As reported by the Reuters, Dalai Lama just issued an ominous warning in Frankfurter Rundschau on Friday: I am very worried. Many Chinese citizens have armed themselves, and they are ready to shoot. It is a very tense situation. At any moment there could be an explosion of violence. I suppose Dalai Lama was referring specifically to Han and Hui Chinese citizens, who were on the … [Read more...] about Dalai Lama warns of looming violence
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Chas Freeman's view of the dominant view on June 4th in China
This post is perhaps a bit ahead of its proper time since the 20th anniversary of June 4th is still about three months away. Nevertheless, the recent chatters in the blogsphere made me check out the background of Chas Freeman, Obama's choice as the head of the National Intelligence Council, and his comment concerning June 4th. Well, it's kinda difficult to keep on skipping … [Read more...] about Chas Freeman's view of the dominant view on June 4th in China
On the State of China's Economy and the Global Economy
As the current world economy crisis drags on, there are still lingering hopes that China just might remain a bright spot in the world economy and help lead the world back to recovery. … [Read more...] about On the State of China's Economy and the Global Economy
The Mysterious Death of Li Qiaoming
Chinese officials in Yunnan have recently taken the unusual step of inviting internet users to help in investigating the suspicious and controversial death of Li Qiaoming in policy custody last month. The controversy began a little over a week ago, when on February 12 in Puning county of Yunnan province, a public security bureau announced that inmate Li had sustained fatal … [Read more...] about The Mysterious Death of Li Qiaoming
Internal Divisions and the Chinese Stimulus Plan
I ran across this article today on Stratfor, the geopolitical global intelligence service. It discussed a side of China's political and economic situation that we have touched upon here and there but never delved into that deeply. It highlights some of the intraparty differences within the CPC and expands on the philosophies of those factions. I'd like to hear everyone's … [Read more...] about Internal Divisions and the Chinese Stimulus Plan