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The 21st Century the Chinese Century or No?

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If Deng Xiaoping is asked this question today, despite the incredible progress China has made in the last three decades, I'd expect him to say "no!"  Besides the cat quote, Deng has a number of other ones which are less well known in the West.  He said, "keep a cool head and maintain a low profile."  In fact, this quote is particularly important today, as a "Red Scare" seems to … [Read more...] about The 21st Century the Chinese Century or No?

Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit

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President Obama and the Dalai Lama met yesterday at the White House.  The White House issued this statement The President met this morning at the White House with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama.  The President stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans in the … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit

(Letter from Maitreya Bhakal) The difference in the Indian and Chinese governments’ approach towards Separatism and Development – and what they can learn from each other

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While the Chinese government prefers development over human rights (like freedom of religion and speech), the Indian government, while guaranteeing these rights, neglects development. Both India and China face the problems of separatism. Indian Naxalite movements and the recent riots and uprisings in Xinjiang and Tibet further highlights the need for respective governments to … [Read more...] about (Letter from Maitreya Bhakal) The difference in the Indian and Chinese governments’ approach towards Separatism and Development – and what they can learn from each other