z6ekt4Qt.IGtVP2mpPzWQA
Tibet
Beijing, Dalai Envoys Agree to More Talks
South China Morning Post, May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d341c4f5d44
b9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Second Round of China-Tibet Talks Planned
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 05, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/china_tibet;_ylt=AmZmiJqk
dYjwiTjK4bM.ZJ9PzWQA
China Seeking "Positive Results" from Tibet Talks
Reuters, May 04, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSPEK68570
20080504?sp=true
Tibet
甘孜炉霍七名尼姑被秘密判刑 (Seven Nuns Sentenced Following Secret Trials in Sichuan)
Radio Free Asia, May 04, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/7-
05042008163151.html
Seven nuns were reportedly convicted following secret trials in the week of April 28 in Sichuan Province. These nuns were sentenced to four to seven years in prison for a protest on March 24, in which protestors shouted slogans such as "Long Life for the Dalai Lama" and "Tibet Belongs to Tibetans." Similarly, Qinghai authorities have recently sentenced three monks to two to three years' imprisonment for their protesting activities.
News
Labor
Employment for the Masses in China
The Sydney Morning Herald, May 05, 2008
http://business.smh.com.au/employment-for-the-masses
-in-china/20080504-2asz.html
Law
最高检出台四办法 首次专门规定监外执行检察 (Supreme People's Procuratorate Issues Measures on Non Custodial Sentence Enforcement)
Legal Daily, May 05, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/05/content_
844621.htm
Media
中国加强网络封锁并给“抵制家乐福”等抗议活动降温 (China Strengthens Internet Censorship to Rein in Protests against Carrefour)
Radio Free Asia, May 03, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/jia-
05032008003020.html
Olympics
Bidding War for Slots on Relay Route Revealed
South China Morning Post, May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=fcf5c4f5d44
b9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
S Korea to Deport Chinese Torch Attackers
Agence France-Presse (available at South China Morning Post), May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=3265ed7721d991
10VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Torch in Mainland China Gets Thunderous Welcome
Reuters, May 04, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSSP1189482
0080504
WRAPUP 4 - Olympic Torch Lands in China Proper, Setback on Everest
Reuters, May 03, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/
idUSHKG6070220080503?sp=true
Police
中国监狱体制改革大幕徐徐拉开 (Prison Reforms Gradually Being Introduced)
Legal Daily, May 05, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/0705/2008-05/05/content
_844650.htm
Protests and Petitions
China Moves to Rein in Carrefour Protests
Financial Times, May 02, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c03f9250-173b-11dd-ae27-0
000779fd2ac,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0000
779e2340.html
Public Health
Virus Kills 25 in China, WHO Says No Cover-up
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), May 04, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080504/ts_afp/chinahealt
henterovirus_080504182039;_ylt=AgIX5.z6ekt4Qt.IGtVP
2mpPzWQAlt=AgIX5.z6ekt4Qt.IGtVP2mpPzWQA
Tibet
Beijing, Dalai Envoys Agree to More Talks
South China Morning Post, May 05, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62
ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=d341c4f5d44
b9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Second Round of China-Tibet Talks Planned
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), May 05, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/china_tibet;_ylt=AmZmiJqk
dYjwiTjK4bM.ZJ9PzWQA
China Seeking "Positive Results" from Tibet Talks
Reuters, May 04, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSPEK68570
20080504?sp=true
Friday, May 02, 2008
May 2, 2008
News
Children
Child Labor Scandal Highlights Worrying Trend in China
Reuters, May 01, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_
2_MOLT/idUSHKG6219720080501
Economic Development
Beijing Air Terminal Goes All Out for the Games
New York Times, May 01, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/02/business/w
orldbusiness/02terminal.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
&oref=slogin
Government
China Issues New Information Rules to Promote Gov't Transparency
Xinhuanet, April 30, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/30/con
tent_8084125.htm
Human Rights Defender - Wu Lihong (吴立红)
A Lot To Be Angry About
The Economist, May 02, 2008
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/PrinterFriendl
y.cfm?story_id=11293734
Human Rights Defender - Hada (哈达)
(Building for the Future: Though Tensions Remain Between Mongols and Han Chinese, Growing Prosperity Is Aiding a Peaceful Coexistence)
South China Morning Post, May 02, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ae7ec07
7794a9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0a
RCRD&ss=&s=
a0/?vgnextoid=ae7ec077794a9110VgnVCM100000360a
0a0aRCRD&ss=&s=
Human Rights Defender- Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师在派出所接受采访，谈被扣留的经过和原因 (Two AIDS Activists Detained in Henan)
Radio Free Asia, May 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hujia-05
012008170435.html
Human Rights Defender - Wang Bingzhang (王炳章)
王炳章母亲希望中国体现奥运精神释放王炳章 (Wang Bingzhang's Mother Sends Open Letter to Hu Jintao: Asks for Release of Son in the Spirit of the Olympics Games)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-05012
008172408.html
Protests and Petitions
Around 20 Detained in Hong Kong Olympic Protests
Agence France-Presse (via Inquirer.net), May 02, 2008
http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/olympics/view.
