I know right, it makes me wonder what they're building up for. I think economically speaking the US is in between a rock and a hard place and when they let stories like this trickle out through the mainstream media they may be signaling countries that things can get nasty quick like.

Regardless, I do appreciate the honest reporting, even when it's from other countries aimed at America. The North Koreans did a documentary about America once, and all they did, for the most part, was tell the truth.

But I think you're right when US/Chinese relations are good, these kinds of things tend to fall through the cracks when it comes to gatekeeper outlets. Saudi Arabia and Israel are great examples of countries with a piss poor track record with regards to human rights, but as long as they have something for the US, mums the word I guess.