shenzhen

www.isidorsfugue.com — The "security theater" found in a number of subway stations in China seems more capable in stopping balloons than bombs. In at least 2 cities, scanners were operated without proper radiation checks.

www.chinadaily.com.cn — Shenzhen is preparing a law which will defend Good Samaritans from false accusations of causing harm.
"A local public security fund will reward witnesses who provide verified testimony in favor of the good Samaritans once there is any lawsuit"

hktechnews.com — The authorities have been cracking down heavily on Apple products illegally transported from Hong Kong to China latley so much smugglers have resorted in desperate tactics. Hong Kong and Chinese customs have busted a smuggling ring that uses a long cable to transport the products across the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen in black bags.

www.softsailor.com — A court in China has decided to sentence the three employees to prison terms ranging from 12 to 18 months but to pay fines ranging from $4,000 to $23,000. It seems that only two were working for Foxconn, while one was working as a General Manager for MacTop, a company that manufactures accessories for Apple Products.

www.wired.com — Joel Johnson traveled to China to report on Foxconn and Shenzhen as part of a special feature for Wired magazine, which will be published in an upcoming issue. In the meantime, here's a glimpse of some of the things he saw in Shenzhen.