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www.newyorker.com — China in 2009 was the land we all hoped it would be: the enemy, the friend, the brilliant tactician, the bumbling oaf. China is such a mix of strength and weakness these days that it provides endless material for opportunistic arguments. Here are the top ten myths about China in 2009 and how they fared...

www.chinasmack.com — Translated reactions of Chinese netizens to the shoe-throwing incident of United States President George W. Bush in Iraq.

www.chinasmack.com — A young girl is forced into the men's restroom at a restaurant in Shenzhen, China by 58-year-old government official, who later arrogantly dares people to do something about it. Police say there is no evidence, but witnesses say he already confessed in the restaurant.

www.chinasmack.com — Over 70 Chinese babies have developed kidney stones due to all drinking the same Sanlu brand milk powder. Sanlu blames counterfeiters, Chinese citizens outraged. Government blamed for failure to act. Baidu suspected to be involved in censoring negative news.