Hong Kong’s Umbrella Freedom Fighters can’t possibly be fighting for “freedom” in one of the most indulging communities on earth; it’d be like fish keep asking for more salt in the ocean. If succeeded, it’d turn them into anchovies. A popular reason cited by supporters is that China’s an authoritarian state, therefore to be loathed unconditionally. Anyone who reads … [Read more...] about Umbrella Revolution and Authoritarianism with Chinese Characteristics
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Are the Occupy Protesters really about “Democracy”?
As the Occupy protests continue in Hong Kong, articles, editorials and op-eds in the Western press continue to characterize the conflict as one between those in Hong Kong demanding "real democracy" and Beijing reneging on its promise of "universal suffrage" under "one country two systems." Western media and leaders - including the New York Times Editorial Board and President … [Read more...] about Are the Occupy Protesters really about “Democracy”?
Democracy Mission – A Conspiracy Theory
This is a reprint from an old post that I think readers of this blog might find interesting. Whatever the merits of democracy, I’m more curious about its evangelical preachers. Democracy is a vague term, like “Christendom”, “Islamic World”, or “the West”. Besides the democratic banner, the political landscapes of the USA, Afghanistan, Iraq, Japan, India. . . don’t share … [Read more...] about Democracy Mission – A Conspiracy Theory
HK’s “civil referendum”, a giant farce in details
Much touted lately is the "civil referendum" conducted in HK, which resulted in nearly 800,000 votes cast. It makes good headline news among the choir of anti-China media, but in detail, the number breaks down into farce in extreme details: … [Read more...] about HK’s “civil referendum”, a giant farce in details
Why Asia Should Say No to Mr. Abe’s Vision of International Law for Asia
[Editor's note: the English version of post was first posted on Huffington Post and can be found here; and the Chinese version can be found on Guancha.cn here] SHANGHAI -- A few weeks ago at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Shinzo Abe made a bold pitch to Asia to buy in on a new type of Japanese leadership. According to Mr. Abe, the peace that is at the foundation of … [Read more...] about Why Asia Should Say No to Mr. Abe’s Vision of International Law for Asia