NTD Weekly Newsletter - April 23, 2013

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Issue 69 April 23, 2013

Earthquake Tally: 200 Lives, 11,000 missing

The 6.6 magnitude quake on Saturday has brought out China's human spirit in the form of blood donations and other selfless acts. But, similar to the devastating 2008 quake where volunteers recording footage were arrested, military authorities have kept a tight lid on rescue efforts, turning away international rescue teams.
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Difficult Rescue Efforts in Lushan Earthquake Epicenter Watch Video

Little Relief for China's Earthquake Victims Watch Video

Tourists Down but Revenue Up?

The Ministry of Tourism said tourists shrunk by 2% but profits increased by 15%. The opposite trends might be explained by continued commercialization of China's cultural attractions. Video

US: Chinese Human Rights Abuses Worsen; China: Same for US

The State Department confirmed that 2012 saw an increase in Chinese human rights abuses in its annual report. Chinese state-run media then released findings on US abuses, citing election politics among the violations. Video

Caijing: Illegal Organ Trade Nationwide

A liberal magazine in China published an investigation on China's black market for human organs. It implicated military hospitals, courts and judges, adding weight to claims since 2006 that organs are "harvested" from living prisoners of conscience, especially the Falun Gong. Video

Israeli Council Members Say No to Forced Organ Harvesting in China Video

Expose on Masanjia Labor Camp Breaks Censorship Rules Video

Discovering China - Spiritual Kung Fu, $9m Bowl and Tom Cruise in Taiwan

Why this accomplished martial artist was no match for a 62-year old master of the soft Praying Mantis style. A Qing Dynasty bowl sets a new auction record in Hong Kong. And Tom Cruise learns the secrets of Chinese dumpling making in Taiwan. Video