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The Library of the Australian Parliament yesterday published a research paper entitled The modern Olympics: an overview: "This paper provides brief background information for Australian Parliamentarians on the origins of the Olympics and a snapshot of the development of the Games since the first modern Olympics were held in 1896. Particular reference is made to the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The achievements of Australian Olympians are also a special focus of the
Guangdong Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau is now soliciting public comments on "Guangdong Regulation of Labor Protection Monitoring" which says that companies failing to pay salaries to employees in a reasonable amount of time could be fined up to CNY500,000 on top of other compensation.
According to the regulation, construction units that are engaged in [...]
On May 30, Shenzhen Municipal Government passed "Application For Adjusting The Minimum Wage Standard Of 2008″, deciding that from July 1, 2008, the minimum wage standard of both the inner zone and outer zone of the city will be increased.
According to the adjustment plan, the minimum wage standard of 2008 in the inner zone is [...]
On June 2, the first corporate employee volunteer association of China's communications industry was founded in Beijing, aiming at supporting employee volunteer activities by virtue of the strength of corporations.
On that day, hundreds of employee volunteers from China Mobile took an oath during the inauguration ceremony, and honored the victims of the recent earthquake. After [...]
June 4th, 2008 by
Erica Schlaikjer
We’ve mentioned them before (thanks, Mark) in our post about social entrepreneurship in Sichaun, but in case you didn’t hear the first time around, Wokai.org is raising loan capital for microfinance institutions in China.
A big thank you to co-founders Courtney McColgan and Casey Wilson for referring to ResponsibleChina in their recent blog post at Wokai Adventures.
A message from Courtney:
Wokai [is] a non-profit dedicated to alleviating poverty in China one loan at a time. Wokai achieves this goal through a user-driven microfinance website that connects contributors around the world with borrowers in China. Users choose borrowers to support, watch repayments, and pick who to fund next. Users also consume and share user-rated and user-generated content on China microfinance. Through information and capital exchange, Wokai aims to grow the microfinance sector in China and increase opportunities for the poor.For more information, check out our website at www.wokai.org.
June 4th, 2008 by
Erica Schlaikjer
Opportunity:
To join the bambu team - to be a part of a small and dynamic organization on an aggressive growth curve. Proof of concept has been established. Our key challenge this year is managing for growth.
We’re building a solid reputation with original design, quality product, integrity, and outstanding execution and follow-through. We pride ourselves on innovation, transparency and continuous improvement, and responsible manufacturing.
We strive to create fulfilling work opportunities for everyone that is challenging and enjoyable.
Role:
You will oversee and manage bambu’s production operations and report to the Managing Director and President regarding company’s overall production.
Your role will ensure that goods are produced efficiently; that they are of the right quality and specifications; and that they are produced on time, to the satisfaction of the company.
For more information, visit ResponsibleChina’s job board.
Read more about bambu and their NEST Collective in my post at WorldChanging.com.
Dear Friends,
As many of you know, the recent earthquake that hit central China has completely devastated vast areas of land, killing over 65 000 people and leaving 5 million homeless. A large majority of those affected are children, many of whom are now orphaned and homeless.
The majority of those affected by the earthquake [...]
Quietly and somewhat surprisingly, green groups are cropping up throughout China and are starting to have an impact. In the first in a series on Chinese environmentalists, journalist Christina Larson visits with Zhao Zhong, who is leading the fight to save the Yellow River. by christina larson
The northern route of the old Silk Road winds through a golden desert region of western China once