php?db=1&article=20080502-134138
134138
北京两天内拘捕一千多名访民 (Beijing Detains 1,000 Petitioners in Two-Day Sweep)
Radio Free Asia, May 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/petitioner_bei
jing-04302008115312.html?encoding=simplified
04302008115312.html?encoding=simplified
警方帶走陳巧文 (Hong Kong Police Detain Pro-Tibetan Activist Chen Qiaowen)
Ming Pao, May 02, 2008
http://www.mpinews.com/htm/INews/20080502/gb51
027a.htm
石家庄纺织工人罢工 (Hebei Textile Workers Go On Strike)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shijiazhuang-
05012008105258.html
Public Health
Beijing Smoking Ban Takes Effect
South China Morning Post, May 02, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8a3d048
cd55a9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0a
RCRD&ss=China&s=News
a0/?vgnextoid=8a3d048cd55a9110VgnVCM100000360
a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Society
Angry China
The Economist, May 01, 2008
http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm
Anti-French Boycott Falters in China
New York Times, May 01, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/02/world/asia/
02china.html?ref=world
Tibet
青海同仁县再拘隆务寺多名僧侣 (100 Tibetan Monks Detained in Qinghai)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qinghai-05
012008173314.html
Children
Child Labor Scandal Highlights Worrying Trend in China
Reuters, May 01, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_
2_MOLT/idUSHKG6219720080501
Economic Development
Beijing Air Terminal Goes All Out for the Games
New York Times, May 01, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/02/business/w
orldbusiness/02terminal.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
&oref=slogin
Government
China Issues New Information Rules to Promote Gov't Transparency
Xinhuanet, April 30, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/30/con
tent_8084125.htm
Human Rights Defender - Wu Lihong (吴立红)
A Lot To Be Angry About
The Economist, May 02, 2008
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/PrinterFriendl
y.cfm?story_id=11293734
Human Rights Defender - Hada (哈达)
(Building for the Future: Though Tensions Remain Between Mongols and Han Chinese, Growing Prosperity Is Aiding a Peaceful Coexistence)
South China Morning Post, May 02, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ae7ec07
7794a9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0a
RCRD&ss=&s=
a0/?vgnextoid=ae7ec077794a9110VgnVCM100000360a
0a0aRCRD&ss=&s=
Related information:
IR2008: About the Individual: Hada
April 2008
http://www.ir2008.org/04/about.php
Human Rights Defender- Li Xige (李喜阁)
妙觉法师在派出所接受采访，谈被扣留的经过和原因 (Two AIDS Activists Detained in Henan)
Radio Free Asia, May 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hujia-05
012008170435.html
Human Rights Defender - Wang Bingzhang (王炳章)
王炳章母亲希望中国体现奥运精神释放王炳章 (Wang Bingzhang's Mother Sends Open Letter to Hu Jintao: Asks for Release of Son in the Spirit of the Olympics Games)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-05012
008172408.html
Protests and Petitions
Around 20 Detained in Hong Kong Olympic Protests
Agence France-Presse (via Inquirer.net), May 02, 2008
http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/olympics/view.
