This post is not a comparison between the system in China and western democracy. It doesnt in any way imply the system in China is a better system, either economically or politically.) Recently, there is "war" in USA about obama's plan of healthcare reform. It has become an issue of if government should be allowed to butt into the private business of healthcare insurance. I am … [Read more...] about (Letter from Wahaha) Why is western democracy fundamentally wrong ?
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Can Ma Ying-jeou Weather the Storm?
From August 6-9, southern Taiwan was hit with the worst typhoon in 50 years. Per the Associated Press story: "Morakot dumped more than 80 inches (two meters) of rain on the island last weekend and stranded thousands in villages in the mountainous south. A total of 15,400 villagers have been ferried to safety, and rescuers are working to save another 1,900 people. The storm … [Read more...] about Can Ma Ying-jeou Weather the Storm?
"Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"
According to an article on Sina.com, Xinhua reported Rebiya Kadeer's family in Xinjiang province has officially asked Kadeer to not organize violence: "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony." … [Read more...] about "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"
WSJ: to Indian "kids": Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?
I am sorry to say, WSJ has really gone to the extreme. On their "China" section, they have an article titled, "Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?" … [Read more...] about WSJ: to Indian "kids": Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?
(Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
The ethnic protests and clashes in China's westernmost region of Xinjiang on 5-6 July 2009 and the following days have caused around 200 deaths. The deadly violence, mainly between the Uyghur (and Muslim) population and the Han Chinese - but also involving the security forces killing some protesting Uyghurs, in circumstances that are not yet clear - has shocked and polarised … [Read more...] about (Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations