Sanlu trial, more scandals
The trial of the Sanlu Group, the company at the centre of 2008’s toxic milk scandal, has attracted much commentary. Recently a reporter for SOH interviewed rights lawyer Zhang Jian-Kang in regards to the nature of the Sanlu case. He talked about it’s bankruptcy and acquisition by Sanyuan. Mr. Zhang believes the trial of the [...]
Orphan boy faces hard life after Sichuan earthquake
A little boy left orphaned by the Sichuan earthquake disaster who is now looked after by his aunt, is still struggling to get used to life after losing both parents. SOH spoke to Xiao Liang’s aunty who sa id that she hopes a kind hearted and well-off family in Sichuan can adopt him so he [...]
Patients pack Children’s Hospital as Beijing enters peak flu season
Beijing has currently entered its peak flu season. Since the end of December 2008, the number of flu related cases and the flu virus rate has increased 1 to 2% over the same period last year. Many children with flu have packed the Beijing Children’s Hospital and the Capital Institute of Paediatrics.
Chinese AIDS activist under constant house arrest
AIDS activist Li Xige of Henan province, has been under house arrest from Chinese authorities for over two years. Her phone lines and Internet have been cut-off. Li Xige says the local government prevents victims from appealing over AIDS, in order to conceal the AIDS epidemic.
Parents of milk scandal victims released from detention
The parents of victims of the toxic Sanlu milk scandal have been released after planning to hold a press conference in Beijing on January 2nd. They were in detention for several hours.
Outbreak of lead poisoning in Jiangsu province
Over forty children from Xinshanhe Village in Pizhou city in Jiangsu province have been diagnosed with lead poisoning. Locals claim that these are the results of polluted air pumped out by a local lead alloy company. It severely contaminates the air of villages around the factory. Villages also claim that they have been stopped from [...]
