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
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Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off
The last time the U.S. sold weapons to Taiwan ($6.4 billion worth in January 2010) led to China suspending military-to-military contacts with the U.S.. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who also chairs Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence, has subsequently said in public the weapons sale was a mistake. In the news again, looks like Obama is approving the sales of upgrades to … [Read more...] about Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off
Is restriction of US export to China killing its own hi-tech industry?
Here's one aspect of China's manufacturing capacity that is rarely mentioned in mainstream western press. By restricting export to China, the US government is giving the largest manufacturing markets to its main competitors. The US hope that by restricting hi-tech export would prevent China from developing its own hi-tech industry. However, the reality is that companies from … [Read more...] about Is restriction of US export to China killing its own hi-tech industry?
Newsweek bottom-feeding
What is a bottom-feeder? It usually refers to some fish swimming and feeding at the bottom of a lake or river. Just imagine what generally falls to the bottom. This is what I think of whenever the Western press engages in putting the most fringe unto a pedestal and worships it. Recently, Newsweek published an essay by Ai Weiwei titled, "The City: Beijing" with the byline, … [Read more...] about Newsweek bottom-feeding
Rebels Enter Tripoli
It appears that the Rebels have entered Tripoli yesterday without much resistance, although pockets of intense fighting continue to exist. The WSJ reported world reaction as follows: U.S. President Barack Obama: "The people of Libya are showing that the universal pursuit of dignity and freedom is far stronger than the iron fist of a dictator. The surest way for the bloodshed … [Read more...] about Rebels Enter Tripoli