A Chinese newspaper where journalists had gone on strike to protest government censorship has published its weekly issue as scheduled, but is urging Beijing to reform its media control policies. The Guangzhou-based Southern Weekly was available in several parts of the country Thursday, following reports that editors at the progressive paper had reached a tentative […]
Following Strike over Censorship, China Newspaper Publishes Weekly Edition
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 4:10 am (UTC-5)
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Google Chairman Urges N.Korea on Internet Freedom
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, who wrapped up a private trip to North Korea on Thursday, is urging the reclusive communist state to allow more of its citizens to use the Internet. Speaking to reporters at the Beijing airport, Schmidt said he used the trip to warn North Korea that it risks staying behind economically […]
11 Killed in Kenyan Reprisal Attack
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
At least 11 people have been killed in a fresh attack in Kenya’s Tana River region, where months of tribal unrest has resulted in intermittent fighting. Authorities say Thursday’s attack on the Pokomo community in Kibisu was a retaliatory act that also injured several people. It comes a day after Pokomo raiders attacked an Orma […]
Google Chairman Urges N.Korea on Internet Freedom
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt, who wrapped up a private trip to North Korea on Thursday, is urging the reclusive communist state to allow more of its citizens to use the Internet. Speaking to reporters at the Beijing airport, Schmidt said he used the trip to tell North Korean officials their country would have difficulty […]
China’s December Trade Figures Stronger Than Expected
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
China posted stronger than expected trade figures for December, in a further sign that the world’s second-largest economy continues to recover from its worst slowdown in years. Official data released Thursday showed export growth more than quadrupled from the previous month to 14.1 percent. December imports increased 6 percent after after failing to grow at […]
Following Strike over Censorship, China Newspaper Publishes Weekly Edition
Posted January 10th, 2013 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
A Chinese newspaper where journalists had gone on strike to protest government censorship has published its weekly issue as scheduled, but is urging Beijing to reform its media control policies. The Guangzhou-based Southern Weekly was available in several parts of the country Thursday, following reports that a tentative deal had been reached between Communist Party […]
