During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Chinese people complained too. You would just need to be able to read Chinese to see it. Doing so didn't land them in jail as this Brit (I presume) claims in this piece, "London Games will outdo Beijing because of freedom." Breaking Chinese law does. In referring to the 2012 London Olympics, and apparently feeling inadequate, this retarded … [Read more...] about A mentally retarded journalist
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CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered
The Chinese media has been pressing for information relating to why didn't the D301 train stop in time and instead rear-ended the D3115. In the latest press conference over the collision, Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) informed the press that the 'blackbox' for the D301 train has been recovered and experts are investigating the cause of the crash. So far, 38 … [Read more...] about CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered
Eric X. Li’s “Counterpoint” Op-Ed in the New York Times – Debunking Myths About China
Eric X. Li had a wonderful op-ed in the NY Times. I really don't know how he got a piece through, especially since all mine have been rejected. Anyways, hats off to him! Here is his op-ed, with some of my thoughts scribbled throughout. … [Read more...] about Eric X. Li’s “Counterpoint” Op-Ed in the New York Times – Debunking Myths About China
Reader cp on China and the West
Lately, we have focused on propaganda in the Western media. Reader cp made (what I think) are very measured and accurate characterizations of what is happening around us. It is short and to the point, and I simply want to highlight it. As many here have argued in the past, these type of issues need to be discussed in the public. Comedians bring awareness to social issues … [Read more...] about Reader cp on China and the West
(Letter from Pahit Manis) Dave and Hillary blink on human rights
(This came via email from a reader in Malaysia.) July 18, 2011 By Pahit Manis In a telling sign that human rights are not always a non-negotiable component of democracy - but more of a political weapon (now currently being used against Libya) and a bargaining chip for advantage - Britain’s Prime Minister maintained a deafening silence against the abuses of cherished … [Read more...] about (Letter from Pahit Manis) Dave and Hillary blink on human rights