Full Coverage: China
December 2007
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17.12.2007
At a recent rally calling for an end to the violence in Darfur, genocide survivors, religious leaders, Olympic medal winners, and others participated in a symbolic Olympic torch relay ending at the Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, highlighting China's role as the main economic and political supporter of the Khartoum regime.
more...From: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [United States] [Activism] [Governance] [Conflict] [Conflict resolution] Image: Rally participants hold a sign, "Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur." © Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
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13.12.2007
Halfway through the UN climate change conference in Bali, the U.S. and China -- two of the world's most notorious polluters -- are refusing to commit to the drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that scientists say are necessary to avert the worst impacts of global warming.
more...From: Environment News Service (ENS) Related topics/regions: [United States] Image: A coal power plant. © Policy Innovations
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11.12.2007
A large flag showing the Olympic rings transformed into handcuffs was unfurled outside the Liaison Office of the Beijing government in Hong Kong by five Reporters Without Borders representatives, two days after members of the organisation were refused visas.
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07.12.2007
China was named Good Guy at the UN climate change negotiations in Bali on Friday, Malaysia was condemned to join Saudi Arabia, Japan and Canada in the Bad Guys group and Australia and India were told to make up their mind which category they wanted to be in.
more...From: OneWorld UK Related topics/regions: [Saudi Arabia] [Malaysia] [Japan] [India] [Canada] [Australia] |
05.12.2007
Is the development of capitalism in China strengthening its communist rule, or is it a sign of a burgeoning democracy?
more...From: In These Times Image: Beijing citizens ride bikes near the new CCP-controlled China Television Center.
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