There appears to have been a clash involving riot police in Huizhou. I will provide these images and early hearsay reports, but I want to remind everyone: be careful with any unconfirmed reports. As the Weng'an riots proved, rumors are not only often wrong, they are also potentially very dangerous. As soon as we have credible media reports (and I expect that we will), I will … [Read more...] about Images from a mass incident in Huizhou
Archives for July 2008
Why the Beijing Olympics are already a success
Despite all of the predictions of doom and concern, I believe the Olympics are already a success. The WSJ reports world and business leaders are crowding China's red carpet in an unprecedented way: … [Read more...] about Why the Beijing Olympics are already a success
Another statistic
Anton Lee Wishik II wrote about an interesting statistic while discussing polling in China: … [Read more...] about Another statistic
I know China has a lot of good food, but …
Tim Johnson dished out an interesting statistic of Beijing's preparation for English speaking Olympics visitors: … [Read more...] about I know China has a lot of good food, but …
Lee Kuan Yew lashes out at critical human rights groups
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore has never been shy in defending Singapore's political system or his own legacy. During the recent Economic Society of Singapore's annual dinner, Lee gave a stern rebuke to some human rights organizations that frequently picked on Singapore for not being a liberal democracy. Mr. Lee charged such criticisms as "a conspiracy to do … [Read more...] about Lee Kuan Yew lashes out at critical human rights groups