[CEG Commentary] A Chinese Plan for Peace

Xi Jinping surprised the international community last week by putting forth a four-point plan for peace between Israel and Palestine. Much of the reporting on this potential realignment of Chinese foreign policy has focused on the reasons why Beijing would make such a proposal at this time; reports have left out some important considerations, however, namely discussing  the advantages that China possesses in acting as a mediator between Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Gaza.   Read more →

[Weibo Monitoring] Weibo Analysis: April 27-May 3

Weibo users comment on parenting skills, and the poisoning of two kindergarten students. China’s Red Cross disaster relief efforts and its credibility are discussed. Some reflect on days of their youth, and how China looked at that time. These are the top Weibo posts from Sina and Tencent for April 27 to May 3.   Read more →

[CEG Commentary] The Boao Forum

Why Wasn’t There More Talk About the Boao Forum, the “Asian Davos”? The 12th annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), a rising economic forum modeled after the Davos forum, drew surprisingly little coverage from the Western media. Held in the Chinese city of Bo’ao on Hainan Island from April 6 to 8, 2013, the forum was attended by 7 presidents, 3 prime ministers, and prestigious economic and political figures such as Bill Gates and Christine Lagarde, as well as 2,000 corporate representatives and 400 journalists.   Read more →

[Weibo Monitoring] Weibo Analysis: April 13-20

Weibo users reminisce over their college days, after recent news of a college student being poisoned by their roommate. Top news from Sina includes bloggers questioning the effectiveness of new government austerity regulations, and the appropriation of an ancient city as a tourist site.These are some of the top China-related tweets from Weibo, China popular social media platform akin to Twitter, from the week of March 30 to April 5.

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[The News in Brief] Earthquake, Bird Flu, French President Hollande in China

A devastating earthquake hits Southwest China.  The death toll from the bird flu H7N9 continues to rise. French President Hollande visits China. These are the top China-related stories for the week of  April 26 to May 2.   Read more →

[CEG Commentary] China’s “Appeal Mom” Denied Compensation and Justice: A Case Analysis through Weibo

On Friday April 12, the Yongzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Yongzhou, Hunan denied compensation to a former labor camp inmate. Tang Hui, who was sentenced to 18 months in a labor camp in August 2012 after petitioning for harsher punishment for the men who raped her young daughter, had sued the Yongzhou authorities for 2,460 yuan (approximately 400 USD) in compensation and requested a written apology from the Yongzhou Re-education through Labor Commission.   Read more →

[Weibo Monitoring] Weibo Analysis: March 30 – April 5

Weibo users demand an explanation from China Central Television for the recent “slip-up” during its interview broadcast. Top news from Sina covers common knowledge of H7N9 avian flu control and prevention. Chinese netizens commemorate the 10th anniversary of Leslie Cheung’s death. These are some of the top China-related tweets from Weibo, China’s popular social media platform akin to Twitter, from the week of March 30 to April 5.    Read more →

[The News in Brief] White Paper on National Defense, New York Times Pulitzer Report, Governmental Austerity, Xi Jinping’s Taxi Ride

The Chinese Ministry of Defense published a new white paper on national defense. Chinese people react to the New York Times Pulitzer report on social media platforms. President Xi Jinping’s alleged taxi rides turns out to have been a hoax. The new Chinese leadership promotes a frugality campaign within the Government. These are the top China-related stories for the week of  April 12 to 18.   Read more →

[CEG Translation] Building the “China Dream” for the Great Chinese Rejuvenation (Part 2)

On Monday April 1^st, 2013, the People’s Daily published a front-page editorial presenting the “China Dream” concept. The English translation as well as the link to the original Chinese article, are available here.   Read more →

[The News in Brief] Boao Forum, Xi Inspects Fleet, Japan-Taiwan Fishery Agreement, H7N9 Bird Flu

The Boao Forum for Asia took place in China’s Hainan province from April 6 to 8. On April 9 the Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s South China Sea fleet. China voices its concerns after Japan and Taiwan find a fishery agreement over the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaky islands. The Chinese government is showing more transparency despite rising casualties caused by the bird flu H7N9. These are the top China-related stories for the week of  April 5 to 11.   Read more →