Asia Cast for Sunday 21st December
In this Bulletin… – Undersea telecommunication cables break; – ANZ seeks to grow business in Asia; and – North Korean defectors captured in Burma. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** A large-scale social rights demonstration broke out in front of the offices of Beijing’s municipal authorities earlier this week. Around 500 petitioners [...]
Asia Cast for Saturday 20th December
In this Bulletin… – Calls for NTDTV broadcasts to be resumed in China: – Ban placed on Hong Kong lawmakers by Macau; and – Guantanamo Bay prison shutdown plans to be created. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** A number of Chinese Communist officials from Anhui province who were reprimanded and stood [...]
Asia Cast for Friday 19 December
In this Bulletin… – Chinese dissidents battle with the communist regime over a number of contentious 2009 anniversaries; – Two dead after department stores bombed in the Philippines; and – The Divine Performing Arts 2009 world tour opens in America today. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Five of the red communist [...]
Asia Cast for Thursday 18th December
In this Bulletin… – Tuberculosis China’s deadliest killer disease; – North Korea to keep border with South closed; and – Report reveals wealth of new species discovered in Southeast Asia. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Tuberculosis has become an increasing threat to people’s health in China. There are currently over half [...]
Asia Cast for Wednesday 17th December
In this Bulletin… – Olympic promises come to nothing as Chinese regime blocks foreign media websites once again; – Outbreak of deadly H5N1 bird flu confirmed in India; and – Australian environmentalists lament government’s back-down on climate change. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Overseas media websites made available in China shortly [...]
Asia Cast for Tuesday 16th December
In this Bulletin… – South East Asian leaders sign trade deals ahead of delayed ASEAN Summit; – 26 still missing in Philippine’s ferry capsize; and – Niger rebels claim kidnap of UN Envoy But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Following the recent outbreak of avian influenza in Hong Kong, news has surfaced [...]
Asia Cast for Monday 15th December
In this Bulletin …. -Thugs hired by coal mine owner attack protesters; -Attacked Mumbai Hotels to reopen; and -Daily China-Taiwan flights begin. But first here’s our SOH focus on China *************************************** According to Shenzhen sources, all types of unlicensed clinics in Shenzhen are standing in great numbers. In a 100 metre-long-street, there could be up [...]
Asia Cast for Sunday 14th December
In this Bulletin… – Mugabe blames UK for cholera; – Chinese officials abducting complainers; and – Pirates caught in Gulf of Aden But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** December 10 was International Human Rights Day, the 60th anniversary of the publication of the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” It has become a [...]
Asia Cast for Saturday 13th December
In this Bulletin… – North Asia’s big three economies unite to fight the global financial crisis – Thousands gather across Australia to protest internet censorship; and – EU leaders agree on economic stimulus and environmental targets But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** 200 villagers have been arrested, and more than 50 injured [...]
Asia Cast for Friday 12th December
In this Bulletin… – Salt is the latest foodstuff to have been ‘faked’ in China; – Fiji urged to hold elections and return to democracy; and – The Second Annual Epoch International Photography Competition has opened for entries. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Even the salt you eat in China may [...]
