Life Matters

China's economy is a magnet for the west but human rights issues continue to divide China and the international community.

Tibetan protests marred the Olympic torch relay and the Chinese government refuses to give western media unrestricted access to the Internet.

Beijing's pollution also underlines China's potential impact on global warming, with critics demanding that China sign up for emissions targets.

Long-time China watcher Linda Jaivin argues the west needs to change the way it deals with China, in an essay in the August edition of The Monthly.

Guests

Linda Jaivin
Journalist and author

Further Information

The Monthly

Publications

Title: The Monkey and the Dragon
Author: Linda Jaivin
Publisher: Text (2001)

Presenter

Richard Aedy

Producer

Amanda Armstrong

Story Researcher and Producer

Lindy Raine

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