Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Archives for May 2011
Mongolian Protests
A casual glance of English news bulletins on the web reveal articles such as the following: China cracks down in Inner Mongolia to thwart protests (LA Times) China Clamps Down in Bid to Halt Mongolian Protests (WSJ) China must avoid force in Mongolia: Amnesty (AFP) I am dismayed at the tone of the coverage from the West. If a potentially socially explosive … [Read more...] about Mongolian Protests
Wenchuan reconstruction indeed a miracle
I was still saddened by the 2008 May 12th earthquake in Sichuan Province while watching the presently airing 10-part series documentary on CCTV. It has also given me a lot of hope and opened my eyes on what is possible. CCTV has every right to call the reconstruction a miracle. Despite the tragedy, in just three short years, whole cities have been built; it is mind boggling … [Read more...] about Wenchuan reconstruction indeed a miracle
“We Can Be More Calm in the Face of Hillary’s Accusations”
(Via The 4th Media, the following is an article on the popular Chinese web site, 环球网 (Huanqiu Web), by 溪兰城 (Xi Lan Cheng), self-described media person in Beijing, translated by Huifang Yu.) During an interview with Atlantic Monthly, Hillary said, “They're worried, and they are trying to stop history, which is a fool's errand. They cannot do it, but they're going to hold it … [Read more...] about “We Can Be More Calm in the Face of Hillary’s Accusations”
ABC TV reporter films and angers ‘secret agents;’ one ‘agent’ freaks out
Below is a footage by Stephen McDonell while on assignment for ABC TV's Foreign Correspondent program in China. They were investigating some "underground Christian boom" for airing in Australia. Religion (actually, underground churches) is a sensitive topic, so I can imagine the Chinese government being careful as to not let foreign journalist stir up anything. Apparently, … [Read more...] about ABC TV reporter films and angers ‘secret agents;’ one ‘agent’ freaks out