Staff / TruthdigOct 15, 2007
China plans to stick with the economic and political reforms that have brought prestige, wealth and environmental catastrophe to the country, but don't expect Beijing to turn its back on the Communist Party completely. As the official spokesman of the 17th party congress put it: "We will never copy the Western model of political system." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 29, 2007
Web users in Beijing will soon have to deal with a new annoyance as part of China's endless effort to control the Internet. By the end of the year, all websites registered with the government will feature animated Internet cops that will warn users to avoid forbidden content and offer friendly (if obnoxious) Internet security tips. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 10, 2007
With the Red Star rising over Africa, locals and leaders across that vast continent are starting to wonder if Beijing's forays represent a positive collaboration among developing nations -- or just the latest incarnation of exploitative colonialism. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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