Monthly Archives: August 2013

Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading

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Bo Xilai rises again

With Bo Xilai safely out of sight for more than a year, it’s hard to understand why Beijing bought him back for a courtroom encore. Continue reading

Posted in Asia Times, Bo Xilai, China corruption, China elite, China justice system, China politics, Hong Kong On Air, Neil Heywood, Xi Jinping regime | Comments Off on Bo Xilai rises again

Macau pumps premium

Focusing on premium customers may not be the best strategy to develop Macau to its fullest potential as a travel destination. Continue reading

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Following the wrong China trail

A recent book about China’s overseas business presence raises the wrong questions about who’s doing what for the big motherland in resource-rich treasure troves far off the beaten track. Continue reading

Posted in Asia Times, books about China, China government-business cooperation, China overseas aid, China’s Silent Army, Chinese business overseas, Heriberto Araujo, Hong Kong On Air, Juan Pablo Cardenal | Comments Off on Following the wrong China trail