What is the worst thing you could say or write about someone? Maybe alleging that they are a murderer. Perhaps it is labeling them a child molester. Both these accusations, when used without factual merit, constitute serious slander or libel. But what is the worst thing you could say about a group of people, a nation or ethnic group? During the Middle Ages in Europe, Blood … [Read more...] about Collective Defamation
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Chinese scholars propose human rights commission
A panel of experts from China University of Political Science and Law have proposed establishing an independent human rights commission in a recent forum attended by both Chinese and foreign human rights experts. (China Daily has more details.) If this proposal becomes enshrined in China's constitution, that'd be a really interesting development. Below are couple of key … [Read more...] about Chinese scholars propose human rights commission
China’s New Health-Care Push
The economic reform of the 1980s brought many benefits but also meant that the health care sector was changed from the previous "universal coverage" to paid only service. This means that many of the poorer people was unable to afford health care. It is one of the biggest source of grief for the society. One component of affordable health care is the price of the medicine. … [Read more...] about China’s New Health-Care Push
Yin, Yang and Political System
By Wahaha (cross posted from anti-cnn) If you check the definition of 阴阳 in Wikipedia, you will see the following : “In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin yang (simplified Chinese: 阴阳; traditional Chinese: 陰陽; pinyin: yīnyáng) is normally referred to in the West as “yin and yang” and is used to describe how polar or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and … [Read more...] about Yin, Yang and Political System
Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger