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Monthly Archives: June 2011
A post-riot look at PRD migrant workers
Two new reports from Reuters look at the situation of young rural migrant workers in the PRD area in the aftermath of three days of riots on the outskirts of Guangzhou earlier this month. Continue reading
Shenzhen pulls back from experimental Qianhai development
What was to have been a bold political experiment in Shenzhen, complete with independent legal system, anti-corruption bodies and tax regulations, has been shelved by the municipality. Continue reading
International beer festival hits Guangzhou
The south gate of Tianhe Sports Centre is being transformed into a giant beer garden for the Guangzhou International Beer Festival, which kicks off next month. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Featured, Guangzhou
Tagged Beer, Beer Festival, Guangzhou, Tianhe Sports Center
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More police cars than naked riders at yesterday’s bike ride
Citing personal reasons, the organizer of yesterday’s naked bike ride around Guangzhou’s University City tried to cancel the event, but it went on more or less as authorities felt it should. Take a look at the photos. Continue reading
China neuters the Net Nanny…. in Chongqing
No Youtube, no Twitter, no more. In a case of money being more important than censorship, China has decided to lower the Great Firewall in Chongqing to facilitate the construction of a new cloud computing zone. Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Technology
Tagged Chongqing, Cloud Computing Special Zone, Great Firewall, Internet, Net Nanny
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Guangzhou: ‘Nude’ ride at University City tomorrow
Looks like the Hashers have some competition: Rain or shine, says the organizer of what is likely Guangzhou’s first naked bike ride, we will push on, and hopefully help lower carbon emissions in the process. Continue reading
The Spin Doctor – Bon Iver, “Bon Iver”
This week the Spin Doctor reviews Bon Iver’s self-titled release. Ambitious in scope, “Bon Iver” combines folk-rock sensibility with experimental pop, and makes a compelling argument for why Justin Vernon is one of the more exciting and versatile artists around. Continue reading
Posted in Featured, The Spin Doctor
Tagged Blood Bank, Bon Iver, Bruce Hornsby, Colin Stetson, Dark Was The Night, David Foster, DeYarmond Edison, For Emma Forever Ago, Gayngs, Jagjaguwar, Justin Vernon, Kanye West, Rob Moose, Self-Titled, Volcano Choir
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Dongguan bosses live the high life in city’s “Zhongnanhai”
Beautiful villas overlook a clear-blue reservoir in Tangxia District in Dongguan, a short five-minute commute to government offices. The fact government officials paid only 500 yuan per square metre for this land has drawn the ire of locals and prompted an investigation into claims of corruption. Continue reading
Posted in Dongguan, Featured, News
Tagged Corruption, Dongguan, Government, Tangxia, Villas
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Guangdong tightens grip on “foreigner management”
A new initiative in Guangdong Province aims to keep a closer eye on the movement of laowai. Aside from encouraging people to report foreigners suspected of any suspicious activity like overstaying their visa or not registering their apartment with the PSB, the initiative also begins directing which industries are most suitable for the hiring of foreigners. Continue reading
