Latest articles on Ben Blanchard

Almost 100 killed during attacks in China’s Xinjiang

Article Ben Blanchard - 3 Aug 2014

Militant attacks in China's far western region have led to almost 100 deaths, the government has announced.

Beijing insists on use of real names on micro blogs

Article Ben Blanchard - 16 Dec 2011

The Beijing city government has said that it will give users of micro blogs three months to register with their real names or face legal consequences.

.lazy-loader-background-element-3.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/03/5d23a95c-uighur-attacks-thwarted-as-pakistans-zardari-visits-xinjiang-696x696.jpeg) }

‘Uighur attacks’ thwarted as Pakistan’s Zardari visits Xinjiang

Article Ben Blanchard - 31 Aug 2011

Attacks apparently planned by Uighur militants to coincide with a visit to the Xinjiang region by Pakistan's president have been thwarted, China says.

China’s military elite: Disciplined, and tall

Article Ben Blanchard - 21 Jul 2011

With handshakes and smiles, China showed off the friendly face of its most high profile military unit to foreign journalists on Thursday.

Space, China’s final frontier

Article Ben Blanchard - 12 Jul 2011

China is developing satellites that will allow it to project power beyond its shores and which may deter the US from using aircraft carriers.

Politics to temper Brics broader ambitions

Article Ben Blanchard - 11 Apr 2011

The leaders of the Brics nations have voiced lofty goals, from rebalancing the global economy to giving the developing world more say in the G20.

Chinese gaze in awe at rise in country’s billionaires

Article Ben Blanchard - 10 Mar 2011

China may be struggling with growing income disparities, but when it comes to making a fortune, Chinese still believe that to get rich is glorious.

China media lauds Hu’s US visit as ‘masterstroke’

Article Ben Blanchard - 21 Jan 2011

Chinese media praised President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States on Friday as a diplomatic "masterstroke" in easing tensions.

China denies links to Renault spy scandal

Article Ben Blanchard - 11 Jan 2011

China on Tuesday denied any connection to an industrial espionage scandal at French car-maker Renault.

China awards its own ‘Nobel’

Article Ben Blanchard - 8 Dec 2010

China has invented its answer to the Nobel Peace Prize, the "Confucius Peace Prize" and will bestow it a day before the Nobel.

Zuma looks to China to boost trade

Article Ben Blanchard - 23 Aug 2010

South African President Jacob Zuma, struggling with sluggish growth and worker discontent at home, seeks to boost trade on Monday on a trip to China.

Fear lingers in Tibet two years after riots

Article Ben Blanchard - 2 Jul 2010

Outward normality has returned to Lhasa. But, more than two years after ethnic violence erupted there, residents still talk of fear and suspicion.

China a reluctant refuge for people from Burma

Article Ben Blanchard - 29 Jan 2010

There is little love lost between the Burma businessmen, farmers and massage girls who flock to booming China and their host nation.

Chinese media scorn US for ‘politicising’ Google affair

Article Ben Blanchard - 26 Jan 2010

Chinese state media stepped up their war of words with the United States over internet control on Tuesday, with a newspaper claiming a US conspiracy.

China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Burma

Article Ben Blanchard - 25 Jan 2010

The giant red poster staring over China's Wanding border crossing with Burma proclaims that their "brotherly feelings will last forever".

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Kaya FM whistleblowers say they are being victimised

thando maeko - 12 Aug 2020

Former and current employees claim the radio station’s management has begun a witch-hunt to weed out whistleblowers after reports of financial and sexual misconduct

National

Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts