Note: This was written by Michael at World-China Bridges, cross-posted here. I thought there is a new democracy fatigue, but Gordon Chang, author of “The Coming Collapse of China,” quoting what he called “a well-known fund manager in Beijing,” thought “there is now an Olympics fatigue.”He wrote at the Far Eastern Economic Review: … [Read more...] about (Guest Post) Communism causes Olympics fatigue?
(Letter) Xinhua – Post games analysis has started.
Beijing landlords reap disappointment at Olympics Overall, I would say that the games have been a staggering success. I'm extremely happy for China. But... since Xinhua broke the ice, one of the concerns I had leading up to the games was the shortfall of the economic benefit from expectations. Landlords didn't get the occupancy they hoped for - 60% of the units were vacant. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Xinhua – Post games analysis has started.
(Letter from Otto Kerner, Opposing Viewpoint) The religious politics of reincarnation
Some of the comments to a recent post show what I believe are misconceptions about the religious politics of the Dalai Lama's putative reincarnations. One commenter writes: Since the next reincarnation of Dalai Lama supposed to be “discovered” by the current Penchan Lama, how can a democratically reincarnated Dalai Lama have any religious legitimacy? … [Read more...] about (Letter from Otto Kerner, Opposing Viewpoint) The religious politics of reincarnation
(Letter) Are the Protest Parks Being Used?
From the BBC, Protests still unwelcome in Beijing: … [Read more...] about (Letter) Are the Protest Parks Being Used?
(Letter) Who are you watching at the 2008 Olympic Games?
No. I don't mean the protesters or the political dudes mugging for the photo op. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Who are you watching at the 2008 Olympic Games?