Searchable Database: China Vitae: Bios About Chinese Leaders, Tracking Service of Appearances by Government Officials
China Vitae
We just learned about this resource (not a lot of time to go in-depth) but wanted to pass it along asap since access to this info can often be a challenge in some situations. As is the case with any database or reference source, it's important to judge the quality and accuracy for yourself. Caveats and analysis of the source/publisher/scope/currency/accuracy (China or not) are the case with ANY research tool. We did notice that an entry and full description of China Vitae is included in the Art & Humanities section of the wonderful UK-based non-commercial directory (built by info professionals), Intute.
Fast Facts About China Vitae
China Vitae is a resource of information for more than 3000 Chinese leaders in government, politics, the military, economics and business, and the media.
Tracks the public appearances of several hundred [about 200] senior Chinese officials, allowing its users to follow the daily activities of those officials whose lives and views influence Chinese policies.
Browse database by:
• Date
• Official
• Location of Activity
• Topic
+ Published in Hong Kong
Drawing on official Chinese sources, Wen Wei Publishing Co. Ltd. Hong Kong provides the basic biographical information used in China Vitae. Wen Wei Publishing Co. Ltd. Hong Kong holds the copyright on this information. China Vitae formats and edits the information, creates the underlying database and holds the copyright on all China Vitae web pages.
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