SARFT fines Tudou, shuts down video sites
SARFT has issued closure orders to 25 video websites and penalization notices to 32 others, including the popular and well-funded Tudou.com.
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March 21, 2008
March 20, 2008
The Chairman's grandson
Xinhua on the other protests: 5 years of Iraq war
The top story and photo on Xinhua's English website today is about anti Iraq war protests marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion.
March 19, 2008
Old Shanghai synagogue opens for Purim
From Shanghaiist:
Every once in a blue moon the local government is kind enough to open the doors of the Ohel Rachel synagogue and let Shanghai's ever-growing (or, more accurately, re-emerging) Jewish community celebrate their holidays in a proper temple. Tomorrow Shanghai residents will once again have the chance to step inside the more elegant of the city's two remaining synagogues and celebrate the Purim holiday.
Wen Jiabao deeply worried about U.S. economy
From The China Daily:
'I am closely watching and feel deeply worried about the global economic situation, especially the US economy,' Wen said. 'What concerns me is the continuous depreciation of the US dollar and when the dollar will hit bottom.'
March 18, 2008
Happy old Tîbetans
Time to bring out the happy people: this just in from Xinhua:
Indeed.
The oldest person in Tibet celebrated her 117th birthday in Lhåsa on Sunday...
...With economic development and improved medical care in Tibet, the lifespan becomes longer. Linzhou County has four centenarians. The average age in Tibet has risen from 35.5 in 1969 to 67, according to official statistics.
Indeed.
Letter from The Guardian to Chinese Ambassador
Alan Rusbridger, editor of The Guardian, has sent a letter to the Chinese Ambassador in London:
I am writing to express my deep concern over the apparent blocking by Chinese authorities of international news websites, including that of the Guardian, www.guardian.co.uk.
EU: no Olympic boycott over Tîbet
The Financial Times reports:
China’s hopes of avoiding an international boycott of this summer’s Olympics received a boost on Monday after European Union ministers and officials said the violence in Tîbet should not be linked to the games in Beijing.
March 17, 2008
AsiaXpat.com business strategy
An interview by Thomas Crampton with the founder of Asian expatriate listings website AsiaXpat.com.
Net Nanny on the rampage
The response to current events: slow the Internet right down...
March 16, 2008
A ravenous dragon
From The Economist:
China's hunger for natural resources has set off a global commodity boom. Developed countries worry about being left high and dry, but the biggest effects will be felt in China itself, says Edward McBride...