php?db=1&article=20080502-134138
134138
北京两天内拘捕一千多名访民 (Beijing Detains 1,000 Petitioners in Two-Day Sweep)
Radio Free Asia, May 02, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/petitioner_bei
jing-04302008115312.html?encoding=simplified
04302008115312.html?encoding=simplified
警方帶走陳巧文 (Hong Kong Police Detain Pro-Tibetan Activist Chen Qiaowen)
Ming Pao, May 02, 2008
http://www.mpinews.com/htm/INews/20080502/gb51
027a.htm
石家庄纺织工人罢工 (Hebei Textile Workers Go On Strike)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/shijiazhuang-
05012008105258.html
Public Health
Beijing Smoking Ban Takes Effect
South China Morning Post, May 02, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af6
2ecb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=8a3d048
cd55a9110VgnVCM100000360a0a0a
RCRD&ss=China&s=News
a0/?vgnextoid=8a3d048cd55a9110VgnVCM100000360
a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=News
Society
Angry China
The Economist, May 01, 2008
http://www.economist.com/opinion/displaystory.cfm
Anti-French Boycott Falters in China
New York Times, May 01, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/02/world/asia/
02china.html?ref=world
Tibet
青海同仁县再拘隆务寺多名僧侣 (100 Tibetan Monks Detained in Qinghai)
Radio Free Asia, May 01, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qinghai-05
012008173314.html
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
April 30, 2008
News
Children
Chinese Children Sold "Like Cabbages" into Slavery
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK27749620080429
Human Rights
自由之家全球新闻自由报告 中国仍被评为不自由国家 (Freedom House: China Still Not "Free")
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/freedom-
04292008174224.html
Law
政府信息公开条例、劳动争议调解仲裁法明施行(Government Open Information Regulations, Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes Law to Take Effect)
Xinhuanet, April 30, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2008-04/30/content_
8078655.htm
Human Rights Defenders
China Rights Lawyers Pressed Under Party Thumb: Report
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK1052620080429
Media
China Official Fells Wrong-Colored Sculpture
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK18245220080429
Olympics
Olympic Torch Protesters Denied Entry to Hong Kong
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USHKG33071420080429
Police
城管局长谴责城管暴力(Urban Management Authorities Hold National Conference: Seek End to Violent Means)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chengguan-
04292008110334.html
Protests and Petitions
内蒙古草场职工因抗议改革分配不均上访遭打压 (Inner Mongolian Farm Workers Suppressed for Petitioning against Land Reform)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/neimenggu-
04292008084145.html
江苏灌云县政府出动五百多人暴力征地 (Jiangsu Authorities Deploy 500 in Violent Land Grab)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/land_clash-04292008
111928.html?encoding=simplified
来自全国各地人士前往林昭墓前悼念 (Nation-wide Memorial for "Anti-Rightist" Victim Lin Zhao)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/linzhao-
04292008102158.html
Society
Chinese Students in U.S. Fight View of Their Home
New York Times, April 29, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/education/29student
.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&ref=asia&pagewanted=printia&
pagewanted=print
For Chinese, a Shift in Mood, From Hospitable to Hostile
Washington Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content
/article/2008/04/28/AR2008042802238_pf.html
Tibet
China Jails 30 for Tibetan Riots
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId
=USPEK26806220080429
Chinese Policeman Killed in Tibetan Unrest-Xinhua
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/
idUSPEK895520080430
Children
Chinese Children Sold "Like Cabbages" into Slavery
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK27749620080429
Human Rights
自由之家全球新闻自由报告 中国仍被评为不自由国家 (Freedom House: China Still Not "Free")
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/freedom-
04292008174224.html
Law
政府信息公开条例、劳动争议调解仲裁法明施行(Government Open Information Regulations, Mediation and Arbitration of Labor Disputes Law to Take Effect)
Xinhuanet, April 30, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/legal/2008-04/30/content_
8078655.htm
Human Rights Defenders
China Rights Lawyers Pressed Under Party Thumb: Report
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK1052620080429
Media
China Official Fells Wrong-Colored Sculpture
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USPEK18245220080429
Olympics
Olympic Torch Protesters Denied Entry to Hong Kong
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=
USHKG33071420080429
Police
城管局长谴责城管暴力(Urban Management Authorities Hold National Conference: Seek End to Violent Means)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chengguan-
04292008110334.html
Protests and Petitions
内蒙古草场职工因抗议改革分配不均上访遭打压 (Inner Mongolian Farm Workers Suppressed for Petitioning against Land Reform)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/neimenggu-
04292008084145.html
江苏灌云县政府出动五百多人暴力征地 (Jiangsu Authorities Deploy 500 in Violent Land Grab)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/land_clash-04292008
111928.html?encoding=simplified
来自全国各地人士前往林昭墓前悼念 (Nation-wide Memorial for "Anti-Rightist" Victim Lin Zhao)
Radio Free Asia, April 29, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/linzhao-
04292008102158.html
Society
Chinese Students in U.S. Fight View of Their Home
New York Times, April 29, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/29/education/29student
.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&ref=asia&pagewanted=printia&
pagewanted=print
For Chinese, a Shift in Mood, From Hospitable to Hostile
Washington Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content
/article/2008/04/28/AR2008042802238_pf.html
Tibet
China Jails 30 for Tibetan Riots
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId
=USPEK26806220080429
Chinese Policeman Killed in Tibetan Unrest-Xinhua
Reuters, April 29, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/
idUSPEK895520080430
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
April 29, 2008
Top News of the Day
Tibet
China Sentences 17 for Alleged Involvement in Tibet Riots
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 29, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/china_tibet;_ylt=AhxV9TV16A
_6gojJsX5ZP91PzWQA
The Intermediate People's Court in Lhasa sentenced 17 people to jail today, with sentences ranging from three years to life in prison for their alleged involvement in the March protests in the city. On the same day, authorities announced the reopening of the Sera Monastery. Other monasteries that were closed will be reopened soon.
