The South China Morning Post is independent and well respected. It's not the "party line". Xinhua and People's Daily are the official party line. SCMP criticizes the government of China frequently. They'll mention Falun Gong favorably, and often criticize the "princelings" (sons of older party officials") who are expected to become leaders in China. They're not as independent as they used to be when Rupert Murdoch owned them, though. On business news, they're usually accurate.
The Hong Kong Economic Journal also considers Bitcoin to be a bubble, one of many in China. The Pacific Standard says Bitcoin didn't crash after the China crackdown and may survive. They point out that customers spent over $100 million last year on Zynga in-game purchases.
You should be reading all of these to find out what's happening with Bitcoin in China.
The Hong Kong Economic Journal also considers Bitcoin to be a bubble, one of many in China. The Pacific Standard says Bitcoin didn't crash after the China crackdown and may survive. They point out that customers spent over $100 million last year on Zynga in-game purchases.
You should be reading all of these to find out what's happening with Bitcoin in China.
That's unfortunately some naive claptrap. No other way to put it. They are wrapped up too much in their own delusions and biases that makes al-jazeera look objective.
Many chinese mention such counter-opinions on their own. EVERYONE criticizes the princelings. To call them independent and well respected is the same as calling al jazeera not pro-muslim, pravda not pro-soviet, CNN not pro-democrat, and FOX not pro-republican.
But you mentioned them as if such superficial reasons dilute the essential biases in articles and 'authors' such as these.
That's unfortunately being way too naive about issues such as these, and a prime character in those who are easily swayed and hoodwinked by such obvious ulterior motives.
Why does this come as any surprise, China is listed in 171st Place with regards to freedom of the press.....tis just par for the course....
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-Issues/2010/1020/Press-Freedom-Index-The-top-10-worst-countries/China
Many people, up to estimated about 30%, most of whom are highly educated (not necessarily intelligent or 'mature' as some would casually throw out), wealthy, and influential fled hong kong before 1999.
Ironically, they go to other countries and start to bitch about how they are proud to be 'chinese' while benefiting from other nations' education systems and employment opportunities. With such great chinese names as 'andy'.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA you can't make this shit up.
Why are you telling me this??... I live in Singapore....I see it everyday.
However, I also chose to leave my country of birth (mostly for economic reasons) and try to benefit in the same way whilst still being mildly patriotic.... i can't see what you are getting at??
