http://uk.oneworld.net/article/country/156/ en_GB_uk China http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83849 Protests have made over the arrest of an editor and a blogger in Myanmar for channelling relief to victims of the Cyclone Nargis (at least eight journalists and a blogger are currently in prison there) and over China's detention of cyber-dissident Huang Qi. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83823 Animal parks in China are selling illegal tiger bone wine made from the remains of the captive big cats which die there, covert investigations have revealed. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83712 China comes under fire for continuing to obstruct moves to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. + Authorities restrict Cyclone Nargis news coverage * London demos: see Events listing http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83680 One of the founders of bambu, a fair trade business making houseware from organic bamboo and other renewable materials, talks about his company's sustainable journey and the green business movement. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83604 Despite the multitude of political and social barriers they face, the daughters of migrant workers in China are determined to change the course of their lives by securing solid educations and careers. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83544 Asian governments' attempts to manage skyrocketing food prices by restricting rice exports is actually aggravating food shortages in the region, says Peter Timmer in this interview. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83522 Whatever happens to the Chinese arms shipment destined for Zimbabwe, the case highlights the urgent need for the UN to work towards an Arms Trade Treaty at a meeting in New York later this month, says a leading development group. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83453 An urgent application has been made to suspend a transport permit allowing arms from China -- currently anchored in a South African harbor -- to be conveyed to the government of Zimbabwe. From: Business Day http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83433 While Darfur and Tibet activists took center stage as the Olympic torch passed through North America last week, anti-sweatshop advocates were also protesting against labor practices in Chinese factories making official Olympics garb. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83378 Saudi Arabia had the highest number of executions per capita, followed by Iran and Libya, according to a new Amnesty survey that says 88 per cent of all known executions took place in China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the US. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83312 Between 2000 and 2006, carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels grew 3.1 percent a year -- more than twice the rate of growth during the 1990s, says a new study from an environmental think tank. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83265 China is worried that the recent resentment and resistance among the Tibetans could spread to other major minorities whose traditional territories have been colonised and exploited by the majority Han Chinese. The Tibetans clearly want some form of autonomy, which they will not get, says Mathieu Vernerey. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83263 The incarceration of prominent Chinese rights activist Hu Jia reflects the increasingly repressive nature of the Chinese government ahead of the summer 2008 Olympic Games, says a human rights watchdog. From: Human Rights Watch http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83237 Security measures for the Olympic torch relay’s passage through Paris are "shameful", according to an international media freedom group. http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83224 Police had to bring in reinforcements to marshal the Olympic torch relay through London after a series of protests along the 31-mile route by critics of China's human rights record. + IOC memo minimises events in Tibet