Opinions/Analysis
Free Speech: Beijing Prepares to Censor Bush
By John J. Tkacik
It has become a tradition before every visit by a U.S. president for Beijing to promise not to censor his remarks. This latest trip by George W. Bush is no exception. Speaking on Feb. 6, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman pledged that Mr. Bush's press conference today, and his speech at Beijing's prestigious Tsinghua University tomorrow, will be broadcast live and -- most importantly -- uncut.
Who's Hu? Assessing China's Heir Apparent, Hu Jintao
A Biographical Look at Vice President Hu Jintao
John Tkacik
Beijing Hardliners Gain Stronger Hand as China's WTO Hopes to Go Up in Smoke
Hopes for China's quick entry into the World Trade Organization, or for it to achieve permanent "Normal Trade Relations" status, are going up in the smoke of China's pulverized Belgrade Embassy -- and the US Consul General's now burned-out residence in Chengdu.
Admiral Joseph Prueher's Name Floated as Next U.S. Ambassador to China
By John J. Tkacik
The former Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Joseph Prueher, is back in the U.S.-China news, with Washington Post political columnist Al Kamen yesterday reporting the White House will name Prueher (pronounced pree-yer) to replace former U.S. Senator James Sasser as the next U.S. ambassador in Beijing.
A spokesman for the White House today would not confirm Kamen's report.
Information Ministry Chief's Resignation is a Letter to Bill Clinton
A worthy journalistic competitor to ChinaOnline brings us news today that China's top telecommunications official has tendered his resignation in protest of Premier Zhu Rongji's concessions to U.S. trade negotiators on China's World Trade Organization (5/4/1999) membership.
A Little Credit, Please, for China
By John J. Tkacik and Dean Cheng
For most of the past five years, China has been Rodney Dangerfield in Washington -- "it just don't get no respect." But in the current Asian currency meltdown, China's stance deserves everyone's respect.
Human Rights and Security Issues: Hurdles on China's Olympic Track to Respectability
by John Tkacik, Jr.
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