News
Corruption
Political Bureau Ratifies CPC's Five-Year Anti-Corruption Plan
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/28/content_
8069074.htm
Human Rights
分析：与中国人权对话绩效不彰 (Analyst Says Human Rights Dialogue Has Little Effect)
Voice of America, April 28, 2008
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2008-04-28-voa67.cfm
Land Policy
河北保定断水断电动用黑社会逼人强迁 (Hebei Authorities Cut Electricity and Water Supply for Villagers Who Refuse to Leave)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qiangchai-
04282008111706.html
广西合浦数百警察与农民发生冲突 (Hundreds of Police Officers Clash with Farmers in Guangxi)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hepu-
04282008172115.html
Media
黄良天主办的网站被短暂封闭 (Website Operated by Former Editor of Baixing Magazine Blocked Intermittently)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-
04282008171825.html
Olympics
Boycott Campaign Hits Carrefour Sales
South China Morning Post, April 29, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=b3b2ed0ba5
599110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
Two HK Democrats Banned from Macau
South China Morning Post, April 29, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=296f600b4b5
99110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=Hong+Kong&s
北京奥运警力加大，实行挨门入户检查身份证制度 (Beijing Police to Start Checking Residents' IDs in May)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aoyun2-
04282008170628.html
Hong Kong Prepares for Olympic Torch
Financial Times, April 28, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ce646e1e-1533-11dd-996c-
0000779fd2ac,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0
000779e2340.html
Nepal Bans Reporting from Everest
British Broadcasting Corporation, April 28, 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7371402.stm
Reporters Reach Mt. Qomolangma Media Center for Olympic Flame Ascent
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/29/
content_8069702.htm
Tutu Urges Leaders to Miss Beijing Opening
Reuters, April 28, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews
/idUSL2731645420080428
Protests and Petitions
成都城管与摊贩发生冲突 警察打伤围观群众 (Ten Police Officers Beat Bystanders During a Clash between Urban Management Authorities and Hawkers)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chenggang-
04282008111957.html
Tibet
Beijing to Reopen Tibet for Tourists after Unrest
Wall Street Journal, April 29, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120938154059149231.
html?mod=hps_asia_whats_news
China Slams Dalai Lama Despite Talks Offer
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 28, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080428/wl_asia_afp/chin
aunresttibetrightsdalaimedia_080428190516;_ylt=AoPjZuC
_PvSRsUhDzbwPn3lPzWQA
Tibetans Mark Deaths of Protesters in China
Reuters, April 28, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/
idUSISL21719320080428?feedType=RSS&feedName=
worldNews
尼姑撒传单被捕 母亲说不会遗憾 (Two Nuns Arrested for Distributing Leaflets)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/nuns-
04282008105405.html
XUAR
Uighurs Struggle in a World Reshaped by Chinese Influx
Christian Science Monitor, April 28, 2008
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0428/p01s01-woap.html
Tibet
China Sentences 17 for Alleged Involvement in Tibet Riots
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 29, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/china_tibet;_ylt=AhxV9TV16A
_6gojJsX5ZP91PzWQA
The Intermediate People's Court in Lhasa sentenced 17 people to jail today, with sentences ranging from three years to life in prison for their alleged involvement in the March protests in the city. On the same day, authorities announced the reopening of the Sera Monastery. Other monasteries that were closed will be reopened soon.
