Posted on August 6, 2008 by Thorsten
China’s internet censorship caused a storm in international media in recent days. Foreign journalists in Beijing were livid that they didn’t have unhindered access to the internet. China had blocked critical websites like Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders and the Chinese Services of the BBC or Germany’s Deutsche Welle. And this despite official assurances that [...]
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Posted on July 14, 2008 by Thorsten
If you arrive at Beijing’s brand new Capital Airport these days, you’re immediately confronted with China’s enthusiasm about the Olympics.
And that feeling of excitement is going to stay with you every step that you take in China.
At the airport, you’re likely to see groups of young Chinese all decked out in blue and white track [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2008 by Thorsten
There will be no dog meat in Beijing restaurants during the Olympics.
According to this weekend’s edition of China Daily (the country’s English language newspaper), the city’s 112 officially designated Olympic restaurants have been banned from selling dog meat during the Olympics.
The paper continues that non-designated restaurants have also been encouraged not to serve the meat.
“Dog [...]
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