In a recent comment, one of our bloggers wrote, … [Read more...] about Does a free marketplace of ideas really work?
Archives for September 2008
Video Resource – BBC: A Year in Tibet (Spring 2008)
Commissioned by BBC FOUR and distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide, A Year in Tibet follows a calendar year inside the secret confines of a Tibetan monastery and charts the lives of those living in Gyanste the small town which surrounds it and surrounding villages. The 5 x 1hr series examines the reality of life today for Tibetans living in Modern China. … [Read more...] about Video Resource – BBC: A Year in Tibet (Spring 2008)
Pocketbook References for Tibet
Two of the most commented threads over the last week relate to Tibet. Even a neutral posting on the administration of the website has also somehow "devolved" into a debate over Tibet. … [Read more...] about Pocketbook References for Tibet
Uygur BBS back online
Uighur-Online, a gathering place for many minority voices in Xinjiang that has often pushed the limits of political speech in China, is again available online (连接). … [Read more...] about Uygur BBS back online
China's Hazy Future?
According to an article from the Wall Street Journal two weeks ago, China will face three major problems in the coming years. The problems involve: the nation's changing demographics, the increasing strain on energy and environmental resources, and widening social inequalities between the rich and poor. … [Read more...] about China's Hazy Future?