Who's saying what and about whom in Asian blogs this week? Let's find out.

Firstly Harry has the litany of Chinese disasters. Conrad has an interesting piece on the connection between the crooks and the Triads. Daai Tou Laam talks about the pressure on HK's more outspoken radio hosts and Beijing's efforts to win over the people of HK. Glutter posts on the linkage (or lack thereof) between economic growth and democracy in China. And Fumier reports that Phil is famous.

ALN reports on Chinese manufacturers moving operations to Mexico. It is an interesting new twist on the outsourcing debate. Stephen also reports on a silver lining from the horrific maid abuse story from Malaysia.

The Sassy Lawyer has a good round-up of Philippines according to blogs. Note it helps if you can read Tagalog for some of the links. Or you could use some help.

Michael reports on China's attempt to squash the Starbucks menace. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Shanghai Eye has a post on corruption and democracy in Henan and Shaanxi. Single Planet talks about China's overloaded train lines.

Adam, who's back, gives a brief round-up of Chinese domestic news including how to ensure your next film is a blockbuster and on "high" science.

China Herald reports on an ironic investigation of monopolies by the PRC and compares China's two Great Walls.

China Letter talks about China's population policy and the problems this policy presents. This is worth investing some time to read.

Danwei is back and always full of good stuff from China's papers and ads.

Durian Nation analyses Taiwan President Chen's inaugaration speech.

Jeff in Korea provides a round-up of Korean blogs. It appears blog round-ups are becoming more popular. Flying Yangban reports on a national disgrace for South Korea. IA sees a theme in Korean papers. Marmot has an update on South Korea's real enemy and talks about North Korea's uranium exports to Libya.

Expat @ Large is catching more "V signs"...Shaky?

As usual if you have posts you'd like to include leave them in the comments or send me an email. The Sinosplice crew remain blocked but I'm working on a solution...Bloglines only gives me the excerpts of each post.