Most likely your answer is neither. It is human nature to assume him/herself is unbiased. Both the bashers and apologists have been brain washed. They will not listen to a different point of view, let alone discuss with you with open minds. Depending on the topic I could be guilty as charged. I wrote a piece in comparing human right between China and US. I have the … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
(Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
The ethnic protests and clashes in China's westernmost region of Xinjiang on 5-6 July 2009 and the following days have caused around 200 deaths. The deadly violence, mainly between the Uyghur (and Muslim) population and the Han Chinese - but also involving the security forces killing some protesting Uyghurs, in circumstances that are not yet clear - has shocked and polarised … [Read more...] about (Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
(Letter from TonyP4) China auto after Detroit
China is finally coming after Detroit from this WJS article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124761586630042303.html Random thoughts. * With the recent bad quality problems of Chinese products, China really cannot establish a name brand outside China - at least for a while. It is a good way to buy a brand name. * Cost too much to build dealerships in foreign countries … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) China auto after Detroit
(Letter from may) Translation: Letter from Xinjiang – Reflections on the Xinjiang Problem
The letter was written to Mr. Ruan Yunfei 冉云飞, a well-known Chinese writer and blogger, by someone from a very small minority group in Xinjiang after the Urumqi Incident. It provides a unique perspective into the ethnic relations in the region. It is unique because the author is neither Han nor Uighur and the voice from smaller minority groups in Xinjiang is seldom heard. The … [Read more...] about (Letter from may) Translation: Letter from Xinjiang – Reflections on the Xinjiang Problem
(Letter from Willow) China’s Ethnic Fault Lines
I would like to bring readers' attention to this article in the WSJ. As I do not personally live in China, I do not wish to comment at length on the issue though I personally feel the natural regionalism is countered by an equally strong cultural ethos of staying united, especially after so many attempts to divide up the country. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Willow) China’s Ethnic Fault Lines