The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize has just been awarded to Liu Xiabo, and according to the Nobel committee, the key reason was "for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China". Of course, the Western media is using this occasion to lambaste the Chinese government. They are parroting the anti-China positions from all the die-hard "human rights" activists … [Read more...] about The 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo and what it means to the Chinese
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the 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
The 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), a bi-annual event (the previous was in Beijing in 2008), just took place on October 4th and 5th in Brussels, Belgium. It was a big deal. Asia and Europe represent 60% of humanity and 60% of global trade. I like how ASEM state their mission. Below is part of it: … [Read more...] about the 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)
World Bank: “A constructive role with China”
Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank, wrote an Op-Ed in the China Daily, titled, "A constructive role with China." Here is his concluding remarks, and the "extraordinary partner" he referred to is China: China has already accomplished a great deal and earned the world's respect. The World Bank Group will be proud to play a constructive and supportive role with our … [Read more...] about World Bank: “A constructive role with China”
Reactions to Hong Kong tourists killed in Philippine hijack
On Monday, August 23, 2010, ex-policeman Rolando Mendoza hijacked a bus full of tourists from Hong Kong in Manila. A botched Philippines SWAT team rescue after a prolonged standoff resulted in eight tourists killed, including the hijacker Mendoza. Media around the world are now focused on what went wrong. Here is China Daily's recent report, "Philippine leader vows … [Read more...] about Reactions to Hong Kong tourists killed in Philippine hijack
China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
China Daily recently reported, "Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula." I think this is a responsible move on Japan's part. It is a step forward in reconciliation. Some people argue unless the Japanese take full responsibility for their past atrocities, warming of relations with Japan should not be allowed. That is backwards. I have always said in the past, … [Read more...] about China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”