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China's Improved Living Standard Contributing to Global Economic Growth

Not sure if you're directing that comment at me, but as the media is controlled in China there's not a great diversity of views. Going too far outside the established line can land you in deep trouble. And yes, propaganda is common. This article says absolutely nothing, very soothing indeed.

As for the failings of the rest of the world's media, I look at all news with a critical eye and recommend that others do the same. Given the diversity of press and freely available info, it's usually not hard to draw one's own conclusions. In mainland China, the options are limited by decree, however.

Baidu Advancing in China with Open IM Service, Online Radio Platform

China's a sell "Cindy", or haven't you heard? Besides, every Baidu download is a legal liability. The bubble has burst (oh yeah, add r/e to that, with more to come).

China's Improved Living Standard Contributing to Global Economic Growth

Looks like pure CPC propaganda to me. Even the photo looks like it's from a TV shot or something. I say "scam".