Archive for February, 2009

Asia Cast for Sunday 8th February

Posted by jasonwegener on Sunday, February 8th, 2009
 
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In this Bulletin… – World Bank ups lending – Famous Human Rights lawyer abducted by police; and – National Party of China tightens its grip. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** The Chinese National Party, a body of ex military and government officials that has formed to liberate the Chinese nation from [...]

Asia Cast for Saturday 7th February

Posted by jasonwegener on Saturday, February 7th, 2009
 
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In this Bulletin – Hundreds of attorneys unite against illegal court sentence; – Thai cabinet approves bailout loan in the billions; and – Israel carries out air strikes in Gaza. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** January 2009, has seen the highest monthly infection rate of the avian influenza virus strain H5N1 [...]

Asia Cast for Friday 6th February

Posted by michaelanderson on Friday, February 6th, 2009
 
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In this Bulletin… – Severe drought threatens winter crops in China; – Rooftop anti-corruption protest in downtown Beijing; and – Asia selected as first destination for US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** A state of emergency has been declared in eight northern and central drought-hit regions [...]

Asia Cast for Thursday 5th February

Posted by Trevor Piper on Thursday, February 5th, 2009

In this Bulletin… – Renowned Chinese human rights lawyer released by authorities; – Deadly bird flu confirmed in Hong Kong; and – More Burmese refugees rescued after being set adrift by Thai authorities. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Award-winning human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was released by authorities from the ruling [...]

Asia Cast for Wednesday 4th February

Posted by Trevor Piper on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

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Asia Cast for Tuesday 3rd February

Posted by gracemann on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
 
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In this bulletin … -Protester throws shoe at Chinese Premier on UK visit; -Communist China calls for ‘absolute obedience’ from military; and -China to try earthquake critic on secrets charge. ******************** Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was interrupted by a shoe thrown at him by a member of the audience during a speech at Cambridge University [...]

Asia Cast for Monday 2nd February

Posted by gracemann on Monday, February 2nd, 2009
 
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In this bulletin … – Hunan peasant confirmed infected with bird flu; – Brown and Chinese PM hold talks; and – UN envoy meets Aung San Suu Kyi. ******************** A 21-year-old farmer in Mainland China has been diagnosed with the H5N1 human infection of avian influenza. China Center for Disease Control tested the patient and [...]

Asia Cast for Sunday 1st February

Posted by Trevor Piper on Sunday, February 1st, 2009

The SOH Radio Network apologies that Asia Cast has not been available for the past few days. A technical problem with a server meant we were temporarily off air. Everything has now been resolved and normal service has been resumed. We will be posting all our content ASAP so you won’t miss out on anything. [...]

Asia Cast for Saturday 31st January

Posted by Trevor Piper on Sunday, February 1st, 2009

The SOH Radio Network apologies that Asia Cast has not been available for the past few days. A technical problem with a server meant we were temporarily off air. Everything has now been resolved and normal service has been resumed. We will be posting all our content ASAP so you won’t miss out on anything. [...]

Asia Cast for Friday 30th January

Posted by Trevor Piper on Sunday, February 1st, 2009

In this Bulletin… – Overseas reporters enter China to report on land seizures; – Tibetans mourn young protester killed by police; and – UN evacuates Sri Lankan civilians trapped by conflict. But first, here’s our SOH focus on China ********************** Reporters from South Korea have travelled to Fujian Province in China to prepare a report [...]