It's been almost four months since Ma Ying-jeou has been sworn into office in Taiwan. After the first few weeks of euphoria, there hasn't been that much published about Taiwan in English sources - partly because of the Olympics, and partly because not much concrete has happened. … [Read more...] about Let's Talk some Cross-Strait Politics
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2008 Beijing Paralympics Ends
Without too much fanfare in the West, the 2008 Beijing Paralympics has ended almost as fast as the main Olympics events had rushed onto the world stage. It's hard to imagine that in a little over 1 month - the whole hoopla that is the Beijing Olympics has officially ended … [Read more...] about 2008 Beijing Paralympics Ends
The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
Several bloggers here have asked that we start a discussion regarding which of the U.S. presidential candidates might be better for China - or at least, better for a solid U.S.-China relationship. … [Read more...] about The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
(Letter) Chinese Netters react to Voice of Germany Suspending Chinese Editor Zhang Danhong
Chinese netters have reacted to the suspension of Voice of Germany's veteran editor Zhang Danhong for comments that were "too pro-China". Here's the backgrounder. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Chinese Netters react to Voice of Germany Suspending Chinese Editor Zhang Danhong
Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
In a previous discussion on Malaysia's ethnic politics, I was surprised (and dismayed) to sense the depth of dejection some ethnic Chinese in Malaysia may feel toward the political situation in Malaysia. There however may be hope. … [Read more...] about Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?