Eastern Asia
Australia lines up with US for war with China
By Peter Symonds, February 11, 2012
The Australian defence posture report is the latest sign of the Obama administration’s aggressive push against China on all fronts.
IMF warning: European “storm” would halve Chinese growth
By John Chan, February 10, 2012
The International Monetary Fund this week predicted that a European recession would trigger a sharp Chinese slowdown.
German chancellor Angela Merkel visits China
By Johannes Stern, February 9, 2012
German chancellor Angela Merkel visited China on February 2-3 in her fifth trip there during her tenure.
Apple’s sweatshop supply chain
By Ben McGrath, February 7, 2012
Apple’s Supplier Responsibility Progress Report is a cynical public relations exercise designed to whitewash the company’s image.
New global downturn to hit China’s economy
By John Chan, February 1, 2012
Any forecast that economic growth will drop below 8 percent, the level needed to prevent rising unemployment, raises alarms in Beijing about the prospect of social unrest.
US tightens the military noose around China
By Joseph Santolan, January 30, 2012
Washington’s talks with Manila over an expanded US military presence in the Philippines are another step in Obama’s reckless strategy of containing China.
Petition: The Court of the Complainants—a potent Chinese documentary about injustice and state repression
By Richard Phillips, January 25, 2012
Petition explores the plight of poverty-stricken workers and farmers involved in stubborn and ultimately tragic appeals for “justice” from China’s Stalinist bureaucracy.
China: Wukan protest shut down
By John Chan, January 23, 2012
Villagers have reportedly welcomed the official endorsement of their chosen leader, revealing illusions that Beijing is responding to their appeals.
Strikes spreading in China
By John Chan, January 17, 2012
Downturns in almost every industry are driving workers into struggle against deepening attacks on jobs, wages and conditions.
Japanese PM reshuffles cabinet to push tax hike
By John Watanabe, January 16, 2012
Yoshihiko Noda carried out an anticipated cabinet reshuffle last Friday in a bid to consolidate his grip on power amid continued infighting within the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.
KMT retains presidency in Taiwanese elections
By John Chan, January 16, 2012
Big business backed Ma in Taiwan’s presidential elections Saturday, fearing any disruption of economic relations with China.
Foxconn workers threaten suicide protest in China
By John Chan, January 14, 2012
The suicide threats in Wuhan are a sign that class tensions are reaching boiling point.
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