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Olympics so far: Is it live or is it CGI?

Olympics so far: Is it live or is it CGI?

08.16.08 posted by jason 168 views 1 comment
There is outrage after it was revealed portions of the dazzling opening ceremony had been faked. A Beijing newspaper reported later that a much brighter set of footprints had been re-created in a CGI effects lab and shown on television instead of the real fireworks. What else about the Games has been fake?
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Bush Urges China to Improve Human Rights

Bush Urges China to Improve Human Rights

08.07.08 posted by pondy 197 views 1 comment
On the eve of the Olympic Games in Beijing, President Bush said Thursday that he had "deep concerns" about basic freedoms in China and criticized the detention of dissidents and believers, even as he praised the extraordinary gains China has made since he first visited more than three decades ago. The comments represented a rebuke to China's leaders, though a measured one.
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A Report From the Earthquake Zone by iConflict User Eguda

A Report From the Earthquake Zone by iConflict User Eguda

05.23.08 posted by jason 478 views 2 comments
We posted Eguda's dispatch on blogflict, the official blog of iConflict.com. His report reveals how people are coping and how the media, both western and local, are covering the earthquake. A special thanks to Eguda for his report. All iconflict users are encouraged to submit their own reports for publication on Blogflict.
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Violence disrupts pro-China Rally

Violence disrupts pro-China Rally

04.27.08 posted by jason 573 views 18 comments
Pockets of violence marred an otherwise upbeat pro-China rally in New Zealand's Aotea Square where thousands of Chinese came out in support of their home country and the Beijing Olympics. The huge crowd chanted in Chinese "Proud of China" while speakers expressed their desire for politics and sport to be kept separate. Yet punches were thrown and heated arguments were exchanged.
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Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

08.27.08 posted by eguda 109 views 4 comments
Deutsche Welle (Voice of Germany) give a suspension to their vice-editor Zhang Danhong after German Der Sport-Informations-Dienst (SID) fired Mr. Dieter Hennig the former editor-in-chief. They were punished for their Pro-china stand. I can only find a germany link of Kolner City:
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15,000 Now Feared Dead in Massive Earthquake

15,000 Now Feared Dead in Massive Earthquake

05.14.08 posted by pondy 472 views 14 comments
Rescuers struggled to reach some of the hardest-hit areas of China. The death toll, now at 12,000 is expected to rise. It might be days or even weeks before the full count is known. Heavy rain, collapsed bridges and damaged roads complicated efforts to get troops and aid workers to the worst-hit towns. The rain drove some people back inside homes even as more aftershocks rattled the region.
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Political Satire Cartoon Between US and China

Political Satire Cartoon Between US and China

08.10.08 posted by jason 138 views no comments
In this cartoon by Matt Bors, a general from the US debates with a general from China over which country has a better spying, penal, and torture program. It ends with a clever remark about China's heavy involvement in the US economy. While it is satire cartoon, it makes its point clear.

Xinjiang border police apologize to Japanese reporters

Xinjiang border police apologize to Japanese reporters

08.05.08 posted by eguda 135 views 4 comments
16 police killed in suspected terrorist attack in Xinjiang in 4th Augest. Lots of reporters came to this city, but local officers are some kind of unwilling to allow them to "mess" it.
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China's quake: Why did so many schools collapse?

China's quake: Why did so many schools collapse?

05.13.08 posted by pondy 401 views 2 comments
Of all the harrowing images from the China earthquake, perhaps none are as sad as those of schools that collapsed, killing many students in the process. This article asks an interesting question, and it certainly is a point worthy of discussion. Do contractors cut corners in the building of schools or are China's building codes not up to par? This article looks at both questions.
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Chinese Media Continue Attacks on Dalai Lama

Chinese Media Continue Attacks on Dalai Lama

04.26.08 posted by pondy 418 views 32 comments
Despite a government offer to meet with an envoy of the Dalai Lama, the Chinese state media remains firm in attacks on him. The 'Dalai clique' was doing everything possible to undermine Tibet's stability and development, the Communist Party mouthpiece, the People's Daily, wrote. Perhaps its time for attacks to end and conversations to begin?
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