We've had many discussions here on Chinese Nationalism. Last year, Chinese nationalism was stoked in the aftermath of the West's response to the riots in Tibet and in the lead up to the Olympics. Many in the West chided China on a host of issues - from domestic human rights abuses to China's policies in Africa. Many viewed with wary eyes the rise of Chinese nationalism, with … [Read more...] about In Glorious China We Trust?
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(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
Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
News of the suicide of Chinese worker Sun Danyong last Thursday after his employer accused him of stealing an Apple iPhone prototype has caused quite a stir in Chinese media and online community. … [Read more...] about Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
(Letter) Engdahl: Washington Is Playing a Deeper Game with China
Journalist and historian William Engdahl lays out his case for the origin of Urumqi riot: http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=14327 After the tragic events of July 5 in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China, it would be useful to look more closely into the actual role of the US Government’s ”independent“ NGO, the National Endowment for Democracy … [Read more...] about (Letter) Engdahl: Washington Is Playing a Deeper Game with China
(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