Best of the China Blogs: January 13

A daily look at what we’re reading.

–A Chinese blogger reflects on her decision to sign the Charter 08 call for reform and censorship. [China Digital Times]

–China’s annual mass migration for the lunar new year officially got under way on Jan. 11. This video from central China shows a typical scene that’s playing out in train stations across the country ahead of the holiday rush. [Youku Buzz]

–Recession plus a fast-growing online population may mean that this year’s ritualistic Internet cleanup looks a bit different, with more sensitivity on display. [Imagethief]

–As a way of promoting alternative perspectives, China’s 45 billion yuan ($6.6 billion) plan to expand its offerings of English-language media around the world sounds good in theory, though its fruits are unlikely to be taken seriously as long as state media controls remain in place. [Zhongnanhai Blog]

–An introduction to the Chinese communities of Buenos Aires, Argentina. [Danwei]

–Sky Canaves