News
Corruption
Political Bureau Ratifies CPC's Five-Year Anti-Corruption Plan
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/28/content_
8069074.htm
Human Rights
分析：与中国人权对话绩效不彰 (Analyst Says Human Rights Dialogue Has Little Effect)
Voice of America, April 28, 2008
http://www.voanews.com/chinese/w2008-04-28-voa67.cfm
Land Policy
河北保定断水断电动用黑社会逼人强迁 (Hebei Authorities Cut Electricity and Water Supply for Villagers Who Refuse to Leave)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/qiangchai-
04282008111706.html
广西合浦数百警察与农民发生冲突 (Hundreds of Police Officers Clash with Farmers in Guangxi)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hepu-
04282008172115.html
Media
黄良天主办的网站被短暂封闭 (Website Operated by Former Editor of Baixing Magazine Blocked Intermittently)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-
04282008171825.html
Olympics
Boycott Campaign Hits Carrefour Sales
South China Morning Post, April 29, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=b3b2ed0ba5
599110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=Ne
Two HK Democrats Banned from Macau
South China Morning Post, April 29, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62e
cb329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=296f600b4b5
99110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=Hong+Kong&s
北京奥运警力加大，实行挨门入户检查身份证制度 (Beijing Police to Start Checking Residents' IDs in May)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/aoyun2-
04282008170628.html
Hong Kong Prepares for Olympic Torch
Financial Times, April 28, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ce646e1e-1533-11dd-996c-
0000779fd2ac,dwp_uuid=9c33700c-4c86-11da-89df-0
000779e2340.html
Nepal Bans Reporting from Everest
British Broadcasting Corporation, April 28, 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7371402.stm
Reporters Reach Mt. Qomolangma Media Center for Olympic Flame Ascent
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/29/
content_8069702.htm
Tutu Urges Leaders to Miss Beijing Opening
Reuters, April 28, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews
/idUSL2731645420080428
Protests and Petitions
成都城管与摊贩发生冲突 警察打伤围观群众 (Ten Police Officers Beat Bystanders During a Clash between Urban Management Authorities and Hawkers)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/chenggang-
04282008111957.html
Tibet
Beijing to Reopen Tibet for Tourists after Unrest
Wall Street Journal, April 29, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120938154059149231.
html?mod=hps_asia_whats_news
China Slams Dalai Lama Despite Talks Offer
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 28, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080428/wl_asia_afp/chin
aunresttibetrightsdalaimedia_080428190516;_ylt=AoPjZuC
_PvSRsUhDzbwPn3lPzWQA
Tibetans Mark Deaths of Protesters in China
Reuters, April 28, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/
idUSISL21719320080428?feedType=RSS&feedName=
worldNews
尼姑撒传单被捕 母亲说不会遗憾 (Two Nuns Arrested for Distributing Leaflets)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/nuns-
04282008105405.html
XUAR
Uighurs Struggle in a World Reshaped by Chinese Influx
Christian Science Monitor, April 28, 2008
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0428/p01s01-woap.html
Monday, April 28, 2008
April 26-28, 2008
Top News of the Day
Hong Kong
Torch Protest Trio Denied Entry to HK
South China Morning Post, April 27, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9806f779eaa89110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Hong Kong Immigration has denied entry to three human rights activists from The Colour Orange. The activists had reportedly come to Hong Kong to participate in a peaceful protest. According to Legco member Albert Ho, who tried to assist their entry at the airport, HK Immigration did not intend to allow the activists to enter. Previously, the Secretary for Security had said that people could demonstrate peacefully during the torch relay.
