Two months ago, major Western newspapers ran stories on laywers Jiang Tianyong and Teng Biao. These two have been working in the "rights defense" (维权) movement in China. Both have received extensive overseas praise and attention for their work defending dissidents and FLG practictioners. Both also offered to defend Tibetans implicated in the March riots. It all culminated … [Read more...] about A victory for the rule of law: an untold story in China
Senior judges discuss "human search engine"
As the Internet has gained in influence in China, the "human search engine" and "internet mob" has also made itself increasingly known. We've discussed several such stories here, including the case of Wang Qianyuan. In the past, some unknown government bureau might have simply issued an edict banning this behavior... but in a hopeful sign of the maturing legal system in … [Read more...] about Senior judges discuss "human search engine"
Carnegie Endowment calls for rethink on rising China
A report titled China’s Economic Rise—Fact and Fiction published earlier this month takes an optimistic view of China's future prospects: "Beijing now seems likely to overcome potential stumbling blocks such as economic instability, pollution, inequality, corruption, and a slow pace of political reform." … [Read more...] about Carnegie Endowment calls for rethink on rising China
Images from a mass incident in Huizhou
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
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