Well ... we've had several discussions (in the comments section recently) on political reform and the CCP. Here is an interesting article I ran across today at Asia Times on people's perception of government officials in China: … [Read more...] about The majority of Chinese people believe that prostitutes are more trustworthy than Communist Party and government officials according to a Xiaokang survey
Archives for August 2009
The mathematics of 10,000 disappearing Uighurs: refuting a refutation of Kadeer's claim
In recent days, there have been widespread and unchallenged reports of Rebiya Kadeer's accusation in Japan that 10,000 Uighurs disappeared overnight in Urumqi on July 5. I can not find a transcript of Ms. Kadeer's press conference speech. The following, from the Guardian, is one of the more detailed and also seemingly the most critical account of her accusation: "Almost 10,000 … [Read more...] about The mathematics of 10,000 disappearing Uighurs: refuting a refutation of Kadeer's claim
(Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
We do not let you be a loser! Your mistakes will be rewarded handsomely. When you bought clunkers that you should not have, we give you $4,000. When you had mortgage that you cannot afford, we're going to bail you out. When you lose your job, we extend your benefit. When you do not have saving, we give you free health care. When you have saving or a job, we punish you by … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
"Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"
According to an article on Sina.com, Xinhua reported Rebiya Kadeer's family in Xinjiang province has officially asked Kadeer to not organize violence: "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony." … [Read more...] about "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"