Beijing Rebuts Deterioration of the Investment Environment in China
World Bank,
Financial Times
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/18dae5d2-981c-11df-b218-00144feab49a.html
CCP’s Organization Department Trains Officials Again
Study Times: China Cannot Afford 5% to 6% Inflation
Inflation in China has been driven by constant food price adjustments and a 10%+ food price increase, which puts excessive pressure on low-income residents, resulting in major social upheaval, said a Study Times article.
Source: Study Times, September 6, 2010
http://www.studytimes.com.cn:9999/epaper/xxsb/html/2010/09/06/12/12_43.htm
Regulations on Radio Control Issued
China is implementing a nationwide, cross-province, cross-autonomous-region, and cross-municipality control of radio transmissions.
Penalties for any violation of the regulations range from shutdown to revocation of license, forfeiture of equipment, and criminal penalties.
Source: Xinhua, September 6, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-09/06/c_13481181.htm
Changing the Public Image of the Chinese Military — Show a Soft Side
The Chinese military should improve its image in the international community "to attract and convince a global audience [of its peaceful intent]," says a Study Times article. The key is to adopt a soft approach when disseminating information about the military.
The suggestions are: 1) Focus on civilian readers and progress from “readable” to “pleasantly readable,” rather than preaching. 2) The content should include soft peripheral stories appealing to the public, along with hard, main messages, so as not to trigger resistance. 3) Narrate stories gently and charmingly – be up close and personal when explaining military actions. Through the soft approach, “the pleasant image will gently sneak into the mind of the audience. It is beneficial to narrow the communication gap, bring the audience into the military’s fold, and help them understand the real intent behind the communications."
Source: Study Times, September 6, 2010
http://www.studytimes.com.cn:9999/epaper/xxsb/html/2010/09/06/12/12_47.htm
Government Scholar on Cross-Strait Mutual Military and Security Trust
Hu Jintao Mentioned Political Reform
At the 30th anniversary of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on September 6, Hu Jintao discussed persisting in reform. Hu stressed that, amid the complicated international environment and challenging internal missions about reform, development, and stability, the country must persist on the socialist path with Chinese characteristics, persist in the socialism theory with Chinese characteristics, and persist in reform. Hu stated (the necessity of) resolutely deepening reforms and advancing reforms in the economic system, political system, cultural system, and social system.
[Ed: Wen Jiabao stressed political reform in Shenzhen on August 21 (http://chinascope.org/main/content/view/2849/81/). Hu’s speech was widely awaited to see if it would echo Wen’s appeal. In Hu’s speech, political reform was only touched lightly and set in the context of being under the CCP’s leadership. How much Hu is going to do remains to be seen.]
Source: China Review News, September 7, 2010
http://gb.chinareviewnews.com/doc/1014/3/8/8/101438816.html?coluid=1&kindid=0&docid=101438816&mdate=0907092338