It's been almost four months since Ma Ying-jeou has been sworn into office in Taiwan. After the first few weeks of euphoria, there hasn't been that much published about Taiwan in English sources - partly because of the Olympics, and partly because not much concrete has happened. … [Read more...] about Let's Talk some Cross-Strait Politics
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The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
Several bloggers here have asked that we start a discussion regarding which of the U.S. presidential candidates might be better for China - or at least, better for a solid U.S.-China relationship. … [Read more...] about The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
In a previous discussion on Malaysia's ethnic politics, I was surprised (and dismayed) to sense the depth of dejection some ethnic Chinese in Malaysia may feel toward the political situation in Malaysia. There however may be hope. … [Read more...] about Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
Malaysia's Ethnic Politics
Malaysia over the years has been known for its share of ethnic violence against Chinese and other minorities. Most recently, Ahmad Ismail, a district chief in the United Malays National Organization ruling party, has been quoted to pronounce: … [Read more...] about Malaysia's Ethnic Politics
Netizens vote for sparrow as China's national bird
America has the Bald Eagle, a powerful symbol of might, individuality, and freedom -- even if Benjamin Franklin thought it was a bird of "bad moral character" inferior to the Wild Turkey. What does China have as a national bird? Well, it doesn't yet. The house sparrow, so common in China, and named one of the four vermin during the 1950's (and killed en masse), has received a … [Read more...] about Netizens vote for sparrow as China's national bird