Here is a article “Wild dogs of nationalism let off the leash” on Beijing 08 blogs of Sydney Morning Herald by award winning sports writer John Birmingham. The Article starts with Picture a couple of Falun Gong dudes, or a Tibetan Monk sitting in a cell, waiting for the Games to finish so they can be executed and give up their organs for harvest. … [Read more...] about Can the Chinese government let people have a good time?
Letters
(Letter) Where does China fit in the West's understanding of the world?
Mainlanders often feel exasperated by constant Western criticism, as if no matter what China does and no matter how much China accomplishes, it's never good enough in the eyes of Western nations. The poem "Chinese Grievances" (aka "What do you want from us?") expresses this feeling well. I think what's shared below will help us better understand this problem. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Where does China fit in the West's understanding of the world?
(Letter from Netize) Hon Hai’s Terry Gou Donates His Wealth
Let's take a relief from serious blogging. Taiwan's Terry Gou has pledged to donate 90% of his wealth to charity before his wedding. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Netize) Hon Hai’s Terry Gou Donates His Wealth
A meaningful exchange on Tibet
On one of our earlier threads on the misnamed Dalai Lama, there is an excellent on-going exchange of thoughts and positions from two of our posters: one is a Tibetan in exile, the other is Chinese in China. … [Read more...] about A meaningful exchange on Tibet
Comments on Democracy and China
There has been a lot of excellent debate about democracy and China in recent days. … [Read more...] about Comments on Democracy and China