News
Death Penalty
最高法院首次远程提讯死刑被告人 (Supreme Court Questions Defendant over Video Conference for Death Penalty Review)
Legal Daily, April 26, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/bm/2008-04/26/content_840461.htm
Disasters
Death Toll Rises to 66 in East China Train Collision
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/28/content_8066421.htm
Government
Officials Contrite after Public Enraged by Brutal Attacks
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0c8dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Hong Kong
Legal Journal Refuses to Print Article on Tibet
South China Morning Post, April 26, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=63b9f7eff7689110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Police Quiz Student on Protest Plan
South China Morning Post, April 25, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9ecbdec185189110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Human Rights Defenders
杭州群警干扰维权人士茶聚 严控茶馆防止论政 (Hangzhou Police Disrupt Meeting of Democracy Activists; Detain Three)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hangzhou-04252008171139.html
IMAR
内蒙族人在洛中领馆前举牌 要求当局释放内蒙政党领袖 (Inner Mongolian Demonstrates outside L.A. China Embassy Demanding Authorities Release Hada and Soyolt)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/neimeng-04252008081434.html
Media
Nobel Group Drops Broadcaster after China Censorship
Reuters, April 26, 2008
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-33249420080425
中国加强网络封锁 境内无法登陆境外网站 (China Strengthens Internet Blockade; Many Foreign Sites Inaccessible)
Radio Free Asia, April 26, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-04262008003214.html
Olympics
Britain, US, Interpol Warn of Increased Terror Risk in China
Agence France-Presse (via Google), April 26, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZBCxxo9SzwLWW5WteR4fCRBH-aw
Lay off China, Olympics Chief Tells West
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 26, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080426/wl_asia_afp/chinaunresttibetrights
oly2008rogge_080426040620
NKorean Tries to Set Himself on Fire during Seoul Torch Run
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 27, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080427/ap_on_re_as/olympic_torch_268
Torch Supporters and Protesters Mark Japan Relay
Reuters, April 26, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSSP11894820080426
Protests and Petitions
北京奥运开始大规模截查访民 (In Lead up to the Olympics, Authorities Undertake Massive Measures to Stop Petitioners in Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fangmin-04252008090241.html
Protests over Media Coverage in LA, Vancouver, Stockholm
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=006dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Scholars Warn against the Rise in 'Blind, Narrow Xenophobia'
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=2b9dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Public Health
Virus Outbreak in Chinese City Kills 19 Children
Reuters, April 27, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPEK36241320080427
State Security
Security Clampdown on Canton Trade Fair
Financial Times, April 26, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/663e1588-1326-11dd-8d91-0000779fd2ac.html
Tibet
China Pours Scorn on Dalai Lama amid Tibet Talks Ire
Reuters, April 27, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT/
idUSPEK26806220080427
Dalai Lama Says Wants 'Serious' Talks with China
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 26, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080426/wl_sthasia_afp/chinaunresttibet
rightsdalaireturn_080426115525
广东当局扣留一小厂制造的数千面“雪山狮子旗” (Guangdong Authorities Seize Thousands of Tibetan "Snow Lion" Flags Produced at Local Factory)
Radio Free Asia, April 27, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guang-04272008175738.html
Nepal Police Detain 80 Tibetan Protesters
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 27, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080427/wl_sthasia_afp/chinaunresttibetrights
nepalprotest_080427124224
Tibetan Writer Says Her Blog Has Been Hacked Again
Associated Press (available at South China Morning Post), April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ebadbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
XUAR
Uighurs Struggle in a World Reshaped by Chinese Influx
Christian Science Monitor, April 28, 2008
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0428/p01s01-woap.html
新疆普通高校将把军训计入学分 (Xinjiang College and University Students to Receive Course Credit for Military Training)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/xinjiang-04252008111652.html
乌鲁木齐市警方年内试点审讯全程录音录像 (Urumqi Police to Start Pilot Program of Recording Criminal Interrogations)
Xinhuanet, April 25, 2008
http://www.xj.xinhuanet.com/2008-04/25/content_13087591.htm
Hong Kong
Torch Protest Trio Denied Entry to HK
South China Morning Post, April 27, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9806f779eaa89110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Hong Kong Immigration has denied entry to three human rights activists from The Colour Orange. The activists had reportedly come to Hong Kong to participate in a peaceful protest. According to Legco member Albert Ho, who tried to assist their entry at the airport, HK Immigration did not intend to allow the activists to enter. Previously, the Secretary for Security had said that people could demonstrate peacefully during the torch relay.
