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huffingtonpost.com - 1/22/2009
China Censors Parts Of Obama's Speech
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BEIJING — The official Chinese translation of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech omitted his references to communism and dissent, and a live broadcast on state television Wednesday quickly cut away to the anchor when sensitive topics were mentioned. The comments by the newly ...

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nytimes.com - 1/22/2009
Geithner Says China Manipulating Its Currency
— nytimes.com — Timothy F. Geithner’s comment, made in writing to the Senate Finance Committee, is certain to anger the Chinese government and raise fears that it could sell off some of its huge reserves of dollars. > (more) Geithner Says China Manipulating Its Currency

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Matthews on family planning measure in stimulus bill: ‘It sounds a little like China.’
thinkprogress.org - 1/27/2009
Matthews on family planning measure in stimulus bill: ‘It sounds a little like China.’
— thinkprogress.org — In their latest attempt to rally against the new economic stimulus package, many conservatives are ridiculing a measure that would aid states by making it easier to provide comprehensive family planning services to low-income women. Rep. Robert ... (more) Matthews on family planning measure in stimulus bill: ...

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google.com - 1/16/2009
The Associated Press: China to celebrate day Tibet feudal rule ended
— google.com — 9 hours ago BEIJING (AP) Ahead of the politically sensitive 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama's flight into exile and the crushing of a Tibetan rebellion, China has told Tibet to celebrate the event as a liberation from feudalism. Friday's proposal ... (more) The Associated Press: China to celebrate day Tibet ...

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China censors parts of Obama's inaugural address
Crooks and Liars — I know America's "free press" system is far from perfect, but it sure is great to live in a country that doesn't feel the need to censor parts of what is sure to be one of the most important speeches of the past few decades. AP (via HuffPo): The official Chinese translation of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech omitted his references to communism and dissent, and a live broadcast on state television Wednesday quickly cut away to the anchor when sensitive topics were mentioned. The comments by the ...

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