Category Archives: Newspapers

Nicholas Kristof in The Beijing News

New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristof’s rather naive article about the Internet bringing down the Party was featured on Danwei yesterday. Today, a previous column by Mr Kristof appears in The Beijing News. ‘China, the World’s Capital’ was published … Continue reading →

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Cart carries torpedo

Gossip news get hot today. According to Beijing Daily Messenger 北京娱乐信报, a “torpedo” carried by a cart appeared on East Third Ring Road of Beijing yesterday afternoon. The “torpedo”, MONKEY KING NO.2 made from a water pump is the work … Continue reading →

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Remeasure the height of Mount Qomolangma

When I was watching CCTV’s live broadcasting for remeasuring the height of Mount Qomolangma (Everest), I had realized this big news would become the leading headlines of the next day, but I still concerned on the front page photos. Because … Continue reading →

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China’s illegal yellow press

On the left is the front page of ‘Military News’, a newspaper without masthead, contact phone number or any kind of publication licence (required by Chinese law). The paper was purchased on the Beijing subway for two yuan, which is relatively expensive, as most of the city’s daily newspapers cost only half a yuan.

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The machine Beijing uses to make rain

Saturday’s Mirror (法制晚报) contained a photo of the machine the Beijing government uses to induce rain when the city gets too hot or dry. The photo was explained thusly: As the rainy season approaches, Beijing’s municipal authorities are increasing the … Continue reading →

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Defy the police in the nude

If you get out from some subway exits which are far from downtown Beijing, you will see many motor tricycles taxis waiting for you. These cabs are mostly owned by people without official certificates. When the police arrive, these drivers … Continue reading →

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Back to the livelihood topics

With the end of Fortune global forum, the livelihood topics raise in Beijing’s newspapers. From yesterday, these headlines started to appear on most front pages: 1) Beijing will further raise the price of water for both public and industrial use … Continue reading →

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WWN Claims Another Victim

“American official reveals that Bush is considering selling Hawaii to Japan” reads the headline on Sina.com. The article, originally published in the Times Business Daily 《时代商报》, is currently the top International thread on Sina’s BBS. The article quotes “foreign media” … Continue reading →

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Thirst for Satellite TV

A report from May, 2005, that ostensibly notifies readers about the illegality of installing satellite TV in Shanghai, China, but which actually serves as a how-to guide to installation.

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The return of the Sudirman Cup

Today, most newspapers feature a photo about Chinese badminton team’s victory. Last evening, China beat Indonesia 3-0 to win the 2005 World Mixed Team Badminton Championships for the Sudirman Cup in Beijing. China also made the badminton history as the … Continue reading →

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