News
Death Penalty
最高法院首次远程提讯死刑被告人 (Supreme Court Questions Defendant over Video Conference for Death Penalty Review)
Legal Daily, April 26, 2008
http://www.legaldaily.com.cn/bm/2008-04/26/content_840461.htm
Disasters
Death Toll Rises to 66 in East China Train Collision
Xinhuanet, April 28, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/28/content_8066421.htm
Government
Officials Contrite after Public Enraged by Brutal Attacks
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=0c8dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Hong Kong
Legal Journal Refuses to Print Article on Tibet
South China Morning Post, April 26, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=63b9f7eff7689110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Police Quiz Student on Protest Plan
South China Morning Post, April 25, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=9ecbdec185189110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Human Rights Defenders
杭州群警干扰维权人士茶聚 严控茶馆防止论政 (Hangzhou Police Disrupt Meeting of Democracy Activists; Detain Three)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/hangzhou-04252008171139.html
IMAR
内蒙族人在洛中领馆前举牌 要求当局释放内蒙政党领袖 (Inner Mongolian Demonstrates outside L.A. China Embassy Demanding Authorities Release Hada and Soyolt)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/neimeng-04252008081434.html
Related information:
IR2008: About the Individual: Hada
April 2008
http://www.ir2008.org/04/about.php
Media
Nobel Group Drops Broadcaster after China Censorship
Reuters, April 26, 2008
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-33249420080425
中国加强网络封锁 境内无法登陆境外网站 (China Strengthens Internet Blockade; Many Foreign Sites Inaccessible)
Radio Free Asia, April 26, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/wang-04262008003214.html
Olympics
Britain, US, Interpol Warn of Increased Terror Risk in China
Agence France-Presse (via Google), April 26, 2008
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZBCxxo9SzwLWW5WteR4fCRBH-aw
Lay off China, Olympics Chief Tells West
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 26, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080426/wl_asia_afp/chinaunresttibetrights
oly2008rogge_080426040620
NKorean Tries to Set Himself on Fire during Seoul Torch Run
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 27, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080427/ap_on_re_as/olympic_torch_268
Torch Supporters and Protesters Mark Japan Relay
Reuters, April 26, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSSP11894820080426
Protests and Petitions
北京奥运开始大规模截查访民 (In Lead up to the Olympics, Authorities Undertake Massive Measures to Stop Petitioners in Beijing)
Radio Free Asia, April 28, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/fangmin-04252008090241.html
Protests over Media Coverage in LA, Vancouver, Stockholm
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=006dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Scholars Warn against the Rise in 'Blind, Narrow Xenophobia'
South China Morning Post, April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=2b9dbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
Public Health
Virus Outbreak in Chinese City Kills 19 Children
Reuters, April 27, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPEK36241320080427
State Security
Security Clampdown on Canton Trade Fair
Financial Times, April 26, 2008
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/663e1588-1326-11dd-8d91-0000779fd2ac.html
Tibet
China Pours Scorn on Dalai Lama amid Tibet Talks Ire
Reuters, April 27, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersComService_2_MOLT/
idUSPEK26806220080427
Dalai Lama Says Wants 'Serious' Talks with China
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 26, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080426/wl_sthasia_afp/chinaunresttibet
rightsdalaireturn_080426115525
广东当局扣留一小厂制造的数千面“雪山狮子旗” (Guangdong Authorities Seize Thousands of Tibetan "Snow Lion" Flags Produced at Local Factory)
Radio Free Asia, April 27, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/guang-04272008175738.html
Nepal Police Detain 80 Tibetan Protesters
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 27, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080427/wl_sthasia_afp/chinaunresttibetrights
nepalprotest_080427124224
Tibetan Writer Says Her Blog Has Been Hacked Again
Associated Press (available at South China Morning Post), April 28, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ecb329d3d7733
492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=ebadbfbb9c099110VgnVCM100000360a0
a0aRCRD
XUAR
Uighurs Struggle in a World Reshaped by Chinese Influx
Christian Science Monitor, April 28, 2008
http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0428/p01s01-woap.html
新疆普通高校将把军训计入学分 (Xinjiang College and University Students to Receive Course Credit for Military Training)
Radio Free Asia, April 25, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/xinjiang-04252008111652.html
乌鲁木齐市警方年内试点审讯全程录音录像 (Urumqi Police to Start Pilot Program of Recording Criminal Interrogations)
Xinhuanet, April 25, 2008
http://www.xj.xinhuanet.com/2008-04/25/content_13087591.htm
Friday, April 25, 2008
April 25, 2008
Top News of the Day
Media
China Becomes World's Largest Internet Population
Reuters, April 24, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews
/idUSPEK34240620080424
It was reported on April 24 that China’s online population reached 221 million by the end of February; China has surpassed the U.S. in having the world’s largest Internet-using population.
News
Bilateral Ties
France Wants European Union to Decide on Olympic Boycott
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080424/ap_on_re_eu/france
_sarkozy_china_1;_ylt=AtAiGwQA15IvnASdLxdDqRpPzWQA
Death Penalty
中澳中法死刑犯不引渡 (Suspects Who Might Face Death Penalty Will Not Be Extradited Under China's Agreements with Australia and France)
The Beijing News, April 25, 2008
http://www.thebeijingnews.com/news/guonei/2008/04-25/
021@075033.htm
Environment
China Will Go Further in Climate Change Talks, UN Official Says
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080424/wl_asia_afp/unc
limatewarmingchina_080424114745;_ylt=An5XmFddaNX
wbxpppnx4j4ZPzWQA
Law
China Adopts Amendment to Law Protecting Disabled
Xinhuanet, April 24, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/24/content_
8045874.htm
Media
Cracking the 'Great Firewall' of China's Web Censorship
USA Today, April 22, 2008
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2008-04
-22-InternetBandits_N.htm
Olympics
Pre-Games Moves against Smoking 'Not Enough'
South China Morning Post, April 25, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=40f3dec1851
89110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Bracing for Games, China Sets Rules That Complicate Life for Foreigners
New York Times, April 24, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/24/world/asia/24china.
