Making a drama out of a crisis

Article Abstract:

Floods in China have helped the reputation of the People's Liberation Army, since soldiers have been involved in heroic efforts to deal with the floods. The floods are the worst seen in China since 1954. The Chinese economy has already been hit by increased unemployment. Natural disasters have been a unifying force in China, andhave been used to promote benevolence. The media has tended not to tackle some issues such as the causes of the floods and the conditions endured by some of the refugees.

Natural disasters, Floods

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Chinese Koreans feed the hungry in hermit kingdom

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Many Chinese Koreans are now crossing into North Korea to take food supplies to their relatives there. North Korea is facing widespread malnutrition following extensive flooding in 1995 and 1996, and it is possible that famine will break out. Many North Koreans with relatives or other contacts in China are writing desperate letters begging for food, and these are one of the few ways in which regular information is coming out of North Korea.

Health aspects, North Korea, Food supply

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Taiwan players weigh next move

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It is now becoming clear that there is no longer any immediate danger of direct conflict between China and Taiwan. China is now talking of the possibility of reopening talks with Taiwan, but is still insisting that Taiwan severs official links with the outside world. Taiwan must consider how it can stabilise relations with China, while the US must remain on the alert for any further deterioration in relations with China.

Taiwan, Chinese foreign relations, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations

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