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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "china"

China Scrambles to Stave Off Economic Meltdown

China Scrambles to Stave Off Economic Meltdown

Antoaneta Bezlova, IPS News. November 21, 2008.
China’s wish for a world financial order less dominated by the United States and its dollar is giving way to a more urgent recession at home.

Obama, the Senate, and China ... All Eying the Big 3

Obama, the Senate, and China ... All Eying the Big 3

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 21, 2008.
"If I was GM’s CEO, I’d be on a plane to China."

Our Economy May Be in a Death Spiral -- Will Washington Stop the Bleeding?

Our Economy May Be in a Death Spiral -- Will Washington Stop the Bleeding?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. November 15, 2008.
The Bush-Paulson plan isn't doing anything to address the underlying problems threatening America's economic future.

U.S. District Court Blocks Release of 17 Uighur Prisoners from Guantanamo

U.S. District Court Blocks Release of 17 Uighur Prisoners from Guantanamo

Joe Shaulis, Jurist Legal News and Research AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. October 21, 2008.
They are no longer considered "enemy combatants," but the Bush administration is keeping the Chinese Muslim prisoners locked up anyway.

Financial Crisis Is Highly Unlikely in China

Financial Crisis Is Highly Unlikely in China

Ying Zhao, New America Media. October 13, 2008.
As the financial crisis in the United States spreads around the world, China appears to be safe.

From Gitmo to the U.S.: How 17 Uighur Prisoners Could Be Let Into the United States

From Gitmo to the U.S.: How 17 Uighur Prisoners Could Be Let Into the United States

Andy Worthington, AlterNet. October 11, 2008.
The story behind last week's stunning ruling on the fate of 17 Uighur prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.

Chomsky:

Chomsky: "If the U.S. Carries Out Terrorism, It Did Not Happen"

Subrata Ghoshroy, AlterNet. October 4, 2008.
In an exclusive interview, Noam Chomksy weighs in on the financial collapse, the election and the power of U.S. propaganda.

China, Russia, India Blocking Iran Attack?

China, Russia, India Blocking Iran Attack?

William O. Beeman, Foreign Policy in Focus. September 8, 2008.
The United States may not have the international support it needs for an act of aggression against the theocratic state.

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Iran Now Iraq's Main Trading Partner

Hazem al-Jumaili, Azzaman. September 8, 2008.
Bilateral trade between Iraq and Iran has boomed since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

Baghdad Getting Only Half of Needed Water Supplies; Iraq Approves Oil Deal with China

Baghdad Getting Only Half of Needed Water Supplies; Iraq Approves Oil Deal with China

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. September 3, 2008.
First Saddam-era deal approved; UNICEF blasts Iraqi government for not investing in drinking water.

China Jails American Activists

China Jails American Activists

Tara Lohan, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 22, 2008.
Free Tibet activists have been detained by Chinese police.

Naomi Klein: China's Hi-Tech Surveillance State Is Ready for Export

Naomi Klein: China's Hi-Tech Surveillance State Is Ready for Export

Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now!. August 18, 2008.
With 300,000 security cameras in Beijing alone, China is at the forefront of the surveillance boom -- and U.S. corporations are reaping the profits.

Scandal of the Ages: Trouble at the Beijing Olympics

Scandal of the Ages: Trouble at the Beijing Olympics

David Flumenbaum, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. August 14, 2008.
Many have noted that He Kexin, one of China's gymnasts at the Olympic games, looks a little young. Turns out she's not the only one.

The Big Picture: Russia, Georgia, China and the U.S.

The Big Picture: Russia, Georgia, China and the U.S.

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. August 14, 2008.
It is becoming clear that the American Century will not lap over from the 20th into the 21st.

Citizen Journalist Deported from China for Filming Free Tibet Protest

Citizen Journalist Deported from China for Filming Free Tibet Protest

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. August 11, 2008.
So far China's marks: '10' for opening ceremonies pageantry, '0' for free speech.

Neocons Call For War on Russia

Neocons Call For War on Russia

Ben, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. August 11, 2008.
Russia's increasing aggression is putting a spark into American neoconservatives.

I.O.U.S.A.: A Surprisingly Entertaining Look at America's Debt Crisis

I.O.U.S.A.: A Surprisingly Entertaining Look at America's Debt Crisis

Jessica Mosby, The Wip. August 11, 2008.
If you're willing to shell out the cash to see I.O.U.S.A., you'll be surprised at how enjoyable a film about America's economy can be.

China Unveils Frightening Futuristic Police State at Olympics

China Unveils Frightening Futuristic Police State at Olympics

Naomi Klein, Huffington Post. August 8, 2008.
The Olympics have opened up a backdoor for the regime to massively upgrade its systems of population control and repression.

Is Your Organic Food Really Organic?

Is Your Organic Food Really Organic?

Jill Richardson, AlterNet. August 7, 2008.
Imported foods found with unacceptable pesticide levels have drawn attention to the USDA's shoddy certification process.

Bush's Olympic Plans: Go To China, Applaud, Politely Ignore Human Rights Abuses

Bush's Olympic Plans: Go To China, Applaud, Politely Ignore Human Rights Abuses

dday, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. August 5, 2008.
Yes, if history has taught us anything, it's that one should never use moments like these to shed light on the injustices of the world.

Wary of Chinese Spying, White House Staff Will Leave Their Blackberries at Home

Wary of Chinese Spying, White House Staff Will Leave Their Blackberries at Home

Satyam, Think Progress AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. August 4, 2008.
It's a welcome development that Bush is acknowledging the intrusiveness of government spying. Unfortunately, he's not worried about it here at home.

Will the China Olympics Be a PR Debacle?

Will the China Olympics Be a PR Debacle?

Dave Zirin, The Nation. August 1, 2008.
The U.S. is ready for the Olympic Games to be a major boon for capitalism, but political protest could end up being the real story.

China is an Endemic Surveillance Society: Can You Name Another One?

Daniel De Groot, Open Left AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. August 1, 2008.
Sam Brownback is mad at China? Talk about hypocrisy in action.

Limbaugh: China May be Full of Commies, But at Least They Love Their SUVs

Limbaugh: China May be Full of Commies, But at Least They Love Their SUVs

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. July 31, 2008.
Limbaugh wants you to know: that Chinese dude is totally packing more in the pants than you.

The Pornography of Power: Lust for Empire Has Weakened America

The Pornography of Power: Lust for Empire Has Weakened America

Emily Wilson, AlterNet. July 25, 2008.
Veteran journalist Robert Scheer on the media's complicity in war, the rise of the neocons and how even Nixon got some things right.