html?ref=todayspaper
Chinese Authorities Stepping Up Security ahead of Olympics
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080424/ap_on_re_as/china
_keeping_control_1;_ylt=Aj7r.sIvUc8J9nD0lsC.mSBPzWQA
Olympic Partner VW Urges China to Open Society
Reuters, April 24, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/
idUSL2468747920080424
Protests and Petitions
云南麻栗坡县徵地冲突五名村民被指袭警遭刑拘 (Five Yunnan Protestors Placed Under Criminal Detention "for Attacking Police")
Radio Free Asia, April 23, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/land_riot-0423200811
4001.html?encoding=simplified
Society
On His Weekends, Chinese Samaritan Saves Lives
Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-
suicide24apr24,1,6853982.story
Tibet
西藏严惩 ”造谣传谣” 康定再现抗议传单 (Tibet Starts Punishing Rumor-Mongering; Protests Leaflets Reappear in Kangding County)
Radio Free Asia, April 24, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zang-
04242008152517.html
Tibet to Receive First Tour Group Since March 14 Unrest
Xinhuanet, April 24, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/24/content_
8043915.htm
Media
China Becomes World's Largest Internet Population
Reuters, April 24, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews
/idUSPEK34240620080424
It was reported on April 24 that China’s online population reached 221 million by the end of February; China has surpassed the U.S. in having the world’s largest Internet-using population.
News
Bilateral Ties
France Wants European Union to Decide on Olympic Boycott
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080424/ap_on_re_eu/france
_sarkozy_china_1;_ylt=AtAiGwQA15IvnASdLxdDqRpPzWQA
Death Penalty
中澳中法死刑犯不引渡 (Suspects Who Might Face Death Penalty Will Not Be Extradited Under China's Agreements with Australia and France)
The Beijing News, April 25, 2008
http://www.thebeijingnews.com/news/guonei/2008/04-25/
021@075033.htm
Environment
China Will Go Further in Climate Change Talks, UN Official Says
Agence France-Presse (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080424/wl_asia_afp/unc
limatewarmingchina_080424114745;_ylt=An5XmFddaNX
wbxpppnx4j4ZPzWQA
Law
China Adopts Amendment to Law Protecting Disabled
Xinhuanet, April 24, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/24/content_
8045874.htm
Media
Cracking the 'Great Firewall' of China's Web Censorship
USA Today, April 22, 2008
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2008-04
-22-InternetBandits_N.htm
Olympics
Pre-Games Moves against Smoking 'Not Enough'
South China Morning Post, April 25, 2008
http://www.scmp.com/portal/site/SCMP/menuitem.2af62ec
b329d3d7733492d9253a0a0a0/?vgnextoid=40f3dec1851
89110VgnVCM100000360a0a0aRCRD&ss=China&s=New
Bracing for Games, China Sets Rules That Complicate Life for Foreigners
New York Times, April 24, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/24/world/asia/24china.
html?ref=todayspaper
Chinese Authorities Stepping Up Security ahead of Olympics
Associated Press (available at YahooNews), April 24, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080424/ap_on_re_as/china
_keeping_control_1;_ylt=Aj7r.sIvUc8J9nD0lsC.mSBPzWQA
Olympic Partner VW Urges China to Open Society
Reuters, April 24, 2008
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/
idUSL2468747920080424
Protests and Petitions
云南麻栗坡县徵地冲突五名村民被指袭警遭刑拘 (Five Yunnan Protestors Placed Under Criminal Detention "for Attacking Police")
Radio Free Asia, April 23, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/land_riot-0423200811
4001.html?encoding=simplified
Society
On His Weekends, Chinese Samaritan Saves Lives
Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2008
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-
suicide24apr24,1,6853982.story
Tibet
西藏严惩 ”造谣传谣” 康定再现抗议传单 (Tibet Starts Punishing Rumor-Mongering; Protests Leaflets Reappear in Kangding County)
Radio Free Asia, April 24, 2008
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/zang-
04242008152517.html
Tibet to Receive First Tour Group Since March 14 Unrest
Xinhuanet, April 24, 2008
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/24/content_
8043915.htm
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