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03.10.10
China to Launch Multi-Billion Dollar Renewable Energy Program

China has long been marked as the dirty man, the polluter. Much of China's power supply is based on coal and new coal power stations continue to be produced at a rapid rate. At the recent Copenhagen summit on the environment, many countries pointed the finger of blame at China. So it may surprise many to here of a "green" announcement from China's government such as came this week from Zhang Guobao, the leader of the Chinese National Energy administration.

10.20.09
Chinese car production breakes 10 million per annum.

A BBC News story tonight, sourced from Xinhua - China's official news agency - reports that Chinese car production for this year has exceded 10 million unites. This is a record high for the Chinese automobile industry. It is the first time that Chinese car production has exceded the 10 million mark. Previously, only the USA and Japan have achieved production in excess of 10 million cars per annum. However, this year, due to the finacial crisis, US and Japanese production levels have fallen but Chinese production remains high. This bodes well for contiunal growth in the Chinese ecconomy.

10.18.09
Getting past the myth - the real china

China has long been a misunderstood nation. Throughout it's long history, China has intrigued people. When Marco Polo wrote of his travels to China in the 13th century, the Venician people branded him with the name "Il Milione" referring to what they thought were the million lies in his book. China remained a secretive Empire with foreigners having limited access. Even today, though open to the world, this Middle Kingdom remains an element of wonder. Misconceptions have build up and falsehoods taken as truths. A recent article from Newsweek tackles 6 of the biggest myths about modern china.

10.09.09
China is buying more cars than ever.

Not content with outstriping the US last year for the number of new car sales. China is still expanding and buying even more cars than ever. News today published by the UK newspaper, The Gaurdian, quotes figures from General Motors that September was a record month for GM car sales in China. In just September alone, GM sold 181,148 new cars. Bringing the total sales for 2009 up to 13 million. That's a 55% increase on last year.

09.30.09
Interesting BBC take on 60 years of China

Just been looking at a BBC slide show on their news sight. The audio give a quick history of China from 1949 to 2009. The slide show images show various propaganda posters, predominantly from the first 40 years of China. It is interesting to see how the art changes with time. Initially Mao is seen in the art as a man surrounded by ordinary people. Later he becomes deified, overlooking the workers below. Then towards the end it focuses on images of young red guards on courageous endeavors and clutching their little red books. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8279176.stm

09.30.09
Sixy years and stronger than ever

 

Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China: The People's Republic of China. It is a time to celebrate the nations achievements. And what achievements. The one time sleeping tiger of Asia is well and truly awakened and has become a major power on the world stage. However, this is also a time to look back. To remember what has gone before. China's rise hasn't been without some major stumbles along the way. The transition from a feudal monarchy to a modern government and modern lifestyles, was not easy. Finally it is a time to look forward. To plan the next 10 years. What challenges does the country face? What new greatness could China acquire?

 

06.22.09
Total Solar Eclipse in Central China

  About once each year, there is a solar eclipse somewhere in the world. However very few people ever get the chance to see one. Often they orrcur at night, the area they are visable from is usually small, and the weather must be clear of clouds. On the 22nd of July 2009, there will be a oportunity to see a total solar eclipse in central China.