chinese government

Endangered Dragon: An Entrepreneur’s Rival in China: The State

NYT > Business  Wed, 12/07/2011 - 20:06

Private companies have been the prime engine of China’s economic miracle, and economists warn that the Chinese government’s eagerness to control more of that wealth could stifle innovation.


 

Chinese government takes a bite out of Apple

Topix - Business News  Sun, 11/21/2010 - 19:30

Apple, whose devices overcome many technological obstacles, can't as easily work around Internet restrictions of the Chinese government.


 

50% of Foxconn workers have faced abuse

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 10/11/2010 - 04:29

A study leaked today by the Chinese government through the state-backed Global Times suggests a large amount of violence and other rough treatment at Foxconn plants


 

In Dispute, China Blocks Rare Earth Exports to Japan

NYT > Business  Wed, 09/22/2010 - 20:55

Escalating a dispute over Japan’s detention of a Chinese fishing trawler captain, the Chinese government placed a trade embargo on all exports to Japan of some crucial minerals.


 

Web Companies Pulling Out of China: The Consequences

Digg - Business & Finance  Sat, 04/17/2010 - 08:10

Much has been made of Google’s recent decision to cease running a censored version of its search engine in mainland China.

Whether more companies retreat or the Chinese government reduces its censorship, Google’s pullout begins an important new chapter in China...


 

China's growth fuels delight and fear

Newsvine - business  Sun, 03/07/2010 - 20:17

This article provides an interesting overview of opposing ideas on China's economic future. A more salient view may emphasise that the Chinese government and worldwide investors need more accurate economic figures to make better investment decisions.


 

Chinese gov't to finance rest of Revel's AC casino

Newsvine - business  Thu, 09/10/2009 - 10:10

Revel Entertainment has turned to the Chinese government for financing to finish its lavish Atlantic City casino.


 

Chinese Solar Plant Could Be World's Biggest

Topix - Business News  Tue, 09/08/2009 - 17:21

The Associated Press 7 comments First Solar Inc. said Tuesday it has received initial approval from the Chinese government to build what may become the largest solar field in the world.


 

Chinese solar plant expected to be the biggest

Newsvine - business  Tue, 09/08/2009 - 10:24

First Solar Inc. said Tuesday it has received initial approval from the Chinese government to build what may become the largest solar field in the world.


 

Chinese censors force World of Warcraft offline

DaniWeb IT Discussion Community (Featured Entries)  Mon, 07/20/2009 - 06:00

With some 11.5 million subscribers playing it worldwide, there is no denying that World of Warcraft is one popular online game.

Nowhere more so than in China, where it has been reported around 5 million of those subscribers are based. It should come as no surprise that not everyone in China is a fan, however.

Unfortunately for game developers Blizzard Entertainment it would appear that the Chinese government might be in the dislike camp, no surprise there then.

A planned upgrade to the game which involved moving to a new operator in China, an online gaming outfit by the name of NetEase, has...