A regular poster asked me to talk a little about myself in a previous thread. I don't want to get into a long discussion of my history, life, and professional resume (or at least not at this time). But I do want to explain why I'm active here, and why I'm contributing to this blog. … [Read more...] about Who is Tang Buxi?
Dalai Lama: "I can't wait to be a Chinese citizen"
The Dalai Lama speaks with the Times (UK) as he begins his European tour. Very interestingly, he describes what might be a revolutionary change in position as far as a return to China. In an unexpected shift of policy, he has four conditions which, if met, would permit him to return. I analyze and discuss these four conditions below. … [Read more...] about Dalai Lama: "I can't wait to be a Chinese citizen"
"Fed Up With Peace" – Kristof writes again on Tibet
As a follow-up to the previously published column on Tibet, Kristof returns with some stinging criticisms of China's policy in Tibet. Refreshingly, he also criticizes everyone else involved: The recent uprising by Tibetans underscores the utter failure of Beijing’s policies in Tibet. But it also reflects the failure of the Dalai Lama and of America. The Dalai Lama has played … [Read more...] about "Fed Up With Peace" – Kristof writes again on Tibet
Chinese Internet Mob – Morality Police
Students from Sichuan high school were evacuated from their classrooms on May 12th due to the earthquake. A few decide to record themselves having some fun. They mock the idea of casualties (one girl says she's not worried about her parents, only the singers of Twins); they say they hope there's an earthquake every day. … [Read more...] about Chinese Internet Mob – Morality Police
The Terrified Monks
Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times is traveling in Xiahe, Gansu. (We can safely assume his trip isn't within the past week, or otherwise he would've been within a few hundred miles of the earthquake's epicenter.) The editorial adds little that is new to the discussion. It is a reiteration of monks claiming that they were assaulted while arrested, which correlated with a … [Read more...] about The Terrified Monks